Black Russian

Black Russian is a documented cannabis cultivar in the Strain Encyclopedia. It is listed with the parent cross Strawberry Banana × Black Russian. Commonly reported effects associated with this cultivar include calm, relaxed.

Bred by Surfr Seeds

About

Black Russian is a cannabis strain produced by crossing Black Russian with Strawberry Banana. The result is a cultivar that carries forward recognizable traits from both sides of its lineage, delivering a sensory profile and growth pattern that growers and consumers have come to appreciate for their consistency and character. The aroma and flavor of Black Russian are defined by a terpene profile centered on banana, strawberry, and sweet notes. These qualities translate directly to the palate, where users commonly report tasting banana and strawberry backed by an overall sweetness. The profile is cohesive rather than complex in a demanding way — the fruit-forward character comes through cleanly without competing elements muddying the experience. For those who appreciate strains with a dessert-leaning flavor signature, this one delivers that in a straightforward, honest manner. Commonly reported effects from Black Russian lean toward the calm and relaxed end of the spectrum. Users describe a settling quality that makes it well-suited to situations where unwinding is the goal. These are reported experiences, of course, and individual response will vary, but the pattern across user accounts points consistently in the same direction. From a cultivation standpoint, Black Russian finishes flowering in approximately 60 to 65 days, which places it in a reasonable mid-range window that most growers can plan around without difficulty. Yield potential is rated medium to high, meaning the plant is capable of rewarding attentive cultivation with solid returns. It is not a light producer when conditions are managed properly, though hitting the upper end of that yield range will depend on the grower's skill, environment, and feeding program. The 60 to 65 day flowering window gives cultivators a predictable harvest timeline, which is useful for scheduling and resource management. As a named cross of Black Russian and Strawberry Banana, this strain represents a deliberate pairing designed to combine and reinforce specific traits — particularly the fruit-forward terpene expression that defines its identity. For breeders, it stands as a documented genetic combination with a clearly established flavor and effect signature, making it a viable candidate as a parent plant for future projects aimed at preserving or building on those characteristics.

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Attributes

Commonly reported effects Calm, Relaxed
Commonly reported flavors Banana, Strawberry, Sweet
Flowering time 60 – 65 days
Yield potential Medium - High