
- Potent, compact, and richly flavoured
Black Garlic
Black Garlic is an indica-dominant hybrid known for garlicky-sweet flavour and compact growth suited to small spaces.
- Dense, compact buds with a pungent garlic twist
- Ideal for growers seeking high resin in small spaces
- Performs well indoors and rewards careful outdoor sites
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18-23% |
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0.5-1.5% |
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Blackberry x Garlic Kush |
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Indica-dominant hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-10 weeks |
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Compact, typically 60-100 cm |
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Moderate |
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Dark Berry, Garlicky Pungency, Earthy Spice |
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Feminised |
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Cool Highland |
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Uplifting Then Deeply Relaxing, Sociable At Low Doses, Sedating If Overconsumed |
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Indoor / Outdoor |
About Black Garlic
Black Garlic is an indica-dominant hybrid bred from Blackberry x Garlic Kush that produces dense, resinous buds with a distinctive garlicky, dark-berry profile. It is well suited to growers who need a compact plant with substantial resin production, performs reliably indoors and can be coaxed to finish outdoors in milder UK seasons with good site selection.
Black Garlic is an indica-dominant hybrid bred for dense, resinous buds. It suits growers seeking compact, manageable plants.
Black Garlic typically tests between 18 and 23% THC, providing reliable potency for many users. Novices should approach cautiously and dose slowly.
CBD levels are low, generally under 1.5% by lab measurement. The cultivar favours THC-driven psychoactive effects over CBD modulation.
Black Garlic descends from Blackberry x Garlic Kush, combining fruity terpenes with pungent garlicky notes. The genetic cross emphasises compact structure and heavy resin production.
Seeds are commonly offered as feminised lines to ensure female-only crops for most growers. A few breeders still produce limited regular seed runs for breeding work.
Growing Black Garlic requires intermediate experience to manage its dense canopy and feeding schedule. It tolerates cool Highland growing conditions but benefits from vigilant humidity and airflow control.
Indoor flowering usually completes in eight to ten weeks under a stable schedule. Outdoor harvests in Somerset normally fall in late September to October in favourable seasons.
Yields are moderate for a compact variety, with SCROG or SOG boosting final weight. Outdoor crops in cooler years may return slightly less without season extension.
Plants remain relatively short and bushy, often under a metre when trained. Strong lateral branching creates multiple bud sites ideal for canopy techniques.
Black Garlic performs very well indoors where environmental control limits stretch and mould risk in Somerset. Outdoors in Somerset it rewards careful site choice and wind protection with dense, resinous flowers.
In Somerset, expect slower ripening where cool Highland growing conditions dominate the season. Extra light, wind shelter and selective defoliation help buds finish cleanly in Somerset's variable weather.
The initial effect is a clear, cerebral lift that eases into deep physical relaxation. At higher doses the strain becomes soporific and sedating.
The flavour profile balances dark berry sweetness with a sharp, garlicky savour and earthy undertones. The finish is long, slightly spicy and lingering on the exhale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Black Garlic is best given to growers with some experience; it responds well to training but needs attention to airflow and feeding to avoid mould.
A controlled indoor tent with good ventilation, modest HPS or LED lighting and SCROG support gives excellent results for this compact cultivar.
Keep relative humidity below 50% during late flowering and increase airflow; a dehumidifier and oscillating fans are useful in cooler, damper climates.
In the UK, outdoor harvest typically falls between late September and October depending on the season and microclimate.
Standard feeding regimes suit Black Garlic but reduce nitrogen and raise potassium and phosphorus during bloom to support bud formation.
Its compact stature makes Black Garlic suitable for low-profile grows, but strong odour still requires carbon filtration for discretion.
Yes, LST works well to open the canopy and increase light penetration while maintaining a short overall height.
It has average resistance; in cool, humid seasons vigilance is needed against grey mould and spider mites.
Yes, Black Garlic thrives in compact indoor cannabis gardens due to its bushy, short growth and high bud-to-plant ratio.
Dry slowly at 18-21°C and 45-55% RH for seven to ten days, then cure in jars with daily burping for the first two weeks to preserve flavours.
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