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How did your Black Russian perform this season?
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It handled the cool nights but needed extra airflow; bud density was good and trichome development improved with late-summer sun.
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- Dense buds, calm mind, suited to cooler gardens.
Black Russian
Feminised
Black Russian is a compact indica-dominant hybrid that delivers relaxing, sedative effects with a sweet, earthy flavour.
Why choose Black Russian?
- Compact, resinous buds
- Reliable finish in cool climates
- Sweet, earthy smoke
THC |
15-20% |
CBD |
<1% |
Lineage |
Black Domina x White Russian |
Genotype |
Indica-dominant hybrid |
Difficulty |
Moderate |
Flowering |
8-9 weeks |
Height |
Short to medium |
Yield |
Medium (indoor 400-500 g/m²; outdoor 300-450 g/plant) |
Taste |
Earthy, Sweet, Spicy |
Seed Type |
Feminised |
Climate |
Cool Coastal Scottish Climate |
Effects |
Relaxed, Euphoric, Sedative |
Environment |
Indoor and outdoor |
About Black Russian
Black Russian offers gardeners a compact, resinous plant with an indica-leaning profile and a predictable flowering time. In Leicester the strain’s short-to-medium stature and dense buds make it suitable for small gardens and controlled indoor rooms, while growers in cooler, coastal Scottish-influenced areas should prioritise shelter and airflow to avoid rot. It finishes reliably in eight to nine weeks indoors and can give solid outdoor yields when ripening conditions hold through late summer. The terpene mix produces earthy, sweet and spicy notes that suit both medicinal and recreational users.
Grow Difficulty:
Growing Black Russian in a cool Scottish outdoor climate requires attention to bud rot and slow ripening. It is a moderate difficulty plant that benefits from wind protection and careful feeding.
Flowering Time:
Flowering usually completes in eight to nine weeks indoors. Outdoor growers in Leicester should aim to finish by early October.
Yield:
Yields are moderate, with indoor growers commonly achieving 400–500 g/m². Outdoor yields vary with conditions and typically reach 300–450 g per plant in good seasons.
Height:
Plants remain short to medium, forming dense central colas with sturdy side branches. This compact habit suits modest spaces.
Environment:
Indoors, Black Russian responds well to SCROG or LST and performs reliably in controlled Leicester grow rooms. Outdoors around Leicester the compact height and early finish suit smaller gardens.
Climate:
In Leicester with a cool Scottish outdoor climate, growers should plan for late-season rain and slower trichome development. Extra shelter, raised beds and a focus on airflow will improve ripening and reduce mould risk.
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