Blackwater

Cannabis Strain Review: Blackwater

a.k.a. Black Water, Blackwater Og, Black Water Og
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 90% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
76%
Sleepy
50%
Happy
49%
Euphoric
48%
Hungry
30%
Side Effect Percentage
Anxiety
33%
Dry Mouth
26%
Dry Eyes
13%
Dizzy
5%
The Scaries
4%

Blackwater has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 28 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Blackwater won 2 awards in categories like in places like Canada. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 90% Indica.

Place Category Competition
5 Indica The Karma Cup
1 Hybrid The Karma Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Sleepy, Happy, Euphoric and Hungry effects of Blackwater produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Blackwater has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Traumatic Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia and Muscle Spasms.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Blackwater's primary terpenes are Myrcene and Pinene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Blackwater that includes: Lemon, Piney and Strawberry, ending with a blast of Lemon on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Blackwater has an aroma profile of Sweet, Lemon, Pine and Grape.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
19 - 20%
CBD
1 - 1%
CBN
1%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Blackwater presents Myrcene and Pinene terpenes. The average THC level is 19 - 20%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. CBN levels should be around 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Medium Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Medium Large

The difficulty to grow Blackwater is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of large in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Blackwater should harvest around October you can expect medium height and large yield.

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Blackwater shares genetics with Mendocino Purps and SFV OG Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Blackwater. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Blackwater at night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe