Black Tuna is a powerful 50/50 Hybrid strain that is a cross between Lamb’s Bread and Herijuana. Users can expect feelings of euphoria and mood boosting effects but at the same time the experience can be very relaxing and sedative.
Although Black Tuna has 50% Sativa genetics from the legendary Jamacian strain Lamb’s Bread, the strong influence of its Indica and Afghani heritage from the Herijuana strain makes Black Tuna ideal for evening and night time use. Medical cannabis patients have used Black Tuna to find relief from mood disorders, anxiety, chronic pain and insomnia. This strain is also very effective in relieving symptoms associated with chemotherapy and radiation treatment like nausea and loss of appetite.
Black Tuna is a 50/50 Hybrid strain that was originally bred in British Columbia by the cannabis breeders, 5 Star Organics, who combined the Lamb’s Bread and Herijuana strains. Black Tuna has gained popularity among medical and recreational users as it delivers a powerful and long lasting experience with high levels of THC.
Legend has it that this strain was named after a group of old school cannabis smugglers who called themselves the Black Tuna Gang. Regardless of the origins of the Black Tuna name, this strain used to be packaged and hidden in actual tuna cans. Not many strains have developed such notoriety surrounding the origin of their names like Black Tuna and with such potent effects it is no wonder that this one has become a popular cannabis strain for both the medical and recreational communities alike.
The THC content of Black Tuna can range from 18 to 23%, with average samples containing 20% THC. The average CBD content of Black Tuna is 1% or less.
Among the medical cannabis community many patients report that Black Tuna is great for relief from pain, stress, anxiety, depression, nausea and lack of appetite. Many patients report that this strain is their preferred choice for night time use, as Black Tuna promotes falling asleep at night and also seems to provide hours of restful sleep for people who suffer from insomnia.
Many patients describe the experience of Black Tuna as being euphoric, relaxing and uplifting. It is important to note that many medical patients report that this strain packs a powerful punch because of its potent psychoactive effects. Novice cannabis users should slowly increase their dosage to avoid overconsumption of THC and possible adverse side effects. It is easy to be deceived into thinking that you have not consumed enough Black Tuna as its effects can take a little while to fully kick in.
The inhalation experience that most people describe is one that slowly creeps up physically and mentally, over 20 minutes to half an hour, and has long lasting effects.
Beginners should err on the side of caution when it comes to trying Black Tuna as it is considered a very potent strain among experienced cannabis users. If you are new to cannabis, you may want to stay away from this strain until you have a little bit more experience with high THC strains.
Almost all patients agree that this strain is best consumed during evening hours and should be avoided during daytime hours as its relaxing and sedative effects are very potent. Black Tuna is best enjoyed during evening hours to relax and unwind before falling asleep.
You can expect an aroma profile that has a very pungent skunky smell with earthy undertones to it. When smoking Black Tuna, you can expect a flavor profile that tastes spicy and skunky with woodsy undertones.
Black Tuna is a very difficult strain to find information on growing and cultivation. It is a fairly rare strain in the sense that the original breeders have kept much of the cultivating information private. What we do know is that Black Tuna can be grown indoors or outdoors and is a strain that takes 8 to 10 weeks for flowering. Indoor yields are usually around 350 grams/㎡, while you can expect an outdoor yield of 200 grams per plant that will be ready for harvest in late September or early October.
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