Shishkaberry is an 80/20 Indica Dominant Hybrid strain with a relatively unknown origin, while the most popular origin story is Blueberry crossed with an Afghani landrace. This strain delivers feelings of mental euphoria and has a strong relaxing physical effect. Shishkaberry is very sedative in nature and is recommended for use during the evening and at night. Medical cannabis patients have reported finding relief from the symptoms of ailments like anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, insomnia, nausea and lack of appetite using the Shishkaberry strain.
The exact origins of Shishkaberry are relatively unknown, although many people believe it is a cross between DJ Short’s Blueberry and an unknown Afghani landrace.
Shishkaberry is a powerful Indica strain that has a high THC content and a medium CBD content. Its THC content usually ranges between 15% and 19% and its CBD content ranges between 0.3% and 1.75%.
Most medical patients reviews report that Shishkaberry is an ideal strain to help alleviate the symptoms of insomnia and chronic pain disorders. Shishkaberry is popular in the medical cannabis community for its ability to help treat common mood disorders, specifically depression, PMS, stress and anxiety.
Headache and migraine pain are often reported to be alleviated by this strain, as well as some of the symptoms associated with radiation and chemotherapy like nausea and lack of appetite.
Overall, Shishkaberry is a potent evening Indica Dominant Hybrid strain that is best suited for medical cannabis users who are experienced and that are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, loss of appetite and insomnia.
The cannabinoid profile of Shishkaberry provides the effects of a classic Indica strain: euphoric and sedative. This experience begins with a heavy wave of relaxation which remains throughout the entire experience. Shishkaberry typically produces feelings of heavy sedation and lethargy, that often ends in a good night’s sleep. These physical effects are complemented with an uplifting mental euphoria that is surprisingly focused in nature and allows for a relatively functional experience until the final feelings of lethargy set in.
Shishkaberry is a great strain for late afternoon and evening use and trends towards being a lazy and relaxed strain.
With particularly potent and powerful effects, Shishkaberry is a strain that is best left to experienced cannabis users. While it can be a positive experience for novice users, small doses are recommended to avoid possible feelings of anxiety, paranoia or dizziness. Common side effects include dry mouth and dry eyes.
Shishkaberry produces sugary aromas of sweet grapes and ripe blueberries, that are accentuated by an undercurrent of pungent earthiness.
The flavour of this strain will provide a taste of sweet berries and grapes, both on the inhale as it crosses the tongue and again on the exhale as it passes the lips.
When grown indoors you can expect Shishkaberry to be ready after 8-9 weeks of flowering and it will yield around 12-16 oz/㎡. This strain prefers an outdoor climate that is dry with low humidity. Outdoor harvest will produce 20 oz/plant on average and will be done flowering between late September and early October.
Shishkaberry is considered an easy strain of cannabis to grow.
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