Blackberry by Unknown or Legendary
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The true origins of Blackberry, and its heavy-hitting offspring Blackberry Kush, are wrapped in more mystery and forum arguments than a government conspiracy. If you ask the old heads on Rollitup or THCFarmer, everybody has a different story. The most accepted legend points to ORGNKID—the same guy who brought us Banana OG—crossing DJ Short’s legendary Blueberry with a dark, heavy Afghani landrace back in the late 90s NorCal scene. The idea was to take that sweet, syrupy berry flavor and give it some real Afghan horsepower and structure. But then you’ve got guys swearing up and down that the real cut came from a Bubba Kush mutation or a wild White Rhino cross. The truth? It’s probably a mix of all these tightly guarded, clone-only breeding projects from back in the day.
Whatever the real genetic math is, the plants speak for themselves. The Blackberry family is famous for producing these incredibly dense, rock-hard buds that fade into beautiful, deep shades of violet and near-black if you drop the temperatures late in flower. And the smell is unmistakable. It’s not just a generic fruity scent; it’s a heavy, hashy, overripe berry funk that sticks to your fingers and the inside of your nose. It’s the kind of weed that smells exactly like it tastes, coating your mouth in a thick, sweet smoke that leaves a lingering earthy berry flavor for hours.
Growing this legend is a treat if you can find a legit cut or a solid seed line. It leans heavily to the indica side, staying squat and bushy, making it perfect for indoor setups with low ceilings. She’s a resin dumper, making her a massive favorite among the hash makers and extract guys. The stone is purely medicinal—a creeping, heavy body wrap that melts away pain and puts insomnia in a chokehold. It might be a bastard of unknown genetics, but Blackberry earned its legendary status by being one of the most reliable, flavorful, and devastating nightcaps you can put in your lungs.
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| Breeder | Unknown or Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Environment | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Lineage | The Black × Afghani |
| Descendants | Oregon Diesel, Hazelnut OG, Hells Angel OG, Black Berry Kush, 5th Element, Pink Panther, Blackberry, Blackberry Widow, Black Russian, Blackberry Moonshine, Vertigo, Strawberry Diamond, Blackberry, Blackberry Haze, Grubbycup Stash - Grubbycup's Stash, Black Berry Haze, Riot Seeds - Nevil's Blackberry, Blackberry, Berry Breath, Blackberry Rhino, Sweetberry Cough Auto, Alaskan Blackberry, CBD Blackberry Crumble, Triple Nova, Blackberry, Black Diamond OG, GooBerry |
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Growing Blackberry: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with The Black or Afghani will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Blackberry FAQ
Is Blackberry an indica or a sativa?
Blackberry is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Blackberry?
Blackberry was bred from The Black × Afghani by Unknown or Legendary.
What environment does Blackberry like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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