Sugar Black Rose by Delicious Seeds
Sugar Black Rose from Delicious Seeds is one of those old reliable workhorses that has rightfully earned its spot in the grower’s hall of fame. Born from a cross of Critical Mass and an elite 1998 cut of Black Domina, this 80% indica hybrid is an absolute tank in the garden. For the indoor guys working with tight spaces, she’s a dream—squat, compact, and stacking dense, rock-hard nugs that drip with resin. But throw her outdoors in the right climate, and she turns into a massive, branchy beast that yields like crazy. And the best part? She finishes fast, usually wrapping up around 50 to 60 days.
The terp profile on this one is incredibly complex and totally distinct from the modern candy-gas hype. Crack a jar of well-cured Sugar Black Rose and you're hit with a wild mix of sweet, floral fruitiness, crushed grapes, and this deep, spicy incense that reminds older growers of imported 90s hash. Some guys on Rollitup claim they’ve pulled phenos that finish with a straight-up skunk exhale. It’s no wonder Delicious Seeds used her as the foundation for their 11 Roses project—the genetics are just that stable and unique.
When it comes to effects, this isn't your daytime smoke. Sugar Black Rose delivers a crushing, narcotic body high that will melt your face off and put you right to sleep. It’s heavily favored by the medical crowd for insomnia and anxiety for a good reason. Just don’t confuse it with Seedsman’s Black Sugar—they sound similar, but SBR is in a league of its own. It's truly a jewel in the crown of Spanish cannabis breeding.
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| Breeder | Delicious Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | 20% sativa / 80% indica |
| Flowering time | ±53 days |
| THC | 18% |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Critical Bilbo × Black Domina |
| Descendants | Black Sugar Berry, Midnight Sky, Deep Mandarin, Sugar Candy, Eleven Roses, TKO'd, Sugar Black Rose Fast Version, White Sugar OG |
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Growing Sugar Black Rose: 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 Critical Bilbo or Black Domina 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.
Sugar Black Rose FAQ
How long does Sugar Black Rose take to flower?
Sugar Black Rose typically flowers in around 53 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Sugar Black Rose an indica or a sativa?
Sugar Black Rose is listed as 20% sativa / 80% indica.
What are the parents of Sugar Black Rose?
Sugar Black Rose was bred from Critical Bilbo × Black Domina by Delicious Seeds.
How strong is Sugar Black Rose?
Reported THC for Sugar Black Rose is 18%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Sugar Black Rose 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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