Description
This strain, named for its strong strawberry flavor and the cough it can cause in users, is particularly popular with both enthusiasts and patients for therapeutic purposes.
Origin and Genetics
Strawberry Cough is a hybrid strain, mostly sativa. Its exact origins are shrouded in mystery, but it is generally believed to be the result of crossing a Haze strain with an Erdbeer strain (German for strawberries). Famous grower Kyle Kushman is often credited with popularizing this strain.
Physical Characteristics
Strawberry Cough plants are often medium to large in size, with dark green leaves and dense buds, slightly tinged with red and purple. The abundant trichomes that cover the buds give it a glistening and resinous appearance. The plant is also known for its hardiness and disease resistance, making it a popular choice among growers.
Aroma and Flavor
As its name suggests, Strawberry Cough is renowned for its distinct strawberry aroma, with sweet and fruity notes that seduce the senses. This aromatic characteristic comes from the dominant terpenes, namely myrcene and caryophyllene, which are also responsible for its sweet and spicy taste. When smoked or vaporized, it offers a unique taste experience reminiscent of freshly picked strawberries.
Effects and Therapeutic Uses
Strawberry Cough is renowned for its energizing and euphoric effects, typical of sativa strains. It provides a rapid mood lift, promoting creativity, focus, and sociability. It is an ideal strain for daytime use, as it stimulates without causing drowsiness.
Therapeutically, Strawberry Cough is often used to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression due to its relaxing and mood-lifting properties. Some patients also find it helps manage symptoms of chronic fatigue and stimulates appetite.
Cultivation
Strawberry Cough requires some attention to temperature and humidity. It thrives in temperate to warm climates and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, it does best with the Screen of Green (ScrOG) technique, which maximizes light and space. The flowering time is approximately 9-10 weeks, and it offers a moderate to high yield.
Sex: Feminized.
Ind / Sat: 10% Indica – 90% Sativa.
Flowering Time: 60-70 days
Harvest: October 16-31
THC: 18%.
