Black Diamond is a Northern California strain ideal for patients who need strong medication but still want to be active and sociable. A cross between Blackberry and Diamond OG, its flowers have a glittery trichome covering and purple coloring that make it a beautiful gem to look at. The strain’s aroma is musky and earthy, almost like a deep red wine. Black Diamond is known to cause fits of giggles and is a great strain for hanging out with friends or catching up on TV shows at home. This strain tends to make consumers extremely hungry, making it a good choice for those looking to increase their appetite (just make sure you have some snacks on hand).

Rare as a diamond, this strain is hard to find but reportedly worth the search. Black Diamond, a cross between Blackberry and Diamond OG, has trichome-covered buds with a purple tint and grape smell packing up to 26% THC and nearly 4% CBD, according to seed bank Bonza Seeds. It tastes earthy and sweet with a slight skunky odor, as expected given its lineage.

Black Diamond is a nearly balanced hybrid with a slight lean toward indica, Bonza says. It grows well either indoors or outdoors, if you can find a seed or clone and have experience as a grower – this one isn’t for the novice. This cultivar likes soil, as opposed to hydroponic media, and warmer climates where it will flower in October outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere or between eight and nine weeks indoors. When grown inside, the Sea of Green (SoG) growing method keeps the short, bushy beauty happy and producing. Effects are uplifting then relaxing, even tending toward drowsy, according to Bonza.