Strain Profile

Night Shade Indica-dominant

Night Shade is recorded as an indica-dominant cannabis cultivar. It is listed with the parent cross Kashmir × Nepalese. Commonly reported effects associated with this cultivar include relaxing, focused.

About

Night Shade is an indica-dominant hybrid bred from a cross of Kashmir and Nepalese, two landrace-rooted varieties with deep ties to the Hindu Kush and Himalayan mountain regions. That lineage gives this strain a grounded genetic foundation, and the results in both growth behavior and finished product reflect that heritage straightforwardly. The terpene profile of Night Shade is led by limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, and pinene, a combination that produces a layered aromatic character with some brightness cutting through the heavier base notes. On the palate, users most commonly report flavors of berry and sweet on the front end, transitioning into pine and earthy tones on the exhale. It is a profile that reads as both familiar and well-balanced, neither sharp nor flat, with the pinene contributing a clean resinous quality that fits logically with the strain's mountain genetics. Effects reported by consumers trend toward relaxation alongside a notable sense of focus. That pairing is less common than pure sedation in heavily indica-leaning varieties, making Night Shade somewhat more functional in character than the lineage might initially suggest. THC content runs between 18% and 22%, placing it in a range that delivers consistent potency without pushing into territory where nuance gets lost. As with any strain in this THC window, individual tolerance will shape the experience considerably. From a cultivation standpoint, Night Shade is rated moderate in difficulty, meaning it rewards growers with some experience but is not so demanding that it requires expert-level management. Flowering runs 8 to 9 weeks, or roughly 55 to 63 days, which is a reasonable turnaround for an indica-dominant variety. Yield potential is moderate to high, making it a practical choice for growers looking for solid returns without extreme input requirements. Standard attention to environment, canopy management, and feeding should be sufficient to get the most out of the plant. As a breeding subject, the Kashmir and Nepalese cross at the core of Night Shade represents a pairing of complementary high-altitude genetics, and the resulting plant carries that stability into its growth structure and chemical profile. It is a strain worth knowing for both its practical cultivation characteristics and its consistent consumer experience.

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Used to breed

No documented offspring in the encyclopedia.

Attributes

THC range 18% – 22%
Terpenes Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
Commonly reported effects Relaxing, Focused
Commonly reported flavors Berry, Pine, Earthy, Sweet
Flowering time 8 – 9 Weeks (55 – 63 days)
Difficulty Moderate
Yield potential Moderate to High