Black Garlic strain guide
Black Garlic is an indica-leaning hybrid from Oni Seed Co, made by crossing GMO with Sour Dubb. True to its name, it smells savoury and funky rather than sweet, with plenty of diesel. People mostly describe a heavy, relaxed feel that suits the end of the day.
Where does Black Garlic come from?
Black Garlic was bred by Oni Seed Co, and the breeder's listing and one strain database agree on the cross: GMO, the famous garlic-scented strain, and Sour Dubb, also known as Sour Dubble. It's described as about 70% indica, and that database also lists it as Black Pepper Garlic.
Don't confuse it with a separate CBD-rich strain that some listings sell under the same name. This guide covers the high-THC Oni Seed Co version.
What does Black Garlic smell and taste like?
Expect savoury funk first: garlic and pungent earth from GMO, with sharp diesel and chemical fumes from the Sour Dubb side. People also mention blue cheese, black pepper and skunk, plus a faint sweet, vanilla edge.
One strain database's terpene data lists myrcene as the most abundant, followed by pinene and caryophyllene, though its own description calls caryophyllene the lead, so batches likely vary. The flavour is pungent and gassy, and the smell lingers.
Black Garlic effects: what people report
People most often describe Black Garlic as relaxed, euphoric and sleepy, with a heavy body feel and a strong case of the munchies. Most reviewers see it as a night-time strain, though a few mention feeling giggly or creative early on.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dizziness and paranoia are the most common complaints.
How strong is Black Garlic?
Published THC numbers are scarce. One strain database lists Black Garlic at about 18% THC, and the breeder describes it as high in THC without giving a figure. One reviewer claimed a much higher test result, but that's a single report. CBD is very low.
With so little lab data out there, your product's label is the number to trust. Start small, especially given its heavy reputation.
Buying Black Garlic in Canada
Check the label carefully, since a CBD-rich strain also uses the Black Garlic name and the two are very different. Look at the producer, the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date.
Garlic strains have a strong smell, so an airtight container is a good idea.
Black Garlic vs GMO
GMO is Black Garlic's parent and the source of its garlic funk. GMO is the purer savoury experience, garlic and spice up front, while Black Garlic adds the sharp diesel and chemical notes of Sour Dubb. Both have heavy, relaxed reputations, but GMO is usually listed much stronger, often well into the 20s. If you want the classic garlic strain, go with GMO. If you like your funk with extra gas, try Black Garlic.
Strains like Black Garlic
If you like Black Garlic, these are close matches:
- GMO: its parent, the original garlic strain with a heavy, relaxed feel.
- Sour Dubble: its other parent, sour diesel with a sweet edge.
- Garlic Breath: another GMO cross, savoury and peppery with a sleepy reputation.
- Sour Diesel: the diesel line behind Sour Dubble, for more of the gas.
