Queen South strain guide
Queen South, more often written Queen of the South, is a hybrid of Tropicana Cherry and #1 Stunna from Relentless Genetics. People know it for a sweet cherry smell with an earthy edge and a calm, tingly feel. It's a newer strain, so the details are still being filled in.
Where does Queen South come from?
One strain database and Grow Diaries both list Queen of the South as a cross of Tropicana Cherry and #1 Stunna, and both name Relentless Genetics as the breeder. Tropicana Cherry is known for tangerine and tart cherry, so the pairing leans fruity.
Some guides online offer other guesses about its parents, but those are inferred from smell and lab results rather than stated by the breeder, so we stick with the cross the two sources agree on. Queen South is a shortened listing of the same name.
What does Queen South smell and taste like?
One strain database describes sweet cherry with earthy and skunky notes. Reviewers mention mint, a hoppy or citrus edge, and a marker-like smell. Grow Diaries adds bright citrus, a little berry and a light herbal finish, so the flavour reads as fruit first and herbs last.
On terpenes, one strain database lists myrcene as the leader, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene tends to bring an earthy, ripe-fruit note, pinene a fresh pine edge and caryophyllene a little pepper.
Queen South effects: what people report
Reviewers on one strain database most often call Queen South sleepy, creative and tingly, with relaxed and giggly also coming up. That's a mix: a light, buzzy start that settles into a calmer body feel.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints.
How strong is Queen South?
Published numbers are in the high teens to low 20s. One strain database's header shows 18% while its write-up says 21–22%, and Grow Diaries gives 18–22%. That database lists about 1% CBG and doesn't give a CBD figure, so expect very little CBD.
Start with a small amount and wait before having more. The numbers on your batch's label matter more than any strain page, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what they mean.
Buying Queen South in Canada
Look for it under both names, Queen South and Queen of the South, since producers spell it differently. Check that the label names the cross you expect, as a handful of similar-sounding cherry strains are around.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date on the label, since fresher flower keeps more of its fruity smell.
Queen South vs Tropicana Cherry
Tropicana Cherry is one of Queen South's parents, so the cherry fruitiness carries over. Tropicana Cherry is usually described as upbeat and energetic with a tangerine and tart cherry smell, while Queen South is described with earthier notes and a calmer, sleepier feel. If you want the brighter, livelier fruit, start with Tropicana Cherry. If you want cherry with a more settled feel, try Queen South.
Strains like Queen South
If you like Queen South, these are the closest matches:
- Tropicana Cherry: one of its parents, fruitier and brighter.
- Super Boof: a hybrid with Tropicana Cookies in its background, known for an orange and cherry smell.
- Tropicana Cookies: a parent of Tropicana Cherry, with a bright orange and citrus smell.
- Cherry Pie: a well-known cherry strain with a sweet, earthy side.
