Strawberry Cough

Where does Strawberry Cough come from?

The cross most often given is Haze and Strawberry Fields, a berry-scented strain from the US Northeast. That's the version you'll see on most strain pages, though the full history is fuzzy and at least one major listing has the family tree running the other way.

The name is closely tied to Kyle Kushman, the grower who spread it widely in the mid-2000s and called his cut KKSC. Kushman himself has said he didn't breed it. His account is that a Connecticut grower handed him a clone, which he nearly threw out until he noticed how strongly it smelled of strawberries. The original breeder is not well documented.

The "cough" part is usually read as a nod to its smoke, which many people find harsh on the throat.

What does Strawberry Cough smell and taste like?

Strawberry is the headline: sweet, ripe and berry-forward. Behind it there's usually something earthier, with herbal, spicy or slightly skunky notes depending on the batch.

Myrcene often leads its terpene results, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene adds the earthy, musky base, pinene a fresh, foresty edge and caryophyllene a peppery bite. The flavour tends to follow the nose, sweet strawberry on the inhale with a spicier finish.

Strawberry Cough effects: what people report

People most often call Strawberry Cough uplifted, energetic and happy, with a clear, chatty headspace. Creative and focused come up a lot too, which is why it's usually described as a daytime strain. A smaller group reports a heavier body feel than they expected, and reviewers say this varies by batch.

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, and some people mention feeling anxious, especially at higher amounts.

How strong is Strawberry Cough?

Strawberry Cough sits on the higher side. Listings put it at roughly 19% to 26% THC, with very little CBD.

If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are printed on the label, and they matter more than the strain name.

Buying Strawberry Cough in Canada

Because this strain spread as clones and seeds from several sources, different producers may be growing quite different plants under the same name. Some smell strongly of strawberry, others lean more herbal.

You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or vape cartridges. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date on the label, since fresher flower holds onto more of that berry smell.

Strawberry Cough vs Haze

Haze is usually named as one of Strawberry Cough's parents, and you can feel the family resemblance in how both get described: upbeat, heady and better suited to the daytime. The difference is mostly in the jar. Haze leans spicy, earthy and a bit incense-like, while Strawberry Cough swaps much of that for sweet strawberry. Haze also has a reputation for a racier, more intense head feel. If you want the classic old-school sativa, try Haze. If you want that energy with a fruitier smell, start with Strawberry Cough.

Strains like Strawberry Cough

If you like Strawberry Cough, these are worth a look:

• Haze: the parent most often named, spicier and more heady.
• Nerds: listed as a Strawberry Cough offspring, with a sweet, candy-like smell.
• Super Lemon Haze: another Haze-family daytime pick, with lemon in place of berry.
• Green Crack: a sativa-leaning favourite with a similar energetic reputation.