Shishkaberry
A relaxing dinner treat that’s simple to grow!
Shishkaberry, also known as Kish by many cannabis enthusiasts, rose to prominence in 2001 when it finished second in the High Times Cannabis Cup’s Best Indica category.
A relaxing dinner treat that’s simple to grow!
Shishkaberry, also known as Kish by many cannabis enthusiasts, rose to prominence in 2001 when it finished second in the High Times Cannabis Cup’s Best Indica category.
The strain is a cross between an unknown Afghani variant and DJ Short Blueberry, creating a potent indica-dominant hybrid known for its delicious flavors and strong effects.
THC levels in Shishkaberry may reach up to 26 percent, but the average is more tolerable at 18. Your olfactory will be greeted with a sweet and fruity berry scent that translates directly into its flavor. Then, calm and euphoria will kick in, making it ideal for unwinding after a long day. Additionally, the herb is useful in relieving pain, anxiety, and stress. The initial buzz of this strain is also perfect for social situations, but it will eventually fade into a sedative high, so enjoy the bud for a weed session at home with friends, but don’t hit the town after smoking it.
A bit of a mysterious cannabis strain, Shishkaberry comes from unknown breeders. Not to worry, though, as its feminized seeds are widely accessible online, producing female plants that are straightforward to cultivate and suitable for newer growers.
Feminized & Regular | |
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Genotype | Genotype80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Lineage | LineageDJ Short Blueberry x Unknown Afghani |
THC | THC18-26% |
CBD | CBDInsignificant |
Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield8-9 Weeks / 350-450 g/m² |
Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldLate September to early October / 550 g/plant |
Recommended To | Recommended ToBeginners |
Although Shishkaberry is an Indica-leaning strain, her height is certainly from its 20% Sativa genetics. The strain grows tall, requiring a lot of vertical space to reach her full size. Nevertheless, indoor cultivation is still a good option as there are ways to manage her growth.
Except for the height, Shishkaberry’s structure is more Indica. The buds are popcorn-shaped and dense, with an olive-green hue, dark orange pistils, and a gleaming sheen of sticky trichomes. When the plant is exposed to cooler temperatures towards the last few weeks of the flowering period, she takes on a dark purple color.
While Shishkaberry can grow both indoors and outdoors, the strain’s bud production is at its best in a climate-controlled environment with a hydroponic system. You may also use soil as a growing medium for more fragrant and flavorful nugs.
Shishkaberry flowers for 8 to 9 weeks when cultivated indoors, an average duration among Indica-dominant hybrids. The Sea of Green (SOG) technique can reduce her tendency to reach an astonishing height. This method forces the plants to start flowering after a vegetative phase as short as 45 days, limiting their time to stretch vigorously. On the other hand, growers can prevent her lush foliage from accumulating excess moisture, something this strain is prone to doing, by regularly trimming the leaves to promote air circulation. Also have oscillating fans installed around the grow room to prevent stagnant, moisture-heavy air. Finally, set the temperature around 21 to 26°C (70 to 80°F) and the RH level between 40 to 50%. This setup can produce about 350 to 450 grams of fresh buds per square meter.
Shishkaberry can grow between 180 to 210 cm high. If you (and your neighbors) don’t mind her tall stature, you’ll be glad to know that she’s straightforward to grow outside. To flourish, she needs direct access to sunlight, as well as warm and dry conditions. In a favorable outdoor environment, you can harvest up to 550 grams of sticky weed flowers by late September to early October.
When growing Shishkaberry indoors, managing her size is crucial as she might outgrow the cultivation area. The operation also becomes less discreet and dramatic stem growth may lower the final harvest between 20-30%. But aren’t bigger plants better? Not always, because cannabis plant stretching can also be due to adverse environmental conditions.
Here’s how to properly manage your Shishkaberry’s height:
Monitor temperature. Set the thermostat to a temperature that is comfortable for your Shishkaberry. Use a timer to ensure the day temperature does not exceed the night temperature.
Maintain optimal air circulation. Fans mimic the wind that is found in an outdoor setting. Plants respond to this external stress by developing thicker and sturdier stem, potentially limiting upward growth.
Keep the lights at a sensible distance. Do not install lights too close to your Shishkaberry, as this may result in leaf burning. That said, if you position your lights too far away, your plants will seek the light and grow upward as a response. In this situation, it’s more advisable to keep lights closer and check for any signs of potential burning regularly.
Top during the vegetative stage. Cannabis plants stretch upward significantly during the vegetative period and may double or even triple in size during the flowering stage. To avoid an overgrown Shishkaberry, cut her down to approximately half of the intended final height, then begin the flowering as soon as possible. When performing this approach, ensure that there are sufficient leaves left on the plant so she may live and thrive while fruiting.
Perform low-stress training. Low-stress training or bending your Shishkaberry reduces her height and allows all parts of the plant, even the lower branches, to receive equal amounts of light. This technique uses strings and cages to create a flat canopy by pulling down branches and the top of a plant. To prevent breakage, it’s preferable to perform this operation during the vegetative phase when the plants are still flexible.
Perform Fimming. Topping and fimming are quite similar, but the latter requires going halfway down the shoot and cutting from all the way there. If this high-stress training technique is performed correctly, it keeps the plant small and even produces four or more top colas.