Strawberry Cough Strain: Complete Guide to Kyle Kushman's Legendary Sativa
The Strawberry Cough strain is one of the most beloved sativa-dominant hybrids in cannabis history — a 2013 Cannabis Cup winner for Best Flower. The name says everything you need to know: it smells like strawberries and it will make you cough.
Genetics & Background
Strawberry Cough began when Kyle Kushman, former High Times editor, received a clone that had grown near a strawberry patch. He then crossed it with Haze to create Strawberry Cough. THC ranges 15-20%.
Strawberry Cough is also a parent of Diesel Hemp's Strawberry Diesel CBD flower, passing on its signature berry sweetness.
Terpenes
Strawberry Cough's diverse terpene profile: terpinolene, myrcene, pinene, caryophyllene, and limonene.
Appearance
Dense, indicator-like buds but tapered and pinecone-shaped. Borderline-red pistils interlace sticky leaves covered in amber trichomes.
Aroma & Flavor
A sweet strawberry cloud with contrasting peppery and earthy undertones on the nose. The smoke is harsh and herbal, expanding the lungs to coughing — hence the name.
Effects
Like Jack Herer (its half-sibling through Haze), Strawberry Cough is a great daytime strain with reliable mental focus and energy. It's a powerful social lubricant and creative catalyst.
Medicinal Benefits
- Depression & anxiety — the uplifted, wonder-filled state dissolves stress and low spirits naturally
- Social anxiety — the social lubricating effect is particularly valuable for social situations
- Chronic fatigue — the mental and physical energy combats exhaustion
Related Strains
Jack Herer, Strawberry Diesel, Strawberry Fields, Strawberry Banana.
