Chili Verde

Chili Verde is a hybrid cross of Key Lime Pie and Lavender from HBK Genetics. Known for spice, lime, lavender aromatics.

Chili Verde is a hybrid cultivar bred by HBK Genetics from Key Lime Pie and Lavender. In breeding programs, it has served as a parent line for Jade Noir and Eden’s Fire. It appears in state compliance flower testing across 5 US markets (MI FL MD CO NV) between 2022 and 2024. Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Chili Verde are most often described as showing black pepper spice, zesty lime, calming lavender and dried black and green tea. Chemotype data points to peppery beta-caryophyllene, woody, hop-like humulene and bright, citrus-forward limonene as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report physical relaxation, a noticeable appetite boost and an upbeat, cheerful mood, making Chili Verde a frequent pick for late-afternoon or flexible social and evening use. The most commonly noted downsides are dry mouth and dry eyes.