- Median THC
- 20.7%
- Flowering
- 8–9 weeks (~64 days)
- Yield
- Medium
What labs found
- Median THC
- 20.7%
- Typical range
- 14.3–24.9%
- Lab tests
- 112
- States
- 1
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Flower tested under this name in legal US markets, 2014–2017. The range covers the middle 90% of tests. Growers and labs vary, so a given jar can fall outside it. Data: Jikomes & Zoorob (CC0), Cannabis Wise Guys (CC BY 4.0), Cannlytics (CC BY 4.0).
About Black Betty
Black Betty is a hybrid cross combining AK-47 and ECSD. Known for nutty, berry, pungent aromatics.
In grower catalogs and dispensary menus, Black Betty is documented as a hybrid cross combining AK-47 and ECSD. It is recorded in state compliance flower testing in WA (2014 and 2017). Rated easy difficulty for home and commercial cultivators, reaching tall plant height, with medium harvest yields and finishing in 8–9 weeks (~64 days).
Aroma and flavor
Jars of Black Betty are most often described as showing toasted, nutty warmth, ripe mixed berry, loud, room-filling pungency and sweet, sugary notes. Chemotype data points to earthy, herbal myrcene, peppery beta-caryophyllene 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 a warm, soothing body tingle, an elevated, euphoric mood and a lifted, positive outlook, making Black Betty a frequent pick for late-afternoon or flexible social and evening use. The most commonly noted downsides are nervousness if overconsumed and dry eyes.
Specs
Growing
- Plant height
- Tall
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Grower notes
- Rated easy difficulty for home and commercial cultivators, reaching tall plant height, with medium harvest yields and finishing in 8–9 weeks (~64 days).
The flower
- Flavour
- Nutty, Berry, Pungent, Sweet
- Aroma
- Toasted, nutty warmth, ripe mixed berry, loud, room-filling pungency
- Terpenes
- Dominant terpenes: myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene
Family tree
Black Betty is reported as AK-47 × ECSD.
- Parents
- Grandparents
- As reported, not a genetic test