Silver Haze
Modern
GShybrid-sativa
Golden Strawberry
8.4%
THC
Top flavors
earthyspicysweet
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Golden Strawberry effects are mostly calming.
Low THCHigh THC
Golden Strawberry is lower THC than average.
Golden Strawberry
8.4%
THC
Top flavors
earthyspicysweet
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Golden Strawberry effects are mostly calming.
Low THCHigh THC
Golden Strawberry is lower THC than average.
Golden Strawberry is a modern hybrid-sativa strain derived from its parent, Sour Strawberry. This cultivar is categorized as a project of moderate cultivation difficulty that thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments. Growers can expect a high yield from this plant, which reaches maturity after a 60-day flowering cycle.
The chemical profile of Golden Strawberry is defined by a complex array of terpenes, led by a dominant concentration of myrcene, followed by caryophyllene, ocimene, and guaiol. Linalool, humulene, pinene, and limonene provide secondary aromatic depth, while the profile is rounded out by beta-pinene, caryophyllene-oxide, nerolidol, bisabolol, borneol, terpinolene, and camphene. This specific combination results in a distinct sensory experience rooted in this diverse terpene hierarchy.
With a THC-dominant profile containing approximately 8.4 percent THC and negligible levels of CBD and CBG, the strain is utilized primarily for its creative, uplifting, and happy effects. It is well-suited for social engagement, focus-intensive tasks, and artistic endeavors. There are currently no recorded offspring in the lineage for this strain.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
myrcene ~60%caryophyllene ~28%ocimene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| ocimene | ~12% | sweet | energetic · social |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~28%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Antifungal, antiviral, decongestant; activates CB1/CB2 at 10–60% THC efficacy per Israeli receptor study (NORML 2025); highly volatile (bp 50–66°C); limited clinical data.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
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creative
morningAssociated with terpinolene/limonene profiles; dopaminergic and serotonergic modulation via limonene 5-HT1A supports divergent thinking.
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uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
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happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Sativa-dominant
■ Indica 30%■ Sativa 70%
Primarily sativa with indica grounding. Uplifting with body relaxation.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Golden Strawberry.
Ancestry
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Siblings
Share parent sour strawberry
Strawberry BlondecaryophyllenePineapple ZcaryophylleneShikuwasacaryophylleneSmell of SuccessmyrceneSomething GoodcaryophylleneBig Dick CheneycaryophylleneBoss BannercaryophylleneCognitive LibertycaryophylleneStrawberry SandiescaryophylleneBlue MeloncaryophylleneStrawberry Lemon ZcaryophylleneWhoOodylimoneneWWZcaryophylleneJelly BrainscaryophyllenePineapple Fanta RuntzcaryophylleneStrawberry Szechuancaryophyllene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Strawberry indica or sativa?
Golden Strawberry is modeled here as a sativa-dominant (primarily sativa with indica grounding).
What terpene is dominant in Golden Strawberry?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Golden Strawberry good for daytime use?
Golden Strawberry is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.