Strawberry Cough has one of the most recognizable names in cannabis, and the Dutch Passion version delivers exactly what the name promises: buds that smell like a basket of garden-fresh strawberries and a soaring, clear-headed Sativa high. Its roots are partly North American and partly European, and the exact breeding story is still debated, which only adds to the cult status.
What sets this cut apart is how easy it is to grow for a Sativa-leaning hybrid. Enough Indica sits in the background to tame the stretch, keep the plant bushy and make her less picky about nutrients. You get the smoke quality of a classic Sativa without the towering height and fussiness of strains like Amnesia Haze or Silver Haze.
Potency is consistently high, with most phenotypes testing in the 15-20% THC range, and lab results presented at Spannabis 2019 showed Strawberry Cough reaching the 20% mark. Indoors she yields around 400 g/m² (1.31 oz/ft²) after about 9-10 weeks of bloom. Dutch Passion offers her as feminized seeds only.
Flavor, Effects, and the Story Behind the Name
The aroma is pure ripe strawberry, often with a candy-sweet edge. Some phenotypes lean toward a peppery, spicy profile with a softer berry note, and those are just as rewarding to smoke or vape. On the inhale you taste fresh strawberries; the exhale turns sweeter with a faint hint of spice. The smoke can be thick and rich enough to make you cough, which is where the name comes from.
The flowers are smothered in trichomes, dotted with reddish pistils and sometimes washed in purple and pink tones that make a cured jar look as good as it smells.
The high is strongly cerebral: clear, social, energetic and euphoric. Many users describe it as a creative strain that sharpens focus, making it a good match for artistic projects, problem-solving or an afternoon with friends. The effect lasts for several hours and suits daytime and social evenings alike.
An Easy Sativa for the Grow Room
During vegetative growth Strawberry Cough looks like a hybrid, then shows her Sativa side in bloom as the leaves get longer and thinner. She stays at a medium height and is robust for a Sativa-dominant plant, tolerating small mistakes much like an Indica hybrid would. Give her around 5-6 weeks of veg; with 9-10 weeks of flowering, plan on roughly 14-16 weeks from seed to harvest.
The buds are cone-shaped, long and compact, so trimming is quick. A few phenotypes may foxtail, but even those stay fairly dense. Strong stems hold the colas without collapsing, and the plant handles bending and supercropping well, which makes SOG and SCROG both excellent choices for evening out the canopy and pushing yield beyond the 400 g/m² (1.31 oz/ft²) average.
Indoor growing gives the best results. Outdoors she needs around 9-11 weeks to finish, which leaves dense buds exposed to mold during long wet spells, so only a Mediterranean-style climate is a realistic option.
Strawberry Cough Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Genetics | Original Strawberry Cough (North American and European heritage) |
| Indica/Sativa | Sativa-dominant hybrid |
| THC | 15-20% |
| Effect | Clear, social, energetic and creative |
| Flavor | Fresh strawberry, candy sweetness, light spice |
| Indoor yield | About 400 g/m² (1.31 oz/ft²) |
| Flowering time | 9-10 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | Only in warm, dry climates; 9-11 weeks of flowering |
| Height | Medium |
| Structure | Bushy hybrid frame, limited stretch, strong stems |
| Bud appearance | Long, compact cone-shaped buds, reddish pistils, occasional purple-pink hues |
| Best cultivation technique | SOG, SCROG and supercropping |
FAQ
Why is it called Strawberry Cough?
The buds smell and taste strongly of fresh strawberries, and the thick, flavorful smoke can easily make you cough. Both traits gave the strain its name.
Is Strawberry Cough hard to grow?
No. For a Sativa-dominant hybrid she is unusually forgiving. The Indica in her background limits stretch and makes her less sensitive to nutrients, so she is a good first Sativa for newer growers.
How long does Strawberry Cough take to flower?
Flowering takes about 9-10 weeks. With 5-6 weeks of vegetative growth, expect roughly 14-16 weeks from seed to harvest.
What yield can I expect?
Around 400 g/m² (1.31 oz/ft²) indoors on average, with more possible in optimized conditions using SOG, SCROG or supercropping.
Can I grow Strawberry Cough outdoors?
Only in a warm, Mediterranean-style climate. Outdoors she needs 9-11 weeks of flowering, which makes her vulnerable to mold in cold or rainy regions. Indoors is recommended for the best results.
What does the Strawberry Cough high feel like?
It is a cerebral Sativa high: clear, euphoric, social and energetic, with good focus for creative tasks. It lasts several hours and suits daytime use.
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