Blood Honey: The Citrus Nectar
Blood Honey: The Citrus Nectar
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)
Breeder: Exotic Genetix
Lineage: Forbidden Fruit x Red Runtz
Market Status: The "Flavor Obsession"; Blood Honey is a strain designed strictly for the connoisseur palate. It combines one of the most distinct tasting strains in history (Forbidden Fruit) with the modern candy gas of Red Runtz. The result is a plant that produces some of the most beautiful, deep purple buds on the market, dripping with a resin that smells like blood oranges and cherry candy. It is not always the highest tester in terms of THC, but its "entourage effect" and incredible terpene profile make it a favorite for those who value taste over raw power.
THC Content: Moderate-High (18% – 24%)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Limonene, Terpinolene, Linalool
Key Effects: Deep Relaxation, Mood Elevation, Stress Relief, Sensory Calm
Blood Honey sounds menacing, but it is pure sweetness.
It represents the collision of two eras of fruit flavor. It takes the "rotting citrus" funk of the Forbidden Fruit—a staple of the purple era—and sweetens it with the sugary strawberry fizz of the Red Runtz. The result is a smoke that tastes like a dark, syrupy fruit cocktail.
History and Lineage: The Purple Fusion
This strain was bred to capture the elusive terpene profile of Forbidden Fruit while improving its structure.
The Mother (Forbidden Fruit): A legendary cross of Cherry Pie x Tangie. It is arguably the purplest strain ever created and smells intensely of grapefruit, passionfruit, and cherry. However, growers historically disliked it because it grew slow and yielded poorly.
The Father (Red Runtz): The Exotic Genetix stabilizer (Red Pop x Runtz). This male adds structural vigor, strawberry candy sweetness, and density to the cross.
The Synthesis: Blood Honey solves the problems of the mother. It retains the insanely deep purple color and the exotic citrus flavor of the Forbidden Fruit, but grows with the strength and bud density of the Runtz family.
Terpene Profile: Blood Orange and Cherry
The aroma of Blood Honey is thick, syrupy, and exotic. It moves away from "lemon" and "berry" into darker fruits.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Fruit): The dominant terpene. It provides a heavy, musky mango and cherry base that gives the smoke a "heavy" feel.
Limonene (The Citrus): Inherited from the Tangie lineage, this adds a sharp blood orange and grapefruit zest that cuts through the musk.
Terpinolene (The Exotic): Adds a complex tropical, floral, and herbal note that creates the "Forbidden" aspect of the flavor.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is intoxicating. It smells of overripe oranges, cherry syrup, and tropical nectar.
The Smoke: Smooth and flavorful. It tastes of tangy grapefruit, sweet berries, and earthy honey. It is a very "juicy" smoke.
Strain Effects: The Nectar Calm
Blood Honey is a "vibe" strain. It is perfect for relaxing without being comatose.
The Experience
The Taste: The experience starts with the flavor. The terpenes are so strong they almost influence the high, creating an immediate sense of sensory pleasure.
The Drift: A gentle, warm euphoria sets in. It feels like floating. Stress and anxiety melt away instantly.
The Body: The Forbidden Fruit genetics provide a deep physical relaxation. It settles into the muscles and joints, soothing aches and pains.
The Pace: It is slow-paced. You won't want to run a marathon, but you also won't be glued to the couch. You’ll just be perfectly content doing whatever you are doing.
Best For: Decompressing after work, listening to music, spa days, mild pain relief, and enhancing the flavor of food.
Growing Blood Honey: The Purple Prize
This is a strain you grow to show off.
Growth Structure
The Colors: Elite. This plant will turn almost entirely black/purple by the end of flower, regardless of temperature. It is stunningly beautiful.
The Structure: It grows Short and Bushy. It stays squat, making it great for indoor tents with limited height.
The Yield: Moderate. It prioritizes quality over quantity. The buds are dense and incredibly resinous.
The Smell: It is not skunky; it is fruity. It smells like a fruit basket left in the sun.
The Time: It finishes flowering relatively fast, in 8 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: Do not overfeed this strain. The Forbidden Fruit lineage can be sensitive to heavy nutrient loads (nutrient burn). Treat her gently, and she will reward you with some of the tastiest flowers you have ever grown.
Final Verdict: The Citrus Nectar
Blood Honey is a special strain for the flavor hunter. It captures the magic of Forbidden Fruit—that rare, exotic grapefruit/cherry profile—and packages it in a plant that actually produces dense, smokeable nuggets. If you are tired of the same old "Gas" or "Cookie" flavors and want something that tastes like exotic tropical syrup, dip into the honey.
You should choose Blood Honey if:
You value Flavor above all.
You love Purple/Black buds.
You want a Relaxing/Chill High.
You enjoy Citrus/Cherry profiles.
Score: 9.3/10 (The Connoisseur's Choice)