Chocolate Rain
Chocolate Rain
Overview
Chocolate Rain is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain bred by Eskobar Seeds, created as an F1 cross between DNA Genetics' Chocolope and DJ Short's Cocoa Kush. This strain was developed in the early 2010s as part of innovative breeding experiments seeking to combine robust indica genetics with a distinctive chocolate flavor profile. The strain represents a carefully crafted balance of classic genetics, marrying the energetic properties of chocolate-forward sativas with the relaxing characteristics of indica strains.
The buds of Chocolate Rain typically display dense, compact formations with a characteristic dark green hue that reflects its indica heritage. Deep amber pistils are interwoven throughout the nugs, while the flowers are covered in a heavy coating of crystal-clear trichomes that give them a glistening, resinous appearance. The strain emits a bittersweet cocoa aroma with touches of blueberry and floral Kush notes, creating a complex sensory profile that has made it popular among cannabis connoisseurs.
Chocolate Rain has maintained steady popularity in underground growing communities due to its reliable aroma, balanced psychoactivity, and manageable flowering time of 8-10 weeks. The strain demonstrates remarkable consistency in cannabinoid levels between batches, with THC levels typically ranging between 18-22%, reflecting the meticulous breeding process employed by Eskobar Seeds. Its ability to finish flowering in a reasonable timeframe while maintaining the chocolate-forward terpenes of its Chocolate Thai lineage has made it commercially viable where its parent strains might stretch too long.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from stress
- May help with anxiety
- Often used for pain management
- May aid with insomnia
- Users report help with muscle tension
- May assist with inflammation
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Chocolate Rain is considered a rewarding cultivar for intermediate growers who appreciate flavor-focused genetics with respectable yields. The strain prefers indoor growing environments where conditions can be more carefully controlled, producing sturdy branches with medium-sized fan leaves. Indoors, growers should plan for an 8-10 week flowering period, with sativa-leaning phenotypes occasionally needing closer to 10 weeks for full aromatic development. The strain can yield up to 500 grams per square meter indoors under optimal conditions. Chocolate Rain exhibits two main phenotypic expressions: one leaning toward Chocolope with taller internodal spacing and airier buds, and another favoring Cocoa Kush with shorter stature, denser buds, and deeper coloration. The strain is reportedly easy to grow overall, though growers should monitor humidity levels carefully during flowering to prevent mold, especially given the dense bud structure. Temperature should be maintained between 70-80°F with humidity levels between 40-50% during vegetative growth, lowering to around 30% during flowering.