Quick answer
The Black Tuna strain is a hybrid bred in British Columbia by 5 Star Organic from Lamb’s Bread and Herijuana. AllBud lists it as 50/50 with 22% to 28% THC. It smells skunky, woody and earthy, and most people report a relaxed, sleepy effect. Bud Cargo stocks a Black Tuna ounce for $75.
Key takeaways
- Black Tuna is Lamb’s Bread × Herijuana, credited by Leafly to 5 Star Organic in British Columbia. Leafly also lists it as Tuna Black.
- AllBud calls it a 50% sativa, 50% indica hybrid with 22% to 28% THC. Leafly lists no THC figure.
- It is not the same strain as Tuna Kush, a separate BC indica descended from Hindu Kush.
- Leafly’s most reported effects are relaxed, sleepy and euphoric, and its flavours are skunk, woody and earthy.
- Bud Cargo sells Black Tuna as a $75 ounce deal ($2.68 a gram), the median of 47 ounce deals in stock.
Last updated 23 October 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the Black Tuna strain?
Black Tuna is a hybrid made by crossing Lamb’s Bread with Herijuana. Leafly describes it as a British Columbian strain created by 5 Star Organic, and AllBud gives the same parents and origin. Leafly also lists the alias Tuna Black and names Tuna OG as a strain bred from it.
The two parents pull in opposite directions, which explains a lot about the strain:
| Parent | Type | Origin | Listed THC | What it brings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb’s Bread (aka Lamb’s Breath) | Sativa (Leafly) | Jamaica, breeder unknown | 18% (Leafly) | An upbeat, clear first lift |
| Herijuana | 80% indica, 20% sativa (AllBud) | Afghani indica × Petrolia Headstash (AllBud) | 25% (AllBud) | Weight, resin and the heavy finish |
Why is it called Black Tuna?
AllBud says the name refers to the Black Tuna Gang, a Miami-based ring that smuggled marijuana into the United States in the 1970s. According to Wikipedia, the gang imported around 500 tons over 16 months before eight members, including Robert Platshorn, were convicted. The strain is a modern BC cross and has no documented link to the gang’s product; it simply borrowed the name.
Is Black Tuna a sativa or indica strain?
Black Tuna is a hybrid, but the sources and the shops do not agree on how it leans:
| Source | Type | Genetics | THC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafly | Hybrid | Lamb’s Bread × Herijuana | Not listed | 4.5 from 243 ratings |
| AllBud | 50% sativa, 50% indica | Lamb’s Bread × Herojuana | 22% to 28% | 4.7 from 22 votes |
| Google AI Overview (Oct 2026) | “Balanced 50/50 hybrid” | Credits 5 Star Organic, BC | n/a | n/a |
| Several Canadian online shops | Sold as an indica | Often unstated | Claims of 28% to 34% | n/a |
The databases say balanced hybrid, yet the reported effect is mostly relaxed and sleepy, so many shops file it under indica. Our own listing calls it a Kush-leaning hybrid because of how it smells, but on paper neither parent is a Kush. Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide explains why these labels are only a rough guide.
How strong is Black Tuna?
Black Tuna is a high-THC strain on paper: AllBud lists 22% to 28%. Leafly publishes no figure. Some Canadian shops advertise their Black Tuna at 28% or even 32% to 34%, but those are claims about one lot, not the strain, and they are rarely backed by a published lab test.
Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current lot, so treat any single number with caution. If you are new to strong strains, start with a small amount and wait before taking more; Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines also recommend favouring lower-THC products and using less often.
What does Black Tuna taste and smell like?
Black Tuna smells loud, skunky and woody, with no sweetness. Leafly’s top flavours are skunk, woody and earthy. AllBud lists herbal, skunky, spicy and woody flavours, with earthy, pungent and skunky aromas. Our supplier’s description adds Kush, diesel and pine notes behind those.
It is the opposite of the dessert and candy strains that dominate modern menus. If you like that old-school funk, it is one of the more concentrated examples around. If you don’t, try a small amount first. It is pungent enough that airtight storage matters; our guide to how long weed lasts covers how to keep it fresh.
What are the effects of Black Tuna?
Black Tuna is mostly reported as a relaxing, sleepy strain. Leafly’s most reported effects are relaxed, sleepy and euphoric, and Leafly sums the strain up as mostly calming. AllBud lists euphoria, happy and relaxing. The common pattern is a brief happy lift from the Lamb’s Bread side, followed by a heavy body feel.
The most reported negatives on Leafly are dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness, and AllBud notes that it may be too strong for beginners. This is what consumers report, not a health claim. Most people keep it for the evening.
Is Black Tuna the same as Tuna Kush?
No, they are different strains with a shared nickname. The confusion is common, partly because shops shorten both to “Tuna”:
| Black Tuna | Tuna Kush | |
|---|---|---|
| Genetics | Lamb’s Bread × Herijuana | Hindu Kush descendant (Leafly) |
| Type | Hybrid (50/50 per AllBud) | Indica |
| Listed THC | 22% to 28% (AllBud) | 18%, 2% CBG (Leafly) |
| Top terpene | Not published | Myrcene (Leafly) |
| Smell | Skunk, wood, earth | Skunk, tar and fuel, famously briny |
| Leafly rating | 4.5 from 243 | 4.5 from 94 |
| At Bud Cargo | Ounce deal, $75 | Tuna AAAA+, $10 to $160 |
Leafly lists Pink Tuna and Bluefin Tuna as children of Tuna Kush, not of Black Tuna. A “Black Tuna Kush” sold by some shops is a third name again, usually without published genetics.
Is the Black Tuna ounce or Tuna AAAA+ better value?
For a full ounce, the Black Tuna deal is much cheaper: $75 against $160 for Tuna AAAA+. They are different strains, so the choice is really about grade and quantity:
| Option | Weight | Price | Per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna AAAA+ | 1 g | $10 | $10.00 |
| Tuna AAAA+ | Eighth (3.5 g) | $30 | $8.57 |
| Tuna AAAA+ | Half ounce (14 g) | $90 | $6.43 |
| Tuna AAAA+ | Ounce (28 g) | $160 | $5.71 |
| Black Tuna ounce deal | Ounce (28 g) only | $75 | $2.68 |
The ounce deal is sold as a full 28 g only. At $75 it sits exactly at the median of the 47 ounce deals in stock, which run from $39 to $110. If you want to try a pungent BC strain in a small amount first, a gram of Tuna AAAA+ is the cheaper test. Our AAA vs AAAA grading guide explains what the grades mean.
Where to buy Black Tuna online in Canada
Bud Cargo has the Black Tuna ounce deal in stock for $75. For similar heavy evening ounces, the King Kush ounce is also $75 (see our King Kush strain guide) and the Purple Kush ounce is $83. An ounce is 28 g, just under the 30 g of dried cannabis an adult may carry in public under section 8 of the Cannabis Act.
Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and $35 to the territories. Shipping is free on orders over $150 (over $250 to the territories). You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Tuna a sativa or indica strain?
Black Tuna is a hybrid. AllBud lists it as 50% sativa and 50% indica, and Leafly files it as a hybrid. Some Canadian shops sell it as an indica because the effect most people report is relaxed and sleepy, usually credited to its Herijuana parent.
Is Black Tuna a good strain?
It is well rated. Leafly shows 4.5 from 243 ratings and AllBud 4.7 from 22 votes. Whether it suits you depends on taste: it is a loud, skunky, woody strain with no sweetness, so people who prefer dessert or fruit strains often find it too pungent.
What are the genetics of Black Tuna?
Black Tuna is Lamb’s Bread crossed with Herijuana, according to both Leafly and AllBud. Lamb’s Bread is a Jamaican sativa and Herijuana is an indica-dominant strain of Afghani descent. Leafly credits the cross to 5 Star Organic in British Columbia.
How strong is Black Tuna?
AllBud lists 22% to 28% THC; Leafly does not publish a figure. Some shops advertise 28% to 34%, but those are claims about particular lots, not strain averages. Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current Black Tuna lot.
Is Black Tuna the same as Tuna Kush?
No. Black Tuna is Lamb’s Bread × Herijuana, while Tuna Kush is a separate BC indica that Leafly traces to Hindu Kush, at about 18% THC. They share a nickname and a pungent reputation, which is why the names get mixed up. Bud Cargo stocks both.
Why is it called Black Tuna?
AllBud says the name refers to the Black Tuna Gang, a Miami-based smuggling ring that imported marijuana into the United States in the 1970s. The strain itself is a modern BC cross and has no documented connection to the gang’s product.
How much is an ounce of Black Tuna?
At Bud Cargo the Black Tuna ounce deal is $75 for a full 28 g as of 23 October 2026, about $2.68 a gram. That is the median price of our 47 in-stock ounce deals.
Sources: Leafly, Black Tuna. AllBud, Black Tuna. Leafly, Tuna Kush. Leafly, Lamb’s Bread. AllBud, Herijuana. Wikipedia, Robert Platshorn. Public Health Agency of Canada, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16), section 8. Prices from Bud Cargo’s live in-stock catalogue, 23 October 2026.
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