Afghan Big Bud

Cannabis Strain Review: Afghan Big Bud

a.k.a. Afghani Big Bud, Big Bud Afghani, Big Bud Afghan
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 79% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
63%
Happy
57%
Uplifted
42%
Hungry
31%
Creative
31%
Side Effect Percentage
Anxiety
31%
Dry Eyes
10%
Dry Mouth
10%
The Scaries
5%
Dry Mouth
4%

Afghan Big Bud has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 11 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 79% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Euphoric, Happy, Uplifted, Hungry and Creative effects of Afghan Big Bud produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Afghan Big Bud has been reported by users as being used for Hypertension, Insomnia, Stress, Depression and Migraines.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Afghan Big Bud's primary terpenes are Myrcene and Caryophyllene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Afghan Big Bud that includes: Earthy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Oooh, that smell! Can't you smell that smell? Afghan Big Bud has an aroma profile of Fruity, Sweet and Vanilla.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
12 - 23%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.1 - 0.5%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Afghan Big Bud presents Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 12 - 23%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Afghan Big Bud is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Afghan Big Bud should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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the recipes

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The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Afghan Big Bud. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Afghan Big Budbefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe