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Cannabis Strain Review: Afghan Widow

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before cleaning or working out
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 86% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
98%
Uplifted
66%
Focused
66%
Energetic
66%
Tingly
33%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
33%

Afghan Widow has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 7 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 86% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Euphoric, Uplifted, Focused, Energetic and Tingly effects of Afghan Widow produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Afghan Widow has been reported by users as being used for Insomnia, Glaucoma, Fatigue, Chronic Pain and Nausea.

Common Usage
insomnia common usage for marijuana
fatigue common usage for marijuana
Chronic Pain common usage
nausea common usage for marijuana

Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Afghan Widow's primary terpenes are Humulene, Linalool and Camphene. 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 Widow that includes: WoodyMint, Apricot and Orange, ending with a blast of WoodyMint on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Oooh, that smell! Can't you smell that smell? Afghan Widow has an aroma profile of Coffee, Diesel, Earthy, Floral and Pungent.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15%
CBD
0.48 - 1.31%
CBN
0.07 - 0.16%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Afghan Widow presents Humulene, Linalool and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 15%.

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 Widow 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 Widow should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from Afghan Widow. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Afghan Widowbefore cleaning or working out, you might want to check out our recipe for Weed Smoothie. When you're looking to get the job done you need the right fuel. This smoothie combined with with this strain will give you optimum results. You'll be done before you know it and enjoy every detail of the experience.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain