American Kush

Cannabis Strain Review: American Kush

a.k.a. America Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 89% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
100%
Euphoric
79%
Happy
74%
Sleepy
46%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
38%
Dizzy
30%
Dry Mouth
30%
The Scaries
18%
Headache
5%

American Kush has an ASHI score of 5 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 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 89% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Happy and Sleepy effects of American Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. American Kush has been reported by users as being used for Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Migraines, Pain and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

American Kush's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Linalool and Limonene. 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 American Kush that includes: Sour and Sweet, ending with a blast of Sour on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! American Kush has an aroma profile of Fruity, Lavender and Lemon.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 27%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

American Kush presents Caryophyllene, Linalool and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 27%. 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
End of September Short Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
6-7 weeks Short Medium

The difficulty to grow American Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short height to be with a yield of medium in about 6-7 weeks. Outdoors, American Kush should harvest around End of September you can expect short height and medium yield.

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American Kush shares genetics with Sin City Kush and Pre 98 Bubba Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from American Kush. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try American Kushat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

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