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Cannabis Strain Review: Area 51

Type of High: Head
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 50% Hybrid
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Creative
98%
Happy
60%
Side Effect Percentage
Hungry
26%
Sleepy
11%
Dry Eyes
5%
Dry Mouth
3%
The Scaries
1%

Area 51 has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 13 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 50% Hybrid.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Creative and Happy effects of Area 51 produce a Head high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Area 51 has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Stress and Menstrual Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Area 51's primary terpenes are Limonene, Humulene, Linalool 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 Area 51 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? Area 51 has an aroma profile of Citrus, Earthy, Floral, Fragrant and Woody.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
20 - 23%
CBD
0.22 - 0.76%
CBN
0.07 - 0.22%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Area 51 presents Limonene, Humulene, Linalool and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 20 - 23%.

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 Area 51 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, Area 51 should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Area 51. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Area 51at 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.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain