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Cannabis Strain Review: Big City Lights

Type of High: Head
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 70% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Thoughtful
60%
Tingly
80%
Uplifted
28%
Side Effect Percentage
Sleepy
40%
Sedated
20%

Big City Lights 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 70% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Thoughtful, Tingly and Uplifted effects of Big City Lights produce a Head high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Big City Lights has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Insomnia, Migraines, Pain and Stress.

Common Usage
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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

Big City Lights's primary terpenes are Humulene, Linalool and Myrcene. 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 Big City Lights that includes: Berry, Butter, Chemical, Flowery and Flowery, ending with a blast of Berry on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Oooh, that smell! Can't you smell that smell? Big City Lights has an aroma profile of Berry, Earthy, Floral, Grape and Herbal.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 23%
CBD
0.003125 - 0.25%
CBN
0.05 - 0.3%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Big City Lights presents Humulene, Linalool and Myrcene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 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 Big City Lights 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, Big City Lights 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 Big City Lights. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Big City Lightsat 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