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Cannabis Strain Review: Big Red

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before ascending
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 70% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
89%
Uplifted
70%
Hungry
40%
Calm
10%
Side Effect Percentage
Headache
22%
Sleepy
8%

Big Red has an ASHI score of 5 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 5 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 Euphoric, Uplifted, Hungry and Calm effects of Big Red produce a head and body high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Big Red has been reported by users as being used for Arthritis Pain, Epilepsy, Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis, and Muscle Spasms.

Common Usage
arthritis pain common usage
fatigue common usage for marijuana

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The Flavor Story

Big Red's primary terpenes are 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 Big Red that includes: Orange, Pepper, Plum, Strawberry and Strawberry, ending with a blast of Orange on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Big Red has an aroma profile of Orange, Pepper, Plum, Strawberry and Strawberry.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 22%
CBD
18%
CBN
0.07 - 0.25%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Big Red presents Limonene terpenes. You can expect CBD levels of 18%. 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 Big Red 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 Red 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 Big Red. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Big Redbefore ascending, you might want to check out our recipe for Weed-Infused Fettuccine Alfredo. If you're having a banquette with friends or colleagues attuned to what matters most in life, this will help fuel your bodies and minds.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain