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Cannabis Strain Review: Black Star

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 70% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Buzzy Euphoria
75%
Thoughtful
52%
Creative
28%
Happy
21%
Side Effect Percentage
The Scaries
28%
Anxiety
15%
Sleepy
8%

Black Star has an ASHI score of 1 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. Black Star won an award in categories like in places like the Netherlands. The genetic blend of this strain is 70% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
3 Indica - Growers Cup Ic 420 Growers Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Buzzy Euphoria, Thoughtful, Creative and Happy effects of Black Star produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Black Star has been reported by users as being used for Nausea, Muscle Spasms, Insomnia, Chronic Pain and Stress.

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

Black Star's primary terpenes are Limonene, Humulene, Ocimene 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 Black Star that includes: Flowery, Lemon, Sage, Sweet and Sweet, ending with a blast of Flowery on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Aroma... Black Star has an aroma profile of Citrus, Earthy, Fruity and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 22%
CBD
0.05 - 0.39%
CBN
0.08 - 0.22%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Black Star presents Limonene, Humulene, Ocimene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 22%.

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 Black Star 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, Black Star 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 Black Star. The abundant Limonene terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Black Star before creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain