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Cannabis Strain Review: Channel

a.k.a. Channel +, Channel Plus
Type of High: Head
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 97% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Camphene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Focused
50%
Creative
50%
Uplifted
21%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
30%
Hungry
22%

Channel has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 6 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 97% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Focused, Creative and Uplifted effects of Channel produce a Head high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Channel has been reported by users as being used for Stress and Headaches.

Common Usage
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headache common usage for marijuana

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The Flavor Story

Channel's primary terpenes are Camphene, Humulene 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 Channel that includes: Sour, Berry, Plum, Grape and Grape, ending with a blast of Sour on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

The aroma takes you higher... Channel has an aroma profile of Pine, Pungent, Earthy, Skunky 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%
CBD
5%
CBN
0.1 - 0.22%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Channel presents Camphene, Humulene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 18%. You can expect CBD levels of 5%. 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 Unknown Moderate

The difficulty to grow Channel is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect unknown height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Channel should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

Channel shares genetics with Big Bud and Skunk.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The nutmeg and raisons notes from Butter Tarts will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Camphene, from Channel. The present Camphene terpenes will strengthen the nutmeg notes in your butter tarts and really make them pop! Since we suggest you try Channelbefore 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