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Cannabis Strain Review: Chemo

a.k.a. Ubc Chemo, Kemo
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 95% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
78%
Sleepy
69%
Hungry
45%
Happy
39%
Euphoric
36%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
32%
Dry Eyes
16%
The Scaries
13%
Dizzy
10%
Headache
4%

Chemo has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 10 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> of 23 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. Chemo won an award in categories like in places like Canada. The genetic blend of this strain is 95% Indica.

Place Category Competition
12 Indica The Karma Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Sleepy, Hungry, Happy and Euphoric effects of Chemo produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Chemo has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Pain, and Anxiety.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Chemo's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Humulene and Limonene. <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/learning-cannabis-terpenes-maximize-entou…; 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 Chemo that includes: Citrus, Earthy, Pineapple, Sweet and Tropical, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Chemo has an aroma profile of Earthy, Herbal, Kush, Lemon and Pine.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 29%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.09 - 0.25%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Chemo presents Caryophyllene, Humulene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 29%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. 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 Chemo 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, Chemo should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Chemo. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Chemo at 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