El Cid

Cannabis Strain Review: El Cid

Type of High: Head
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 50/50
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Thoughtful
75%
Creative
52%
Energetic
28%
Social/outgoing
21%
Side Effect Percentage
%

El Cid has an ASHI score of 1 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. El Cid won an award in categories like Bio in places like the Netherlands. The genetic blend of this strain is 50/50.

Place Category Competition
2 Bio Highlife Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Thoughtful, Creative, Energetic and Social/outgoing effects of El Cid produce a Head high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. El Cid has been reported by users as being used for Stress, Mood Swings, Loss Of Appetite, Fatigue and Depression.

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

El Cid's primary terpenes are 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 El Cid that includes: Earth, Mossy and Cheese, ending with a blast of Cheese on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

What's that smell? El Cid has an aroma profile of Cheese, Earthy, Musky and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 20%
CBD
0.01 - 0.4%
CBN
0.01 - 0.57%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

El Cid presents Humulene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 20%.

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 El Cid 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, El Cid should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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the recipes

What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from El Cid. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try El Cid 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

cannabis Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings recipe