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Cannabis Strain Review: El Dorado

Type of High: Head
Try it: before ascending
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 70% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Ocimene
Effect Percentage
Thoughtful
75%
Uplifted
52%
Side Effect Percentage
%

El Dorado has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 1 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> of 14 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 Dorado won an award in categories like in places like Canada. The genetic blend of this strain is 70% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Top Hybrid Flower Canadian Cannabis Awards
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Thoughtful and Uplifted effects of El Dorado produce a Head high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. El Dorado has been reported by users as being used for Mood Swings, Depression, Chronic Pain, Anxiety and ADHD/ADD.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

El Dorado's primary terpenes are Ocimene, Myrcene and Caryophyllene. <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 El Dorado that includes: Fruity, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

What's that smell? El Dorado has an aroma profile of Fruity, Herbal, Sweet and Woody.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 20%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

El Dorado presents Ocimene, Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 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 Dorado 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 Dorado should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The fruity notes from Cannabis Gummy Bears will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Ocimene, from El Dorado. Take advantage of the naturally fruity elements from the Ocimene terpenes by adding this strain to your gummy bear recipe. Since we suggest you try El Dorado before 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