El Jefe

Cannabis Strain Review: El Jefe

a.k.a. El Jeffe
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 70% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Buzzy Euphoria
98%
Happy
20%
Deeply Relaxing
28%
Side Effect Percentage
Hungry
30%
Sedated
20%
Dry Eyes
22%
Dry Mouth
10%

El Jefe has an ASHI score of 7 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 11 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 70% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Buzzy Euphoria, Happy and Deeply Relaxing effects of El Jefe produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. El Jefe has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Pain and Gastrointestinal Disorder.

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 Jefe's primary terpenes are Humulene. 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 Jefe that includes: Fruity, Spicy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! El Jefe has an aroma profile of Earthy and Hash.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
22 - 25%
CBD
0.81 - 1.54%
CBN
0.17 - 0.23%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

El Jefe presents Humulene terpenes. The average THC level is 22 - 25%.

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 Jefe 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 Jefe should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from El Jefe. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try El Jefeafter a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

cannabis Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings recipe