El Nino

Cannabis Strain Review: El Nino

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 63% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Pinene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
65%
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Uplifted
43%
Happy
43%
Sleepy
39%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
39%
Dry Mouth
39%
Headache
17%
The Scaries
13%

El Nino has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 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 Nino won 2 awards in categories like Bio in places like the Netherlands. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 63% Indica.

Place Category Competition
2 Cannabis Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
3 Cannabis Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
1 Bio Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

El Nino's primary terpenes are Pinene. 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 Nino that includes: Earthy, Sour and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! El Nino has an aroma profile of Earthy, Sour 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
15 - 20%
CBD
0.0125 - 0.1675%
CBN
0.06 - 0.23%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

El Nino presents Pinene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 20%. 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 El Nino 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 Nino should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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the recipes

What's Cooking?

The savory notes from Marijuana-infused Skirt Steak Salad will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Pinene, from El Nino. Pinene terpenes will match perfectly with the skirt steak and the salad, married by the dressing. An excellent recipe for this strain. Since we suggest you try El Nino 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

Marijuana-infused Skirt Steak Salad recipe