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Cannabis Strain Review: Exotic Kush

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 80% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Calm
50%
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Buzzy Euphoria
50%
Comfortably Numb
50%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
34%
Dry Eyes
21%
Dizzy
14%
The Scaries
7%
Headache
5%

Exotic Kush has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 6 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> 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. The genetic blend of this strain is 80% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Calm, Deeply Relaxing, Buzzy Euphoria and Comfortably Numb effects of Exotic Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Exotic Kush has been reported by users as being used for Loss Of Appetite, Fatigue, Depression and Pain.

Common Usage
stress common usage for marijuana

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The Flavor Story

Exotic Kush's primary terpenes are Myrcene. <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 Exotic Kush that includes: Sweet, Mango and Tropical, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Exotic Kush has an aroma profile of Sweet, Mango and Tropical.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
27%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Exotic Kush presents Myrcene terpenes. The average THC level is 27%. 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
September Short 900g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks Short 450-500g/m

The difficulty to grow Exotic Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short height to be with a yield of 450-500g/m in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Exotic Kush should harvest around September you can expect short height and 900g/plant yield.

Exotic Kush shares genetics with Confidencial OG and Mango.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Exotic Kush. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Exotic Kushafter 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