Golden Kush

Cannabis Strain Review: Golden Kush

Type of High: Body
Try it: before ascending
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 70% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
89%
Creative
70%
Calm
40%
Comfortably Numb
10%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
34%
Dry Eyes
21%
Dizzy
14%
The Scaries
7%
Headache
5%

Golden Kush has an ASHI score of 7 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 7 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% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Euphoric, Creative, Calm and Comfortably Numb effects of Golden Kush produce a Body high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Golden Kush has been reported by users as being used for Insomnia and Depression.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Golden Kush's primary terpenes are Humulene and Camphene. 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 Golden Kush that includes: Fruity, Spicy, Earthy, Sour and Piney, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

What's that smell? Golden Kush has an aroma profile of Earthy, Kush, Pungent and Skunky.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
23%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Golden Kush presents Humulene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 23%.

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 Golden Kush 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, Golden Kush 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 Golden Kush. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Golden Kushbefore 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

cannabis Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings recipe