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Cannabis Strain Review: Grand Ape

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 90% Indica, 10% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
98%
Happy
60%
Dreamy
60%
Euphoric
50%
Uplifted
40%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
28%
Dry Eyes
60%
Dizzy
41%
The Scaries
20%

Grand Ape has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 1 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 90% Indica, 10% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Dreamy, Euphoric and Uplifted effects of Grand Ape produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Grand Ape has been reported by users as being used for Stress, Pain, Insomnia, Depression, and Nausea.

Common Usage
stress common usage for marijuana
pain common usage for marijuana
insomnia common usage for marijuana
depression common usage for marijuana
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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

Grand Ape's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene and Linalool. 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 Grand Ape that includes: Grape, Sweet, Berry, Grape Jolly Rancher and Floral, ending with a blast of Grape on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Grand Ape has an aroma profile of Grape, Sweet, Berry, Grape Jolly Rancher and Floral.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 23%
CBD
0 - 0.07%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Grand Ape presents Caryophyllene and Linalool terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 23%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 0.07%.

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
Late September to Early October Average 28oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7- 8 weeks Average 16oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Grand Ape is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of 16oz/ m2 in about 7- 8 weeks. Outdoors, Grand Ape should harvest around Late September to Early October you can expect average height and 28oz/ plant yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Grand Ape. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Grand Apeafter 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