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Cannabis Strain Review: Gupta Kush

a.k.a. Sanjay Gupta Kush, SGK
Type of High: Head
Try it: before sex
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 96% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
85%
Happy
42%
Sleepy
28%
Hungry
28%
Aroused
28%
Side Effect Percentage
Anxiety
30%

Gupta Kush has an ASHI score of 5 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 96% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Sleepy, Hungry and Aroused effects of Gupta Kush produce a Head high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Gupta Kush has been reported by users as being used for Stress, Muscle Spasms, Insomnia, Hyperactivity and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
stress common usage for marijuana
insomnia common usage for marijuana
Chronic Pain common usage

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The Flavor Story

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

The Aroma Story

Ooh la la! Gupta Kush has an aroma profile of Blueberry, Citrus, Pine, Pungent 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
20%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Gupta Kush presents Limonene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 20%.

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 Gupta 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, Gupta Kush should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

Gupta Kush cannabis strain is a cross between Ghost OG Kush and Blue Moonshine cannabis strains.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Gupta Kush. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Gupta Kushbefore sex, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacups. Indulge in the peanut butter, chocolaty goodness before you indulge. This strain is designed to take you where you both want to go.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain