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Cannabis Strain Review: Gypsy Kush

a.k.a. FARAONA
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 62% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Thoughtful
96%
Ascendant
50%
Buzzy Euphoria
50%
Deeply Relaxing
30%
Euphoric
20%
Side Effect Percentage
Hungry
10%

Gypsy Kush has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 9 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 62% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Thoughtful, Ascendant, Buzzy Euphoria, Deeply Relaxing and Euphoric effects of Gypsy Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Gypsy Kush has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain, and Stress.

Common Usage
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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

Gypsy Kush's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene and Terpinolene. 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 Gypsy Kush that includes: Sweet, Spicy and Flowery, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Gypsy Kush has an aroma profile of Sweet, Spicy and Flowery.

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

Gypsy Kush presents Caryophyllene and Terpinolene 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 Easy

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Early October 180-200cm 650g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Medium 500g/m

The difficulty to grow Gypsy Kush is known for being easy. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 500g/m in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Gypsy Kush should harvest around Early October you can expect 180-200cm height and 650g/plant yield.

Gypsy Kush shares genetics with Afghani, Black Domina and Ginger Ale.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

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