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Cannabis Strain Review: Hawaiian Indica

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before ascending
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 50/50
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Buzzy Euphoria
75%
Thoughtful
52%
Uplifted
28%
Side Effect Percentage
Anxiety
28%
Hungry
15%
Sleepy
8%

Hawaiian Indica has an ASHI score of 1 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. Hawaiian Indica won 2 awards in categories like Haze in places like the Netherlands. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 50/50.

Place Category Competition
3 Seed Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
1 Bio - Coffeeshops (haze) Highlife Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Buzzy Euphoria, Thoughtful and Uplifted effects of Hawaiian Indica produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Hawaiian Indica has been reported by users as being used for Muscle Spasms, Migraines, Fatigue, Depression, and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
fatigue common usage for marijuana
depression common usage for marijuana
Chronic Pain common usage
Migraines common usage for marijuana

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

Hawaiian Indica's primary terpenes are Limonene and Humulene. 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 Hawaiian Indica that includes: Lime, Skunk, Sweet, Tropical and Tropical, ending with a blast of Lime on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Hawaiian Indica has an aroma profile of Citrus, Earthy 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
20 - 23%
CBD
0 - 0.94%
CBN
0.08 - 0.29%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Hawaiian Indica presents Limonene and Humulene terpenes. The average THC level is 20 - 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 Hawaiian Indica 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, Hawaiian Indica should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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 Hawaiian Indica. The abundant Limonene terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Hawaiian Indica before 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