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Cannabis Strain Review: Headbanger

a.k.a. Head Banger, Headbanger Kush, Head Banger Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 68% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
56%
Happy
54%
Euphoric
51%
Uplifted
50%
Creative
37%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
31%
Dry Mouth
23%
Headache
5%
Dizzy
4%
The Scaries
2%

Headbanger has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 1 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> of 37 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. Headbanger won 7 awards in categories like Hash, Concentrate 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 68% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Sativa - Growers Cup Ic 420 Growers Cup
3 Concentrates Oregon Cannabis Growers Fair
1 Flower Sativa (patient Class) Errl Cup
2 Hash High Times Cannabis Cup
3 Seed Company Sativa High Times Cannabis Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Uplifted and Creative effects of Headbanger produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. Headbanger has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Migraines, Nausea and ADHD/ADD.

Common Usage
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light switch add adhd 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

Headbanger's primary terpenes are Limonene, Camphene and Caryophyllene. <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/learning-cannabis-terpenes-maximize-entou…; 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 Headbanger that includes: Earthy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Indulge your sense of smell. Headbanger has an aroma profile of Diesel, Lime, Sour, 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
21 - 28%
CBD
0.74 - 1.58%
CBN
0.07 - 0.26%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Headbanger presents Limonene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 21 - 28%.

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 Medium Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
10-12 weeks Medium Medium

The difficulty to grow Headbanger is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of medium in about 10-12 weeks. Outdoors, Headbanger should harvest around October you can expect medium height and medium yield.

Headbanger shares genetics with Biker Kush and Sour Diesel.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

Suggested Recipes For This Strain