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Cannabis Strain Review: Heavy Bud

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 70% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Euphoric
50%
Calm
50%
Uplifted
21%
Side Effect Percentage
Sleepy
80%
Dry Eyes
20%
Dry Mouth
20%
Headache
3%
The Scaries
2%

Heavy Bud has an ASHI score of 5 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. The genetic blend of this strain is 70% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Calm and Uplifted effects of Heavy Bud produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Heavy Bud has been reported by users as being used for Stress, Mood Swings, Insomnia, Depression, and Anxiety.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Heavy Bud's primary terpenes are Limonene, Caryophyllene and Ocimene. 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 Heavy Bud that includes: Citrus, Sweet, Fruity, Sour and Spicy, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Heavy Bud has an aroma profile of Citrus, Sweet, Fruity, Sour and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 20%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Heavy Bud presents Limonene, Caryophyllene and Ocimene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 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
September 200-250cm Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks 70-90cm 400-500g/m2

The difficulty to grow Heavy Bud is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 70-90cm height to be with a yield of 400-500g/m2 in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Heavy Bud should harvest around September you can expect 200-250cm height and medium 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 Heavy Bud. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Heavy Budafter 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