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Cannabis Strain Review: Himalayan Gold

a.k.a. Himalaya Gold
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 67% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Pinene
Effect Percentage
Creative
48%
Euphoric
45%
Uplifted
37%
Sleepy
32%
Happy
32%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
40%
Dry Eyes
37%
The Scaries
12%
Dizzy
2%
Headache
2%

Himalayan Gold has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 16 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 67% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Creative, Euphoric, Uplifted, Sleepy and Happy effects of Himalayan Gold produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Himalayan Gold has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Pain, and Fatigue.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Himalayan Gold's primary terpenes are Pinene, Humulene, Myrcene 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 Himalayan Gold that includes: Citrus, Coffee, Fruity and Spicy, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Himalayan Gold has an aroma profile of Spicy, Earthy and Herbal.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16 - 25%
CBD
1.15%
CBN
0.09 - 0.18%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Himalayan Gold presents Pinene, Humulene, Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 25%. You can expect CBD levels of 1.15%. CBG in this strain should be about 2%.

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
End of September/October Tall Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Tall Large

The difficulty to grow Himalayan Gold is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect tall height to be with a yield of large in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Himalayan Gold should harvest around End of September/October you can expect tall height and large yield.

Himalayan Gold shares genetics with Nepal and North Indian.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The savory notes from Marijuana-infused Skirt Steak Salad will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Pinene, from Himalayan Gold. Pinene terpenes will match perfectly with the skirt steak and the salad, married by the dressing. An excellent recipe for this strain. Since we suggest you try Himalayan Goldat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain