Hindu Kush

Cannabis Strain Review: Hindu Kush

a.k.a. Hindi Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 100% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
90%
Sleepy/somnolent
70%
Euphoric
66%
Happy
60%
Hungry
40%
Side Effect Percentage
Sedated
88%
Sleepy
60%
Dry Eyes
41%
Dry Mouth
20%
The Scaries
10%

Hindu Kush has an ASHI score of 11 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 22 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 100% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Sleepy/somnolent, Euphoric, Happy and Hungry effects of Hindu Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Hindu Kush has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Chronic Pain.

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

Hindu Kush's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, Humulene and Camphene. 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 Hindu Kush that includes: Herbal, Lemon, Pine, Spicy, Sweet and Woody, ending with a blast of Herbal on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Hindu Kush has an aroma profile of Earthy, Fragrant, Pine, Sweet and Pungent.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 32%
CBD
0%
CBN
0.1 - 0.18%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Hindu Kush presents Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, Humulene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 32%. You can expect CBD levels of 0%. CBG in this strain should be about 0.5%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warmer outdoor climates Easy

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Late September to Early October 0.8 m 16oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7- 8 weeks 0.8 m 14oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Hindu Kush is known for being easy. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 0.8 m height to be with a yield of 14oz/ m2 in about 7- 8 weeks. Outdoors, Hindu Kush should harvest around Late September to Early October you can expect 0.8 m height and 16oz/ plant yield.

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Hindu Kush shares genetics with landrace pure indica from region between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

the recipes

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

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