Humboldt

Cannabis Strain Review: Humboldt

a.k.a. Humboldt Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 51% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
85%
Euphoric
82%
Uplifted
67%
Happy
56%
Focused
20%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
38%
Dry Eyes
19%
Dizzy
13%
Headache
9%
The Scaries
9%

Humboldt has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 13 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 51% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Humboldt's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Linalool 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 Humboldt that includes: Earthy, Pungent, Sweet and Woody, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Ooh la la! Humboldt has an aroma profile of Earthy, Floral, Pine, Sweet and Woody.

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
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Humboldt presents Myrcene, Linalool and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 25%.

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 Humboldt 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, Humboldt should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Humboldt. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Humboldtafter 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

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe