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Cannabis Strain Review: Jack Herer

a.k.a. Jh, The Jack, Premium Jack, Platinum Jack,
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 91% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Uplifted
91%
Energetic
89%
Happy
88%
Euphoric
76%
Creative
65%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
38%
Dry Eyes
27%
The Scaries
8%
Dizzy
6%
Dry Mouth
2%

Jack Herer 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 32 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. Jack Herer won 30 awards in categories like Hydro in places like USA-California. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 91% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Concentrate Sativa 710 Degree Cup
1 Bio - Growshops Highlife Cup
3 Concentrate Sativa 710 Degree Cup
1 Cannabis Cup / Best Cannabis Highlife Cup
2 Concentrate Sativa (patient Class) 710 Degree Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Uplifted, Energetic, Happy, Euphoric, Creative effects of Jack Herer produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. Jack Herer has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
depression common usage for marijuana
loss of appetite common usage for marijuana
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Chronic Pain common usage

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

Jack Herer's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Pinene, Humulene, Limonene and Linalool. <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 Jack Herer that includes: Earthy, Pine, Woody, Lemon, Pepper and Fruit Salad, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Breath deep! Jack Herer has an aroma profile of Citrus, Spicy, Sweet, Lemon and Pepper.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 28%
CBD
0 - 0.23%
CBN
0.1 - 0.15%
CBDV
CBD-A
0.1%
CBG-A

Jack Herer presents Terpinolene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene and Humulene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 28%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 0.23%. CBN levels should be around 0.46%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors dry mediterranean outdoor climate Moderate

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Late September to Early October > 80in 18oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8 to 10 weeks > 80in 18oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Jack Herer is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect > 80in height to be with a yield of 18oz/ m2 in about 8 to 10 weeks. Outdoors, Jack Herer should harvest around Late September to Early October you can expect > 80in height and 18oz/ plant yield.

Jack Herer shares genetics with Haze, Shiva Skunk and Northern Lights #5 .

the recipes

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