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Cannabis Strain Review: Kandy Kush

a.k.a. Candy Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 52% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
93%
Happy
80%
Uplifted
60%
Euphoric
60%
Hungry
44%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
47%
Dry Eyes
22%
Dizzy
8%
Headache
8%
The Scaries
4%

Kandy Kush has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 19 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. Kandy Kush won 4 awards in categories like Concentrate, Kush in places like Spain. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 52% Indica.

Place Category Competition
3 Outdoor Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup
1 Best Concentrates (solventless) - Public Elite Cup
2 Kush Strains Highlife Cup
3 Kush Strains Highlife Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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nausea common usage for marijuana
depression common usage for marijuana
loss of appetite common usage for marijuana
anxiety common usage for marijuana

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

Kandy Kush's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene and Limonene. 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 Kandy Kush that includes: Sweet, Berry, Citrus and Fuel, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

The aroma takes you higher... Kandy Kush has an aroma profile of Sweet, Candy, Kushy 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 - 21%
CBD
0.2%
CBN
0.09 - 0.29%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Kandy Kush presents Caryophyllene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 21%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.2%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors cool climates Quick flowering time

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Late October / Early November Short Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
65 to 75 days Short 400g/m

The difficulty to grow Kandy Kush is known for being quick flowering time. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short height to be with a yield of 400g/m in about 65 to 75 days. Outdoors, Kandy Kush should harvest around Late October / Early November you can expect short height and medium yield.

Kandy Kush shares genetics with OG Kush and Trainwreck.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

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