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Cannabis Strain Review: Kona Gold

a.k.a. Kona
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 94% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Creative
78%
Energetic
61%
Euphoric
57%
Uplifted
55%
Happy
55%
Side Effect Percentage
The Scaries
11%
Headache
11%
Dry Eyes
5%

Kona Gold has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 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 94% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Creative, Energetic, Euphoric, Uplifted and Happy effects of Kona Gold produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Kona Gold has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Migraines, Nausea and ADHD/ADD.

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The Flavor Story

Kona Gold's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Humulene 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 Kona Gold that includes: Fruity and Sweet, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

What's that smell? Kona Gold has an aroma profile of Diesel, Earthy, Fuel, Pineapple and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 29%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.08 - 0.21%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Kona Gold presents Myrcene, Humulene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 29%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%.

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

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Kona Gold. 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 Kona Goldbefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain