Kraken

Cannabis Strain Review: Kraken

a.k.a. Kracken, Krakken
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 94% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
94%
Euphoric
66%
Happy
62%
Sleepy
59%
Loquacious
27%
Side Effect Percentage
Sleepy
72%
Dry Eyes
39%
Dry Eyes
36%
Dry Mouth
13%
Dizzy
8%

Kraken has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 12 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% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Happy, Sleepy and Loquacious effects of Kraken produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Kraken has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Insomnia, Pain, Stress, and Muscle Spasms.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Kraken'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 Kraken that includes: Fruity and Spicy, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Kraken has an aroma profile of Earthy, Floral, Nutty 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
10 - 20%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Kraken presents Myrcene, Linalool and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 10 - 20%. 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 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 Kraken 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, Kraken should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Kraken. 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 Krakenat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe