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Cannabis Strain Review: La Nina

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 86% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
98%
Deeply Relaxing
65%
Uplifted
50%
Loquacious
50%
Happy
50%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
50%
Dry Mouth
50%
Headache
50%

La Nina has an ASHI score of 4 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 86% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

La Nina's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Ocimene, Camphene 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 La Nina that includes: Fruity, Spicy, Earthy, Sour and Piney, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

What's that smell? La Nina has an aroma profile of Citrus, Fruity, Pungent 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
20 - 23%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

La Nina presents Myrcene, Ocimene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 20 - 23%. 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 Medium Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Medium 450-550g/m

The difficulty to grow La Nina is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 450-550g/m in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, La Nina should harvest around October you can expect medium height and medium yield.

La Nina shares genetics with South Indian, Haze and Brazilian.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from La Nina. 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 La Ninaafter 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