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Cannabis Strain Review: Malawi

a.k.a. Malawi
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 95% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Uplifted
79%
Euphoric
68%
Energetic
67%
Creative
49%
Happy
42%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
45%
Dry Eyes
38%
Dizzy
18%
The Scaries
10%

Malawi has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 17 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 95% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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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

Malawi's primary terpenes are Myrcene 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 Malawi that includes: Earthy, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Malawi has an aroma profile of Woody and Lemon.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
19 - 24%
CBD
0.33 - 1.25%
CBN
0.1 - 0.22%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Malawi presents Myrcene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 19 - 24%. 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/November Tall Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
12-13 weeks Tall Medium

The difficulty to grow Malawi is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect tall height to be with a yield of medium in about 12-13 weeks. Outdoors, Malawi should harvest around October/November you can expect tall height and medium yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Malawi. 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 Malawibefore 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