Merit Badge

Cannabis Strain Review: Merit Badge

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before a funny movie
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 50/50
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Giggly
75%
Tingly
52%
Uplifted
28%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
26%
Anxiety
11%
Hungry
5%

Merit Badge has an ASHI score of 6 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 5 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 50/50.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Giggly, Tingly and Uplifted effects of Merit Badge produce a head and body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Merit Badge has been reported by users as being used for Stress, Nausea, Mood Swings, Depression, and Chronic Pain.

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

Merit Badge's primary terpenes are Humulene, 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 Merit Badge that includes: Ammonia, Chemical, Citrus, Grape and Grape, ending with a blast of Ammonia on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Merit Badge has an aroma profile of Chemical, Earthy, Fuel, Pungent 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 - 23%
CBD
0.07 - 1.28%
CBN
0.09 - 0.18%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Merit Badge presents Humulene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 23%.

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 Merit Badge 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, Merit Badge should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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the recipes

What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from Merit Badge. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Merit Badgebefore a funny movie, you might want to check out our recipe for Cannabis Infused Milkshakes. Get the blender going with this recipe and you'll take your funny movie night to the next level.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

cannabis Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings recipe