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Cannabis Strain Review: Milky Way

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 81% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Terpinolene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
45%
Sleepy
42%
Happy
35%
Euphoric
35%
Tingly
28%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
31%
Dry Mouth
28%
Dizzy
7%
Headache
7%
The Scaries
7%

Milky Way has an ASHI score of 7 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 81% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Sleepy, Happy, Euphoric and Tingly effects of Milky Way produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Milky Way has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain, and Menstrual Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Milky Way's primary terpenes are Terpinolene 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 Milky Way that includes: Earthy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Milky Way has an aroma profile of Flowery, Sweet 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
22%
CBD
0.47 - 0.95%
CBN
0.08 - 0.18%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Milky Way presents Terpinolene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 22%.

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
End of September/October Medium Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks 80-120cm Medium

The difficulty to grow Milky Way is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 80-120cm height to be with a yield of medium in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Milky Way should harvest around End of September/October you can expect medium height and medium yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The apple notes from Apple Crisp will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Terpinolene, from Milky Way. The smoky, apple and nutmeg flavors found in Terpinolene will expand and heighten the already savory, rich and sweet aspects of this glorious Apple Crisp Recipe. Since we suggest you try Milky Wayat 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