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Cannabis Strain Review: Mk Ultra

a.k.a. Mk Ultra OG
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 87% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
92%
Euphoric
59%
Happy
54%
Sleepy
49%
Hungry
34%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
35%
Dry Eyes
18%
Dizzy
8%
The Scaries
4%

Mk Ultra has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 3 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> of 24 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. Mk Ultra won 4 awards in categories like in places like Canada. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 87% Indica.

Place Category Competition
13 Indica The Karma Cup
1 Best Hybrid Nw Cannabis Classic
2 Indica Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
1 Indica Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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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

Mk Ultra's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Camphene. <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/learning-cannabis-terpenes-maximize-entou…; 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 Mk Ultra that includes: Earthy, Sweet, Pungent, Woody and Pine, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Mk Ultra has an aroma profile of Pine, Earthy, Fresh 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
18 - 22%
CBD
0.15 - 1%
CBN
0.07 - 0.26%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Mk Ultra presents Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 22%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.15 - 1%. 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 temperate mediterranean outdoor climate Easy

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Medium Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks 100-120cm 350g/m

The difficulty to grow Mk Ultra is known for being easy. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 100-120cm height to be with a yield of 350g/m in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Mk Ultra should harvest around October you can expect medium height and medium yield.

Mk Ultra shares genetics with G-13 and OG Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Mk Ultra. 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 Mk Ultra at 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