Obama Kush

Cannabis Strain Review: Obama Kush

a.k.a. Obama Og, Obama Og Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 71% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
82%
Happy
55%
Uplifted
54%
Euphoric
49%
Sleepy
27%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
34%
Headache
30%
Dry Eyes
12%
Dizzy
10%
The Scaries
3%

Obama Kush has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 29 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. Obama Kush won 2 awards in categories like in places like USA-Oregon. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 71% Indica.

Place Category Competition
3 Best Indica Nw Cannabis Classic
2 Best Indica Dominant Flower Medical Dope Cup Oregon
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Obama Kush's primary terpenes are 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 Obama Kush that includes: Earthy, Sweet, Berry, Grape, Herbal and Woody, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Obama Kush has an aroma profile of Earthy, Lemon, Mellow, Sweet and Woody.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
14 - 21%
CBD
0 - 1%
CBN
0.07 - 0.22%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Obama Kush presents Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 14 - 21%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 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 warm climate Moderate

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October < 30in 16oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
9 to 10 weeks < 30in 14oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Obama Kush is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect < 30in height to be with a yield of 14oz/ m2 in about 9 to 10 weeks. Outdoors, Obama Kush should harvest around October you can expect < 30in height and 16oz/ plant yield.

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The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Obama Kush. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Obama Kush 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.

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