Opium

Cannabis Strain Review: Opium

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before a funny movie
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 52% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
80%
Happy
49%
Euphoric
46%
Uplifted
30%
Giggly
23%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
23%
Dizzy
15%
The Scaries
7%
Dry Eyes
7%

Opium has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 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. Opium won 2 awards in categories like in places like the Netherlands. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 52% Indica.

Place Category Competition
2 Sativa Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
2 Sativa Ic 420 Growers Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Opium's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Ocimene. 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 Opium that includes: Menthol, Lime, Treefruit, Diesel and Diesel, ending with a blast of Menthol on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yes, SIR! Opium has an aroma profile of Grape, Sweet and Fruity.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
2 - 21%
CBD
0.07 - 1.25%
CBN
0.07 - 0.27%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Opium presents Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Ocimene terpenes. The average THC level is 2 - 21%. 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
Mid October Tall 600g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Medium 450g/m

The difficulty to grow Opium is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 450g/m in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Opium should harvest around Mid October you can expect tall height and 600g/plant yield.

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the recipes

What's Cooking?

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

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe