Ortega

Cannabis Strain Review: Ortega

a.k.a. maple leaf
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before a funny movie
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 59% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
98%
Giggly
71%
Happy
61%
Uplifted
57%
Euphoric
42%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
28%
Dry Mouth
28%
Headache
28%
Sleepy
20%

Ortega has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 18 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 59% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Ortega's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Humulene and Camphene. 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 Ortega that includes: Earthy, Nutty, Spicy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Ortega has an aroma profile of Sweet, Pine, Earthy and Pungent.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16 - 19%
CBD
0%
CBN
0.09 - 0.18%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Ortega presents Myrcene, Humulene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 19%. You can expect CBD levels of 0%. 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 Short Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
6-8 weeks Short 500-750g/m2

The difficulty to grow Ortega is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short height to be with a yield of 500-750g/m2 in about 6-8 weeks. Outdoors, Ortega should harvest around Mid October you can expect short height and large yield.

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Ortega shares genetics with Northern Lights 1 and Northern Lights 5.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

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