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Cannabis Strain Review: Peppermint Kush

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 54% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Stoned
50%
Euphoric
50%
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
34%
Dry Eyes
21%
Dizzy
14%
The Scaries
7%
Headache
5%

Peppermint Kush has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 4 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 54% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Stoned, Euphoric and Deeply Relaxing effects of Peppermint Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Peppermint Kush has been reported by users as being used for Loss Of Appetite, Fatigue, Depression and Pain.

Common Usage
stress common usage for marijuana

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The Flavor Story

Peppermint Kush's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene and Eucalyptol. 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 Peppermint Kush that includes: Pine, Fresh and Mint, ending with a blast of Pine on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Peppermint Kush has an aroma profile of Pine, Fresh and Mint.

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

Peppermint Kush presents Caryophyllene and Eucalyptol terpenes. The average THC level is 16%. 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
September Short Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks 90cm 550g/m

The difficulty to grow Peppermint Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 90cm height to be with a yield of 550g/m in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Peppermint Kush should harvest around September you can expect short height and large yield.

Peppermint Kush shares genetics with Stella Blue and Nepal Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Peppermint Kush. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Peppermint Kushafter a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain