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Cannabis Strain Review: Platinum Kush

a.k.a. platinum og
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 80% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
92%
Euphoric
57%
Happy
52%
Sleepy
40%
Hungry
35%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
48%
Dry Eyes
29%
The Scaries
20%
Dizzy
15%
Headache
3%

Platinum Kush has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 10 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> 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. The genetic blend of this strain is 80% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Happy, Sleepy and Hungry effects of Platinum Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Platinum Kush has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Migraines, Pain, and ADHD/ADD.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Platinum Kush's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Ocimene, Camphene and Caryophyllene. <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 Platinum Kush that includes: Fruity and Sweet, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Platinum Kush has an aroma profile of Earthy, Fruity, Hash, Pungent 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
16 - 21%
CBD
1%
CBN
1%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Platinum Kush presents Myrcene, Ocimene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 21%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. CBN levels should be around 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 30 to 80in 1 to 3 (oz/ft)

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7 to 9 weeks 30 to 80in 1 to 3 (oz/ft)

The difficulty to grow Platinum Kush is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 30 to 80in height to be with a yield of 1 to 3 (oz/ft) in about 7 to 9 weeks. Outdoors, Platinum Kush should harvest around October you can expect 30 to 80in height and 1 to 3 (oz/ft) yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Platinum Kush. 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 Platinum Kushat 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