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Cannabis Strain Review: Power Kush

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 79% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
88%
Happy
44%
Euphoric
43%
Sleepy
41%
Uplifted
28%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
47%
Dry Eyes
40%
Dizzy
9%
The Scaries
4%
Headache
3%

Power Kush has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 16 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 79% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Power Kush's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Terpinolene and Trans Nerolidol. 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 Power Kush that includes: Sweet, Earthy, Citrus, Skunk and Berry, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yes, SIR! Power Kush has an aroma profile of Citrus, Woody, Skunk and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
12 - 19%
CBD
0.52 - 0.68%
CBN
0.07 - 0.2%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Power Kush presents Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Terpinolene and Trans Nerolidol terpenes. The average THC level is 12 - 19%. 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
Early October 3m 1100g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

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

The difficulty to grow Power Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 550g/m in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Power Kush should harvest around Early October you can expect 3m height and 1100g/plant yield.

Power Kush shares genetics with Skunk 1 and Afghani.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

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