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Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Afghan Kush

Type of High: Head
Try it: before sex
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 84% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
66%
Uplifted
33%
Sleepy
33%
Hungry
33%
Aroused
33%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
33%
Headache
33%

Purple Afghan Kush has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 1 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> of 10 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. Purple Afghan Kush won an award in categories like in places like Spain. The genetic blend of this strain is 84% Indica.

Place Category Competition
1 Best Indica Expogrow Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Sleepy, Hungry and Aroused effects of Purple Afghan Kush produce a Head high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Purple Afghan Kush has been reported by users as being used for Insomnia, and Loss Of Appetite.

Common Usage
insomnia common usage for marijuana
loss of appetite common usage for marijuana

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The Flavor Story

Purple Afghan Kush's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene, Myrcene and Eudesma-3. <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 Purple Afghan Kush that includes: Grape, Pineapple, Fruity and Sweet, ending with a blast of Grape on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Purple Afghan Kush has an aroma profile of Grape, Pineapple, Fruity 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
15%
CBD
0.06 - 0.82%
CBN
0.06 - 0.23%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Afghan Kush presents Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene, Myrcene and Eudesma-3 terpenes. The average THC level is 15%.

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
End of September/October 1.5-2.5m 600-800g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Short 500g/m

The difficulty to grow Purple Afghan Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short height to be with a yield of 500g/m in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Purple Afghan Kush should harvest around End of September/October you can expect 1.5-2.5m height and 600-800g/plant yield.

Purple Afghan Kush shares genetics with Pre 98 Bubba Kush and Purple Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Purple Afghan Kush. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Purple Afghan Kush before sex, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacups. Indulge in the peanut butter, chocolaty goodness before you indulge. This strain is designed to take you where you both want to go.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain