Ray Charles

Cannabis Strain Review: Ray Charles

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 92% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
78%
Euphoric
63%
Sleepy
55%
Happy
41%
Uplifted
22%
Side Effect Percentage
Sleepy
84%
The Scaries
49%
Headache
26%
Dry Eyes
18%
Dry Mouth
6%

Ray Charles has an ASHI score of 7 out of 11, and a BPS rating 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 92% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Ray Charles's primary terpenes are Humulene, Linalool, Camphene and Caryophyllene. 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 Ray Charles that includes: Fruity, Spicy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Ray Charles has an aroma profile of Earthy, Floral, Grape, Pungent and Skunky.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
19 - 21%
CBD
0.16 - 1.37%
CBN
0.08 - 0.19%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Ray Charles presents Humulene, Linalool, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 19 - 21%.

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
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Ray Charles is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Ray Charles should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from Ray Charles. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Ray Charlesat 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

cannabis Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings recipe