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Cannabis Strain Review: Red Dwarf

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 83% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Pinene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
76%
Euphoric
74%
Sleepy
54%
Happy
50%
Hungry
27%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
62%
Dry Eyes
30%
Dizzy
15%
Headache
7%
The Scaries
4%

Red Dwarf has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 17 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 83% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

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The Flavor Story

Red Dwarf's primary terpenes are Pinene, Humulene 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 Red Dwarf that includes: Citrus, Earthy, Piney and Sweet, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Red Dwarf has an aroma profile of Skunk, Earthy and Musky.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
7 - 15%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.09 - 0.16%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Red Dwarf presents Pinene, Humulene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 7 - 15%. You can expect CBD levels of 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
October Short 72-80g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Short 430-460g/m

The difficulty to grow Red Dwarf is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short height to be with a yield of 430-460g/m in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Red Dwarf should harvest around October you can expect short height and 72-80g/plant yield.

Red Dwarf shares genetics with ruderalis and Skunk.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The savory notes from Marijuana-infused Skirt Steak Salad will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Pinene, from Red Dwarf. Pinene terpenes will match perfectly with the skirt steak and the salad, married by the dressing. An excellent recipe for this strain. Since we suggest you try Red Dwarfat 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