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Cannabis Strain Review: Sour Candy

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 86% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
83%
Uplifted
78%
Happy
64%
Creative
62%
Euphoric
59%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
40%
The Scaries
39%
Anxiety
28%
Dry Eyes
10%
Dizzy
0%

Sour Candy has an ASHI score of 9 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 86% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Happy, Creative and Euphoric effects of Sour Candy produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Sour Candy has been reported by users as being used for Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Arthritis Pain, Insomnia and Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

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

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Sour Candy has an aroma profile of Diesel, Fruity, Pungent, Spicy 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
14 - 16%
CBD
0.18 - 0.88%
CBN
0.09 - 0.23%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Sour Candy presents Caryophyllene, Ocimene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 14 - 16%.

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 Sour Candy 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, Sour Candy should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Sour Candy. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Sour Candybefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain