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Cannabis Strain Review: Sour Cream

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 62% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Focused
79%
Deeply Relaxing
72%
Happy
64%
Uplifted
54%
Euphoric
37%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
46%
Dry Eyes
34%
The Scaries
14%
Dizzy
7%

Sour Cream has an ASHI score of 8 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 62% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Sour Cream's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Linalool. 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 Cream that includes: Citrus, Diesel, Earthy, Flowery and Flowery, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yummstown! Sour Cream has an aroma profile of Sour, Creamy and Diesel.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 20%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.07 - 0.19%
CBDV
CBD-A
0.06%
CBG-A

Sour Cream presents Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 20%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. 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
October Tall Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
10 weeks Tall 500-600g/m

The difficulty to grow Sour Cream is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect tall height to be with a yield of 500-600g/m in about 10 weeks. Outdoors, Sour Cream should harvest around October you can expect tall height and medium yield.

Sour Cream shares genetics with G13 Haze and Sour Diesel.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Sour Cream. 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 Sour Creamafter a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain