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Cannabis Strain Review: Special Kush 1

a.k.a. Special Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 81% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
91%
Euphoric
56%
Happy
52%
Uplifted
33%
Hungry
33%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
50%
Hungry
40%
Sleepy
18%
Dry Eyes
14%

Special Kush 1 has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 8 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> 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. Special Kush 1 won an award in categories like in places like Canada. The genetic blend of this strain is 81% Indica.

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

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifted and Hungry effects of Special Kush 1 produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Special Kush 1 has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
depression common usage for marijuana
loss of appetite common usage for marijuana
anxiety common usage for marijuana
insomnia common usage for marijuana
Chronic Pain common usage

Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Special Kush 1's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene and Ocimene. <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 Special Kush 1 that includes: Earthy, Fruity, Hash, Spicy, Skunk and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Special Kush 1 has an aroma profile of Sweet, Pine and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
14 - 17%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Special Kush 1 presents Caryophyllene and Ocimene terpenes. The average THC level is 14 - 17%. 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
End of September 200-270cm 500-550g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks 60-100cm 425-475g/m

The difficulty to grow Special Kush 1 is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 60-100cm height to be with a yield of 425-475g/m in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Special Kush 1 should harvest around End of September you can expect 200-270cm height and 500-550g/plant yield.

Special Kush 1 shares genetics with Kush and Afghani.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Special Kush 1. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Special Kush 1 after 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