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Cannabis Strain Review: Starbud

a.k.a. Star Bud
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 91% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
76%
Happy
59%
Sleepy
54%
Euphoric
52%
Uplifted
25%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
29%
Dry Eyes
18%
The Scaries
4%
Dizzy
4%
Headache
2%

Starbud has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 1 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. Starbud won 5 awards in categories like Bio in places like the Netherlands. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 91% Indica.

Place Category Competition
2 Best Butane Hash Oil Expogrow Cup
1 Indica Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
2 Bio Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup
1 Indica - Breeders Cup Ic 420 Growers Cup
1 Indica - Breeders Cup Ic 420 Growers Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Sleepy, Euphoric and Uplifted effects of Starbud produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Starbud has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Insomnia, and 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
pain common usage for marijuana

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

Starbud's primary terpenes are Myrcene and Caryophyllene. <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 Starbud that includes: Spicy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Spicy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Starbud has an aroma profile of Herbal, Fresh, Pine and Pepper.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
14 - 27%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Starbud presents Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 14 - 27%. 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
September/October Medium Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Medium 500g/m

The difficulty to grow Starbud is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 500g/m in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Starbud should harvest around September/October you can expect medium height and medium yield.

the recipes

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Suggested Recipes For This Strain