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Cannabis Strain Review: Ursa Major

Type of High: Head
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Day
Spectrum: 60% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Uplifted
50%
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Happy
50%
Focused
50%
Side Effect Percentage
The Scaries
30%
Anxiety
50%

Ursa Major has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 4 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 60% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Uplifted, Deeply Relaxing, Happy and Focused effects of Ursa Major produce a Head high for cannabis users. Day is the best time to experience this strain. Ursa Major has been reported by users as being used for Fibromyalgia, Hypertension, Cramps, Pain, and Migraines.

Common Usage
pain common usage for marijuana
Migraines 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

Ursa Major's primary terpenes are 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 Ursa Major that includes: Cheese, Chemical, Lavender, Menthol and Menthol, ending with a blast of Cheese on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Ursa Major has an aroma profile of Cheese, Chemical, Lavender, Menthol and Menthol.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
29%
CBD
0.78 - 1.35%
CBN
0.09 - 0.3%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Ursa Major presents Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 29%. CBG in this strain should be about 2%.

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 Ursa Major 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, Ursa Major 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 Ursa Major. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Ursa Majorafter 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