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Cannabis Strain Review: Sweet Kush

a.k.a. Sweet Og Kush, Sweet Hindu Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 53% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Happy
74%
Deeply Relaxing
46%
Euphoric
41%
Uplifted
40%
Hungry
32%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
32%
Dry Eyes
23%
Dizzy
9%
The Scaries
8%
Headache
7%

Sweet Kush has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating 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. The genetic blend of this strain is 53% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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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

Sweet Kush's primary terpenes are Limonene, Pinene and 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 Sweet Kush that includes: Candy, Citrus, Lemon, Piney and Sweet, ending with a blast of Candy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Sweet Kush has an aroma profile of Sweet, Earthy, Citrus and Pine.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 18%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.08 - 0.29%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Sweet Kush presents Limonene, Pinene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 18%. You can expect CBD levels of 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 Medium Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks 100-150cm Medium

The difficulty to grow Sweet Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 100-150cm height to be with a yield of medium in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Sweet Kush should harvest around End of September you can expect medium height and medium yield.

Sweet Kush shares genetics with South Africa and Hindu Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Sweet Kush. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Sweet Kushafter 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