King Kong

Cannabis Strain Review: King Kong

a.k.a. King Kong Kush, King Kong Og
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 66% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Focused
83%
Happy
47%
Deeply Relaxing
44%
Euphoric
41%
Uplifted
36%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
27%
Dry Eyes
13%
Dizzy
9%
Headache
8%
The Scaries
6%

King Kong has an ASHI score of 3 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 29 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. King Kong won 3 awards in categories like Hydro in places like Spain. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 66% Indica.

Place Category Competition
3 Bio Highlife Cup
2 Hydro-Haze Highlife Cup
3 Hydro Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

King Kong's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Myrcene and Limonene. 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 King Kong that includes: Earthy, Herb and Skunk, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? King Kong has an aroma profile of Fruity, Spicy, Herbal, Citrus and Skunk.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
14 - 21%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.07 - 0.28%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

King Kong presents Caryophyllene, Myrcene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 14 - 21%. You can expect CBD levels of 0%.

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/October Medium Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks Medium Medium

The difficulty to grow King Kong is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of medium in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, King Kong should harvest around End of September/October you can expect medium height and large yield.

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King Kong shares genetics with Chronic and Ed Rosenthal Super Bud.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

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

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