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Cannabis Strain Review: 8 Ball Kush

a.k.a. 8 Ball, Eight Ball Kush, Eight Ball
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before sex
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 58% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
80%
Happy
68%
Euphoric
42%
Aroused
41%
Hungry
30%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
39%
Dry Eyes
8%
The Scaries
4%
Headache
3%

8 Ball Kush has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 16 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 58% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Aroused and Hungry effects of 8 Ball Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. 8 Ball Kush has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Arthritis Pain, Pain, and Menstrual Pain.

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

8 Ball Kush's primary terpenes are Myrcene 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 8 Ball Kush that includes: Earthy, Spicy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? 8 Ball Kush has an aroma profile of Musky, Woody and Sage.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
8 - 22%
CBD
1.4 - 5%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

8 Ball Kush presents Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 8 - 22%. You can expect CBD levels of 1.4 - 5%. 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 Short Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks 80-100cm 550g/m

The difficulty to grow 8 Ball Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 80-100cm height to be with a yield of 550g/m in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, 8 Ball Kush should harvest around September you can expect short height and medium yield.

8 Ball Kush shares genetics with Pakistani genetics and Landrace from Afghanistan.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from 8 Ball Kush. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try 8 Ball Kushbefore sex, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacups. Indulge in the peanut butter, chocolaty goodness before you indulge. This strain is designed to take you where you both want to go.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain