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Cannabis Strain Review: Critical Purple Kush

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before sex
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 97% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Happy
75%
Deeply Relaxing
65%
Sleepy
33%
Euphoric
33%
Aroused
16%
Side Effect Percentage
Sleepy
40%
Dry Mouth
33%
Dry Eyes
16%
The Scaries
10%
Dizzy
10%

Critical Purple Kush has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 9 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 97% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Deeply Relaxing, Sleepy, Euphoric and Aroused effects of Critical Purple Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Critical Purple Kush has been reported by users as being used for Anxiety, Arthritis Pain, Migraines, Pain, and Nausea.

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

Critical Purple Kush's primary terpenes are Myrcene and Humulene. 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 Critical Purple Kush that includes: Earthy, Citrusy, Skunky and Coffee, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Critical Purple Kush has an aroma profile of Sweet, Coffee and Earthy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 20%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Critical Purple Kush presents Myrcene and Humulene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 20%. 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
Early October 200-250cm 600-700g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8 weeks 75-100cm 550-600g/m

The difficulty to grow Critical Purple Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 75-100cm height to be with a yield of 550-600g/m in about 8 weeks. Outdoors, Critical Purple Kush should harvest around Early October you can expect 200-250cm height and 600-700g/plant yield.

Critical Purple Kush shares genetics with Purple OG Kush and Critical.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Critical Purple 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 Critical Purple 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