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Cannabis Strain Review: Zen

Type of High: Head
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 66% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Happy
74%
Deeply Relaxing
63%
Uplifted
60%
Focused
39%
Hungry
26%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
44%
Dry Eyes
39%
The Scaries
15%
Headache
10%
Dizzy
4%

Zen has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 out of 50. The genetic blend of this strain is 66% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Focused and Hungry effects of Zen produce a Head high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Zen has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Migraines, Pain, Stress and Menstrual Pain.

Common Usage
depression common usage for marijuana
Migraines common usage for marijuana
pain common usage for marijuana
stress common usage for marijuana
Menstrual Pain 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

Zen's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Humulene, Linalool 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 Zen that includes: Earthy, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Zen has an aroma profile of Tangerine, Earthy, Lavender, Grapefruit and Citrus.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
10 - 16%
CBD
9%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Zen presents Myrcene, Humulene, Linalool and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 10 - 16%. You can expect CBD levels of 9%. 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
October Medium Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
10 weeks Medium Medium

The difficulty to grow Zen 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 10 weeks. Outdoors, Zen should harvest around October you can expect medium height and medium yield.

Zen shares genetics with Lavender, Afghani and Mexican Sativa.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Zen. 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 Zenafter 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