Power Kush Strain Review
Power Kush is a versatile strain. It has a buildable high that caters to both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. Moreover, it is gentle. Its slow-starting euphoria enhances the mood before it gradually ebbs down to the rest of the body as a wave of tranquility. The same head-to-toe effects also provide a reprieve for medicinal users.
Further boosting its reputation s its impressive performance in the growing room. Its high-yielding and sturdy profile is the result of crossing Afghani and Skunk No. 1, two legends in the cannabis industry. It is from the landrace that it gained its strong stems and branches. Meanwhile, the skunky parent influenced its huge turnouts.
| Power Kush Strain Quick Facts | |
| Genetic Lineage | Afghani x Skunk No. 1 |
| Sativa/Indica Ratio | 40/60 |
| THC % | 12% to 16% |
| CBD % | 0.18% |
| Climate | Temperate climate |
| Flowering Period | 7 to 9 weeks / Late September to mid-October |
| Average Yield | 550 g/sqm / 1100 g/plant |
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Odor and Flavors
Power Kush has a strong tangy scent that intensifies even further once the buds are broken apart or combusted. It has obvious hints of skunk but with the added sweetness of ripe citrus. Its fruity smoke coats the palate in a blend of strawberry and orange. Meanwhile, the exhale is largely marked by the spicy aftertaste which bring out its full flavor profile.
Effects
Power Kush is a great beginner’s strain. It has low to moderate levels of THC, between 12% to 16%, that add versatility to the type of high it delivers. One may choose to intensify its effects by taking a few more swigs. Regardless, enthusiasts must always remember to pace consumption as it tends to be a slow starter.
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Most likely, during the onset, one will not notice the gentle rush of euphoria that swarms the mind. It enhances the mood and leaves users feeling happy throughout the high. In improving one’s disposition, it removes any of the accumulated negativity throughout the day.
In spite of its subtlety, the Indica’s initial onset still stimulates the appetite. Because of this, one of the best times to eat Power Kush is right before a meal. However, it is also best to have snacks prepared ahead of time. Otherwise, when the body high hits, one may end up hungry but unable to move.
Normally, it takes about an hour or two for the heavy high to begin. Regardless, it introduces itself in much of the same way – through a tingling head-to-toe sensation. It blankets users in relaxation as it soothes the muscles. Planting itself in the limbs is a deep sense of tranquility that slows down the body with its heaviness. In all likelihood, users who are either lounging on the couch or have used beyond individual tolerance will feel drowsy.
With that said, Power Kush is best reserved for evening use. Its heavy-hitting high is counterproductive during work hours. However, it is an important piece for releasing steam at the end of a stress-filled day.
Adverse Reactions
Apart from the usual dry eyes and cottonmouth, it is possible to green out while using Power Kush. It is characterized by a heightened awareness toward one’s surroundings that can either be disorienting or paranoia-inducing. Though mostly mild and limited to a headache, it is best for users to avoid the condition through pacing consumption of its buds.
Medical Use and Benefits
Power Kush is a powerful strain with multiple medicinal benefits. Among its best uses, for example, is reducing high stress levels. It induces a long-lasting but subtle euphoric high that leaves users feeling less dreadful or overwhelmed. In doing so, it allows users to pursue recreational activities without guilt.
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By instilling a positive outlook, it brings back an innate sense of happiness that is sometimes lost during bouts of self-depreciating thoughts. Thus, through a similar mechanism, it provides a temporary reprieve against mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. However, long-term relief lies in seeking the help of a mental health professional.
Its physical benefits start with its delivery of a tranquilizing buzz. It relieves tension beginning from the temples before slowly making its way down to the rest of the body. Soothing and calming, it prevents the muscles from continuously but uncontrollably contracting and sending pain signals. Hence, it is a not only an impressive anti-spasmodic but also an effective analgesic that kills pain.
Gradually, the deep relaxation makes the eyes droop with a seemingly never-ending heaviness. Its sedating properties eventually win as drowsiness turns into a deep unencumbered slumber. At the same time, it enhances the quality and quantity of sleep.
Growing Power Kush
Power Kush is sturdy strain. It has a strong frame made of thick stalks and branches that do not break easily due strong winds. Apart from that, it has a natural resistance to low temperatures. And, because of this, it is a great choice to grow in the northern hemisphere.
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Although it is generally forgiving of the cold weather, it still needs to be protected against the snow of an early winter as well as heavy rains. The former can kill the plant overnight while the latter can stunt its growth. Hence, one should install a temporary enclosing to protect it against harsh weather. With that said, it flowers from the last week of September to the middle of October with each Power Kush producing at least 1,100 grams of buds.
It does not flower as well in a controllable environment. But, growers may manipulate the plant so it creates more budding sites. It is the perfect candidate for the Sea of Green method which maximizes short plants like Power Kush. Harvest usually comes around 7 to 9 weeks with each square meter producing at least 550 grams of buds per square meter.
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One will have to constantly prune the plant though. Its dense foliage can be a nuisance in small, enclosed spaces that have difficulty circulating air. Without proper aeration, the plant develops humidity-related problems like mold, mildew, and bud or root rot which can stunt its own growth. Hence, thinning it out is a necessity.
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