There are various Marijuana strains, and choosing which one to use depends on your needs and preferences. You can select from Indica and Sativa strains, or you can have a mix of both. The Minnesota Medical Marijuana Dispensary offers plenty of medical products for their patients. One of the most well-known Indica dominant hybrid strains is the Cotton Candy Kush.
Origin of name
Cotton Candy Kush got its name from its soft, fluffy appearance. It also has an intense candied aroma.
Composition
This variant is a hybrid between Lavender, a descendant of Skunk and Afghan Hawaiian, and Power Plant, native to South Africa. Its THC level is around 17-20%, and it contains 1% of CBD. Cotton Candy Kush has a bit more mental-kick than others because of Power Plant. Medical marijuana patients prefer Cotton Candy Kush because of this.
Remedies
It is excellent for those suffering from anxiety, stress, PTSD, headaches, migraines, pains, and minor aches. Cotton Candy Kush is not ideal as a sole treatment for conditions that respond to CBD. These include seizure disorders. Almost 35% of those who use Cotton Candy Kush say it relieves their stress. Around 30% say it helps with their anxiety. Those who say it is excellent for depression and pain are at 25%. More than 15% claim it helps with insomnia.
Effects
This strain provides a calming body high with cerebral effects, euphoria, and a boost of happiness. More than 50% of users claim that they feel happy, relaxed, and euphoric after using Cotton Candy Kush. Around 40% say they feel uplifted. There are also more than 25% saying they feel more creative. The effects depend on how the body reacts to the strain. How the user is feeling at the moment is also a factor.
Flavor/Aroma
Cotton Candy Kush has a sweet fruity flavor that is like bold cherry candy. It also has an earthy aroma with floral undertones that is very relaxing.
Possible side effects
Consumption of Cotton Candy Kush may or may not cause side effects. Some of these may include dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, and paranoia. Only about 25% of the users experience drying of the mouth, and less than 15% reported feeling dry eyes. Around 5% felt dizzy, paranoid, or anxious. Side effects vary from one person to another.
Growing
The Cotton Candy plant is easy to grow both indoors and outdoors. It takes 8 to 9 weeks for it to flower indoors. For outdoors, it blooms in mid-October. A warm and sunny outdoor climate is perfect for this plant. When grown indoors, it yields 16oz/m2 and 35oz/plant outdoors. Producing long foxtail-shaped colas, it grows to a moderate height. It has well-balanced leaf proportions. During the end of a 60-to-70-day flowering cycle, its leaves can become Lavender-colored.
