MK Ultra is a 60/40 Indica Dominant Hybrid strain that was named after the fabled “Mind Control” experiments that were supposedly conducted by the American government. While the strain is not some government secret that slipped out of a lab, it has the same medical benefits as one would expect from something that was cultivated in a laboratory. MK Ultra has been reported by medical cannabis users to help treat stress, anxiety, pain, insomnia, depression, nausea and lack of appetite.
The MK Ultra cannabis strain is a 60/40 Indica Dominant Hybrid that was originally developed by T.H. Seeds by crossing OG Kush with G13. The resulting strain has become a very popular strain among both recreational and medical users and has been utilized in creating some of the most popular cannabis strains on the modern market.
MK Ultra quickly rose to popularity in the 2000s, taking 1st Place in the Indica category at the 2003 High Times Cannabis Cup and 2nd Place in the Indica category at the 2004 High Times Cannabis Cup. With back to back titles, it is easy to see why so many people love the MK Ultra strain.
MK Ultra has 18% THC on average and is considered to be one of the most potent Indica Dominant Hybrid strains available. The CBD content typically averages 0.1% or less.
Among the medical cannabis community, many users report that this strain is incredible for relaxing at the end of the day and helping you drift off to sleep when bedtime comes around. MK Ultra can be used to treat a variety of ailments like stress, anxiety, pain, insomnia, depression, nausea and lack of appetite. Some insomnia patients claim that MK Ultra is an incredible strain for helping them to fall asleep, as it can leave you feeling droopy eyed and groggy almost immediately after consumption.
The high associated with MK Ultra is one that leaves you feeling relaxed, euphoric, sedated and hungry. It sedative effects are considered to be some of the strongest out there and many users report that after consuming this strain you will feel couch locked for quite a while.
Beginners to cannabis should be cautious when approaching this strain, as its effects can be overwhelming for novice cannabis users. Many newcomers report negative side effects including paranoia, anxiety and dizziness; all typical symptoms of overconsumption.
Be warned that many users agree the effects of MK Ultra hit very fast and last for quite a while. If you are a newcomer to cannabis, you may want to wait until you have tried other Indica strains to prepare you for the potent effects that MK Ultra is known for.
MK Ultra has an aroma profile that is pungent and earthy in nature, with sweet lemon and sharp diesel undertones. Smoking or vaporizing MK Ultra delivers a taste that is completely different from its smell; the pungent earthiness changes to a woody and piney flavour that continues to have sweet undertones.
MK Ultra’s small stature and bushy nature makes it an optimal choice for growing indoors and you can expect a flowering time of 8 to 9 weeks, with average yields of 12 oz/㎡. When grown outdoors, MK Ultra prefers a temperate Mediterranean type climate and harvests of around 6 oz/plant are ready between late September and early October. MK Ultra is considered an easy strain of cannabis to cultivate and has a natural resistance to mold and mildew.
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