Kyoho 20 by Apex Solventless
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Kyoho 20 is an indica-leaning cultivar from Apex Solventless, bred for exceptional resin production. Its name hints at a sensory profile reminiscent of Japanese Kyoho grapes, offering a sweet, fruity, and floral experience. This strain is favored for both its connoisseur-grade flower and its suitability for solventless extraction.
Appearance
Kyoho 20 typically exhibits a compact, indica-dominant structure with closely spaced nodes and broad leaves. The flowers develop into dense, clustered buds that form tapered colas. In optimal conditions, the plant displays deep green hues, which can deepen to shades of aubergine and violet with cooler nighttime temperatures during late flowering. The buds are characterized by dense calyxes and a high concentration of trichomes, giving them a frosted appearance, often with contrasting orange or copper pistils against purple sugar leaves.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Kyoho 20 is prominently grape-like, evoking Japanese table grapes and concord jelly, with sweet, candy-like, and floral top notes. Underlying these are peppery and woody undertones. As the flower is broken apart, secondary scents emerge, including blackcurrant, violet, and a hint of citrus rind. The flavor follows suit, delivering a sweet grape candy taste on the inhale, complemented by violet and berry notes, balanced by a spicy, black pepper, and toasted wood finish on the exhale. The mouthfeel is often described as creamy and dense, with a lingering confectionary finish akin to grape taffy.
Effects
Consumers can anticipate an effect that begins with mood elevation and progresses to a state of full-body calm. At higher doses, a noticeable sedative edge may become present. The experience is often characterized by a flavor-first encounter, moving toward deep relaxation.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
While specific lab data for this phenotype is not widely published, Kyoho 20 generally tests within the strong potency range, with THC levels typically between 20-25%. The terpene profile is inferred to include Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool, Humulene, Ocimene, and Nerolidol, contributing to its complex aroma and flavor. CBD content is reported to be less than 1%.
Origins & Lineage
Kyoho 20 was bred by Apex Solventless, a breeder focused on selecting phenotypes ideal for ice water hash and rosin production. The specific parentage has not been publicly disclosed by the breeder, but its indica-dominant nature and grape-like characteristics suggest potential kinship with strains like Purple Punch, Grape Pie, or Grape Gas. The designation '#20' indicates it is a selected phenotype from a larger breeding program.
Growing
Kyoho 20 is an indica-dominant cultivar that typically grows with a compact structure, featuring short internodal spacing and broad leaflets. It is well-suited for controlled indoor environments. The flowering window is generally around eight to nine weeks. Apex Solventless emphasizes resin quality, suggesting selected parents likely possessed large, robust trichome heads and strong calyx coverage, indicating good potential for hash production.