Cannabis breeders typically breed to purify and strengthen strains, combine strain traits, or enhance specific characteristics like higher yields, specific aromas, potency, and many other things. When growing and breeding, it’s important to know where your seeds come from and what kind of genetics they have. See the original article at Leafly
A recent report on cannabis consumer trends by High Yield Insights has found that although a majority (64 percent) of cannabis consumers say that strain types are important to their purchasing decisions, nearly half (45 percent) either didn’t have or couldn’t name their favorite strain. Popular strains like GG4 and OG Kush surfaced most frequently […]
Let’s say you’re in the mood for a trip to your local dispensary to purchase some cannabis. But there are so many options! How could you possibly know what’s the right strain to choose? If you’re in that situation, here are six tips for picking the right marijuana strain for you: Know the Different Types […]
Cannabis strains? We never heard of that in the 1960s and ’70s when marijuana seemed seamless and generic. In those days, coffee was simply coffee, beer was beer, and pot was pot. Sure, casual users occasionally came upon gems such as Panama Red, Colombia Gold, Hindu Kush (Middle East) and Thai (Asia), with names rooted […]
It’s common for first timers to swear off marijuana forever because of a bad first experience. It’s easy to smoke too much by accident and feel overtly paranoid, woozy, and draw the conclusion that marijuana just isn’t your thing. That bad first experience can be completely avoided with two simple tips: looking for strains that […]
In case you were worried that millionaire celebrities might be too busy with their day jobs to cash in on the silly amounts of money being made in the cannabis industries, never fear; our cultural vanguard is rising to the challenge, and celebrity weed products are flooding the shelves of a dispensary near you. Currently […]
If you’re on this website, it stands to reason you’re down with cannabis. The specific nuances possible from there are endless: vaping vs. smoking joints vs. tincture vs. bong rips vs. medicated bath salts (oh, it is real and it is glorious). Then there’s frequency and environment and mood and so on. But, just as […]
Cannabis is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States, and the cannabis plant is characterized by some as its most valuable asset. Some strains of cannabis stand out as superior based on a number of factors including yield of seed, fiber and cannabinoid content. Various strains are adapted for particular regions and cultivation environments. […]
As you travel around Denver trying new dispensaries and the strains they stock, you can’t help noticing some inconsistencies in strain characteristics. One shop’s Golden Goat will smell of sweet citrus and soil (as it should), another’s will smell like hay soaked in a musty fart. Then again, while a jar may be labeled “Afghani,” […]
A substance that can relax muscles, ease anxiety and enhance your mood seems like the perfect aperitif for some fun time in the bedroom. Cannabis can increase your sensitivity to touch, get your nerves under control and create a feeling of euphoria that adds to the already-heightened experience of sex. And with the diversity of […]
The explosion in popularity of OG Kush, Sour Diesel and Chem Dog with their strong notes of fuel has led many breeders to abandon the fruity end of the flavor spectrum and concentrate on the “gas” instead. There are certainly strong citrus notes present in many of these new crosses but the fuel notes are […]
In our weekly PBJ edition that hit streets last Friday, we examined myriad issues regarding the July 1 legalization of recreational marijuana. Our stories included analyses of the fast-evolving regulatory field regarding the usage of pot. We also highlighted some of the challenges that could limit the industry’s growth in Oregon, as well as the […]
One of the most common applications for medical marijuana is pain, whether it’s inflammation, headaches, neuropathic pain, muscle soreness, spinal injury, fibromyalgia, or cramps. Patients have seen varying degrees of success with cannabis in treating various pain-related ailments, depending on the type of pain, the intensity, and the individual’s own physiology. This guide is informed […]
THC contents soared at the 2015 Mile High Cannabis Cup leaving our judges and attendees as stoned as ever. Check out Denver’s highest scoring THC strains from this year! Colorado Hybrid Flower: Primus by Green Tree Medicinals – 24.6% Click here to see the rest of the line-up on High Times.
There will be branded bongs and stores, too, as Willie gets out ahead of big industry in states where pot is legal. Willie Nelson takes a hit of the cigarette-sized vaporizer in his gnarled hand, exhaling a small cloud, before placing it on the foldout table in front of us. We’re seated in the cool […]
The month of March seemed to just fly by on account of great bud and a torrent of encouraging cannabis news. We witnessed a pediatrician make a gun-to-the-head choice between alcohol or marijuana, and the DEA make a fool itself over the danger of stoned bunny rabbits. Utah made surprising progress on a medical marijuana […]
When you choose from a cannabis seeds bank, your options can be overwhelming. With so many cannabis strains, how do you know which ones will yield the high-quality crop you want? If you’re partial to stronger or milder smokes, indica or sativa, or more or less THC, then you can narrow down your options and […]
The Grammys weren’t the only awards ceremony over the weekend, as legendary counterculture magazine High Times opened up its annual series of Cannabis Cup events in Southern California. So Cal’s finest glassware, flowers, and extracts were celebrated in the first of six domestic cup events scheduled this year. As the cannabis industries of vaporizers, concentrates, […]
THCV, or tetrahydrocannabivarin, is a compound in cannabis that offers a unique array of effects and medical benefits that sets it apart from other cannabinoids like THC and CBD. Whether you’re a medical marijuana patient looking for a particular type of relief or a casual consumer chasing a specific effect, we’d like to introduce you […]
The result is short plant that flowers densely and gives a very strong stony effect. Its aroma is hashier than what you would otherwise expect from it but the strong aroma easily compensated for with the length and strength of its hit. Growers love the strain as when White Rhino is grown on hydrophonics its […]
These five strains have been chosen in honor of Super Bowl XLIX, the much anticipated face-off between the NFC champs, Seattle Seahawks, and the AFC victors, New England Patriots. The game will be played on Sunday February 1, 2015, and these popular strains seem to have been tailored for the event. Click here to see […]
BOOK REVIEW: Cannabis Sativa: The Essential Guide to the World’s Finest Marijuana Strains, Volume 3 Edited by S.T. Oner, Introduction by The Rev S.T. Oner’s latest addition to the popular series of cannabis strain guides continues to be an excellent reference source for all cannabis enthusiasts, growers, patients, and vendors. Cannabis plants are classified into […]
In response to Canada’s new medical marijuana rules that eliminates home growing by patients and requires that medical cannabis be purchased by licensed providers, CanvasRx has launched what it is calling “the first comprehensive database for medical marijuana today”. With no cost to patients or doctors, the new database matches marijuana strains to symptoms, and connects […]
Developed by CDx Life, a California-based science and technology company, MyDx is a portable analyzer that will deliver a cannabis strain analysis revealing the abundance of cannabinoid properties such as THC and CBD. MyDx is a handheld device that attaches to your phone and works through a downloadable app designed to sync to iOS and Android smartphones. Once they […]
The cannabis strain “Stevie Wonder” is a sativa-dominant hybrid with a very high THC count. The strain, which is in fact named after the famous R&B singer, produces a clear-headed mild mental high, qualifying it as a good choice for morning medication. Read Full Story On http://www.thecannabist.co
Helping Hands Herbals, a Colorado based company, has named a new strain of cannabis after CNN’s chief medical corespondent to thank him for his support. The new strain, “Double Down Kush”, was derived from the original “Gupta Kush” that the company launched last year. The upgraded strain has a stronger pain-relief and anti-anxiety profile, making […]