Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In certain industry jobs, workers are constantly awash in a sea of new genetic names, so when an established grower is producing a strain I haven’t heard of, I pay attention. Superflux recently put out a new-to-me strain, Oracle, in concentrate form, so I stopped into Nature’s Care Co.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 18, 2023

While trying to keep track of a constantly expanding list of strains, I come across a lot of cake, mac, cookie, and glues on Illinois dispensary menus, so I’m interested when I find a new strain name. as diamonds and sauce, and since it was my first time encountering the hybrid strain, I picked up a sample at NuEra Champaign to review.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Bedford Grow recently released a new strain, Drunken Strawberries in badder form, so I stopped into Maribis Springfield on Denver for a sample. Drunken Strawberries is a hybrid cross of Motorbreath 15 and Strawberry Guava. The modest berry is one of my favorite overall fruits, so it’s no surprise I love the flavor in weed as well.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 29, 2024

I’ve already sampled the label’s terp sugar concentrate , but I recently stopped at Consume Marion and picked up a Spiked Punch Cake Icing to follow up. Spiked Punch is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Purple Punch and Larry OG. This batch of concentrate tested at 0.23% CBDa, 2.11% THC, 76% THCa, and 81.7%

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 19, 2024

The brand achieves its moniker, high grade, by growing renowned flower strains in quality-controlled environments under optimal control conditions. High Grade’s use of sterile environments, UV and HEPA filtration, and GPS ionization create a safe growing environment for a wide range of cannabis strains. What Is High Grade?

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2024

Great growers know each strain has its own special needs and desires required to create the best expression possible. NEZ has focused on only four strains for the brand’s initial release. Daily Grapes is a hybrid cross of Daily Driver and Grape Pie. More attention means better quality.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 5, 2023

I’ve often joked that smoking the concentrate of a strain before smoking the flower is equivalent to watching the movie before reading the book. After reviewing the Orange Velvet Underground RBX Live Resin by Legacy a few days ago, I was eager to try Legacy’s 1g Preroll of the same strain for another “First Look” review.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Recently I picked up from Cloud 9 Champaign another strain, Blood Moon, to follow up with. Blood Moon is a hybrid cross of EmergenC and Kush Mints. This low then high effect made the Blood Moon Moonrock more “indica then sativa” buzz than a true middle ground hybrid. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Over 140 terpenes have been identified in cannabis and besides giving each marijuana strain its unique aroma and flavor, these organic hydrocarbons also play an important role in how a given strain makes you feel and the health-giving qualities of the plant. It is that combination in any given strain makes us feel the way we do.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

I’ve been awaiting the full concentrate follow-up since. Escape is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Amnesia Sour Diesel and Amnesia Sour Diesel F2. ILNJ photo FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This Terp sugar tested at 2.75% THC, 86.1%

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 13, 2023

While I may complain about a lack of infused baked goods at Illinois dispensaries, there’s no shortage of strains named after baked goods. Interested in what the craft label is bringing to market with the cookie-heavy strain, I picked up a sample to review. Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 4, 2024

One of the more interesting strain runs of 2023 was watching as Revolution honed in the Cookies’ genetic lineup with some of the brand’s well-known strains, such as Georgia Pie and Red Velvet. Red Velvet is a hybrid cross of Lemon Cherry Gelato and Pink Acai. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2023

I recently picked up a sample of this cannabis strain as a live badder when I saw it on the menu at Consume Marion. Mangonada is a hybrid cross of Macnanna and Panama Red #14. The Mangonada cannabis concentrate provided a slow-building euphoric buzz that gradually spread throughout my body.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 8, 2023

Many consumers will have their initial encounter with solventless concentrates through these convenient battery-powered devices. Sonny G is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of G6 and (Tangie and unknown male). The effects of Sonny G leaned more towards balanced hybrid rather than energizing sativa.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 18, 2023

By Patsy Marie Whenever a popular strain comes around the Illinois market that I haven’t yet tried, I get excited, especially when it’s a classic strain. As an approximate 60/40% indica-dominant hybrid strain, I’ve noticed amazing pain-relief effects with it. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“Shop by genetics” is advice I gave as a budtender, and it’s still a rule I follow when seeking new strains. When I catch the word wedding in a strain name, I take the time to try it out. Wedding Mints is a hybrid cross of Wedding Cake and Sinmint Cookies. Wedding Cake is a reliable standby of mine.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2023

Rythm has been impressive with its recent selection of blockbuster strains, and one standout is Space Cream. Rythm has introduced this hybrid strain as a live resin variant. Space Cream is a hybrid cross of Time Wreck and Space Queel. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2023

For more than a decade, I have harbored a deep affinity for strains with a heavy tangerine flavor profile. My fond memories of purchasing Tangie and Orange Bud in the nascent stages of Colorado’s legalization have persisted, and I’ve remained devoted to seeking out citrus-heavy strains ever since.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 15, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of cannabis, it’s hard to ignore the magnetic pull of hype strains. One strain commanding attention across the industry is Jealousy, crowned as Strain of the Year in 2022. Created by Seed Junky Genetics , Jealousy is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Sherbert Bx1 and Gelato 41.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Botanist is filling this gap with Strawberry Bubbles #5, one of the new strains dropping as part of the label’s rebrand. Strawberry Bubbles #5 is a hybrid cross of Mimosa and Strawberry Guava, bred by Bloom Seed Co. I picked up a sample to see if it takes me back to my first premium experience.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 1, 2024

One of the benefits of Dabtract’s synergy with Bedford Grow is the ability to tap into a long list of recognizable strains, such as Mecha Chem Diesel. Mecha Chem Diesel is a hybrid cross of Chem De Menthe and (3rd Coast Panama Chunk and Amnesia Sour Diesel). This batch of terp sugar tested at 0.21% CBDa, 1.41% THC, 83.7% THCa, and 87.8%

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s a true vote of confidence when breeders not only put their name behind a strain but also put their name on it. Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain as part of its Cookies genetics releases, and I visited Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample Grandi Guava is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Guava and Gelato.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 23, 2023

One of the initial standout strains from the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program was Green Thumb Industries’ Brownie Scout. Although the buzz has subsided since then, the strain continues to be adored by many. ILNJ photos I opened the metal tin to five stubby 0.35 gram prerolls.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2023

That’s where I discovered Blue Unicorn Poop, a new strain from Kaviar that I recently picked up at Star Buds Burbank. Blue Unicorn Poop is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Blue Sherbert and Unicorn Poop. The trichomes were milky white and concentrated at the places where sugar leaves once grew.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 23, 2023

As a big fan of lemon-heavy strains, I imagined Lemon Tree would be the perfect personal cultivar. While my Lemon Tree didn’t deliver what I was looking for, I’ve still developed a love for the strain. Gelonade is a hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. Legends has added Gelonade, a Lemon Tree descendant, to its lineup.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 31, 2021

Although there isn’t a ton of research about weed and depression, many individuals have found that specific strains of weed can help them fight the blues by providing fresh inspiration, rekindling motivation, and stimulating the appetites for food and adventure. Lamb’s Bread. Jack Herer. Cannatonic.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 12, 2023

It’s been a long time coming to the state, but the most widely recognized brand in cannabis, Cookies , has finally started a steady release of strains via a partnership with Revolution Cannabis. The first review focuses on the strain Hawaiian Rain. Hawaiian Rain is a hybrid cross of London Pound Mints and Jealousy.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Space Junkie is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Starfighter and Tres Dawg. Space Junkie was a heavily cerebral and uplifting strain, a characteristic I’ve found in CBGa heavier cultivars, and I’ll be searching this one out as a concentrate. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

I’ve said before that classic strains are classic for a reason, and when multiple legendary strains are crossed, I have to explore the results. POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. Sometimes, genetics are what grab me. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 7, 2023

Colombian Haze is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Colombian Gold and Thai Haze. This batch of concentrate tested at 1.3% Overall, the unique flavor profile and motivating clarity of thought made this a personal favorite, and I look forward to trying more of this strain. THC, 94.78% THCa, and 96.08% total cannabinoids.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Many people mistakenly assume that all cannabis is the same and have no concept of the sheer variety of strains available, each with unique properties. There’s a strain for everyone; it just may take a bit of sampling and experimentation to find the ideal strain for them. What Is Blue Dream?

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 19, 2023

I have been a fan of Humboldt Seed Company’s strains for quite some time, so I was pleased to discover Rythm was now producing the strains in Illinois. Poddy Mouth is a hybrid cross of Humboldt Poundcake and Mountaintop Mint, bred by Humboldt Seed Company. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 24, 2023

NuEra has dropped a new strain called Dankarooz, which immediately struck an emotional chord with me. Dankarooz is a hybrid cross of Dank Dough and Runtz. Dankarooz struck me as a well-balanced hybrid, with effects setting in quickly and opening with a fast-moving wave of relaxation and anxiety relief.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

More than a year ago, I ran across the strain Mexican Flan in Missouri and was instantly intrigued by the cross of two of my favorite cultivars, Animal Mints and Ice Cream Cake. I came across the strain as a live resin jelly at Cookies Peoria, so I picked up a gram to review.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2023

In the days of prohibition, the heavy consumer may have had a favorite strain or two but the level of granular choice we have today would have been unimaginable years ago. Electric Lemonade is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of (3rd Coast Panama Chunk x Amnesia Sour Diesel) and Pink Lemonade. ILNJ photos.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 24, 2023

Nowadays, whenever I come across the strain, I pick up a sample, if only to compare it to the flowers I cultivate myself. Mimosa is a hybrid cross of Clementine and Purple Punch. Mimosa exerted a calming influence on my mind, promoting a clear and focused headspace conducive to concentration and productivity.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 13, 2023

Not only do growers develop a deeper appreciation for the plant, but they also tap into broader trends, such as popular strains and cultivation methods. Throughout my own journey as a cultivator, one strain that has captivated my attention is Freakshow, created by Humboldt Seed Company. and β-caryophyllene at 0.91%.

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