Illinois News Joint

MARCH 25, 2023

As an insomniac, I pay special attention to strains that promise a heavy indica experience. When Extreme Cream from Rythm promised a “heavy handed indica” experience on the menu at Rise Effingham , I had to try a sample to see if it deserved a spot in the toolbox. Extreme Cream is not a “day” strain.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2022

Generally you can follow these simple rules: feminized cannabis seeds take four to eight months to reach maturity 1 sativa-heavy strains generally take longer to flower versus indicas 2. Also, autoflowering strains take much less time than regular marijuana hybrids. Related Stories. To be frank, nobody likes under-ripe buds.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains. Recently, I spotted Animal Face, a strain bred by Seed Junky Genetics , on the menu at Rise Effingham , so I stopped in and picked up a sample. Animal Face is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints.

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Miss Marijuana

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Different strains of cannabis are better for certain activities. Here are the best cannabis strains for watching a movie. . Best cannabis strains for Watching a Movie. Cannabinoid profile: (Indica-dominant hybrid). This indica dominant hybrid will have you relaxed and mellow as you watch your flicks.

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Miss Marijuana

AUGUST 18, 2020

Purple Haze is perhaps one of the most famous strains of cannabis due to how long it’s been around. Thought to be descended from the strains Purple Thai and Haze, Purple Haze has adopted the best of both worlds with its delicious taste, energizing high, and vibrant purple color. . Sativa dominant hybrid (85% sativa/15% indica).

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Ozone has a new batch of strains hitting menus, so I picked up a few samples from Ascend Horizon Drive to review, starting with Kush and Cream. Kush and Cream is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Zkittles and OG Kush Breath. This batch of flower tested at 0.01% THC, 23.912% THCa, and 24.48% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 9, 2023

NuEra recently took home the 2023 Cannabis Cup for Cobra Milk , so I jumped at the chance to sample the strain when I found it under the company’s Interstate 420 brand. Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to review.

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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

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Pastries #34 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Oreoz and Jet Fuel Gelato, originally bred by Compound Genetics. This batch of flower tested at 0.534% THC, 26.153% THCa, and 27.995% total cannabinoids. The trichome layer sparkled when held to the light and provided a milky reflectivity.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 30, 2023

The rich, hashy, and skunky flavors of old school cannabis strains will always have a special place in my heart. In a world where candy- and cookie-flavored strains get so much attention, there’s still a lot the “classics” can offer. NF-1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Northern Lights and Chemdawg.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

After a couple years covering the product space in the Illinois market, it’s easy to tell which strains are cultivator’s darlings. This batch of flower tested at 0.71% CBGa, 0.47% THC, 34.09% THCa, and 35.27% total cannabinoids. Visible milky trichomes dotted the surface, but the frost layer was light.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As the cannabis industry matures and starts to take itself more seriously, one area that I hope never gets too “grown up” is the tendency for breeders to still have fun when naming strains. I picked up an eighth of the strain to review. Lusty Lady is a hybrid cross of Bahama Mama and Red Runtz, bred originally by Exotic Genetix.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 20, 2024

This batch of flower tested at 0.03% CBDa, 0.29% Delta 9 THC, 26.84% THCa, and 27.71% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos These flowers were consistently bright-turf green, except the randomly bunched orange hairs and a dusting of solidly milky trichomes. Terpenes were 2.209% of the total weight.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed a new strain from the team at Progressive Treatment Solutions , so when I spotted a new drop from the company’s Paul Bunyan label, I was instantly intrigued. This batch of flower tested at 1.38% CBGa, 0.48% Delta 9 THC, 23.13% THCa, and 24.99% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I recently picked up a few strains from the lineup including Big Chillz #1. Big Chillz #1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Big MAC and Chillz, originally bred by Capulator. This batch of flower tested at 0.67% THC, 25.23% THCa, and 26.27% total cannabinoids. Bag appeal was high even with smaller popcorn sized flowers.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

Daze Off is a new label from the cultivator producing Aerīz products, offering a new concept for the Illinois market: blends of two strains sold together in one jar. Once In a Lifetime is a blend of two strains, Florida Oranges and MSG. The jar indicated testing was at 1.58% Delta-9-THC, 19.28% THCa, and 21.63% total cannabinoids.

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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

MARCH 16, 2023

Hood Candyz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz and Why U Gelly? This batch of flower tested at 0.78% THC, 23.62% THCa, and 24.76% total cannabinoids. Hood Candyz was an anytime of day strain, much closer to a hybrid than an indica. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 6, 2023

Despite the persistent consumer demand for high-testing strains, the supply of high-THC flower on the Illinois market has dwindled significantly. Animal Mint Cake is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GSC and Fire OG. This batch of flower tested at 0.41% THC, 30.38% THCa, and 31.17% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 10, 2024

While I’m a fan of fruit and cookie-forward sweet strains, my real love is the heavy savory tones delivered by classics, such as GMO. Oregonix’s new release from Northern Heights, Bomb Sauce, intrigued me, so I recently picked up an eighth at nuEra Champaign to see if the strain delivered the savory flavors I enjoy.

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Miss Marijuana

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Choosing the right cannabis strain for your body can be tricky, but a wide variety of users have found balance with Harlequin. This strain delivers a warm high for a tense body and a soft massage for a busy mind. You have come to the right place if you are looking for an ideal daytime use strain. <25% indica.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 26, 2023

Recently, I had the chance to try a sample of this strain from Rythm. Bubba Fett is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Stardawg and Pre-98 Bubba Kush. Picked up at Rise Effingham , this batch of flower tested at 0.70% THC, 26.41% THCa, and 27.11% total cannabinoids. Bubba Fett also piqued my appetite considerably.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 2, 2023

GDP is two decades old this year, but age hasn’t stopped consumers from demanding the classic indica. Purple Monarch is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of King Crasher and (Grandaddy Purple and Dosidos) created in-house by Revolution. This batch of flower tested at 0.98% THC, 27.14% THCa, and 29.61% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 19, 2023

Bedford Grow has been continuously cultivating new strains, and when it recently launched a few new cultivars to its wide library, I picked up from Maribis of Springfield a couple samples, including this White Cherry Wedding Cake. This batch of flower tested at 21.38% THCa, 0.86% Delta-9-THC, 0.33% CBGa, and 22.57% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 23, 2023

Compound Genetics has created some of my favorite strains. Refined Taste is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jet Fuel Gelato and Pure Kush, created by Compound Genetics. This batch of flower tested at 0.22% THC, 21.34% THCa, and 22.12% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Look for characteristics like high germination rates, resistance to pests and diseases, and specific cannabinoid profiles that align with your preferences. Consider factors such as Indica or Sativa dominance, autoflowering capabilities, and desired effects like relaxation or creativity.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Brownie Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Platinum Girl Scout Cookies and Kosher Kush. This batch of flower tested at 0.63% THC, 28.96% THCa, and 29.59% total cannabinoids. The trichomes were dense and visibly milky, sparkly when held up to a light. ILNJ photo This eighth came as four medium-sized pointed flowers.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 27, 2023

Not too long ago, cake-dominant strains flooded dispensary menus, and I actually complained about the abundance of doughy varieties. THCa, and 27.02% total cannabinoids. While some remnants of sugar leaf were present, the entire bud was covered in a light, milky-colored trichome frost.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 24, 2023

The brand received specialty packaging and sizes, such as the Party Pack, and recently dropped a brand new strain, Quantum Runtz. Quantum Runtz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Animal Cookies #9 and White Runtz, bred in-house by Revolution Cannabis. Eventually, I surrendered to the strain and simply blanked out on the couch.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Thursday night after watching Revolution win five Budtender Choice Awards , including Best Top Shelf Flower, I thought I’d review one of Revolution’s latest strain drops: Danny Boy OG. Danny Boy OG is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Wedding Sherb and Cake Crasher. These flowers had a golden trichome frost that sparkled in the light.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 28, 2023

Flying Monkeys, along with Bedford Grow’s Emerald City Kush and Ruby Slippers strains, is a take on the shared parent: Oz Kush. Flying Monkeys is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Gorilla Glue #4 and Oz Kush BX1. THCa, and 23.23% total cannabinoids. This batch of flower tested at 0.46% CBGa, 0.57% Delta-9-THC, 22.2%

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 1.187% THC, 23.333% THCa, and 24.52% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photo This eighth came as a handful of small popcorn buds with an off-green amber base tone, accented with splotches of purple and a light dusting of amber trichomes. Physically, a strong weighted blanket sensation built in my body.

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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. 82% total cannabinoids. Legends has added Gelonade, a Lemon Tree descendant, to its lineup.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 26, 2023

When Cookies finally brought its label to Illinois dispensaries, the brand obviously chose some of its most popular strains for the job. This batch of flower tested at 0.81% THC, 23.92% THCa, and 25.46% total cannabinoids. Productive and focused, 2090 was a mental Work Sativa with a relaxing and pain relieving indica-body buzz.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 21, 2023

Face Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Kush Mints. This batch of flower tested at 0.46% THC, 28.67% THCa, and 29.13% total cannabinoids. Multiple shades of green hid beneath bunches of fire orange hairs and a milky sparkling trichome frost. Primary terpenes include caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene.s

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Along with a “shareable size” of Revolution’s in-house strain, the Party Pack pouch contains a pack of matches and rolling papers. Prospect to see what all the new strain and product offered. Fruit Stand is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Blueberry Clementine and Florida Oranges, created in-house by Revolution.

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