Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

One of my favorite aspects of the Illinois cannabis industry is watching craft producers come online and continue to grow. WEPA is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Whoody Melon and Platinum OG. This batch of flower tested at 0.97% THC, 25.32% THCa, and 26.29% total cannabinoids. Take Kaviar for example.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 20, 2024

An ever-expanding list of cannabis naming categories seems to exist: fruits, pastries, candies, etc. This batch of flower tested at 0.03% CBDa, 0.29% Delta 9 THC, 26.84% THCa, and 27.71% total cannabinoids. This batch of flower tested at 0.03% CBDa, 0.29% Delta 9 THC, 26.84% THCa, and 27.71% total cannabinoids.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 16, 2021

This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. Published in HortScience , the journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, this new study details the results of extensive morphological trait analysis in high-CBD, high-THC, and intermediate cannabis strains. It appears here with permission.

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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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 22, 2023

A few cultivars have stood the short test of time and remained available since the beginning of the Illinois medical cannabis market. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Animal Face is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints. This batch of flower tested at 1.46% THC, 30.83% THCa, and 32.29% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos After the intense peak, there was a long tail of indica heaviness that was best suited for the end of the day.

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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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JULY 7, 2021

It’s almost 710, AKA OIL day which means the cannabis community is celebrating what some strains do better than others - produce high levels of resin. Thanks to its high THC content, when a gene packs on a heavy coating of resin, it’s ideal for making concentrates such as butane hash oil , wax or shatter , and Rick Simpson Oil AKA RSO.

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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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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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

JUNE 16, 2023

Emerald City Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Oz Kush BX1. THC and 21.02% THCa. ILNJ photos Round, chunky flowers were yellow-green from the combination of bright turf-green flower and amber trichome frost. Emerald City Kush struck as more of a hybrid than a full indica-style experience.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the competitive world of corporate cannabis, a company’s reputation is only as good as its latest product release. 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

MARCH 16, 2023

Revolution Cannabis is one of them, so when I spotted Rev’s newest offering, Hood Candyz, I picked up a sample from Enlightened Mt. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 13, 2023

Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.87% THC, 21.36% THCa, and 23.89% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photo Small rounded olive-green popcorn-sized buds were covered with a milky trichome frost. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Cannabis remediation is a topic of hot debate among the industry that will only build as consumers become more educated. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

First impressions matter, especially when it comes to cannabis companies. Point Break is a slightly indica-leaning hybrid cross of Tropicanna Cookies and Trophy Wife, originally bred by Surfr. This batch of flower tested at 0.31% THC, 23.71% THCa, and 24.02% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As you embark on the journey of cannabis cultivation, think of each step as a carefully woven thread, intertwining to create a tapestry of greenery and possibility. Understanding the nuances of seed selection, germination techniques, and growth phases can be the key to unlocking a successful cannabis cultivation journey.

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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. In fact, our Thirty % Plus THC review series, which used to receive reviews monthly, only featured four entries in 2022. Animal Mint Cake is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GSC and Fire OG.

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Miss Marijuana

MARCH 6, 2021

Claimed to have been propagated by Supernova Gardens out of Hawaii, the popularity of this 80% indica strain has spread from the West Coast as Purple Punch offers equally strong mind and body effects. . Hybrid (80% indica, 20% sativa). What is Purple Punch cannabis? It is one of the sweetest and most distinct cannabis smells.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Cannabis sativa is a fascinating plant with such a wide variety of expressions that the same genetics can display a variety of traits. This batch of flower tested at 0.571% THC, 29.821% THCa, and 31.848% total cannabinoids. Berry Tart provided a heavy indica buzz that developed quickly following my bowl.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2024

This batch of flower tested at 1.38% CBGa, 0.48% Delta 9 THC, 23.13% THCa, and 24.99% total cannabinoids. The trim job was light overall, which kept the trichomes relatively intact but left a few sugar leaves on the flower. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. Revolution Cannabis is bringing its GDP genetics back to the market through some interesting in-house crosses resulting in their newest release, Purple Monarch. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. NF-1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Northern Lights and Chemdawg. Delta-9-THC, 23.41% THCa, and 24.81% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 26, 2023

Cannabis consumers have some of the most diverse tastes, and I never knew what to expect. Bubba Fett is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Stardawg and Pre-98 Bubba Kush. Bubba Fett is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Stardawg and Pre-98 Bubba Kush. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 23, 2023

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. The trichome frost covering the buds was milky but sparkled when held up to the 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. This batch of flower tested at 0.349% THCVa, 1.522% CBGa, 0.509% Delta 9 THC, 28.766% THCa, and 31.146% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 2.2%

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

Florida Oranges is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Orange Daiquiri and Triangle Kush Bx1, and this version of MSG is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GMO and Creme de la Chem. The jar indicated testing was at 1.58% Delta-9-THC, 19.28% THCa, and 21.63% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Don Shula from nuEra , which has been featured at multiple events and is the label’s sole entry in the High Times Cannabis Cup Sativa Flower category, is a perfect example. This batch of flower tested at 0.71% CBGa, 0.47% THC, 34.09% THCa, and 35.27% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Medical Cannabis Seedbank

APRIL 15, 2019

The ripeness of cannabis plants: Growing cannabis can be a fine art, from how you germinate to what you feed will all come down to each grower’s preference. Determining when your cannabis plant is ready and ripe is no exception. When your cannabis plant first starts to flower, pistils will begin to develop. Bubba Kush.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 27, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 0.12% THC, 26.9% While some remnants of sugar leaf were present, the entire bud was covered in a light, milky-colored trichome frost. Patients and consumers looking for a head-heavy indica experience will enjoy this offering from Floracal. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2023

This eighth tested at 0.82% THC, 24.05% THCa, and 24.87$% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos Slurricrasher definitely had bag appeal with dark purple buds highlighting the green and heavily cream-color trichomes. Eventually, the body buzz pushed the effect more indica leaning, and at the back end of the buzz became more sedating.

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Miss Marijuana

JANUARY 27, 2021

As its name suggests, this strain is insanely delicious, and cannabis consumers love it for its copious therapeutic benefits. This indica-dominant hybrid contains up to 25% THC. Hybrid – 50% Sativa / 50% Indica. What is the Birthday Cake strain of cannabis? The flower is enveloped by a thick coat of trichomes.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Danny Boy OG is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Wedding Sherb and Cake Crasher. Prospect , broke a nearly three-month dry spell of publishing a review for our tongue-and-cheek “Thirty % Plus THC Reviews” series. This eighth tested at 0.28% THC, 31.06% THCa, and 32.68% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

Anyone growing cannabis for a while knows, never let great genetics go to waste. Wild Berry Breath is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of (3rd Coast Panama Chunk and Amnesia Sour Diesel) and Punch Breath. This batch of flower tested at 22.43% THCa, 0.64% THC, and 23.83% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 26, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 0.81% THC, 23.92% THCa, and 25.46% total cannabinoids. Bright-lime green with large-dense patches of rust-colored hairs, these flowers carried a trichome frost that was solidly milky throughout. 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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Garlic Z is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of GMO and Zkittlez. CBDa, 2.08% CBGa, 0.39% Delta 9 THC, 33.91% THCa, and 36.48% total cannabinoids. Bright-lime-green with a smattering of small dried fire-orange hairs, these flowers carried ambering trichome frost and some deep forest green sugar leaf remnants.

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