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What is PGR cannabis and how can you spot it?

The Cannigma

In the mad scramble to capitalize on the higher demand for weed due to increased legalization, some cultivators have resorted to questionable growing methods. Arguably, the most notorious of these “cultivation hacks” is the use of PGRs. Instead, what customers get are artificially dense nugs with mild trichome counts.

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Review: Fire Berries by Interstate 420

Illinois News Joint

When nuEra announced their acquisition of ieso and the establishment of the Interstate 420 label in May of this year, it piqued my interest, mainly because the cultivation facility is located less than a half-hour drive from my home. The aroma inside the mylar was a unique blend of overripe plum, red wine, fresh berry, hops, and cut grass.

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Grow Journal: Bruce Banner by Dark Horse Genetics (Part 2)

Illinois News Joint

I went for a longer 72-day cut to really give the trichomes time to ripen, hung to dry, trimmed, then cured for 14 days in Mason jars. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Review: Gas Station Sushi by Cresco

Illinois News Joint

While some cultivators use the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup as an opportunity to showcase new genetics, some cultivators aim for the gold by entering well-known blockbusters. The trim was close and left a rounded bud and an exposed milky and sparkling trichome layer.

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Homegrown Review: Dream Cloud by John Grow #39

Illinois News Joint

A few weeks ago, I ran into John Grown #39, who let us know about a new strain he cultivated: Dream Cloud. This Dream Cloud takes about 64 days to flower (under a Growers Republic 780W Full Spectrum light) and produces large olive-green buds covered in creamy trichomes with protruding rust-colored pistils.

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Review: Fox River Chem by IC Collective

Illinois News Joint

ILNJ photos Two large cola tips and a small popcorn piece carried a uniform lime-green base tone, accented by some deep-forest-green sugar-leaf remnants, wispy outreaching orange hairs, and a glistening milky trichome frost. IC Collective has drying and curing skills that exceed many Illinois cultivators.

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Review: The Glove by Tales & Travels

Illinois News Joint

With the ever-expanding array of cultivated cultivars, it becomes crucial to take notice when a strain garners a devoted fan base. Over the last few years, The Glove has managed to cultivate its own small yet enthusiastic group of fans. Tales & Travels has recently released a fresh batch of this strain.

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