Leafly

MARCH 12, 2019

Today, you likely choose a strain based on its indica or sativa designation. The post Beyond Indica & Sativa: The Future of Cannabis Strains Waits for You at SXSW appeared first on Leafly. But cannabis is more complex than that.

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Indica Sativa Strains Data 81

Illinois News Joint

MAY 14, 2025

Ive been searching for Work Sativa strains for more than five years now. Rarely do I run across a Work Sativa with earthy, herbal, and wood flavors. Rainbows & Cherries is sativa-leaning cross of Cherry Thai and Rainbow SS OG (TK and (OGKB and Cherry Thai). ILNJ photo To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Sativa Strains Trichome Terpenes 62

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Right down the center of the sativa/indica spectrum, Green T calmed my train of thought without changing my energy levels. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Despite the warm and roasty finish, Green T left with a crisp and clean finish. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Trichome Strains Indica Hybrid 103

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2025

In the last five years, I have reviewed, sampled, and/or grown more than 100 sativa strains searching for my favorite effects, what I call Work Sativa. FloraCal recently released Morning Dew, which sounded like a Work Sativa candidate, so I picked up an eighth from Sunnyside Champaign to review.

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Sativa Trichome Strains Terpenes 65

Illinois News Joint

MAY 13, 2025

Employees help create an array of gummy Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), including sativa, indica, and ratio gummies (see below for all SKUs). Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The Fruits, assorted medley bag.

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Indica Sativa Sleep THC 59

Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2025

Picked up from Consume Cannabis , Supreme Planet is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Supreme Ruckus and Planet Hulk. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Mosca Seeds has been producing gear for more than a decade, and again, one of the breeders strains has found its way into Illinois dispensaries.

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Trichome Hash Hybrid Sativa 90

FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 8, 2018

The National Academies of Sciences reports that PTSD is a stressor-related disorder which develops as a result of a patient’s exposure to a traumatic event. It’s characteristics include mellow indica-like body effects, but with an almost euphoric effect, like a sativa. 5 cannabis strains to treat PTSD? Blue Dream.

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Strains Indica Hybrid Research and Development 190

Illinois News Joint

MAY 10, 2025

Overall, the Wake N Puff line delivered a balanced flavor infusion with experiential profiles that lined up with their indica-hybrid-sativa designations. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here.

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Terpenes Vaping Cannabinoids Indica 89

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When I chose to review the Sativa Flower category of the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup , I wasn’t only motivated by the fact that the category had the most entries but also by a search for more motivating Work Sativa. B52 Bomber is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Poison and Blue Dream.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Strains 105

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 18, 2025

Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. product line features mouthwatering flavor, soft, bouncy texture, no bitter aftertaste, natural flavors, premium extracts, effects for all occasions, and options for everyone. Sleep, aquaberry.

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Indica Sativa Sleep THC 59

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Of course, I chose to review first the strain most likely to fit our Work Sativa series, Cali Sour. Cali Sour is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Cali Chem (Cookies N Chem and Chem 91) and Sour Diesel. As hoped, the effects fit our Work Sativa review series with a clearheaded and cerebral head high and head-to-toe body buzz.

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Collective Sativa Trichome Strains 111

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 15, 2024

Winners will be announced live at a TBA in-person event. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The competition features 30+ brands, 120+ product entries and hundreds of thousands of grams of cannabis including flower, concentrates, vape pens and edibles. Judging kits will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Vaping Concentrates Edibles Events 105

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 13, 2025

The Savvy Tangie Crush (sativa) and Berry Drip (indica) Guap RSO gummies, respectively, came as a single-doze edible shaped as a money bag with a $ symbol on the front. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I picked up from ZenLeaf Lombard the Tangie Crush and Berry Drip Guap RSO gummies to review.

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Indica Chronic Pain Sativa Edibles 72

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nimbus Snacks is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Mints and GSC. Nimbus Snacks was a slow-building sativa with a wide-open energized headspace setting in almost ten minutes after finishing a bowl. The boost in energy was considerable, making Nimbus Snacks a good wake and bake and Work Sativa choice.

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Sativa Terpenes Hybrid Strains 105

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2025

Lemon Cleaner is a sativa-dominant cross of Lemon Bubblegum and Mr. Clean, bred by 34 Mongrels Genetics. The potent effects were cerebral, uplifting, euphoric, motivating, clearheaded, and fit perfectly for our Work Sativa. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Sativa Trichome Strains Events 59

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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photos For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Sativa Hybrid Trichome Strains 105

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 31, 2025

Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica 80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie. Despite the unexpected flavors, Squirt delivered the Work Sativa effects Id hoped for. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. In Part I of this grow journa l, I popped and chopped Squirt by Humboldt Seed Company.

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Sativa Indica Events Strains 59

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When I noticed Raspberry Shortcake as one of the cultivator’s entries in the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , I couldn’t help but wonder how the release balanced sweet berry and that classic doughy tone. Raspberry Shortcake is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Raspberry Bellini and Slapz.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Research and Development 105

Illinois News Joint

MAY 19, 2025

This positive and sativa-like change only lasted for the first 10 minutes before slowly shifting towards a heavier mental and physical state. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Initially a fast-acting perception shift boosted my mood and sent a wave of tingling euphoria out from my spine.

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Trichome Hybrid Sativa Cannabis 62

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Not only did the name promise a citrus-heavy profile, the genetics leaned toward the sativa side of the spectrum. Orange Mojito is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Orange Cookies and SinMint Cookies. Overall the heavy citrus flavors and easygoing focus from the effect profile made Orange Mojito a good Work Sativa.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Strains 111

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 2, 2024

Golden PuTang is a sativa-leaning collaboration of Golden Pineapple (C99 and White Widow) by Green Bodhi and PuTang by Mass Medical Strains. Almost everything I grow is what I consider Work Sativa , and Golden PuTang was on the list to try. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Strains Sativa Trichome Banking 105

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’ve been eyeing Nature’s Grace and Wellness’ Twenty Twenty brand for quite a while now and but not able to sampled the flower until after picking up the sativa judging kit, which included the Twenty Twenty’s sole contender for sativa flower, Wonka Bars. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 111

Illinois News Joint

JULY 17, 2023

Tangy citrus sativas are a bit of a focus point for the team here at Illinois News Joint. Rythm Grapefruit Sour Diesel fits the bill by name, so I picked up a sample at Rise Effingham to see if it fit our other Work Sativa review series criteria. Grapefruit Sour Diesel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Grapefruit and Sour Diesel.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 98

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Blackberry Moonshine is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of unknown origin. Blackberry Moonshine fell far into the sativa side of the spectrum, opening with a boost of creativity, energy, and sociability. Talkative and energized, Blackberry Moonshine was a good fit for going out or for psyching myself up before an event.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Events 95

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 30, 2025

Im a huge fan of orange and fruit flavors and thought this strain would fit our Work Sativa series. Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica/80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Id been wanting to grow Squirt for a couple years.

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Sativa Indica Trichome Strains 104

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I’m back with a new set of Work Sativa strains ( News Joint Grow 9.0 ), including the longest delay in growing a sponsored strain that I’ve had. Sour Orange is a sativa-leaning (65%/35%) cross of Clementine, Orange Sherbet, and Tangie. and Tangie by DNA Genetics , as well as my one non-sativa strain, Icy Grape by Copa Genetics.

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Strains Sativa Events Cannabis 111

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Gelonade is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. This combination of euphoric physical sensations accompanied by a wide awareness and sharp focus worked well as a Work Sativa. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photo For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 111

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cresco paired a branded-glass tank with a clear cylindrical-plastic mouthpiece and wide red band at the bottom denoting the “sativa” nature of the strain. While the mental clarity worked for focus, the heavier physical aspect made the experience a much more “hybrid” than “sativa” high. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Vaping Hybrid Sativa Strains 111

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 31, 2023

I recently sampled a gram of the Wildfred Root Beer MAC, as part of the sativa flower Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup kit, picked up from Rise Mundelein. Root Beer MAC is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of MAC #11 and Root Beer, originally bred by Mosca Seeds. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 119

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 14, 2025

For us at Illinois News Joint that means citrus-heavy sativa genetics, and we are always on the hunt for more. Easily securing a spot on the Work Sativa list, Lemon Durban delivered on citrus heavy flavor and an energetic sativa high. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Sativa Terpenes Oil Strains 103

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

One answer involved having favorite effects ( Work Sativa ) instead of a favorite strain, and the other answer was that I enjoy the most having a variety of strains at my disposal. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I’ve had a couple pat but true answers that basically avoid the question. What’s yours?

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Strains Sativa Trichome Hybrid 105

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The judging window started August 19, and the deadline to submit all product rankings is Oct. The awards show is set to stream live starting at 4:20 p.m. November 5. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here.

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Edibles Indica Vaping Hybrid 105

Illinois News Joint

MAY 1, 2025

The energy and clarity were exactly what I look for when defining work sativa strains. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. There was more clarity in the physical aspect as my aches and pains disappeared, and I became more sensitive to temperature and touch. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Edibles Sativa Cannabinoids Sleep 64

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

It’s a sativa cross of Cappuccino and Trainwreck [Ghost Train Haze x Koffee] x [(Mexican and Thai sativa) x (Afghani indica)]. The effects fall into our Work Sativa series with a strong, creative, energetic, clearheaded and cerebral head high, right out of the gate. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Sativa Patients Trichome Education 105

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2024

It’s no secret we’re big fans of lemon-heavy sativa-leaning strains here at Illinois News Joint. Good News has released Celebrate Sour Lemon Sativa Gummies, so I picked up a sample from Mystic Greenz Decatur to review. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. But does that translate to edibles?

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Sativa Edibles Oil THC 105

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The Illinois Cannabis Cup awards ceremony is set to stream live starting at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. The awards show will be streamed on the High Times Facebook page. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here.

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Edibles Indica Vaping Hybrid 105

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 4, 2024

For my 50 th entry, I grew four more Work Sativa strains, including Maracuya by Homegrown Cannabis Co. Maracuya is a sativa-leaning cross of Sweet Pink Grapefruit and Orange Bud, bred by Nikki Lastreto and Swami Chaitanya, a.k.a. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Nikki and Swami.

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