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Im a fan of Ethos Genetics , having grown a few of the breeders strains myself, so when I recently had the chance, I picked up to review an eighth of White Wedding RBX, an Ethos creation, grown by the team at Legacy. Terpenes were 1.21% of the total weight with limonene, linalool, -myrcene, and -caryophyllene.
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After reviewing hundreds of strains in the last 40 months, I’d like to think I have a pretty good sense of how a strain’s flavor and effects will turn out if I have previously sampled its parent strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains.
If you want to know what strains someone really loves, ask them what theyre growing. For us at Illinois News Joint that means citrus-heavy sativa genetics, and we are always on the hunt for more. Terpenes were 11.7% The physical effects were limited to light muscle relaxation, making Lemon Durban a productive experience.
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However, those percentages change when I discover one of those strains flavor chasers are constantly searching for. As part of our “First Look” review series, I ran across the flavor-chaser strain, XXX, when I picked up from nuEra Champaign the first ever flower drop from the soon to launch Illinois brand Legacy.
While we love all types of effects and flavors of cannabis here at Illinois News Joint , we cannot deny the special place we have for energetic citrus-heavy strains. Not only did the name promise a citrus-heavy profile, the genetics leaned toward the sativa side of the spectrum.
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I’m obsessed with strain names and have asked several breeders about their process for naming strains , so when I notice new and interesting names, my first instinct is to ask, “Does the name fit the strain?”. In the case of Manzano, one of Revolutions Cannabis’ many new drops, the name was a perfect match.
Almost two decades ago, I knew nothing about cannabis genetics other than experiencing two types of effects: one with creative, motivation, uplifting, euphoric cerebral highs and one with thought-numbing sedation that made me feel unmotivated, dumb, and lazy. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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So when I noticed Rise Effingham listed a few Rythm strains by Green Thumb that we have not yet reviewed, I drove down and picked up three samples. This review is for the strain Jupiter. The top three top matching terpenes at 0.44% were β-caryophyllene, limonene, and β-pinene, followed by β-myrcene, linalool, and α-pinene.
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Tales & Travels is a new brand from Revolution that recently added to its own thematic label with the half-ounce Party Pack. 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 newstrain and product offered.
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One of the best things about working in the world of cannabis is the playful cultivar names. Flying Monkeys, along with Bedford Grow’s Emerald City Kush and Ruby Slippers strains, is a take on the shared parent: Oz Kush. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.
We’re back with another Medical Patient Homegrown Review from a registered medical-cannabis patient new to this educational series. John Grow #36 tells us about Bahama Runtz, a signature strain bred by G.O.A.T. The aroma and flavor also carry back notes of a sour citrus that somehow adds to the sweetness.
One Work Sativa strain I would love to grow in my tent is Ghost Train Haze, but I’ve never stumbled across an original Ghost Train Haze clone or seeds. This 1g of distillate oil paired with all-natural terpene blends tested at 86.45% THC and total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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. Today, stoners not only have favorite cultivars but also favorite terpenes, and mine is hands down, terpinolene. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
The ingredients are tapioca syrup, sugar, water, gelatin, citric acid, sunflower lecithin, natural flavoring, natural coloring, cannabis oil and terpenes. CannaWerks embraced the earthy herbal flavor of cannabis oil in its gummies by building on it with flavors like basil and mint. Individual experiences can be varied.
I’ve been reviewing Bedford Grow’s new cultivars based on the strain Amnesia Coast, and I’ve saved my most anticipated for last. Terpenes were 1.47% of the total weight with β- myrcene, β-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, and α-humulene being the heaviest. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Heavy limonene strains with heavy citrus flavors are a favorite at Illinois News Joint , and we’re always looking for more lemon superstars. Lemon Ozium is a new drop from Bedford Grow , so I picked up a sample from Maribis of Springfield to review. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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The goal of all the Illinois News Joint review series is to build an educational database of detailed reviews of every cannabisproduct on the Illinois market, so we enjoy reviewing all products. We enjoy even more, though, reviewing a product that is new to Illinois.
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While I’ve grown fond of funkier, earthier terpene profiles, citrus-heavy sativas will always have a special place in my heart. I decided to pick up a full cart to give the strain a full review. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint’s newsletter here.
Last year was Super Boofs breakout, and it seems 2025 will be the year of the strains’ offspring as multiple labels release cuts. Cannect Wellness recently dropped a new-to-me cultivar descended from the Boof called Subzero. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here.
Since Massachusetts legalized cannabis for recreational use in 2016, options of how to consume the plant, what to buy, and where to shop have exploded. Here’s a roundup of premier cannabisproducts available across Massachusetts to get you started. The most popular cannabisstrains in Massachusetts right now.
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