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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.
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). Primary terpenes included caryophyllene, limonene, and humulene.
A strong sativa with an invigorating high, Durban Poison is not for the weak of heart – or the low of tolerance. As a flower enthusiast with naturally high anxiety, I’m on a mission to find the perfect sativa: one that keeps me energized and focused throughout my day without causing panic.
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.
In this blog, well explore the brand's commitment to craft cultivation , its post-harvest trichome preservation method , its award-winning strains , and its Trailblazer Award from High Times. Trichomes are the resinous glands on cannabis buds that produce cannabinoids and terpenes, responsible for the plants potency and aroma.
Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy. An intro to terpenes and how they work in hemp and cannabis. So were back with one of the most important subjects you should arm yourself with: terpenes. Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid. What Do Terpenes Got To Do With It? First, A Vocab Lesson. What does that mean?
Space Junkie was the singular Triple 7 entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup this year. Space Junkie is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Starfighter and Tres Dawg. This batch of flower tested at 1.66% CBGa, 0.89% THC, 29.75% THCa, and 32.31% total cannabinoids.
Gelonade is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. This batch of flower tested at 0.76% Delta 9 THC, 25.11% THCa, and 26.19% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, α-pinene, and α-humulene. I stopped into Trinity Compassionate Care and picked up an eighth to sample.
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. This batch of flower tested at 1.08% THC, 27.77% THCa, and 29.34% total cannabinoids. I recently stopped into Nature’s Care Co.
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. Even with the high energy level, I remained calm and collected for the duration.
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.
The top terpene included limonene, -Caryophyllene, and Valencene. This batch tested at 0.288% THC, 27.996%THCa, and 29.682% total cannabinoids. The dense spade-shaped buds, the size of large popcorn, were lime green with olive-green leaves mixed in with rust-colored pistils and a heavy coating of milky trichomes.
Blue Dream is a Sativa-dominant hybrid first developed in Northern California. Blue Dream is a high-yielding cannabis plant made by crossing Super Silver Haze (a strong Sativa) with Blueberry (a robust Indica). The Blue Dream cannabis strain contains between 17% and 24% THC along with 2% CBD and 1% CBN. What Is Blue Dream?
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.
Blue Dream is sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Blueberry and Super Silver Haze. This eighth tested at 28.084% THCa, 0.505% THC, 0.4501% CBGa, and 29.039% total cannabinoids. Primary terpenes included 0.831% β-mercene, 0.466% α-pinene, 0.208% limonene, and 0.194% β-caryophyllene, which helped reach total terpenes of 1.699%.
As a reviewer, I want to sample as many Illinois products and brands as possible, and this year’s High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup Kit included 16 labels, a few of which I had not yet tried. From the Sativa Flower kit, I pulled the 3D strain for my first Seed & Strain review.
That was what attracted me to 93 Boyz’ entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , Jet Fuel, as the strain combines two personal favorites from my days in Colorado, High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. Jet Fuel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.1%
Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. This batch of flower tested at 1.404% CBGa, 0.414% THC, 18.811% THCa, and 20.629% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 1.556% of the total weight with terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, eucalyptol, and β-myrcene being the heaviest.
The batch of flower tested at 0.52% THC, 22.03% THCa, and 23.26% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were myrcene at 1.79%, caryophyllene at 0.35%, and ocimene at 0.35%. Ambering trichome stalks and heads dotted the outside of the flower and lightened up the overall color.
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.
The most significant leap in cannabis assessment has undoubtedly been the advent and elevation of the terpene panel. While the correlation between terpenes and the effects of certain strains is still debated, there is no doubt that strains with higher terpene levels are more fragrant and flavorful.
This gooey material is made in the trichomes of the marijuana plant and contains flavonoids, terpenes and cannabinoids, essentially all of the compounds responsible for why people enjoy cannabis. . Gorilla Glue is a beast of a strain that’s notable for its beloved and potent hybrid effects, and high levels of THC.
We aren’t shy about being fans of citrus-heavy energetic sativa here at Illinois News Joint , which is why I already had sampled one of Progressive Treatment Solutions’ flagship sativa, Orange Soda, as a crumble and preroll. Orange Soda is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Jilly Bean and Chem D.
Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain as part of its Cookies genetics releases, and I visited Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample Grandi Guava is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Guava and Gelato. This batch of flower tested at 0.76% THC, 28.53%, and 30.74% total cannabinoids.
Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-leaning cross of Miami Haze and Cookies & Cream. This eighth, picked up from Verilife Ottawa , tested at 21.07% THCa and 0.75% THC with limonene, linalool, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, and α-terpineol as the primary terpenes. I picked up this ounce of Hazelnut Cream to review.
These are known as trichomes and they produce terpenes and cannabinoids. When the plant is decarboxylated and properly treated, this creates THC and CBD. RELATED: What are Terpenes: Everything You Need to Know. Cannabis terpenes are responsible for the aroma of the plant and are incredibly complex.
Sirius B is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Ain’t One and (3rd Coast Panama Chunk and Amnesia Haze). This batch of flower tested at 24.61% THCa, 1.14% Delta-9-THC, 1.18% CBGa, and 26.93% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 3.97% of the total weight with terpinolene, α-Pinene, limonene, and β-Myrcene being the heaviest.
When decarboxylated at a particular temperature, these cannabinoid acids are converted into their neutral counterparts: THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, THCV, etc. Although they generally possess little cannabinoid content, cannabis leaves contain other beneficial compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, resins, and terpenes. 2014 3(1): 35-43.
I’ve extolled the benefits of the sativa landrace strain from South Africa here before, so it should be no surprise that I was itching to try the UpNorth run of Durban when I found it on the menu at Trinity Compassionate Care. Durban Poison is a sativa leaning South African landrace. Delta-9 THC, and 32.79% total cannabinoids.
Banana Dance is a sativa-leaning cross of Banana and Dancehall. This batch of flower tested at 22.21% THCa, 0.35% THC, 0.44% CBCa, 0.47% CBGa, and 23.48% total cannabinoids. Terpenes reached 1.99% of the total weight and led with β-myrcene, limonene, β-caryophyllene, and β-pinene being the heaviest.
Opal Aura OGs’ cannabinoid content consists of 82% THC and 25.29% THCa with a total of 27.16% cannabinoids. Leading terpenes included limonene, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, linalool and α-pinene. The white trichomes covering the buds stuck to my grinder.
This batch of flower tested at 0.73% THC, 22.43% THCa, and 23.49% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, limonene, linalool, and α-humulene. Surprisingly energetic and uplifting, The Glove effect profile was more sativa leaning than the hybrid label indicated.
Manzano is a sativa-dominant cross of Apples & Bananas and Apples & Bananas, bred by Compound Genetics (in collaboration with Cookies). This eighth, picked up at Enlightened Mount Prospect , tested at 0.75% THC, 26.02%, and 27.74% total cannabinoids. A heavy coat of trichomes gave the buds a cream-color hue.
Before placing a new strain on the market, we test it for cannabinoids and terpenes so that we can ensure both profiles meet our quality standards. It is now widely known that Cannabis is a monotypic genus that consists of a single species: Cannabis sativa , as it was described by Leonard Fuchs in the 16th century ( 1 ).
Guava Bars is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Biscotti and Guava’z #74. This batch of flower tested at 1.51% CBGa, 1.58% Delta 9 THC, 28.83% THCa, and 31.92% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 1.95% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, β-Myrcene, and α- humulene being the most prevalent.
Cannabinoids & Terpenes. A list of featured cannabinoids and terpenes, when administered together contribute to the “entourage effect”. Phytocannabinoids and terpenoids are produced in the plant’s secretory cells inside glandular trichomes. It heightens THC experience. gram package.
This batch of flower tested at 0.75% THC, 21.71% THCa, and 22.79% total cannabinoids. The primary terpenes were listed as limonene, β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, and α-terpineol. These flowers were bright green with random orange hairs here and there and a thick trichome frost.
This batch of flower tested at 1.86% CBGa, 0.56% Delta-9-THC, 26.18% THCa, and 28.6% Terpenes were 2.07% of the total weight with terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, limonene, and ocimene being the most prevalent. Panama MAC #5 is a hybrid cross of Macnanna and Panama Red #5. total cannabinoids.
This batch of flower tested at 0.69% Delta 9 THC, 21.13% THCa, and 21. Terpenes were 1.53% of the total weight with limonene, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, α-humulene, and cis-nerolidol being the heaviest. I procured a sample to see how it stacked up. Gelonade is a hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. 82% total cannabinoids.
This eighth tested at 0.82% THC, 24.05% THCa, and 24.87$% total cannabinoids. The primary terpenes included caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool. ILNJ photos Slurricrasher definitely had bag appeal with dark purple buds highlighting the green and heavily cream-color trichomes.
As a fan of energetic strains, I always get excited when I see brands dropping sativas. I recently stopped at Emerald Lounge and Dispensary in Island Lake where the staff introduced me to Animal Style, a new sativa-leaning release from Northern Heights. Animal Style is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Animal Cookies and Gelato #41.
Feral cannabis plants, on the other hand, are left to the whims of nature, so they’re not as heavy in trichomes. For cannabis sativa and indica , this can be; but the plant is very diverse and some varieties adapted to live in the mountains and can survive cold, harsh weather. Related Stories. The 8 easiest cannabis seeds to grow.
While decades ago it was unusual to find a strain with more than 5-percent THC levels, it is now common to find strains with THC levels that top 25-percent. This Sativa-dominant strain features purple buds with beauteous orange hairs and dark green blotches. The potency is the perfect solution for pain, stress, and depression.
The best-known compounds found in cannabis are cannabinoids, THC, and CBD. The most common cannabinoids include: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is known for its chemical effects, which produce a psychoactive “high” when it binds with certain cannabinoid receptors in the brain. THC can be found in a wide range of products.
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