Illinois News Joint

JUNE 10, 2023

Curiosity piqued, I visited Ivy Hall Chicago and picked up Stiiizy’s Purple Punch pod and battery system to explore what the company has brought to the Prairie State. Stiiizy Purple Punch pod is a distillate and botanically derived terpene based oil that tested at 76.15% THC and 78.46% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 14, 2023

I picked up a sample of the Purple Punch preroll to see what the new label had to offer. Purple Punch is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple. ILNJ photos The aroma from the tube was a sweet blend of berries, artificial candy grape, and grassy hops. This preroll tested at 0.32% THC, 19.3%

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 15, 2024

Despite reviewing more than 500 products, a great strain name still catches my eye. Cresco’s Blu Bomb Pop strain recently grabbed my attention when I spotted it on Sunnyside Champaign’s menu. Blu Bomb Pop is a hybrid cross of Candy Rain and Blulato. This batch of flower tested at 0.52% THC, 25.7%

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 1, 2023

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.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2024

Before legalization, purple weed had its own mythology. Today, we’ve got more facts about anthocyanin-rich flower but my interest still piques when I see purple in a cultivar name. The latest cut to grab my attention is Purple Churro from FloraCal , so I stopped into Sunnyside Champaign and picked up a sample to review.

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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. . Purple Punch at a glance. What is Purple Punch cannabis? Purple Punch review: Flavor, smell, appearance.

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Miss Marijuana

AUGUST 12, 2020

Runtz is a particularly unique strain of cannabis, hailing from the Cookies Family. Named for the iconic candy, It is a cross between the Zkittlez and Gelato strains and is noted most for its incredibly fruity profile and colorful resin-drenched buds that range from a vivid purple to lime green. By: Robert Potter.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 24, 2023

The brand received specialty packaging and sizes, such as the Party Pack, and recently dropped a brand new strain, Quantum Runtz. Each piece had been trimmed meticulously into cone-shaped Christmas trees, with deep purple hues contrasting the dark forest green of the flower. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Revolution also stood out with the drop of single strain Live Rosin infused gummies that provided new depths on the experiential side with full spectrum solventless infusions and with interesting flavors, such as mimosa and lychee grapefruit. Even so, it was easy to remember the few choice strains I enjoyed the most.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 13, 2024

My mantra when choosing strains these days can be summed up as “less fruit, more funk.” Punch Breath is a hybrid cross of Mendo Breath and Purple Punch. Punch Breath is a hybrid cross of Mendo Breath and Purple Punch. For me, meaty, skunky, and funky are some of my favorite descriptors. The aroma was rich, pungent, and varied.

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Miss Marijuana

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Granddaddy Purple is perhaps the most “photo worthy” cannabis strain out there. With its deep purple buds, red hairs and crystals, this has to be one of the most Instagrammed strains. This Indica-dominant hybrid is known as one of the most effective strains when it comes to helping combat pain, anxiety and chronic stress.

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Miss Marijuana

JANUARY 29, 2021

The aptly named Mimosa cannabis strain is one of our favorites for jumpstarting lazy weekends. This bright, flavorful “wake and bake” strain turns slow mornings into energetic, productive days. If you want to skip the booze and still brunch hard, give the Mimosa cannabis strain a try to start your day off with some pep in your step.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 16, 2023

ILNJ photo These flowers were highly photogenic with a base tone of forest green and splashes of royal purple underneath and plenty of fire orange hairs, all of it coated in a dense and sparkling milky trichome frost. Opening the jar flooded my nose with the rich heavy cream and fruity candy scent of classic Runtz.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 5, 2023

93 Boyz has tapped into big name strains such as Jet Fuel and Gary Payton for its genetic library, so it’s no surprise to see the label putting out a cut of Gelonade. Gelonade has already made a name for itself, and I was interested in seeing how 93 Boyz had grown the cultivar.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2023

It seems to be everywhere these days, from toys and candy to video games and YouTube videos. That’s where I discovered Blue Unicorn Poop, a new strain from Kaviar that I recently picked up at Star Buds Burbank. There was a lot of variance from turf to forest green and light lilac to deep royal purple splashed randomly throughout.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

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?”. The name Manzano, a type of banana with an apple-like flavor, matched well with the strain’s lineage and flavor.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 3, 2023

Instead of dropping a single flavor, Revolution Cannabis has dropped an entire line of single-strain rosin infused gummies. Revolutions’ new live rosin infused gummies came in three flavors, each with a different strain specific rosin infusion. The aroma from the Mimosa Sativa was straight sweet candied orange.

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Miss Marijuana

MARCH 6, 2021

With its colorful, fruit-tasting buds, there’s no question as to how the Gushers strain got its name. Most popular throughout California, this strong candy-tasting strain is a hit for its feelings of calm and relaxation. Sour Candy. Gushers is a potent strain recommended for nighttime usage. By: Kaillaby.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 23, 2021

People always ask us what strains to try, and our answer generally depends on how a person wants to feel, what situation they’ll be in, and what other strains they like. Here is our curated list of the 100 best strains as of 2021. Download our 100 best strains list here. SLEEPY STRAINS. Strain type: Indica.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

ILNJ photo This gram came as a single large and dense flower top carrying a bright-lime green undertone, a matrix of thick, fuzzy orange hairs that had dried to the surface and a few small purple splotches at the points where sugar leaves had once been. Gas Station Sushi was a euphoric experience both mentally and physically.

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Medical Cannabis Seedbank

MARCH 21, 2019

Well, to start off with my Strain Dairy I thought let’s kick it off with one of my personal favorites. One of Dinafem’s most pungent strains, Sweet Deep Grapefruit. What I love about this strain: Its juicy aromatic aromas fill the air before, during flowering and even right up until the very last puff of my joint. Attributes.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Sour Orange—a sativa-leaning (65%/35%) cross of Clementine, Orange Sherbet, and Tangie—grew dense bulb-shaped dark-green and purple-hued colas with bright-orange pistils and heavy trichome coverage, giving the strain strong bag appeal. The longer the buds cured, though, the more the fruity aroma and flavors appeared.

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Miss Marijuana

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Grease monkey is a strain of cannabis that provides a host of beneficial effects. Many cannabis users report it being one of their favorite strains for its relaxing and mellow properties. If you are looking to relax, ease pain , and reduce stress, grease monkey might be the strain for you. . 70% indica . 30% sativa. Appearance.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 23, 2025

Thats why Ive been pleased to see craft labels bringing new and interesting strains to state menus. Brightly colored, shades of turf green and lilac purple were further brightened by a dense milky trichome layer that covered each flower completely. Variety is the spice of life. The buds were dense and broke down finely in the grinder.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The base color was a mix of forest, lime, and turf green with spots of lilac purple accenting. ILNJ photo Bright and fruity, the aroma led with notes of fresh tangerine, artificial grape and cherry candy, and sweet peppers. Overall, Punchline leaned into its heavy candy-citrus aroma while delivering an anytime hybrid experience.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

PLUS Products, PLUS Strains- Pineapple Express. Combining the potent and fruit-forward force of two strains, Trainwreck and Hawaiian, the name says it all. Harborside’s Key Mini Pre-roll Packs contain seven strain-specific.5 A cross between Purple Kush and Vietnamese Black, Gage’s Banana Bread is a hybrid strain with 20% THC.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Curaleaf label Grassroots is tapping into this popularity with a descendant strain that leans into the same basketball-focused branding, Jordanz. The top of the aroma was very sweet with a blend of artificial lemon, cherry, and grape candy notes, followed by a richer blend of fresh pine, cut cedar, new rubber, bell pepper, and wet moss.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 20, 2025

Illinois craft labels continue to release strains at breakneck speed. I recently picked up a few strains from the label at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge , including XXX. XXX is a hybrid cross of Lemon Berry Candy OG and End Game Punch Line #3 bred by Ethos Genetics. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 23, 2023

One of the smaller buds exhibited some pleasant darker purple hues. While the overall aroma was very light, it was notably candy sweet. ILNJ photos This eighth came as three smaller popcorn sized nugs alongside a larger thumb sized cola tip. The flowers were bright green with a generous amount of bright orange hairs.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 6, 2025

A time existed in the Illinois market when the heaviest consumers could name not only all the labels but also most of the strains those labels grew. ILNJ photo This quarter was a hefty handful of small popcorn pieces and budlets with a deep-olive drab-base color further darkened by royal-purple sugar-leaf pieces.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

While I usually look to the Bedford Grow catalog for gassy, terpinolene-heavy, sharp flavors, Dabstract has tapped into the label’s deeper cuts to highlight some of the fruitier strains. Grape Sugar Cookies is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Purple Haze. THCa, and 88.1% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Korner Boys , from Atomic Acres , entire lineup is filled with new-to-me strains to review, including Blood Diamond Runtz. Turf-green base colors lurked beneath, varying shades from lilac to royal purple with short, thin rust-colored hairs tucked into the surface. ILNJ photo The aroma was hugely varied with several changing layers.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 15, 2021

Using Leafly data, we know that strains like Gorilla Glue, Wedding Cake, and Blue Dream are always fan favorites among locals. . But we took things a step further and did the math to find the most popular strains in Arizona right now and what activities to pair with them. Strain type: Indica-dominant hybrid. Courtesy Cookies).

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Today the strain is considered ubiquitous, well-liked, and basic. Producing consistent THC percentages around 18 percent, this mellow strain is energizing, but not like a stress-inducing sativa. Blue Dream has always been a strain that’s rewarded growers as much as smokers. Until now I hope. A stone-cold fan favorite.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 9, 2025

Even as someone who consistently samples new products, I’m still finding new strains with obscure parentage on menus. ILNJ photo A handful of small, rounded flowers carried a deep-forest-green base tone highlighted by wiry orange hairs and dark purple splotches where sugar leaves had grown.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 14, 2024

While the list of savory strains available at Illinois dispensaries has continued to grow, candy and fruit heavy options still outnumber them by a heavy margin. The surface was a blend of leaf green and lilac purple with a dense network of stringy fire-orange hairs and a generous dusting of visible milky trichome heads.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

The selection of gummies has been curated into a collection of various hemp candies that are available either as pure CBD or can be infused with additional cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC, HHC or THC-O. The company continues to offer the finest flower strains in the industry. Most of their flower is grown in Vermont.

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