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Known for its award-winning strains , cutting-edge research and development (R&D), and sustainable cultivation methods , CBX has earned a reputation as one of the most influential cannabis companies in the world. Cannabiotixs indoor cultivation process is designed to optimize every stage of growth.
During this time cultivators might be thrilled to see the fruits of their labor, but many don’t know when’s the best time to break out the scissors. But before you rush to the finish line, make sure you know the basics of cannabis cultivation for beginners. Note that these rules don’t apply to autoflowering hybrids.
While I’m always interested in new labels hitting the market, what I really see as the next big step for our limited market is new cultivators coming online. IC Collective is one of a few operating craft cultivators, and the brand has brought completely new genetics along as part of its debut. Alley Cat is a hybrid cross of T.
Fox River Chem is a hybrid Chemdog cross. This batch of flower tested at 0.47% THC, 24.58% THCa, and 25.05% total cannabinoids. IC Collective has drying and curing skills that exceed many Illinois cultivators. Every bud I’ve sampled from the brand has been a well-balanced, spongy flower with a Nerfy bounce back.
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Kaviar still stands alone as one of the only licensed cultivators in Illinois bringing a (somewhat silly) but absolute cannabis classic to the state, moonrocks. Blood Moon is a hybrid cross of EmergenC and Kush Mints. Blood Moon is a hybrid cross of EmergenC and Kush Mints. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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While the Cup has changed dramatically from those days, a tiny bit of that spirit lives on as some cultivators submit their new “headline cultivars” for consideration. White Grapefruit Cookies is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemonberry and Tropicanna Cookies. THCa, and 40.01% total cannabinoids.
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The company teamed up with premium cannabis cultivators in Southern California to fill GRAV glass with the highest quality and freshest locally-grown flower. The first GRAV Reserve offerings include: GRAV Reserve Orange Mints (Hybrid) – THC 24.05% / Total Cannabinoids 29.03%, 5 mg/g Limonene, 3.5 GRAV Reserve Glass Joints.
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Old heads spoke of special growing techniques, special locations it could be cultivated, and of course, about how much higher it could get you. Purple Churro is a hybrid cross of Cinnamon Horchata and Apples and Bananas, originally created by Compound Genetics. Before legalization, purple weed had its own mythology.
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Daze Off is a new label from the cultivator producing Aerīz products, offering a new concept for the Illinois market: blends of two strains sold together in one jar. Florida Oranges is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Orange Daiquiri and Triangle Kush Bx1, and this version of MSG is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GMO and Creme de la Chem.
When that cultivator is growing a strain that I’ve never even heard of, well that cranks the novelty to 10, and I have to try it out. Mona June is a hybrid cross of Lime OG and Tropical Orange Bomb. Mona June is a hybrid cross of Lime OG and Tropical Orange Bomb. flower from Trinity Compassionate Care.
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Nowadays, whenever I come across the strain, I pick up a sample, if only to compare it to the flowers I cultivate myself. Mimosa is a hybrid cross of Clementine and Purple Punch. CBG, and 27.279% total cannabinoids. This batch of flower tested at 25.389% THCa, 0.326% Delta-9-THC, 0.203% CBCa, 1% CBGa, 0.1%
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The cultivators at Bedford Grow know this well, and they’ve been running a huge list of crosses based on (3rd Coast Panama Chunk and Amnesia Haze) with some solid results we’ve written about before (see list at end of review). This batch of flower tested at 22.43% THCa, 0.64% THC, and 23.83% total cannabinoids.
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With a juicy pineapple punch to the palate thanks to the combination of b-caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene terpenes, these gummies deliver a smooth yet hard-hitting hybrid effect. Rythm premium flower is elevated, expertly cultivated and meticulously cured, offering optimal potency, lush aromas and rich flavors. Gage Cannabis Co.
Louis cultivator Progressive Treatment Solutions. Papaya x Gelato is an indica-leaning hybrid cross. THCa, and 23.91% total cannabinoids. THCa, and 23.91% total cannabinoids. It’s been more than five months since we reviewed a product from East St. This batch of flower tested at 0.3% This batch of flower tested at 0.3%
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