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Cannabinoids, as they are known, exist in cannabis. But it turns out that identical molecules are present in non-cannabis plants, as well. They did, however, identify an analog of CBG known as Heli-CBG (also present in some fiber hemp varietals), which binds to the CB2 cannabinoid receptor. move through the trichome.
total cannabinoids. The flowers were dark with an olive-drab base tone further darkened by an ambering trichome layer and the remnants of forest-green and black-sugar leaves. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. THCa, and 26.3%
This batch of flower tested at 0.27% THC, 15.76% THCa, and 16.36% total cannabinoids. A layer of solidly milky trichomes reached out from beneath hairs, glittering in direct light ,while remnants of lime-green sugar leaf added even more visual contrast. Dense in the hand and grinder, the flowers broke down to fine grind.
THCa, and 27.99% total cannabinoids. A handful of just larger than popcorn flowers carried a consistent bright lime-green base with thick rust-red hairs and a sprinkling of large visible individual trichomes adding some visual variety. This batch of flower tested at 1.39% CBGa, 0.5%
Rather, plant enzymes turn the “mother cannabinoid” cannabigerolic acid (CBGa) into THCa. Most cannabinoids , including CBD and THC, begin their life as cannabinoid acids. Pure THCa won’t get you high because it doesn’t have a strong attraction to your body’s cannabinoid receptors. How to make THC crystals.
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This batch of flower tested at 0.36% THC, 24.69% THCa, and 25.98% total cannabinoids. Glistening concentrations of milky trichomes at the creases caught my eye, but the overall trichome character was light. Glistening concentrations of milky trichomes at the creases caught my eye, but the overall trichome character was light.
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While I’ve become firmly planted in my belief that cannabis is an extremely complex plant and the real secrets to the effects go far beyond simply terpenes and cannabinoids, I’m still fascinated by the consumer fixation with THC. This batch of flower tested at 1.54% THC, 30.985% THCa, and 34.786% total cannabinoids.
This batch of flower tested at 1.66% CBGa, 0.89% THC, 29.75% THCa, and 32.31% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photo A singular large pointed flower carried undertones of bright turf green, supporting outreaching fire orange hairs and a layer of trichomes that had just turned milky.
THCa, and 21.63% total cannabinoids. The trichomes were well developed and starting the transition from milky to amber. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. Chilled Cherries is a hybrid cross of Sunset Sherbert and Cherry Cookies.
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total cannabinoids. Vibrant fire-orange hairs were thick, rising out and away from the milky trichome frost. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. This batch of flower tested at 0.85% THC, 25.55% THCa, and 26.4%
THCa, and 26.22% total cannabinoids. Thick orange hairs curled inwards, becoming small clumps hiding beneath the light trichome layer that had just started to transition from milky to amber. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.
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THC, 31.48% THCa, and 33.83% total cannabinoids. A 30x magnification revealed a 4:1 ratio of plant matter to trichome pieces with tiny pieces of orange hair and sugar leaf revealing themselves under the scope. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.
This batch of flower tested at 0.63% THC, 28.96% THCa, and 29.59% total cannabinoids. The trichomes were dense and visibly milky, sparkly when held up to a light. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.
This batch of flower tested at 0.07% CBG, 0.36% CBCa, 1.19% CBGa, 0.31% Delta 9 THC, 29.75% THCa, and 31.67% total cannabinoids. The strawberry, peach, and cream notes came through clearly followed by a savory cheesy tone that added a richness to the flavor that wasn’t present in the aroma.
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This batch of flower tested at 0.71% CBGa, 0.47% THC, 34.09% THCa, and 35.27% total cannabinoids. Indicated terpenes were limonene at 0.92%, b-myrcene at 0.44%, b-caryophyllene at 0.37%, and a-humulene at 0.2%, and 1.93% total cannabinoids. Visible milky trichomes dotted the surface, but the frost layer was light.
This batch of flower tested at 0.55% THC, 28.77% THCa, and 29.32% total cannabinoids. Core coloration of bright-turf green was almost entirely shrouded by deep-purple pieces of sticky-sugar leaf and an amber-trichome frost concentrated at the creases. These flowers were dry to the touch but fluffed up after grinding.
This batch of flower tested at 0.75% THC, 24.23% THCa, and 26.18% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos Five popcorn-sized buds carried a light-trichome frost on large deep-purple, almost-black sugar-leaf remnants that indicated the restrained hand trimming. Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop.
This batch of flower tested at 1.33% THC, 23.04% THCa, and 25.25% total cannabinoids. The trichomes glittered under light ranging from clear at the center to a light-caramel amber at the surface. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.
This batch of flower tested at 0.424% CBGa, 0.458% THC, 19.36% THCa, and 20.242% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photo A small handful of loosely trimmed popcorn buds carried a deep forest green color that was almost entirely obscured by deep royal purple sugar leaf pieces and a frosty coating of milky trichomes.
This batch of flower tested at 0.58% THC, 28.54% THCa, and 30.14% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos Three large buds, chunky near the base but reaching out into a point at their apex, carried a bright lime-green-base tone, clumps of curled orange hairs, and a dense trichome frost that brightened the base further.
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This batch of flower tested at 0.47% THC, 24.58% THCa, and 25.05% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos Two large cola tips and a small popcorn piece carried a uniform lime-green base tone, accented by some deep-forest-green sugar-leaf remnants, wispy outreaching orange hairs, and a glistening milky trichome frost.
Delta 9 THC, 23.77% THCa, and 25.65% total cannabinoids. Bright-turf green with vivid-fire orange hairs crisscrossing each bud, these flowers carried a milky and sparkling trichome frost. Overall, I enjoyed the gassy and herbal flavors and calm but present experience profile, and I look forward to sampling more 93 Boyz.
THCa, and 27.02% total cannabinoids. While some remnants of sugar leaf were present, the entire bud was covered in a light, milky-colored trichome frost. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.
This batch of flower tested at 0.249% THCVa, 23.246% THCa, 0.614% Delta 9 THC, 0.309% CBCa, 1.136% CBGa, 0.190% CBG, and 25.746% total cannabinoids. While the trichome frost was not particularly heavy, it formed small pockets of stark-white milky concentration.
This batch of flower tested at 0.76% THC, 28.53%, and 30.74% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes included β-caryophyllene, limonene, β-Myrcene, α-humulene, and α-bisabolol ILNJ photos The eighth presented as two large cola tips alongside a couple popcorn nugs. A distinct and heavy earth note lingered on the finish.
This batch of flower tested at 0.36% Delta 9 THC, 25.69% THCa, and 28.81% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos Fluffy with a delicate hand trim that preserved some of the delicate sugar leaf, these four large-popcorn buds carried pink and purple tones over a bright turf green and a dense milky trichome frost brightening the entire appearance.
This batch of flower tested at 0.99% CBCa, 1.59% CBGa, 0.39% Delta 9 THC, 34.05% THCa, and 37.01% total cannabinoids. A bright lime-green undertone peeked out from beneath large splotches of bright purple, clumps of dried fire-orange hairs, and a milky-trichome frost. Terpenes were 1.3%
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This batch of flower tested at 1.24% THC, 25.24% THCa, and 26.48% total cannabinoids. Rusty hairs hugged the surface of the flowers, while a silver-like trichome frost concentrated at the creases, lending the buds a lighter visual tone. It presented challenges for cognitive tasks, causing a noticeable mental block.
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