Illinois News Joint

MARCH 5, 2025

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. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

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. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. THCa, and 26.3%

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The color is determined by how well the hash was extracted, by the cultivar of cannabis and its ripeness. All cannabis plants produce trichomes from resin glands on the buds. To the naked eye, trichomes are tiny fine hairs, but under close examination, trichomes are actually shaped like mushrooms with a fine stalk and big head.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While we have long been aware of the potential medical benefits of the cannabis plant, it is only in more recent years that we’ve truly started investing in research on the subject. However, what many don’t realize is that hash is derived from the cannabis plant as well. What Is Hash?

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

If you’ve ever looked at a bud of premium cannabis up close, you’ve seen the dusting of sugary crystals across the flower and felt the sticky resin on your fingerprints. That sparkly coating, called kief when it falls off the flower, is far from just ornamental — it’s an essential component of what makes cannabis work. Shutterstock).

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2025

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. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

“Which form of cannabis if the most “Full Spectrum?” Well, thanks to decades of strict prohibition, cannabis terminology is far from standardized. Here’s what they mean: Isolate is used to describe any product that only contains one purified cannabis constituent, like CBG isolate. Why all the confusion?

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Hashish or just hash, is a potent cannabis concentrate made by extracting the resin from cannabis plants and working and pressing it into solid form. The building blocks of hashish can be found on the flowers and leaves of cannabis. Delbo Andrea/Shutterstock). The different types of hash. Fabrizio Conte/Shutterstock).

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Project CBD

JULY 12, 2023

It was once a common assumption within the cannabis community that plant cannabinoids aren’t “activated” or useful until they are “decarbed” — short for decarboxylated — which refers to the process of heating cannabis before it is consumed. Jump to raw cannabis smoothie recipes. Cannabis roots.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the case of cannabis, anthocyanins, temperature, and chlorophyll all play a role in the colors of cannabis. In this article, we’re going to explore the many colors of cannabis, how they came to be, and what they might mean for cannabis itself. What Colors Does Cannabis Come In?

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Growing award-winning cannabis doesn’t happen overnight. Learning about these errors ahead of time will put you on solid footing for your first foray into growing cannabis. It’s easier to kill a cannabis plant from excess water than from a lack of it. Novice cannabis growers have a heavy hand with water.

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Medicinal Genomics

JULY 9, 2023

To ensure the safety and quality of cannabis products, some jurisdictions set limits on the amount of yeast and mold that can be present. Zamir Punja’s team at Simon Fraser University recently published a study where they analyzed more than 2,000 cannabis samples over 3 years to identify specific factors that increase TYM levels.

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Veriheal

APRIL 19, 2022

Cannabis legalization has been positive in many ways. For states that have legalized cannabis, residents no longer have to fear arrest and prosecution as long as they abide by state guidelines regarding cannabis legalization. Nowadays cannabis consumption includes a rich variety of methods. Kief vs. Hash: What is Kief?

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The Herb Collective

JANUARY 21, 2025

Cannabiotix (CBX) is a cannabis brand that has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, quality, and craftsmanship in the cannabis industry. With accolades such as the High Times Cannabis Cup awards and recognition as a Trailblazer for its leadership in the industry, CBX continues to set the bar high.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Thanks to their unrivaled purity and potency, THCa crystals or “diamonds” are growing in popularity in the cannabis community. This novel cannabis concentrate is the raw form of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA or also written as THCa), the main intoxicating compound found in cannabis flower. Related Stories. What is THC?

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The good news is, they are frequently employed to help increase cannabis bud production. The bad news is, these PGRs may seriously alter the flavor of cannabis, and questions remain about the effectiveness and safety of PGR cannabis. Journal Drug Testing and Analysis, pesticide contamination is a growing problem in cannabis.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As you embark on the journey of cannabis cultivation, think of each step as a carefully woven thread, intertwining to create a tapestry of greenery and possibility. Understanding the nuances of seed selection, germination techniques, and growth phases can be the key to unlocking a successful cannabis cultivation journey.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

These days cannabis consumers have a lot of variety when choosing what cannabis strain they want to purchase. There are rare cannabis strains and more common cannabis strains, like with any other product. There are some standard and readily available favorites regarding cannabis strains.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In order to pack a bowl, roll a joint, or smoke a blunt, you need evenly crushed cannabis. However, cannabis is a sticky plant (just try crumbling it with your fingers) and repeated use can clog a grinder up. The dry rice particles will dry with the sticky trichomes. Metal grinders. To clean an electric grinder, you need rice.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 9, 2023

For hundreds if not thousands of years, human beings have been separating glandular trichomes from cannabis plants, pressing them into shapes, and allowing them to cure like fine wines as a product known as hashish, or hash. Is hash, or hashish, really all that different from the cannabis flower? Related Stories.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 26, 2021

.” OK, if you were to toss a few seeds outside, they may grow into fantastic cannabis plants, but that’s not how it usually happens. The more effort you put into controlling your environment, the better chance you’ll enjoy trichome-rich cannabis nugs. So, how do you evaluate the health of a cannabis seed?

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The Cannigma

MAY 24, 2022

Thanks to their unrivaled purity and potency, THCa crystals or “diamonds” are growing in popularity in the cannabis community. This novel cannabis concentrate is the raw form of THC, the main intoxicating compound found in cannabis flower. Learning how to make THCa crystals is best left to experienced cannabis extractors.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Glistening concentrations of milky trichomes at the creases caught my eye, but the overall trichome character was light. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. ILNJ photos For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 3, 2022

Kief is a fine green powder made from fallen trichomes, the shiny, hair-like substance on cannabis plants. These trichomes house a majority of the cannabinoids and terpenes in the plant, making a small amount intensely powerful. Like all forms of raw cannabis, kief is abundant in acidic cannabinoids , like THCa and CBDa.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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. The trichome layer was noticeably dense with developed milky trichomes at all points, glittering when held up to light.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 29, 2024

Cannabis stands as more than just a plant. It also hinges significantly on proper cannabis storage. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll go over the importance of proper cannabis storage for patients who use medicinal marijuana as part of their treatment to manage symptoms.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 27, 2024

I went for a longer 72-day cut to really give the trichomes time to ripen, hung to dry, trimmed, then cured for 14 days in Mason jars. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint’s newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The buds are thickly coated with trichomes (the sticky crystals that produce most of the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes ). Strain Effects: Durban Poison Sometimes described as the “espresso of cannabis,” Durban Poison is a no-joke energizing sativa. Tell us about your experience below!

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The Cannigma

MARCH 16, 2021

This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. Published in HortScience , the journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, this new study details the results of extensive morphological trait analysis in high-CBD, high-THC, and intermediate cannabis strains. A short history of cannabis nomenclature.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Space Junkie was the singular Triple 7 entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup this year. 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. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s vast and ever-expanding ocean of retail cannabis options, potent concentrates have carved out a major niche among both therapeutic users and those seeking general recreation and relaxation. Better yet, our commitment to you goes beyond merely selling cannabis. Demystifying Cannabis Concentrates: What Is Rosin?

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

With fall well underway, many growers are getting ready to harvest their cannabis cards. With a little due diligence and some planning, you can make harvesting your outdoor cannabis plants a breeze. Our easy-to-follow guide will teach you the tips you need to properly harvest, dry, and cure your cannabis plants.

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The Cannigma

MAY 12, 2022

If you’ve gotten your cannabis wet, there is a good chance you’re gonna want to throw it out, as wet weed is a prime place for mold to grow. If your cannabis fell into the ocean or a pool loaded with chemicals, it’s time to say goodbye. Freshly harvested cannabis is moist because it hasn’t yet been dried and cured.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 1, 2023

ILNJ photo This eighth came as a handful of small popcorn buds with an off-green amber base tone, accented with splotches of purple and a light dusting of amber trichomes. The effect profile leaned hard into the indica side of the spectrum, an effect often found in heavily ambered trichome carrying flower.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In cannabis, terpenes are found in the trichomes (the small resin glands) on the surface of buds. Trichomes can produce hundreds of different compounds to protect themselves from pests, including the blend of terpenes and cannabinoids our endocannabinoid systems interact with. How many are there?

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2024

ILNJ photos Three pointed flowers made up the eighth, carrying a bright turf-green tone at the base with tiny highlights of royal purple turned lavender by the milky trichome frost. Concentrated at the creases where sugar leaves once sat, the milky trichomes took on a slight amber tone in concentration.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 18, 2023

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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The aroma in the jar was bright.

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