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The buds are absolutely covered in trichomes giving a white tint to the buds. This particular selection by Sunshine Cannabis that I’m reviewing is caked in resinous trichomes, staying true to the claim on their site. Well as you can tell from the pictures above, this strain is gorgeous, and lives up to its namesake.
Terpenes, in part, influence a cannabis strains’ flavor and aroma. The terpenes dictate how the particular strain of cannabis effects a patient. The images above illustrate Cannabis inflorescence and stalked glandular trichomes. The images above illustrate Cannabis inflorescence and stalked glandular trichomes.
For numerous medical marijuana patients throughout the United States with a medicinal marijuana program, it embodies a vital source of relief and healing. 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.
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. Oaxacan Highland.
John Grow #34 is back to tell about another strain medical patients should know about. And we could not get a better source to tell us about these strains because John Grow #34 bred them himself. The buds are dirty blonde in color with light orange pistils and powdered in tiny amber trichomes.
Genetics strain he created called Grapefruit Sorbet. Heavy, milky and long trichomes cover the olive and light green colors with blotches of rust-colored pistils spinning outward. The patient requested this information be released: NONE. John Grow #36 is back with another G.O.A.T.
A few weeks ago, I ran into John Grown #39, who let us know about a new strain he cultivated: Dream Cloud. This Dream Cloud takes about 64 days to flower (under a Growers Republic 780W Full Spectrum light) and produces large olive-green buds covered in creamy trichomes with protruding rust-colored pistils.
The more time medical patients spend growing their own medicine, it seems, the more likely they’ll eventually breed their own plants. John Grow #14 is back with another strain he created specifically for his own medical needs. The aroma delivers a sweet cocoa, hot chocolate, cream front with a citrus background.
John Grow #1 has supplied information for our Medical Patient Homegrown Review series than any other patient, and he’s back with another interesting strain, this one from the Burnt Toast line from Katsu Seeds. The forest green buds are thick, dense, and covered in creamy trichomes. 32 or by email at fife4life7@yahoo.com.
We’re back with another Medical Patient Homegrown Review from a registered medical-cannabis patient new to this educational series. John Grow #36 tells us about Bahama Runtz, a signature strain bred by G.O.A.T. The patient requested this information be released: NONE. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Recreational cannabis consumers get excited when new strains hit the market, but often times, medical patients have already grown the “new” strains. As growers, most medical patients keep a close eye on genetic releases by their favorite breeders. Animal Face is a hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints.
Any budtender will tell you that a large percentage of the dispensary consumer base is still chasing high THC strains. That’s why I still get a kick when we get to add a strain to our “Thirty % Plus” review series. Thin and light orange hairs were dried against the surface of the flower and obscured by the dense trichome covering.
John Grow #14 is back with another strain he wants to let medical patients know about: 007. The strain 007 is an indica-leaning cross between Lemon Pound Cake and Project 4516. The dense spade-shaped buds are dark green and shades of purple with creamy-colored trichomes from top to bottom.
The rosin is available in Indica, Hybrid or Sativa strains. Strains may vary by Trulieve location and may include Trulieve Indica 9 lb. Effective today, Blue River Rosin is now available in Trulieve dispensaries. Hammer , Trulieve Sativa White Buffalo , Trulieve Hybrid Gorilla Grapes and Trulieve Hybrid Space Bomb.
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. The flower was closely trimmed and a few points in the trichome layers had been damaged. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
One aspect of the Medical Patient Homegrown Review series we have not really delved into yet is the fact that some registered medical-cannabis patient are creating their own medical strains. The patient requested this information be released: John Grow #37 and his cannabis interests can be found on Instagram @wosestheweedman.
In the ever-evolving world of cannabis, it’s hard to ignore the magnetic pull of hype strains. One strain commanding attention across the industry is Jealousy, crowned as Strain of the Year in 2022. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.
One of my favorite features about Revolution Cannabis’ recent collaboration with Cookies has been the unique strains combining great genetics from both brands’ lineups. Georgia Collider is such a strain, released under Revolution’s Tales & Travels brand, so I picked up a sample from Enlightened Mount Prospect to review.
As mentioned in our last Medical Patient Homegrown Review , we ran into John Grow #38 at The Herban Legend Cup , and he told us about three strains he’d recently grown, including Tokyo Snow, bred by Compound Genetics. The dark green and purple buds were dense and spade-shaped with a heavy coating of creamy trichomes.
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. Even with the aforementioned euphoric sensations, Chem OG was not an energetic strain. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
So when I noticed Rise Effingham listed a few Rythm strains by Green Thumb that we have not yet reviewed, I drove down and picked up three samples. This review is for the strain Jupiter. The dense buds, especially the largest one, displayed that natural foxtail that Chem strains often do. The flavor added citrus and fruit.
Birthday Cake is a delectable hybrid strain that triggers a balanced high. As its name suggests, this strain is insanely delicious, and cannabis consumers love it for its copious therapeutic benefits. Birthday Cake strain at a glance. What is the Birthday Cake strain of cannabis? The scent makes smoking cannabis more fun.
Apple Fritter is one of those strains that has become so popular in recent years that it seems to be everywhere. The buds were predominantly light green with some purple splotches, and they had a light trichome presence. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.
As Revolution Cannabis prepares to release its new-to-Illinois Cookies line of products, the Illinois-based company has been releasing its own in-house crosses of the Compound Genetics strains that the Cookies brand is built on. These chunky flowers carried a substantial layer of trichome frost that brightened the overall appearance.
The brand received specialty packaging and sizes, such as the Party Pack, and recently dropped a brand new strain, Quantum Runtz. Additionally, each bud boasted a glistening, milky white trichome frost, creating some real bag appeal. Eventually, I surrendered to the strain and simply blanked out on the couch.
The rich, hashy, and skunky flavors of old school cannabis strains will always have a special place in my heart. In a world where candy- and cookie-flavored strains get so much attention, there’s still a lot the “classics” can offer. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.
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.
As an insomniac, I pay special attention to strains that promise a heavy indica experience. ILNJ photo Large, dense nugs were dark forest green with small splashes of pink and coated with a creamy amber trichome veil. Extreme Cream is not a “day” strain. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Bedford Grow has been continuously cultivating new strains, and when it recently launched a few new cultivars to its wide library, I picked up from Maribis of Springfield a couple samples, including this White Cherry Wedding Cake. White Cherry Wedding Cake was highly introspective and exactly the type of strain the word “stoned” was made for.
Along with a “shareable size” of Revolution’s in-house strain, the Party Pack pouch contains a pack of matches and rolling papers. Prospect to see what all the new strain and product offered. These flowers were bright green with random orange hairs here and there and a thick trichome frost.
Trainwreck cannabis strain at a glance. What is the Trainwreck strain of cannabis? A sativa-dominant cross between Mexican, Thai, and Afghani heirloom strains, Trainwreck hits hard with its high THC content, producing light psychoactive effects in some, altering their perception of space and time. Common Use. Cotton Mouth.
That’s where I discovered Blue Unicorn Poop, a new strain from Kaviar that I recently picked up at Star Buds Burbank. The trichomes were milky white and concentrated at the places where sugar leaves once grew. Blue Unicorn Poop was a slow-building strain, a “creeper,” and its strong mental effects caught me off guard.
Despite the persistent consumer demand for high-testing strains, the supply of high-THC flower on the Illinois market has dwindled significantly. The vibrant turf-green color of the buds is accentuated by a generous coating of trichomes, giving them a sparkling frosty appearance. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Thursday night after watching Revolution win five Budtender Choice Awards , including Best Top Shelf Flower, I thought I’d review one of Revolution’s latest strain drops: Danny Boy OG. These flowers had a golden trichome frost that sparkled in the light. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.
Prospect to pick up Revolution’s latest offerings—the new strains, Paradise #6 and Paradise #9 and its phenotype sampling program , Future Flora. The flowers were adorned with a generous coating of trichomes, imparting a sparkling effect and resulting in an orange-amber hue that contrasted with the underlying green tones.
For more than a decade, I have harbored a deep affinity for strains with a heavy tangerine flavor profile. My fond memories of purchasing Tangie and Orange Bud in the nascent stages of Colorado’s legalization have persisted, and I’ve remained devoted to seeking out citrus-heavy strains ever since.
Certain strain names come with expectations attached. The trichomes still had some sparkle when held to the light and had just started the transition from milky to amber, lending a yellow-green hue to the overall color. ILNJ photo To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.
While I may complain about a lack of infused baked goods at Illinois dispensaries, there’s no shortage of strains named after baked goods. Interested in what the craft label is bringing to market with the cookie-heavy strain, I picked up a sample to review. Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG.
While I’ve reviewed the other strains from Bedford Grow’s line of playful Wizard of Oz themed Oz Kush genetic crosses, Cheese Wiz and Flying Monkeys , I finally got around to finishing the trio when I picked up Emerald City Kush from Maribis Springfield. Emerald City Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Oz Kush BX1.
It’s a true vote of confidence when breeders not only put their name behind a strain but also put their name on it. 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.
With the ever-expanding array of cultivated cultivars, it becomes crucial to take notice when a strain garners a devoted fan base. Tales & Travels has recently released a fresh batch of this strain. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.
Revolution Cannabis’ latest addition to its lineup of Compound Genetics strains brings together two personally beloved cultivars: West Coast Diesel and Apples & Bananas. Intrigued by the possibility of a creation that surpasses the parent strains, I made my way to Enlightened Mt. Prospect to pick up a sample for this review.
The film’s titular strain of cannabis, once just a fictional creation, was brought to life after G13 Labs renamed one of their existing strains in honor of the movie. Intrigued by this classic strain, I recently picked up at Sunnyside Champaign a sample of Pineapple Express by Cresco to see how well it lived up to the name.
As someone who tries a variety of strains, I’m always chasing new and unique flavors and experiences, and a new strain is just another chance to explore. Deep-royal purple and varying shades of bright green shone under a thick visibly milky trichome frost. I still get excited when I spot new cultivars on dispensary menus.
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