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If you’re familiar with the stickiness of good bud, then you’re already familiar with the peculiar term of ‘trichomes’. Trichomes comes from the Greek word Trích?ma In weed’s case, trichomes are the sticky-icky microscopic crystals that contain the plant’s beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes. What are trichomes?
If you’re not already familiar with the ins and outs of the cannabis plant, then you might not know about cannabis trichomes. How can trichomes best be utilized by cannabis fans? Today, we’d like to answer each of these questions and give our readers a thorough overview of cannabis trichomes. What Are the Trichomes on Cannabis?
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. Figure 1: A) Apical inflorescence from the strain Purple Kush, eight weeks post onset of flowering.
I first sampled a strain from Rythms Artist Series last March. R&B artist Tinashe is one of the latest to work with the label, selecting the curated strain Green T. 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.
It is possible to visually distinguish between high-CBD and high-THC cannabis strains just by looking at the physical properties of the plants as they grow, according to new research from scientists at the University of Alberta and two Canadian bioscience companies, PBG BioPharma and Egret Bioscience Ltd. It appears here with permission.
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. This craft approach ensures that each strain is developed with the utmost attention to detail, ensuring superior quality.
If you are one of those recreational users that is curious about the cannabis strains that were previously only available to medical marijuana cardholders, this post is for you! What Makes A Cannabis Strain Quality or Top Shelf? There are many elements that affect whether a cannabis strain is considered top-shelf.
This month, I tried one of the most iconic sativa strains out there: the powerful Durban Poison. Here’s what I thought of the strain. It has also gained quite a reputation for being one of the strongest sativa strains on the market. The strain’s most prominent terpene Terpinolene normally has a fruity, floral essence.
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One of the questions I’ve been asked the most since founding Illinois News Joint is, “What is your favorite strain?” One answer involved having favorite effects ( Work Sativa ) instead of a favorite strain, and the other answer was that I enjoy the most having a variety of strains at my disposal. What’s yours?
Seed & Strain from Columbia Care had been one of those brands that had eluded me, until now. From the Sativa Flower kit, I pulled the 3D strain for my first Seed & Strain review. A close trim job left very little sugar leaf and highlighted a trichome layer that had just begun to show signs of ambering.
Im a fan of Ethos Genetics , having grown a few of the breeders strains myself, so when I recently had the chance, I picked up to review an eighth of White Wedding RBX, an Ethos creation, grown by the team at Legacy. White Wedding RBX is a three-way cross of Wedding Cake, Mandarin Cookies, and Crescendo, originally bred by Ethos Genetics.
It’s almost 710, AKA OIL day which means the cannabis community is celebrating what some strains do better than others - produce high levels of resin. That’s why we’ve put together the top 10 best strains for making extracts and concentrates, to ring in this year’s 710 days with the most sticky-icky and tastiest buds. . OG Kush
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I’m back with the fourth and last strain for News Joint Grow Journal 6.0. Golden PuTang is a sativa-leaning collaboration of Golden Pineapple (C99 and White Widow) by Green Bodhi and PuTang by Mass Medical Strains. During all phases of the grow, Golden PuTang sucked up twice the water as the other plants.
Generally you can follow these simple rules: feminized cannabis seeds take four to eight months to reach maturity 1 sativa-heavy strains generally take longer to flower versus indicas 2. Also, autoflowering strains take much less time than regular marijuana hybrids. Remember that every cannabis strain has a unique growth pattern.
Im a sucker for a great strain name. 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. I love savory flavors, so Revolutions Funky Lo Mein caught my eye instantly.
These consumers used to determine quality cannabis by characteristics such as color, aroma, bud density, trichome coverage, and overall effect. The genetic lineage that a cannabis strain has will greatly impact characteristics such as color, especially when grown in an outdoor environment. Why is Weed Different Colors?
Different strains have aromas of lemon, pepper, and even gasoline. These odors are thanks to terpenes, chemical compounds that contribute to both the smell and taste of cannabis, and perhaps certain effects of different strains as well. How to find the right strain for you. Best strains and terpenes for anxiety.
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.
Even cannabis strains are not equally the same. That’s because it’s not so much about the name of the strain but rather more about the experience level of the person growing it and the starting genetics. Luckily for us, there are a multitude of different varieties or strains of cannabis. Trichome Coverage.
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. Bruce Banner, a sativa leaning hybrid cross of OG Kush and Strawberry Diesel, gave off a tangy scent of burnt-orange terpinolene that hit me heaviest when I opened the door.
The Botanist is filling this gap with Strawberry Bubbles #5, one of the new strains dropping as part of the label’s rebrand. Glistening concentrations of milky trichomes at the creases caught my eye, but the overall trichome character was light.
For the second straight grow journal, I’m highlighting another strain, Putang BX, with a close connection to our A Friend Indeed (AFI) program. Putang BX is a collaborative cross of Mass Medical Strains’ Putang (Tangie x Star Pupil) and Bad Dawg Genetics’ Run Away Bride #3 (PuTang x Cake Fighter).
Great growers know each strain has its own special needs and desires required to create the best expression possible. NEZ has focused on only four strains for the brand’s initial release. Concentrated at the creases where sugar leaves once sat, the milky trichomes took on a slight amber tone in concentration.
One of my least favorite strains is Purple Punch. cycle, I decided to pop Black Cherry Punch by 34 Mongrels as my one nighttime strain. Once the plant started flowering, the buds turned from lime green to forest green, to dark purple and gray, with tall trichomes covering the bud and leaves.
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.
While Super Boof has been around for a while now, 2023 was the real breakout year for the funny-named strain. Northern Heights by Oregonix included the cut as part of the labels first strain drops, and it immediately grabbed my attention. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.
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% THCa, and 26.22% total cannabinoids.
While Revolution’s genetic library boasts a large variety of experiences, in my mind, Revolution is always associated with the creamy doughy flavor perfected in strains, such as Cookie Crasher. The trichome layer was noticeably dense with developed milky trichomes at all points, glittering when held up to light.
I didn’t have a theme in mind besides running my normal “fruit flavored” strains. All four strains in Grow Journal 6.0 A Veteran I’d met through the AFI program knew my preference for lemon, orange, citrus, and diesel strains, so he gifted me a cross of Tangerine Haze x Oregon Lemon Diesel. After that, I just let her go.
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.
Many people mistakenly assume that all cannabis is the same and have no concept of the sheer variety of strains available, each with unique properties. There’s a strain for everyone; it just may take a bit of sampling and experimentation to find the ideal strain for them. What Is Blue Dream?
While it’s great to develop a list of tried and true strains that work for you, the real adventure of modern cannabis is constantly sampling new genetics that may provide new flavors and experiences. I’m always looking for new strain names when I’m at the dispensary. I picked up a sample to see what the strain had to offer.
The dry rice particles will dry with the sticky trichomes. That sticky stuff causing your pieces to stick together are the trichomes from the plant, where a majority of the cannabinoids and terpenes are stored. Extract the trichomes immediately after bringing your grinder out of the freezer. Save any plant material on a plate.
Thompson to David Foster Wallace, Acapulco Gold is undoubtedly a legendary well-known strain. Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. A light milky trichome frost concentrated at the creases where sugar leaves had once sat. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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. The cannabis market thrives on the constant pursuit of the latest and greatest, especially when it comes to genetics.
When I review a new batch of releases, I’m usually met with a flood of follow-up recommendations from readers for strains from the same collection. True to the hybrid nature of the strain, my energy levels remained unchanged throughout the experience, and combined with the mood boost, this made Johnny Apple Seed a great anytime strain.
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.
Over the past year, I’ve discovered more new strains boasting cherry flavors than ever before. The trichomes were well developed and starting the transition from milky to amber. It seems Cherry’s time has finally come. The latest discovery is from craft label Galaxy Labs with its release of Chilled Cherries.
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.
Blue Dream was the first strain name I learned and asked for (but rarely found) because I preferred its effects to everything else I’d been smoking. Even though I had not smoked Blue Dream in more than a decade, legalization in Illinois has now made finding the strain as easy as stopping in nuEra Urbana for an eighth of Blue Dream by nuEra.
Galaxy Labs has been continuously adding strains to the brand’s profile since it came to market. Recently, at the Illinois Craft Showcase, the label had more than five new strains fresh out of R&D testing. I picked up one of those new strains, Guava Bars, to review.
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