Best Strains of Medical Cannabis to Grow - 3 Things You Need To Know NOW!
Are you interested in picking a cannabis strain right for your wants and needs?
Here are a few things you should look for in choosing a marijuana strain...
Sativa strains are most commonly classified as energetic and uplifting, with more of a 'head high' than Indica strains. People who are looking to stay focused on work, expand creative thinking, and be awake and aware benefit most from smoking cannabis sativa.
Cultivation of Sativa strains can be grown from seed, and most sativa strains flower longer (8 - 14+ weeks). When looking for seeds to grow suitable for your environment, make sure to take into account the flowering time, as they must finish before your first frost, if you are in a cold climate, that is. Thai Sativa, Colombian Gold, Panama Red, Maui Wowie and Vietnamese Black are all fine examples of top notch sativas.
Although beware, many people state that smoking sativa is too much of an intense high for them. Paranoia, a speedy mind, and psychedelic effects comparable to psychedelic mushrooms are common effects of smoking cannabis sativa. Not for the faint-heated, sativa should be used by people who are comfortable in their mind, and want to expand their creative conscious, not those looking for an escape high.
Indica Strains are often described as relaxing and pain relieving, and are the most common prescribed variety for medicinal marijuana patients. Most of the herb available at legal marijuana dispensaries is indeed of Indica lineage, as they also cater to patients and smokers who crave thick and heavy bud structure.
Growing Indica strains can be done easily from seed at home where it's legality is permitted. Pick a variety that suits your want and needs: You will find that there are a numerous amount of 'candy strains' that are exciting for the smokers palate. Granddaddy Purple, OG Kush, Darkstar, and Afghani are all heavy hitting Indica strains.
Expect a relaxing, almost sedative effect when using Indica marijuana. Most people say that smoking Indica results in an easy high that leads to comfortable social sessions and perfect for movie watching on the couch - hence the term 'couchlock indica'.
When deciding on cultivating marijuana at home, you will be faced with 2 main options when starting from scratch.
One you can get clones or already started plants from a dispensary or a local friend. There are a few plus and minuses about doing this... The negative part of obtaining clones and plants to use for you own are that you could possibly be bringing nematodes, powdery mildew (read here: powdery mildew cannabis), and/or a number of cannabis diseases right into your garden - not a smart choice. The positive part of using clones and started plants is that you have a head-start on your growing time, which could save valuable time and effort, possible increasing yields and harvests when cultivated correctly.
Two you could start from seed. Growing plants from seed is a tried and true method of growing marijuana successfully, provided you have the right set-up. Cannabis seeds need to be germanated and handled very carefully in the beginning, as delicate seedlings can easily be damaged. The advantages of growing herb from seed are a 25% growth vigor, along with a clean plant free from disease at the very beginning, provided there is no plant diseases in your grow area. The disadvantages of growing from seed lie in the extra time consumed in the beginning.
Choose Wisely.
Why are most smokers attracted to different strains of cannabis? The answer undoubtedly lies in the unique features of different varieties.
There are hordes of flavors to explore in marijuana, from candy sweet, minty spice, lemony sour, pungently cheesy, and much, much more. So many smokers have their own favorite flavors that they enjoy smoking and sharing. This creates quite the fun experience for marijuana enthusiasts.
The aromas of cannabis varieties are wide ranging - with some strains so stinky, you would be hardpressed to bring them anywhere! From stinking like a skunk to extreme fruity scents, you can find an amazing dictionary of scents in your favorite herb, marijuana. Try getting the same in any other plant! Truly a unique species of plant.
Don't forget the high and quality is what really stays with smokers after the joint has burned. As described above, make sure you are getting the effects you want and need out of your cannabis strains. Do your research, and you will be able to find the exact marijuana strain fitting for all your wants, needs and desires.
Happy Toking!
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Here are a few things you should look for in choosing a marijuana strain...
1.) Sativa or Indica?
Sativa strains are most commonly classified as energetic and uplifting, with more of a 'head high' than Indica strains. People who are looking to stay focused on work, expand creative thinking, and be awake and aware benefit most from smoking cannabis sativa.
Cultivation of Sativa strains can be grown from seed, and most sativa strains flower longer (8 - 14+ weeks). When looking for seeds to grow suitable for your environment, make sure to take into account the flowering time, as they must finish before your first frost, if you are in a cold climate, that is. Thai Sativa, Colombian Gold, Panama Red, Maui Wowie and Vietnamese Black are all fine examples of top notch sativas.
Although beware, many people state that smoking sativa is too much of an intense high for them. Paranoia, a speedy mind, and psychedelic effects comparable to psychedelic mushrooms are common effects of smoking cannabis sativa. Not for the faint-heated, sativa should be used by people who are comfortable in their mind, and want to expand their creative conscious, not those looking for an escape high.
Indica Strains are often described as relaxing and pain relieving, and are the most common prescribed variety for medicinal marijuana patients. Most of the herb available at legal marijuana dispensaries is indeed of Indica lineage, as they also cater to patients and smokers who crave thick and heavy bud structure.
Growing Indica strains can be done easily from seed at home where it's legality is permitted. Pick a variety that suits your want and needs: You will find that there are a numerous amount of 'candy strains' that are exciting for the smokers palate. Granddaddy Purple, OG Kush, Darkstar, and Afghani are all heavy hitting Indica strains.
Expect a relaxing, almost sedative effect when using Indica marijuana. Most people say that smoking Indica results in an easy high that leads to comfortable social sessions and perfect for movie watching on the couch - hence the term 'couchlock indica'.
2.) Seeds or Clones?
When deciding on cultivating marijuana at home, you will be faced with 2 main options when starting from scratch.
One you can get clones or already started plants from a dispensary or a local friend. There are a few plus and minuses about doing this... The negative part of obtaining clones and plants to use for you own are that you could possibly be bringing nematodes, powdery mildew (read here: powdery mildew cannabis), and/or a number of cannabis diseases right into your garden - not a smart choice. The positive part of using clones and started plants is that you have a head-start on your growing time, which could save valuable time and effort, possible increasing yields and harvests when cultivated correctly.
Two you could start from seed. Growing plants from seed is a tried and true method of growing marijuana successfully, provided you have the right set-up. Cannabis seeds need to be germanated and handled very carefully in the beginning, as delicate seedlings can easily be damaged. The advantages of growing herb from seed are a 25% growth vigor, along with a clean plant free from disease at the very beginning, provided there is no plant diseases in your grow area. The disadvantages of growing from seed lie in the extra time consumed in the beginning.
Choose Wisely.
3.) Flavors, Aromas, High and Quality
Why are most smokers attracted to different strains of cannabis? The answer undoubtedly lies in the unique features of different varieties.
There are hordes of flavors to explore in marijuana, from candy sweet, minty spice, lemony sour, pungently cheesy, and much, much more. So many smokers have their own favorite flavors that they enjoy smoking and sharing. This creates quite the fun experience for marijuana enthusiasts.
The aromas of cannabis varieties are wide ranging - with some strains so stinky, you would be hardpressed to bring them anywhere! From stinking like a skunk to extreme fruity scents, you can find an amazing dictionary of scents in your favorite herb, marijuana. Try getting the same in any other plant! Truly a unique species of plant.
Don't forget the high and quality is what really stays with smokers after the joint has burned. As described above, make sure you are getting the effects you want and need out of your cannabis strains. Do your research, and you will be able to find the exact marijuana strain fitting for all your wants, needs and desires.
Happy Toking!
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