Guide to Choosing Cannabis Seeds
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Choosing a cannabis strain starts with one crucial decision—choosing the right strain. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced smoker, selecting quality strain is key to a rewarding experience. In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of cannabis strains and how to choose the best ones for your needs.
How to Pick Your Perfect Strain
Indica strains are those that offer a deep sense of relaxation. They may also make you feel drowsy and withdrawn, so this may not be your best bet for a night out. With indica strains, you can sometimes experience “couch lock,” a feeling of physical sedation where your body can feel too heavy to move.
These strains are great for evening and nighttime use as they can help with sleep and many physical ailments. Indica strains can potentially help reduce nausea, increase your appetite, and relieve pain and muscle tension. They can be great for unwinding and relaxing after a long day.
Indica strains generally have high levels of THC and little to no CBD. Some well-known indica strains include:
- OG Kush
- Granddaddy Purple
- Wedding Cake
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Purple Punch
sativa strains can give you quite a buzz, they’re best for daytime use or social occasions. Thanks to their energizing and uplifting effects, many people find sativa strains helpful when working on creative projects as well. However, sativas may also make some people feel anxious and paranoid if used in excess.
Sativa plants are relatively high in THC and low in CBD levels. Some well-known sativa strains include:
- Jack Herer
- Super Silver Haze
- Sour Diesel
- Blue Dream
Most Cannabis Strains Today Are Hybrids
Hybrids are grown by interbreeding indica and sativa plants. The vast majority of cannabis available today comes from a hybrid strain. These days, when we use “indica” or “sativa” to describe a cannabis plant, we are talking more about its effect than its genealogy. The effects of a hybrid strain depend on its parent strains since many properties carry over. Hybrids are often bred for specific, balanced combinations of THC, CBD and other cannabinoids and terpenes, which produce unique flavors and effects.
Hybrid cannabis strains can offer effects that are more indica-like (relaxation, drowsiness, body high) or sativa-like (euphoria, energy). Some of the most well-known cannabis strains are hybrids bred from fan favorites. Here are some well-known hybrid strains:
A lot of other factors play a role in the effects of a strain, such as your own body chemistry, minor cannabinoids, and terpenes. If you need help finding the right type of strain, send us an email at sales@1022smoke.com and we will help you find the right strain.