4 cannabis producers on what makes a strain great to grow
Growing October 1, 2019 (Julia Sumpter) It can be hard enough to decide what strain to purchase or grow yourself, so can you imagine the pressure of doing so for a large scale cannabis operation?For the uninitiated, strains are not one-size-grows-all by any stretch of the imagination. Cultivators who produce flower for your local dispensary […]
Want the most from your cannabis terpenes? Temperature matters
Cannabis flowers contain hundreds of chemical compounds, including cannabinoids and terpenes. Terpenes are scented molecules that are responsible for the flavour and aroma of cannabis. In addition to lending flavour to cannabis, they also contribute to its effects on the body, both individually and in combination with cannabinoids. Most vaporizing temperature recommendations focus on the […]
How cannabis terpenes work on your body and mind
Terpenes are scented molecules found in cannabis and many other plants, and responsible for flavour and aroma. Some of the most well-known terpenes found in cannabis are linalool, limonene, pinene, myrcene, and caryophyllene. In addition to providing an aromatic experience, terpenes are believed to contribute to the effects of cannabis, both alone and in combination […]
Explore cannabis strains with a new perspective
You’ve heard it before when it comes to cannabis strains: Sativas will pick you up for energetic daytime activities, while indicas will put you in the couch when you want to relax and wind down at the end of the day. But the indica/sativa classification is incomplete. There’s a better way of predicting the effects […]
Why has Leafly created a new visualization system for cannabis?
For a how-to explainer on Leafly’s new Cannabis Guide, check out Part 1 of this series. Jump to a section in Part 2: Reimagining the indica/sativa system Increased hybridization and the entourage effect The reliability of strain names Begin exploring cannabis strains on Leafly Cannabis consumers are ultimately concerned with the effects of a strain–how […]
Endometriosis Is Painful as Hell. At Least There’s Cannabis
One night in 2014, intense menstrual cramping had driven me home from a dinner out with a friend, leading to full-on sobbing by the time I got back to my apartment. It wasn’t the first time I’d experienced severe endometriosis symptoms, I’d been diagnosed long ago, but I usually kept the pain from complete meltdown […]
