What strain is it ?

[kingfish]

When ever people see some ones weed, the first question asked is. "What strain is it." and the answer usually is. "Black Jack, AK48 purple Kush, etc. But what does that really tell a person who is not a expert in weed growing. Personally if I have never heard of the strain, it doesn't tell me squat. Wouldn't be more informative to know if it was a indica or a sativa. Usually when you buy from a seed bank, all you see is that it is Regular, Femenized or Autoflower. But what does that really tell you ? Just my $.02

[Green75]

Man I have spent hours reviewing seeds on line from banks...it really pissis me off when I see something delicious looking and the description is very non informative...

I just placed an order with herbies head shop and....I was looking for big yield, high thc content, relatively short in height and fast blooming....(I know, the perfect plant...right).

I eagerly decided on..Barneys Blue Cheese...i am so stoked !!!!

Also got fast buds blueberry auto...sounded perfect

[rockman]

You've got a good point Kingfish. There are just an almost overwhelming number of strains out there. At least with seed companies like Nirvana and Seedsman, they will give more specifics about the strain, and usually mention THC and CBD content, as well as other info for growers.

[Tika]

Leafly is a common base of information ( as you read breeders information) both will say indica, sativa or hybrid, parent info, THC /CBD levels, etc.
But personally- I think growing one leads people to find out more info other than day time or couchlock plants.

[rockman]

Have learned much from Leafy and watching a few of their live presentations. Gave me a good perspective on how I wanted to use cannabis. 🌻🌱

[Denim]

How abou dark devil or deep shag

[Chemichael]

I think what's more important is when the plant is pulled more than indica and sativa. With hybrids same thing. My though it like toast. Some like it light some medium some dark. Herb is the same think. Light toast is racier heady body stone buzzy while dark toast is more medicated pass out couch lock daze stone. Both can have same couch effect based on age of harvest.

Now with indica and satica and hybrids their ancestry also genes and traits indicate what percentage of medicine gets into the plant. It's so still early in understanding everything. Something simple seems more complex

[kingfish]

How many people on this forum can look at a plant and with out a doubt can say this is such and such a strain?

[Tika]

Not me - no chance

[berrypilot]

I look at strains from breeders I've heard of, like Barney's Farm or Nirvana. Or I look at what other people are growing! 💖 Or what sounds good at the time 🍦

[kingfish]

I look at strains from breeders I've heard of, like Barney's Farm or Nirvana. Or I look at what other people are growing! 💖 Or what sounds good at the time 🍦

I hear what you say berrypilot. But is not like going into a bar and say:' Give me a Bud or give me a Miller lite. You know exactly what you get. Maybe I'm just rambling on. I think I need to vape.

[Royal Nugs]

I've listened to bunches of podcasts, read tons of articles and followed Cannabis Cup events. There are tons of great strains out there. I'm biased but I think the US is the Mecca for genetics now. California and Colorado to be specific. I see a lot of great stuff being done by super passionate breeders.

In my area I've noticed a lot of Cali Connection stuff. I've tried their Larry OG, Blackwater, and Tahoe OG. All have been very good. While this could have just been from the skill of the grower, I'm willing to take the gamble. A couple of other respected breeders I like are Rare Dankness (CO), Darkhorse (CA), Humboldt Seeds (CA), OG Raskal (CA), Grand Daddy Purp (CA). Anyone of them have some great strains.

There's a conglomerate consisting of DNA, GYO, Crockett Farms, and Reserva Privada. They make some fantastic genetics. I think they're based in Amsterdam but heavily in Spain as well. Serious Seeds gets honorable mention.

There's a new strain called Facemelt OG by Darkhorse. It's a collaboration strain with Rare Dankness and Archive. It's supposed to be super potent and a cannabis cup contender.

[kingfish]

Thanks Nugs. you're truly the Enciclopaedia of this group.

[Royal Nugs]

It has quickly become my favorite passion. I think it will be a hobby for life.