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Strain

Pronounced / STRAYN /

A named variety of cannabis. The name alone is no guarantee: plants sold under one name can differ in genetics and chemistry.

Example in a sentence

“Always check the terpene profile and harvest date on the jar rather than shopping by strain name alone.”

Also called strains

Grow guide Outdoor growing calendar: when to plant, what to watch for, when to harvest Plant after your last frost once days are long, expect photoperiod plants to start flowering as days shorten in late summer, protect… Leaf Doctor Light burn: bleached leaves closest to the lamp Pale or bleached leaves at the very top of the plant, closest to the light, may mean too much light or heat.… Leaf Doctor Caterpillars in buds: corn earworm and what follows Tunnels, droppings and wilting tips in flowering buds usually mean caterpillars, often corn earworm outdoors. Check buds by hand from the start… Leaf Doctor Powdery mildew: white dusty patches on leaves White, flour-like spots on the top of leaves are usually powdery mildew. Remove affected leaves early, because new spores can appear every… Terpene Linalool A floral-smelling monoterpenoid also used as a fragrance ingredient. Terpene Reading terpene profiles A terpene profile is a set of chemical measurements, not a promise of a particular experience.