AFGHAN KUSH

This strain is so heavily coated in white crystals that it looks almost white — no doubt where its name came from. It can be hard to pick out any other details under those thick white trichomes, but marijuana consumers will notice light green leaves with few pistils. Despite the heavily resinous nugs, these fluffy buds can be broken open without too much hassle.

Not just sugary in appearance, this strain’s aroma is strong and pungent with hints of wood and pine. This flower’s scent is often described as “dank” with plenty of earthy, moist soil tones. Consumers can expect a slight spicy, herbaceous scent from this one. Novice marijuana consumers be warned — this weed can cause some serious coughing.

Blueberry is an indica dominant hybrid strain with unknown true parentage. This bud has been traced back to the early 70’s when the infamous American breeder DJ Short started playing around with different landrace strains, ultimately resulting in this insanely delicious variety. It is thought to be descended from Purple Thai and Afghan, but we will never know for sure. Nonetheless, it is one of the most popular strains on the market and took home the 2000 Best Indica award at the High Times’ Cannabis Cup thanks to its high-powered effects and mouth watering blueberry vanilla flavor

Up to 22-24% THC

Flavours: Blueberry, Berry, Sweet

Effects: Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric, Sleepy, Uplifted

Medical Benefits: Stress, Pain, Depression, Insomnia, Lack of Appetite

LA Confidential is known as a very popular and successful strain. Its buds have a frosty, lime green appearance and little purple leaves. The taste is smooth and piney, with a classic spunky aroma that does not linger for too long. Overall, LA Confidential is a well-rounded strain that delivers a fast-approaching sensation that is both psychedelic and super calming on the mind and body. For newer patients seeking relief, LA Confidential can both lull you to sleep and treat acute pain.

Though the name may sound a little aggressive, AK-47 is an award-winning Sativa-dominant hybrid. In fact, it’s a favorite all over the United States. This strain is the easy-to-grow child of Mexican, Colombian, Afghani, and Thai landrace strains. The result is a mellow and relaxing high with plenty of pleasant, cerebral effects.

First bred by Serious Seeds, this strain features an unusual sweet taste and aroma. A  pungency is what first greets the nose with AK-47. Yet, spice and pine undertones give this strain a strong and one-of-a-kind scent that many describe as skunky, yet an earthy sourness makes up the predominant flavors in AK flowers. Marijuana connoisseurs may detect floral, woody and slightly earthy notes in this strain’s smoke.

Aside from its potency, marijuana enthusiasts enjoy its earthy lemon tastes and aromas. Pine and even some spicy tones will be pick up by cannabis connoisseurs, but forewarning — this is some dank weed, something to keep in mind if discretion is a priority. Pine flavors are immediately recognizable on the inhale, as well as lemon notes. On exhale the lemon flavor becomes more pronounced, along with the tingle of spice that marijuana consumers will find invigorating.

This strain was only available in clone form for many years, but thanks to companies such as Humboldt Seed Organization and Royal Dutch Genetics, among others, seeds of Trainwreck can be bought by any prospective marijuana grower.