What to look for in strains of cannabis to get the best bang for your buck

What to look for in strains of cannabis to get the best bang for your buck

The legalization of marijuana purchase, use and even cultivation is slowly becoming an adopted stance for many countries worldwide. This is becoming more prevalent in the United States, with many different states now accepting its use and purchase, changing its legal status. Within Canada, marijuana legalization was fought for and achieved, with stoners across the country rejoicing in their victory. Before, strains of cannabis were prominent, but because of the inherent nature of street dealing, you weren’t ever truly sure that what you were buying is what was being advertised. After legalization, the number of strains of different cannabis exploded in number, and you could have a handful of different choices for your smoke sessions. It is important to notice the differences between strains, and how they may affect your high. Here is what to look for in strains of cannabis to get the best bang for your buck.

Indica dominant

Most strains of weed are made up of a majority of either indica or sativa. These help to identify strain makeups and how they will affect your high.

Well, how do you distinguish between the two? Indica heavy strains will typically make you feel much heavier and glued to the couch, so to speak. They are best used for the end of the day, and when you have nothing else to do. They are very relaxing and help you to calm down and sit or lie comfortably without having a care in the world. They will also tend to make you feel tired, making them perfect for before you are about to go to bed. Indica heavy strains are not very social strains, as you will likely want to just sit or lie there, no speaking and enjoy the heavy feeling of relaxation and tiredness.

Sativa dominant

Sativa heavy strains will typically be used for when you want to get high but have things to do. This is because they fill you with energy, and are more of a ‘head high’, in that they will make you feel high, but you won’t be incapacitated like with indica heavy strains. Sativa is great for when you want to enjoy your day, but still need to run some errands or have a few things to do. For those who don’t enjoy feeling heavy and tired, Sativa is the perfect choice. This is also great for those who want to smoke during the day without falling asleep or feeling lethargic for the rest of the day.

These two strain makeups will help to determine how you will feel during your high. It is important to keep these in mind when choosing which strains you will be purchasing, based on your specific situation.