Innovation in the cannabis industry, especially in the cultivation sector, keeps things moving at a remarkable pace. Gorgeous heady new strains are emerging left and right. Mouthwatering new results are popping up at dispensaries locally and online nationwide throughout Canada.
Summertime is the perfect season to toke up with friends or solo. Whether you’re getting crafty, gardening, socialising with friends, or hitting the town for the night – a heady stash of premium nugs enhances the experience.
As with the latest shoes or the newest iPhone, Canadians are eager to keep up with trends when it comes to the top weed strains. Learn more about the different marijuana strains and some of the basics, such as the difference between indica and sativa, and check out the different types of weed strains dominating sales this summer.
How the Roaring 420s are Driving the Competition
BC bud is famous throughout Canada for being some of the best weed grown in the country. There are now places to buy weed all throughout Canada, and even online. It is easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re looking at hundreds of strains at cannabis dispensaries. Also, when when you hit the databases, such as Leafly, you can literally research thousands of strains of bud – it can be difficult to choose which bud is right for you.
With so much competition on the scene, everyone is trying to up their game. New ways to get high are literally emerging every day. From the exploding world of cannabis vapes to the popular edibles consumption method, companies have to be creative to keep up. For stoners and potheads living in Canada, it’s the greatest time to be alive. Literally.
What’s the Difference Between Indica vs. Sativa?
In order to know what type of bud is right for you, it’s important you know some basic information about marijuana strains. While technically all strains are somewhat hybrid, there are indica-dominant strains and sativa-dominant strains. While every single marijuana strain is unique and will illicit effects for users that may vary person-to-person, there are some general traits that tend to run in the indica plants and likewise, other effects known to be caused by sativa plants. There are also amazing hybrids that combine the effects of both worlds.
- Indica: Indica strains usually have a higher ratio of cannabidiol (CBD) to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Indica-dominant buds are known to produce a heavier body buzz. This effect is good at helping people get to sleep and also for pain and other medical ailments. Indica strains are popular among medical marijuana patients. If you plan on doing some serious relaxing, even vacationing, be sure to include a nice indica strain in your summer.
- Sativa: Sativa strains are usually more uplifting. They do not make you sleepy and are a good type of bud to smoke during the day when you need to get things done. If you got some projects you’re planning on doing this summer, you might want to pick up a sativa-dominant strain of cannabis.
If you want to learn more, check out our previous blog post, “Indica vs Sativa: Which Hybrid Cannabis Strain Is Right for You.”
Only Heady, Select Cannabis Strains for Sale At Naked Cannabis
At Naked Cannabis, we narrow down the options to make shopping easier. We source our BC bud only from reliable, high-quality licensed growers in the province. To make your decision-making process easier, we’ve narrowed down a list of some of our best-selling strains of cannabis that we’ve sold this summer as of yet.
Popular Indica-Dominant Strains
- Mike Tyson OG #2: Mike Tyson OG, also known simply as “Tyson,” is a 100% pure Indica hybrid strain that is said to be an OG Kush phenotype, although this has never been confirmed. Named for the one and only Mike Tyson, you can definitely expect a heavy hitter here that’s sure to knock you flat out.
- Ice Cream Cake: Ice Cream Cake is a rare indica dominant hybrid strain (75% indica/25% sativa) created through a cross of the Gelato 33 X Wedding Cake strains. With this bud, the name says it all in the flavor department. Ice Cream Cake packs a super delicious cheesy creamy flavor with a sweet nuttiness that lingers long after you finish your final toke.
- Cherry Bomb: Cherry Bomb is a medical marijuana hybrid strain whose Sativa-dominant properties are easily recognizable. Part of the Mr. Greengreen Hawaiian Cherry Bomb Sativa, and the California Cherry Bomb Indica, family of genetics this strain contains 25-30% THC.
Popular Sativa-Dominant Strains
- Agent Orange: Combine Orange Skunk with Jack’s Cleaner and Space Queen, and you get Agent Orange – no, not the Vietnam-era pesticide, but rather the medical marijuana strain. Agent Orange also known as “Agent O,” a sativa-dominant hybrid with a 75:25 sativa/indica ratio, Agent Orange produces an uplifting cerebral high ideal for depression, anxiety, and migraines. It can be useful in treating minor aches and pains, but it isn’t recommended for treatment of chronic pain.
- Crystal Coma: Crystal Coma is a sativa dominant strain with a 30:70 indica/sativa ratio. What is really interesting about the strain is that it creates a spectacular 27% THC content, which is quite unusual considering its heritage. Crystal Coma is a cross between Skunk and Cheese and is incredibly potent.
- Green Crack: A perennial favorite, Green Crack is a sativa-dominant hybrid that was bred by inbreeding Skunk #1. Green Crack is usually sativa-dominant, but there’s also a less popular indica-heavy version of the strain. Green Crack got its name from Snoop Dogg, though it’s also known as Green Cush or simply Cush among smokers who prefer not to reference cocaine. This highly addictive strain is massively potent, with top THC levels reaching 24%.
Popular Hybrid Strains
- Cherry Fire: Cherry Fire, also known as “Cherry Fire Pie OG,” is an evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) strain created through crossing the tasty Cherry Pie with the hard-hitting Fire OG. The result is a deliciously potent strain that will hit your taste buds and your entire body hard and fast.
- Red Velvet Pie: Red Velvet Pie is a rare evenly balanced hybrid strain (50% indica/50% sativa) created through a delicious cross of the classic Cherry Thai X Burmese Thai strains.
- Papaya Punch: Papaya Punch is a slightly indica dominant hybrid strain (60% indica/40% sativa) created through crossing the infamous Papaya X Purple Punch strains. Famous for its super sweet flavor and head-spinning effects, Papaya Punch is perfect for any indica lover who really wants to kick back and relax after a long and stressful day.
