Sorry, OG Kush and Purple Haze, you are both legendary strains, but its time to make room for the new wave.
Nowadays, it can be hard to keep up with all the new strains. Sometimes, we get the feeling that people are just making up names and throwing them onto random buds. But, believe it or not, Hog’s Breath and Alien Asshat are 100% real strains.
Goofy name or not, there are a few popular weed strains that every enthusiast should try. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to learn about the seven best strains on the market.
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The History of Famous Weed Strains
Before we jump into the good stuff, let’s take a minute and look back into the history of famous weed strains. There is evidence that various cultures around the world have been using cannabis for thousands of years. It has been connected to spiritual and healing rituals.
Afghanistan is the place of origin for much of the world’s cannabis tradition and it is still thriving. Upon the sacred Hindu Kush mountain range, the original Afghan Kush was born.
This mythical strain was cultivated for centuries before being bred with other strains. It is an ancestor of many of today’s most popular strains.
The Most Popular Weed Strains
During the draconic times of cannabis prohibition, most of us had very few choices in the way of flavors. Basically, had to go with whatever ‘Chad’ could get his hands on.
Fortunately, now we’re actually spoiled for choice when it comes to flower, wax, edibles and whatever else they’re putting out these days. And, you don’t need a job the industry to get your hands on them. (But, if you would love to expand your employment horizons, check out the requirements to work in a dispensary.)
Oh, and thousands of young people aren’t being sent to prison over a plant anymore, which is nice.
That being said, let’s stop wasting time and get to what you really want to know. Here are the seven most popular weed strains you need to try!
1. Girl Scout Cookies (GSC)
Who doesn’t get excited when they see some Girl Scout Cookies?
The name evokes memories of thin mints, Do-si-dos, and Samoas but we can cover that in another article.
Girl Scout Cookies is a popular strain from Cali that represents the up-trending Cookies family. It has powerful medicinal and relaxing effects. Just don’t forget the snacks.
2. GMO Cookies
This is a powerful Indica-dominant derived from Chemdog and GSC.
It has an unforgettably pungent aroma and many use it for its analgesic properties.
3. Blue Dream
Blue Dream is another Cali Sativa. It boasts a blueberry aroma and gives a delightfully invigorating rush.
4. Original Glue (GG4)
Trying to get stuck (in a good way)?
GG4 is an Indica-Sativa hybrid that has won both the LA Cannabis Cup and the High Times Jamaican World Cup.
5. Gelato
This hybrid strain hails from the bay area of California. It features a fruity, dessert-like taste typical of the Cookies family.
6. Sour Diesel
This is one of the most respected and popular weed strains of all time. The sour diesel strain was born around thirty years ago out of the marriage of Chemdog and Super Skunk.
The name comes from its characteristic pungent aroma.
Its ability to uplift your mood to combat stress and depression makes it a favorite to this day.
7. Mandarin Cookies
Mandarin cookies are for the true cannabis connoisseur. Yes, we included another member of the Cookies family, and for good reason.
This is a delicious tasting flower that lifts you up and kicks anxiety to the curb.
No Pain, No Strain
Visiting a dispensary for the first time is a bit like being a kid in a candy store. It’s something you dreamed about before legalization. Using an online dispensary like Jane Dispensary makes buying cannabis even easier. You can still buy all of the wonderful cannabis products that you would in a brick and mortar store, and their cannabis consultants offer high quality customer service.
However, it took a lot of work, not only to get it legalized but to create all the different strains and cultivate them.
Give your local cannabis farmers and researchers a high-five! And don’t forget to check out more of our blog for a variety of articles covering everything cannabis-related.
