Hemp Flower

Hemp Flower

Even with the rising popularity of edibles and concentrates, flower is still the highest-selling cannabis product. Smoking flower is a classic and natural way to enjoy this plant, and it’s only getting better with time. Many of the world’s best growers live here in Colorado, and we enjoy working with them to provide premium cannabis strains for our customers. Here at Pig ‘N Whistle, we pride ourselves on the variety of our cannabis strains, but the quality will always be even more important to us.

Types of Cannabis and Their Effects

Even when the THC potency is entirely identical, different cannabis strains can produce their own unique effects. Cannabis experts and scientists are starting to come up with more answers to explain this mystery in recent years. Modern schools of thought say these different effects are caused by something called the entourage effect. Still, it’s easier for most people to think about cannabis in three different categories at first.

Indica Strains, Sativa Strains, and Hybrid Strains

While every cannabis strain has its unique characteristics, you’ll typically see them lumped into three categories on a dispensary menu:

• Indica Strains – These are generally associated with feelings of deep mental and physical relaxation. People frequently choose Indicas before eating a big meal, relaxing on the couch, and going to bed.
• Sativa Strains – A popular choice during the day, Sativas are often associated with bursts of energy and creativity. Many of our customers look for this type of cannabis before social events and other activities.
• Hybrid Strains – This broad category covers the entire spectrum between Indicas and Sativas.

Cannabinoids and Terpenes

While labeling plants as Indicas, Sativas, and hybrids can give customers some idea of what to expect, it doesn’t paint a complete picture. The unique characteristics of a given cannabis strain boil down to the cannabinoids and terpenes in the flower. THC is responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, but other natural components in cannabis can affect how it interacts with the body. levels affect, and terpenes may contribute to something called the “entourage effect.”

Identifying Premium Cannabis Flower

You can tell a lot about a cannabis flower by how it looks and smells. The exact scent of a strain will depend on its unique terpene profile, but good cannabis flower should almost always be healthy and fragrant. A powerful scent is one sign of high terpene levels, whether those terpenes are fruity, herbal, earthy, or something else.

Even if you can’t get a good whiff of your cannabis before you buy it, you can gauge its quality by looking at it. The healthy flower typically comes in nice buds, which means you shouldn’t see a lot of stem peaking through. Even strains with some purple or other colors should still have some vibrant greens that look like thriving plant material. Avoid anything that looks brown because that could be a sign of fungus, dehydration, or other health problems.

Finally, look for cannabis with lots of shiny crystals. These are the trichomes, which is where cannabinoids live. Of course, the easiest way to find premium flower is to visit a leading dispensary in Denver.

Pig ‘N Whistle Cannabis Dispensary in Denver

Our cannabis experts at Pig ‘N Whistle work hard to cultivate a dispensary menu with multiple types of premium flower. Medical patients and recreational customers alike come to visit us from West Colfax, Villa Park, Edgewater, and the surrounding areas to get top-shelf cannabis. Check our cannabis dispensary menu today to find your new favorite strain.