Ten Top #Cannabis Strains to Try in 2017, by Dr. Emily - @emilyearlenbaugh #KushSmokers featured Author of the week
There are a lot of articles about the most popular strains of 2017 - and they feature some amazing cannabis strains. Unfortunately most of the strains featured in these articles are so popular, everyone already knows about them. Blue Dream, OG Kush, Sour Diesel and Girl Scout Cookies are popular for a reason, but their very popularity means that most people have already tried them out and know what to expect. Instead of rehashing these old favorites, here is a list of strains that you may not have heard about but should try in 2017. They might not be as popular as power houses like Blue Dream - but no strains are when they first get started. We’ll have to branch out sometime if we ever want to be improve upon what we already have.
1) Nova OG
Nova OG is reported to be the highest testing cannabis strain in history. Bred by Manali West, a cultivation company that specializes in rare strains, it has tested as high as 35.6% THC. This extremely potent, designer bud is a cross of Stardawg Guava, OG and Diesel and is described as sweet, woody and spicy. If you love the high THC cannabis, this might be your new favorite.
2) Zkittles
Zkittlez is an indica-dominant cross between of Grapefruit, Grape Ape and a third mystery strain. This candy-sweet flower, bred by 3rd Gen Family and Terp Hogz, has taken first place in multiple cannabis cups, and is prized for it’s sweet, berry, and tropical and fruit flavors that are reminiscent of Skittles candy. Cannabis users on leafly describe Zkittles’ effects as relaxed, happy, euphoric, uplifted and sleepy. Most commonly mentioned feature in the reviews? Zkittles smells and tastes AMAZING. If you are in it for the flavor, Zkittles is a must try strain.
3) Black Domina
Black Domina is another incredible strain that will leave you with a good taste in your mouth. Bred by Sensi Seeds, This indica-dominant hybrid is a cross between Northern Lights, Ortega, Hash Plant, and Afghani. It’s sweet, earthy and sometimes spicy aroma will draw you in, and it’s effects will keep you around for more. Black Domina is great for late night use, with effects like relaxation, sleepiness, and euphoria.
4) Cabbage Patch
Cabbage Patch, also sometimes called ‘Key Lime Pie’ is one of my favorite strains to use during the day. This sativa-dominant hybrid combines Durban Poison and Cherry Pie genetics for a high THCV strain that is as relaxing as it is energetic. This light and earthy strain has hints of fruit flavors tastes like it’s been sprinkled with sugar. It is great for people who find traditional sativas like Lemon Haze or Jack Herer to be too paranoia inducing. The uplifting high is relaxed and happy. Patients report it is great at relieving anxiety, pain and depression, while sparking creativity and laughter.
5) Chiquita Banana
Chiquita Banana is a high THC flower, with test results as high as 33.5%. Bred by Utopia Farms, the strain has already won several awards. The sweet and tropical hybrid is a cross between OG Kush and Banana. Chiquita Banana is relaxing, with a kush-like body high but none of it’s sedation. But beware, it’s one of those strains whose effects can sneak up you, increasing slowly and ‘creeping’ over the body. Start slow if you are trying it for the first time.
6) Mendo Breath
Mendo Breath is a cross between OGKB and Mendo Montage that is gaining in popularity this year. It even made the top 20 most popular strains of last month. Bred by Gage Green Genetics, it has a unique aroma, with notes of berry, chocolate, coffee and mint. Consumers describe the high as calming and almost meditative, and patients say it helps them with pain, insomnia and stress relief. But be careful, it can also bring on a bad case of the munchies!
7) Truffle butter
Truffle Butter is a relatively new cross by THClones of Gelato and Chocolate Kush. It tastes like fruit and caramel, with light floral notes. Truffle Butter is an incredibly sedative strain, with high marks for stress and insomnia. Users on leafly also reported it is quite the aphrodisiac, putting arousal as the most common effect for this strain. Whether it’s for sleep or other activities, this is a great strain to smoke right before bed.
8) Dandy Dance
CBD is incredibly medicinal but it can sometimes be hard to find a high CBD strain that is enjoyable to smoke. Dandy Dance, by tropical seeds company, is a high CBD strain that is as delicious as it is medicinal. With a complex nose of orange, lavender and musk, the smell is earthy but sweet and floral at the same time. The high is energizing at first but settles into a more sedative high. It is relaxed but still clear minded, and some patients report it is especially helpful for muscular pain.
9) Ringo’s Gift
For those looking for an extremely high CBD strain, Ringo’s Gift is a great one to try. Named for CBD specialist and activist Lawrence Ringo – this sweet and piney cross of Harle-Tsu and ACDC can reach ratios of 24:1 CBD/THC. Described as mellow and soothing, with full-body relaxation, this strain has become popular in the cannabis clubs of Barcelona.
10) Chocolate Diesel
Chocolate Diesel is a sativa dominant hybrid of cannabis strains Sour Diesel and Chocolate Thai. With an energetic and euphoric high, this strain's’ effects are often compared to those of coffee. With a notes of diesel, skunk, and earthy chocolate, this is a great choice for sativa lovers looking to get energized and happy.
As relatively new strains, many of these are only available in specific areas. But you may find them near you in the coming months. Everyone has different tastes when it comes to marijuana, and you might not want to try every strain on the list. Still, with so much variety in the cannabis plant - there is a strain for everyone. What strains are you excited to try this year?
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Damn nice post.. It's hard for me to have nice nugz like that and smoke them haha. Could just sit there and scout it out for ever.. Stuff is nice!
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Dang. Reading through stuff like this makes me miss the days I could sit on the couch with my buds to smoke a little and suck on a JollyRancher like a kid. Other things have since gotten in the way of the old vices. Any news on federal legalization?
Thanks for reading 😊 I wish I had news on legalization at the federal level but that still seems a ways off given the recent political situation.
Beautiful strains. I personally love the deeper indicas with more crystals and purple tints, but I can respect any beautiful bud. :)
Me too! All about those sugary dark indicas 💚
Just so yummy such a amazing plant and yummy.
Great pictures BTW
Thanks @skylineking88
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Thanks for the post.
Very cool 👍 Thanks for the heads up!
These are some beauties... I think Black Domina would be my first go-to in that group.
Have you heard of some of the African Swazi strains, mostly (if not all) sativa? They have a gnarly, snarly look to them (super fluffy and cloudlike, not dense at all). I've read great things about the swazis but haven't had the opportunity to sample them. Would love to hear if you have any insights. Thanks for the share
I have heard of the Swazi strains but haven't tried them yet. I'd love to though! Maybe soon 😊 I highly recommend the black domina- so yummy !
Nice
Your shortlist selection is great
Keep it up
Thanks @cryptocharts !
Cabbage Patch look soo good. Your my go to cannabis blog! Keep it up.
Thanks @bek ! The cabbage patch is amazing - so tasty with such a chill mind. Great for the daytime 💚☀️
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CBD is AWESOME!
Easily test the cannabis you're using for CBD content, with this...
8-Minute DIY Home Test!! Clear and Accurate results!.
Best results from CBD usage kick in at about 3 weeks of daily usage!
Can Also Be Used on Vegging Plants! Accurately!!!
Good stuff
My new bucket list....
i would add Smarties (Girl Scout Cook x Blue City Diesel)
one of the best tasting smokes i've ever come across and i've traveled the world and smoked weed everyday for the past 7 years lol
Great suggestion- adding to my own list now 😊
I want to try them all
The Black Domina is a superb pick, one of my favorite indica smokes for the evening or those lazy summer afternoons! One to add to the discussion though is one of my favorite sativas, Limoncello Haze, its zingy lemony odor and taste open up to one of the more energetic highs i've found to date. Overall amazing picks throughout!
Mm limoncello haze sounds tasty! I've got to try that one soon - hearing such good things
So very lovely.
Never heard from a single one of them.
Wondering if i could get them in amsterdam?
This is making me crave tk sample all the above. They all sound great unfortunately live in UK so here you only have a very limited selection. Oh well a guy can dream after all
Love rankings!