Kush, Blue Cheese and Alaska Thunder Fuck!

Kush, Blue Cheese and Alaska Thunder Fuck - what in the world are we talking about? As most cannabis consumer know, cannabis strain names are often weird and random, just like these three examples.

What's in a Name?

Kush Flower A question we get asked frequently on Tours is: who came up with this name? Since Happy Travelers Tours mission is to educate folks about cannabis and cannabis culture, we always try to find a "nice" way of explaining the seemingly un-connected way cannabis strains get named, but, we also recognize (and know) the majority of those names are created the way most people THINK they are - a bunch of stoned people sitting around sampling the stain and coming up with something to call it. Hence: Kush. Or, Blue Cheese.

Strains, Terpenes and Flavonoids

There are many cannabis strains that vary widely in the composition of cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other compounds. These components work synergistically to produce wide variations in benefits, side effects, and strain characteristics. Knowledge of the individual medicinal properties of the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids is necessary to cross-breed strains to obtain optimal standardized affect.

Indica, Sativa and Hybrids

Pssst! Are you looking for some 'pure Kush'? After generations of crossbreeding, it is now quite rare to find a pure Indica or pure Sativa strain. It is now common for most strains of Cannabis to be Indica-dominant, Sativa-dominant or hybrid. As you may expect, different plant genetics can often lead to different medicinal effects. Let’s start with Indica. Indica plants are typically shorter and have wide leaves. The buds of an Indica plant will usually be quite dense. You will typically find that Indica-based strains are more relaxing and will usually be associated with more bodily sensations. These strains are often recommended for nighttime use due to these effects. Beautiful Buds As for Sativa, these plants are typically taller with long and thin leaves.  The buds of a Sativa plant are typically less dense and can be somewhat feathery. Sativa strains usually produce a cerebral feeling and are more uplifting and euphoric. As a result, they are recommended for daytime use. A hybrid is a Cannabis plant that is a crossbreed between an Indica and a Sativa plant. Most strains of cannabis are a hybrid of these.

Top Strains of 2018 and 2019

Here is our chart of the top strains of 2018 and 2019. Our research took us to High Times, Leafly and other websites and we are excited to share what we've compiled. If you're interested in getting up-close-and-personal with cannabis, a Happy Travelers Wine-and-Weed Tour today! As far as Sonoma County Cannabis Tourism goes, we're the only Tour which lets you touch plants!