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The month before 4/20 saw no calm before the storm, Leafly Nation.

The US cannabis industry decamped to Barcelona, Spain, and raged for two weeks around the 25,000-person Spannabis festival. All the big names dropped seeds. Jars of live rosin got passed around like ambrosia at a stoner bacchanalia.

Back on the West Coast, a winter wave of heat included Duck Sauce in LA, Mitten Cake Batter in Oregon, and Apple Butter in Washington.

Each month, Leafly rounds up what’s worth smoking on the West Coast. We grow, shop, smoke samples, and parse search traffic to create your cheat code to the best bong loads of the month. Here’s March’s Leafly Buzz.

Strains surging on the West Coast this March. (Sasha Beck/Leafly)
Strains surging on the West Coast this March. (Sasha Beck/Leafly)

Banana OG

⬆ 11.3% (in monthly search interest)

Banana OG. Hybrid indica. Grown by Occidental Hills. (David Downs/Leafly)
Banana OG. Hybrid indica. Grown by Occidental Hills. (David Downs/Leafly)

This famous, classic, banana-tinged OG Kush, Banana OG moved up 11.3% on the West Coast this winter. It’s the softer, more approachable, tropical OG, with calming, hybrid-indica effects that people use for stress and anxiety. Make sure to smell the jar to check for that authentic, yet ephemeral banana note.

Modified Grapes

⬆ 33.5%

Dallas Growers Club Modified Grapes 2023 (David Downs/Leafly)
Modified Grapes. Indica hybrid. 2022. Grown by Dallas Growers Club, Oregon. (David Downs/Leafly)

The western US continues to plant and sell lots of this GMO x Purple Punch cross. The love of purple, grape-smelling weed also drove Grand Daddy Purple back into the top 10 out west. Now a commodity crop—Modified Grapes should grow plentiful this Spring. Very calming hybrid-indica effects that reviewers report can help with anxiety, stress, or pain.

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Apples ‘n Bananas

⬆ 14%

Apples & Bananas up close. (David Downs/Leafly)
Apples & Bananas up close. Indica hybrid. (David Downs/Leafly)

Breeders keep hybridizing this Blue Power x Gelatti strain from the Cookies brand because of its great stonefruit tropical notes and mega-potent, surprisingly energetic effects. Branded and sold by Cookies in multiple states, clones and seeds of Apples & Bananas also grow in many great gardens. 

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Permanent Marker

⬆ 21.6%

Permanent Marker. Hybrid indica. (Courtesy Doja Pak)
Permanent Marker. Hybrid indica. (Courtesy Doja Pak)

Seed Junky Genetics’ Jealousy line, including Permanent Marker, has become a global trend—we bought some for $30 per gram in Barcelona this month. Sweet, strong marker fumes, dark color, and strong, tingly, talkative, arousing hybrid effect make this a 90-point strain. Branded and sold by Doja Pak in California.

New in the Leafly Database

Fresh tree for ’23.(Sasha Beck/Leafly)
Fresh tree for ’23.(Sasha Beck/Leafly)

Zortzi

Explosive tropical rainbow fruit flavor and divine, dinnertime hybrid effects helped Zortzi win the 2023 Ego Clash Barcelona for flower. It’s so cool to see the rugged region of Spain’s Basque Country contributing to the global Z wave that started in Mendocino County, CA. Breeder Bask Triangle Farms crossed Z to Ortzadar. “Ortzadar” is the Basque word for ‘rainbow’, and crosses Z x Cookies and Cream.

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11:11

Wizard Trees brand 11:11. Hybrid. (Courtesy Wizard Trees)
Wizard Trees brand 11:11. Hybrid. (Courtesy Wizard Trees)

The brand Wizard Trees builds on its RS11 work with 11:11—that’s RS#11 x RS#11. This LA-born strain sold out first at Spannabis, and we’re stoked for more candy gas goodness from this line built off OZ Kush x Sunset Sherbert.

Challah Bread

DNA Genetics’ sold-out cross of Baker’s Delight x Kosher Kush, Challah Bread, comes to gardens near you. Consumers want “gas, but new,” said DNA Genetics CEO Rezwan Khan, just like Hollywood sequels try to offer “the same, but new.” Cookies, Sorbet, and OG Kush all fuse in this mostly indica strain. Twist some up and portal into the new “Mandalorian” season, or “John Wick: Chapter 4.”

The Bird

The Bird. Mostly indica. (Courtesy Humboldt Seed Co and Sensi Seeds)
The Bird. Mostly indica. (Courtesy Humboldt Seed Co and Sensi Seeds)

Humboldt Seed Co and Sensi Seeds announced a collaboration, called Breeding Grounds, with two automatic cultivars and two feminized ones. Among them, The Bird packs in a slew of epic and successful weed genes. It’s a cross of OG Kush x Humboldt Dream x Gelato #33 (dubbed Larry Bird). Expect compact growth and high yields from these green, purple, and icy buds that reek of gasoline, skunk, & funky breath.

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(Sasha Beck/Leafly)

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Duck Sauce from Teds Budz, CA

Teds Budz Duck Sauce. Hybird indica. (West Coast Weed Reviews for Leafly)
Teds Budz Duck Sauce. Hybird indica. (West Coast Weed Reviews for Leafly)

LA’s best legal plug, Teds Budz, brings some of the most sought-after heat from cultivators in Northern California to SoCal where fans eagerly await their next drops. Teds Budz’ new Duck Sauce was pheno-hunted in collaboration with the self-proclaimed “Duck Sauce God” himself, hip hop artist Eastside Eggroll. Duck Sauce comes in a transparent mylar bag that riffs on a traditional packet of duck sauce. The genetics are clearly stated—Platinum Zkittlez x Gelato #41—and you can see the buds within the bag. 

These dense buds look like an amalgam of forest, sage, fern, moss, and deep Sacramento green. Dark, twine-colored pistils inconspicuously wind their way across the surface snaking through an abundance of glistening, egg-cream-colored trichomes. It produces a candy-like scent with a sweet, creamy backing, and a dry pull on the joint to match. On smoking, the inhale has a sugary sweet, citrus quality that morphs into a candy gas on the exhale, with an orange-esque finish. The head change brings a very chill, long-lasting effect, one that puts a bit of weight on your shoulders and makes you want to take a seat. But isn’t overly sedative, and would pair fantastically with a day off and a new video game. If you’re a Zkittlez or candy-gas fan, you’ll love this Duck Sauce from Teds Budz.

Burning up the charts

Apple Butter by Torus, WA

Torus Apple Butter. Hybrid indica. (Will Hyde for Leafly)
Torus Apple Butter. Hybrid indica. (Will Hyde for Leafly)

Washington-based Torus’ Apple Butter is a musky dank flower with a picturesque balance of deep hues coated with a heavy frosting of shimmering trichomes. This cut specifically is Phenotype #2 of their Jet Fuel Gelato x Apples & Bananas hybrid, featured in Torus’ Prototype series.The Prototype line allows everyone to judge the different varieties Torus is trialing. That way you can share your feedback and let them know which phenotypes stand out the most and should stay in rotation. 

Apple Butter’s sugared buds create a unique mix of skunky flavor that gets sharp and gassy when it is broken down, and a subtle buttery-sweet apple aroma that gives way to a flowery finish. Apple Butter #2 is a keeper thanks to its quality cure and smooth flavors. (Shop Torus flower on Leafly.)

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Ballin out

Mitten Cake Batter by Louis Vuchron, OR

Seed Junky Genetics-bred Mitten Cake Batter. Grown by Louis Vuchron, Oregon. Indica hybrid. (Ryan Herron for Leafly)
Seed Junky Genetics-bred Mitten Cake Batter. Grown by Louis Vuchron, Oregon. Indica hybrid. (Ryan Herron for Leafly)

Seed Junky Genetics has created dozens of crowd-pleasing profiles, but the decadent, dessert-leaning expressions always seem to take the cake. Oregon cultivator Louis Vuchron showcases these icing-sweet flavors with their supreme Mitten Cake Batter. This cross of Mitten Cake x Kush Mints doubles up on fresh and cooling mint notes with an added wallop of sweet gas and sugar cookie dough. The effect is just as impressive—a quick joint works as a pronounced but functional mood lifter.

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Ballin’ on a budget

Cabrona by Humo, CA

Humo-brand Cabrona. Hybrid. (David Downs/Leafly)
Humo-brand Cabrona. Hybrid. (David Downs/Leafly)

A solid, classic OG Kush aroma and power comes from the strain Cabrona by Humo—a Mexican American and woman-owned and operated greenhouse brand in Salinas, CA. Cabrona is a cross of Cannarado’s Daily Driver (Sundae Driver x Cookies and Cream) and Phinest’s Chem D (OG Kush x Sour D). Humo’s regular flower aims to sell for $27 to $32 per eighth ounce in Cali—that’s good value. (See also: Banana Cooler from Rimrock Farms’ 2022 full-sun run in Calaveras, CA.)

(Sasha Beck/Leafly)
We end with something fuerte. (Sasha Beck/Leafly)

Grapefruit MTN rosin by Premier Cannabis, WA

Washington’s Premier Cannabis has beautiful, award-winning fresh press live rosin. One dab of the stringy, honey-like rosin, and it’s easy to see why it won Best Rosin at last month’s NW Leaf Bowl. So-called ‘fresh press’ live rosin is fresh, as opposed to ‘cold-cure’ live rosin, which changes color and consistency as it matures and stabilizes in a fridge. This fresh press live rosin is surprisingly easy to serve up and stays incredibly stable, maintaining its translucent gooeyness longer than it takes to dab through the entire gram. 

The Grapefruit MTN strain live rosin has sharp citrus flavors that coat your mouth with sour, ruby-red grapefruit and finish with a smooth skunkiness. The combination of flavors is like a grapefruit version of Trop Cookies, packing a steady punch of citrus flavor rs you’ll want more of.


And that’s it for March’s Leafly Buzz. Never miss the latest heat—download the Leafly App (Android, iOS) and turn on notifications to scoop those flavors first. 

About Leafly Buzz

So good they steal it—the popular, monthly strain review roundup Leafly Buzz is in its third year. We report independently on the connoisseur cannabis conversation, focusing on strain and branded flower of the US west. Reporting includes:

  • review samples
  • dispensary shopping
  • grow visits
  • cannabis events
  • Leafly search data
  • staff and reader tips, and more

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Freelancers West Coast Weed Reviews (LA), Ryan Herron (OR), and Will Hyde (WA) contributed to this report.
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Celebrate 420 with Culture Cannabis Club, California

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Make the holiday special with your cannabis community & deals up to 50% off.


420 season is upon us, and Culture Cannabis Club has all the deals Californians need to make weed’s big day one for the record books. They’re pulling out all the stops this 420 with giveaways, food, entertainment, and more on top of their huge sales with deals up to 50% off. Stop into any Culture Cannabis Club between now and 4/20 to join the year’s biggest party.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the best gas from Culture Cannabis Club’s curated selection that we’d make sure to grab at your local shop this month to celebrate properly.

420 deals at Culture Cannabis Club

  • 30+ top brands up to 50% off
  • SWAG giveaways
  • Customer Appreciation vendor booths
  • Food & entertainment
  • Weekly deals all month long!

THC Design Crescendo

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If you’re looking to get loud this 420, then you’re gonna need to Crescendo. Culture Cannabis Club is offering this unique phenotype of the exciting strain from THC Design, and anyone who enjoys a rare cultivar ought to sit up and take notice.

Crescendo is descended from a truly powerful pedigree, with DNA from I-95, Mandarin Cookies, and Chemdawg. This heritage makes Crescendo a pretty heavy hitter, with buds boasting up to 35% THC, but the particular mix of terpenes will do more than put you to bed. Crescendo raises things up; your mind, your focus, your mood, until you’re firing on all cylinders and ready to make big moves. Head over to Culture Cannabis Club and get ready to turn up with Crescendo. 

Cannabiotix’s (CBX) Cereal Milk flower

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Cannabiotix (CBX) is an award-winning outfit with a reputation for exciting, innovative strains. This 420, you can stock up on the famous Cereal Milk strain, courtesy of CBX and Culture Cannabis Club.

The progeny of Strawberry Lemonade and Thicc Mint Cookies, Cereal Milk is a sweet-tasting hybrid that CBX recommends for anytime-of-day sessions. Cereal Milk is incredibly aptly named; it’ll have you remembering Saturday morning cartoons and the remnants of your favorite sugary concoction. Head to Culture Cannabis Club and see what all the fuss is about. 

RNBW Strawberry Sunset 1g disposable vape

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These Strawberry Sunset disposable vapes from RNBW are the ultimate chill-out aid for a price that’ll soothe your wallet as well as your nerves. RNBW equips their disposables with their innovative Stream Z rechargeable hardware, meaning you’ll be sure to get everything you paid for from these disposables.

With a mild, berry-kissed flavor augmented with subtle layers of gas and spice, RNBW’s Strawberry Sunset vapes are some of the best vapes around for taking it easy at the end of a long day. Culture Cannabis Club is offering them for a shockingly low price this 420, so stock up now and have enough bliss to spare.

STIIIZY Blue Burst 1g vape pod

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One of the most forward-thinking brands in the cannabis world, STIIIZY is well worth your time this 420. Culture Cannabis Club is offering a 1g vape pod of STIIIZY’s Blue Burst strain for a discounted price, so there’s no reason not to check them out.

Blue Burst is a hybrid strain that’ll result in a balanced high that won’t take you out of commission. The delicious blue raspberry flavor will have you puffing happily as well, making this STIIIZY pod a blissful experience from the moment it touches your lips. Your local Culture Cannabis Club has some in stock this April, but don’t be slow; an item this hot won’t stay on the shelves for long.

West Coast Cure Blue Dream 1g CUREpen

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The last pick we have for you is a fantastic Blue Dream CUREpen from West Coast Cure, an award-winning outfit with a passion for cannabis that dates back to the days of weed prohibition. The CUREpen is a 510-threaded cartridge of premium THC oil, made with West Coast Cure’s unique spin.

Blue Dream has proven itself one of the most popular sativa-likes around in recent years, a cannasseur’s favorite descended from Blueberry and the famous Haze. Blue Dream is a serious strain with a reputation for knocking even experienced consumers on their backs. If that sounds like a dream come true to you, then your local Culture Cannabis Club has just what you need. 


All that chronic is just the tip of the iceberg; there’s tons more fire to be found both in-store and online at Culture Cannabis Club. They’re the hottest party spot in the whole state this 420 with mega sales all month long, so make your way down and bring your holiday to the next level.




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Best St. Patrick’s Day cannabis strains for 2024 and more

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St. Patrick’s Day is fun and all, but you can hold the hangovers and regret, thank you very much. We’re gonna stay Cali Sober, super-green, and deliciously rainbow-esque with legal ganja across North America.

With 24 legalization states, 40 medical ones, and fully legal Canada, it’s never been breezier to tap the Leafly app, put the buds in the basket, and order the more healthful alternative for pickup or delivery. 

Here’s some seasonal, new, and charming buds from California to New York, and Florida to Ontario, courtesy of our cadre of experts.

Gold Ca$h Gold

Gold Ca$h Gold. (Matt Jackson for Leafly)

Everybody wants a little taste of gold on St. Patty’s day and for cannabis, there’s nothing that fits the bill closer than this strain from 3rd Coast Genetics, the breeder that brought us Oreoz (now called Oooze to avoid the lawyers). Gold Ca$h Gold—a cross of Oreoz #1 x Pure Michigan—has the thick, sparkly coat of resin glands we usually see on Oooze buds and the deep purple interior that’s indicative of Pure Michigan, a popular strain in Oregon and Maine that 3rd Coast created with Thug Pug. The result is a grape jelly crustable that has a gassy smell locked inside of buds so dense, you’ll weigh the eighth just to make sure it’s 3.5 grams.—Matt Jackson

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Pot Roast

A purple and icy nug against a black background.
Pot Roast. Indica hybrid. (photos by Focus North Garden)

What would St. Patrick’s Day be without sitting down to some corned beef & cabbage or a good bowl of Pot Roast? A hit with fans in Colorado and California over the last couple years, Pot RoastGMO x Meat Breath—is another savory strain from well-known Michigan breeder Thug Pug who’s also responsible for the Meat Breath used in its creation. Even the smaller buds on this strain come out with a thick armored-looking surface that shows off flecks of purple and army green. While looking at the lineage you’d expect something super pungent and corpse flower-esque, the aroma on this more of a rich savory feeling with an exhale that’s almost peppery. —Matt Jackson

Acapulco Gold

Jonny Chronic, Canada

A horizontal photo of a light green cannabis bud with orange pistils. Acapulco Gold. Sativa. (Courtesy of Jonny Chronic)
Acapulco Gold. Sativa. (Courtesy of Jonny Chronic)

If you’re in search of real treasure, skip the pub and follow the rainbow to a pot of Acapulco

Gold. Originating from Central America, this legendary landrace strain has a classic flavorprofile: it’s fresh and floral with skunky base notes of dark molasses. Practically dripping in trichomes, these glittering nuggets from Johnny Chronic are worth their weight in gold! Grown in small batches, slow-cured for maximum flavor and hand-trimmed to perfection, finding this sativa is only for the luckiest leprechauns. Who needs a pot of gold when you can find this stash at the end of the rainbow? —Amanda Breeze

Crumbled Lime

3Saints, Canada

A spherical purple and icy nug with red hairs of 3 Saints Crumbled Lime. (Courtesy of 3Saints)
3 Saints Crumbled Lime. (Courtesy of 3Saints)

Wearing green is supposed to bring good luck on St. Patty’s Day, but why settle for wearing it

when you can get four-leaf clovered with Crumbled Lime! A cross of Citron CKS and Biker Kush, these dense emerald buds are sun-grown, rain-watered, and expertly cured. Crack open a jar and experience the unbelievably bold punch of sour Tanaka lime with a blast of tropical guava fruit. This ain’t your granny’s lucky clover! High potency and maximum flavor, this sweet sativa from 3Saints is louder than a green beer-fueled frat party. So ditch the green hat! Crumbled Lime is the only luck you need. —Amanda Breeze

Koala Crack

Fig Farms, CA

A macro shot of trichomes sleeted over purple leaf. Koala Crack up close. (Lindsay MaHarry for Leafly)
Koala Crack up close. (Lindsay MaHarry for Leafly)

Koala Crack is a buzzy new sativa from Fig Farms named for its eucalyptol-dominant profile and energizing effects. With a unique sensory experience that combines eucalyptus, candy and spice, and a high that radiates clarity and excitement, this flower is perfect for busy days on the grind.

Grown, bred, and hunted from seed by Fig Farms, Koala Crack is a cross between Moonana Wreck (Banana Fig x Moon Drops) x Zeclair #5 (Cold Heat x Zonuts).

Like all flower grown by the Bay-area indoor legends, this one is other-worldly. With light green nugs, long hairs, and a bud structure with the complexity of an Escher painting, it’s so sugar-dusted with trichomes that the nugs read silver.

In addition to the minty fresh euphoria of the eucalyptol, Koala Crack is high in terpinolene from the Moonana Wreck parent, another one of my favorite Fig Farm flowers. The combination leaves you with an energetic disposition and a quiet mind, perfect for getting it done and having fun while doing it. —Lindsay MaHarry

Sour Diesel

Sol Spirit Farm, CA

Sour Diesel by Sol Spirit Farm, an award-winning regenerative farm/glamping operation in Trinity County, is a hard-hitting rendition of a beloved classic.

A cross between Chemdawg and Super Skunk, Sour Diesel was popularized in NYC throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s for an energizing, euphoric high suited for life in the fast lane. Despite its legendary status, it’s uncommon to see Sour Diesel on the dispensary shelves of today, which tend to be dominated by a handful of dessert strains.

My favorite thing about Sol Spirit’s cut of SD is that it skews on the heavy side, leaving you in a giggly plume of diesel-drenched euphoria. The nugs have a rust green hue and the looser bud structure of a true sativa, covered in visible, sparkling trichomes, with a tidal wave of diesel/pine terps that just about knock you over when you crack open the jar.

This version of SD is perfect for enjoying the vivacious and uplifting high of the famous strain in a more relaxed way, where a silly fun feeling of buoyancy balances out the anxious pitfalls of having too much energy. —Lindsay MaHarry

Rainbow Driver

Woody Nelson, Canada

A vertical elliptical dark green bud of Rainbow Driver. Indica hybrid. (Grace B for Leafly)
Rainbow Driver. Indica hybrid. (Grace B for Leafly)

Bred by Archive Seed Bank and cultivated in the Kootenays, this Sundae Driver x Zkittlez hybrid is a powerhouse. Woody Nelson’s three weeks of curing and hand-trimming results in generous nugs and a true-to-nose flavor, reminiscent of a pack of Citrus Delights cracked open in a gas station. It maintains an impressive, feathery consistency when ground, with smooth rolling and combustion. The high begins with a potent, cerebral hit before melting into relaxation, without full-on couchlock. This strain is in high demand, so gear up for the next 100-kilo batch to hit BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Nunavut dispensaries around April 20th. —Grace Broadhead

Onion Ring

Nature’s Chemistry, NV

The latest indica from the renowned Vegas producer, affectionately known as Nature’s Chem by locals, is easily one of the dankest strains anywhere in Sin City. Onion Ring’s booming terp profile boasts an impressive 13.2 mg/g terpinolene, 3.8 mg/g ocimene, and 3.7 mg/g myrcene to complement a solid 24% THC count. Users can smell the powerful garlicky cross of GMO and OG Kush through the sealed jar, and all bets are off once that jar’s open—the aroma is next-level.

Onion Ring by Nature’s Chemistry hits as strong as any indica in the Vegas market and smokes smoother than most. But it’s not necessarily a bedtime strain; the elevated terpinolene levels help provide a high that’s euphoric and introspective, well worth staying awake for. Onion Ring is available in 43 Las Vegas dispensaries, including Planet 13, Nevada Wellness Center, The Source, Beyond Hello, GreenLight, Health For Life, Sahara Wellness, Curaleaf, Jade, and Zen Leaf. —Chris Kudialis

Bellini vape

Rove, NV

Rove's Bellini all-in-one cart. (Chris Kudialis for Leafly)
Rove’s Bellini all-in-one cart. (Chris Kudialis for Leafly)

Hitting Rove’s hybrid Bellini pen is the weed aficionado’s equivalent of sipping on a fruit smoothie: easy, sweet, flavorful with bursts of peach and pineapple. At 89.1% THC and a terp profile spearheaded by caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool, Bellini produces a fast high that slaps after just a couple of draws. But after its initial punch, the indica-dominant high operates comfortably in the background, allowing users to enjoy themselves without feeling overly stoned. Rove’s Bellini pen is available in 47 Vegas dispensaries, including Euphoria Wellness, Reef, Las Vegas ReLeaf, Essence, Jardín, Cookies, NuWu, Pisos, Thrive, and Tree of Life. —Chris Kudialis

Pac-Man

Cookies, New York

From the NYC Culture House’s new Cookies strain drop, this is how you start off a stoner’s paradise. This Pac-Man strain is pure class—a very special strain. As soon as I opened the package, a strong herbal aroma filled the air and the room in a magical way. On my first hit, a powerful, pungent, gassy, spicy, peppery flavor rushed me like I owed the Pac-Man money. Tiny hints of menthol and a zesty lemon flavor followed. The very clean refreshing aftertaste will leave a spicy, peppery taste on your tongue for a few seconds—so beautiful. The high is very relaxing with a nice, heavy feeling on the eyes, which is so wonderful. The body high is strong, with a soothing, spectacular feel, very calming on the body. If you are looking for a good strain to watch a movie, or play a video game, or just vibing with some friends, Pac-Man is it.—LordFigo

Afternoon Delight #44

Rythm, MD

Rythm delivers yet again for enthusiasts looking for a functional midday boost with Afternoon Delight #4. A hybrid of GMO x Trophy Wife (Wedding Cake F2), originally bred as Redneck Wedding by Surfr Seeds, the appearance presents as the bright green spear-shaped buds with golden pistils; a mighty stature caked in resin. For the top shelf of the market, Rythm delivers as expected with a hefty jar for freshness and a flashy label boasting 37.62% THCa and 3.78% terpenes.

As stinky as this sample is upon cracking the jar, the flavor also stains the mouth with chemical funk and herbal Bubba fuel, which come from the primary terpenes limonene, β-caryophyllene, and linalool. The potency is noticeable, and the refined, relaxing, and buzzy effect comes on rapidly and primarily stimulates the head, face, and chest. In a vape, the inhale is smooth and suitable for big rips. In the joint, the smoothness lacks behind a bit, and the flavor has a bit of background noise. Regionally, the DMV is a big fan of soothing “sativa-dominant hybrids” and this sample is fresh and fits the bill perfectly. —Max Blickstein

Zealousy

Strane, MD

If you like big nugs and you can’t lie, Zealousy might be your guy. Strane has been a mainstay for years bringing solid genetics to top shelves all around Maryland, and this is a prime example of why. Zealousy is reported to be from Nasha Genetics, blending Jealousy x Zoap, which very much rides the shoulders of giants, this time in the form of Seed Junky Genetics and Deep East. This hybrid is no joke—providing an immediate onset of “sit-your-butt-down” effect at eye-watering levels of potency, which tracks for the 30.41% THCa boasted on the label.

Another staggering label rating is the 4.14% terpenes, primarily limonene, α and β-pinene, and linalool, which results in a fairly standard “candy” flavor that is most comparable to allspice. This type of flavor and effect profile is more common from cheaper imported traditional market packs, but Strane provides a clean and accessible experience with Zealousy that hits that particular nail on the head. Strane is sure to impress enthusiasts looking for a punchy sweet flavor and this particular example shines as soon as the seal is broken. —Max Blickstein

Northern Fire

Ember Valley, CA

Ember Valley has impressed over the last few years—floating at the top tier of affordable heat right before you start getting into the top shelf above $50. One of the things they are famed for across their stable of strains is the variety of flavors. Their new Northern Fire is probably my second favorite thing I’ve ever seen from them. It’s absolutely soaked in the best terpinolene aroma I’ve found on the recreational market since the Trainwreck that came in 5th in the inaugural Emerald Cup indoor category a few years ago. The hash is the same level of special. I haven’t seen anyone washing this flavor and it’s worth investigating if you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a jar. —Jimi Devine

Zeclair Breeding project

Fig Farms, CA

Fig Farms, CAThe back-to-back Emerald Cup winners were looking to spice things up in 2023 and a massive Z breeding project and round of selection proved to do just that. When hunting out a pack of Zeclair seeds the Fig Farms team identified a primo male. It represented the best male Z pollen they had ever worked with and they crossed it to everything. It’s no surprise—the pairings with the last two cup winners, Animal Face and Blue Face, proved to be absolutely heaters. I would argue the dark horse of the bunch is a fantastic Zeclair x OGKB. We’re excited to see which parts of the hunt make it to market. The “sister” to that all-star male is already out there on store shelves. It’s also a hitter, as is par for the course when you’re talking about Fig Farms. —Jimi Devine

And that’s 14 super-solid picks for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond this winter and spring. Make sure to download the Leafly app, and turn on notifications to stay glued into the goodness.



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86% of Californians Support Legal Cannabis Markets

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A recent survey conducted by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) and FM3 Research reveals that a significant majority of Californians, 86%, believe it’s important to purchase cannabis from legal markets. The survey also indicates growing support for Proposition 64 and highlights the need for consumer education on legal cannabis procurement.

California, a pioneer in legalizing medical cannabis in 1996 and later adult-use cannabis in 2016, has developed into the world’s largest cannabis market. The DCC’s Real California Cannabis Campaign, aimed at guiding consumers to licensed dispensaries, commissioned FM3 Research to survey over 1,000 California adults to gauge their attitudes towards the state’s cannabis market. Key findings include:

  • 62% view Proposition 64 positively, suggesting increased support for cannabis reform.
  • 86% of respondents stress the importance of buying cannabis from legal sources.
  • 72% feel consumers should ensure they’re purchasing from licensed retailers.
  • Despite the legal market’s size, illegal sales remain prevalent, with two-thirds of cannabis sales in 2022 coming from the illicit market.
  • The California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) reported significant seizures in 2023, including over $312 million in illegal cannabis and 119 firearms, showcasing efforts to combat illegal operations.
  • The survey uncovered education gaps, with 85% of respondents in areas where retail cannabis is banned either misinformed or unaware of local cannabis laws.
  • Opinions on identifying licensed retailers were divided, with 44% finding it easy and 42% finding it challenging.

Why It Matters: This survey underscores the growing acceptance of legal cannabis markets among Californians and the critical role of consumer education in supporting legal operations. It highlights the ongoing battle against illicit sales and the importance of regulatory efforts to ensure a safe, legal cannabis market.

Potential Implications: The findings could influence future cannabis policies in California, emphasizing the need for public education campaigns and stricter enforcement against illegal operations. It also suggests a potential shift in consumer behavior towards supporting legal cannabis sources, which could further legitimize and stabilize the legal market.

Source: High Times



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