Hybrid Strains
If you know anything about different types of cannabis strains, you’ve probably heard the terms indica and sativa tossed around. Considered by some to be the most important way to distinguish between different types of marijuana, they’ve been in use for literally hundreds of years, at least by botanists. But here’s an inconvenient fact: While […]
Cannabis Strains
According to some experts, more than 700 unique cannabis strains exist in the world. That’s a lot of different kinds of marijuana. And while that strain variety is definitely great from a consumer’s perspective, it can make dispensary trips a little confusing. That’s why we put together this guide to the types of marijuana. Once […]
Sativa Strains
Looking for something that’s uplifting and euphoric? Sativa strains may be just what you’re looking for. We’ll take a deep dive into sativas on this page. First, we’ll look at what makes a sativa a sativa, including whether it feels like an upper or a downer. Then, we’ll identify some of the strongest and most […]
Indica Strains
When it comes to cannabis, a strain is (generally) either an indica, a sativa, or a hybrid. While sativas spread more widely than their indica cousins for centuries, that’s no longer the case. In this post, we’ll look at the rise of indica strains, and explore the high THC levels of their strongest genetics. We’ll […]
Which Cannabis Strains are High in CBD?
Even if you’ve never tried cannabis, you probably still know that THC is the main cannabinoid responsible for the plant’s intoxicating high. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been gaining on the heels of THC’s popularity, though many still don’t appreciate CBD’s more subtle effects or how those effects express themselves within a strain. We’d like to change […]
Rare Strains of Cannabis: 5 Rare Weed Strains You Need To Try
With so many new cannabis strains hitting the market, some strains simply get lost or glossed over. Many strains that were once considered top-of-the-line have up and disappeared from the cannabis marketplace, making them difficult to track down even for those willing to put in the effort. Other rare strains of weed were only available […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana
If you’ve ever stopped by any of our dispensaries, you probably know that we’re about much more than just fulfilling orders. Because the world of cannabis is so new for so many of us, there are a lot of questions to be answered. And while many of you visit Mission for your recreational marijuana needs, […]
Which Cannabis Strains Make You Creative?
For decades, one of the most common questions in cannabis strains contained a hidden—or make that not so hidden—swipe at those who enjoy marijuana: Doesn’t it make you lazy? As anyone who relies on cannabis for relief of chronic symptoms and conditions knows, the truth is far more nuanced. While it’s true that some strains […]
Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re new to the world of cannabis, it can be pretty intimidating. There’s no shortage of jargon to learn—like understanding the difference between the terms cannabinoid vs cannabidiol, for example. If you’re a total neophyte, you may even ask yourself “is cannabis the same thing as marijuana?” While the abundance of terminology may feel […]
How Long Does a Cannabis High Last? It Depends.
Depending on the day, the strain, the format, and your unique physiology—even the most experienced cannabis consumers sometimes consume too much and find themselves wondering: How long is this cannabis high going to last? The duration of your high depends mostly on your tolerance to cannabis (how often you use it) and your chosen method […]
Weed That Makes You Laugh: The Top 10 Giggly Strains
Cannabis has a well-earned reputation for giving people the giggles, often transforming even the smallest moments into sources of uncontrollable laughter. As stress melts away and inhibitions take a back seat, it’s almost impossible not to crack a smile and find humor in life’s simplest quirks. While all cannabis has the potential to lighten the […]
Cannabis Ruderalis: The Other Type of Cannabis
When it comes to strains, most people are familiar with the terms “indica” and “sativa,” the two major subtypes of cannabis that can impart very different effects. But even if you consider yourself a cannabis aficionado, you may have never heard about the third type of cannabis: cannabis ruderalis. While its effects are relatively mild, […]
Live Resin vs Live Rosin: What’s the Difference?
Today, you can find countless concentrates lining dispensary shelves, from budder to badder, sauce, crumble, and more. At our dispensaries in Illinois and Massachusetts, we get questions about the subtle differences between all these concentrates each and every day.. The most confusing? Live resin and live rosin. Though they sound similar, these fragrant concentrates hold […]
What Are the Highest Sativa Leaning Strains?
If you’ve spent any time around cannabis or in dispensaries, you’re probably familiar with the terms indica and sativa. These words were first used to distinguish between two types of cannabis plants, and they’re still useful—to a point. Due to widespread cross-breeding, most cannabis plants are actually hybrids, expressing attributes of both types of cannabis […]
What Is Reggie Weed? What It Looks, Smells, and Tastes Like
The world of cannabis is nothing if not rich with slang terms. From “schwag” to “blunts” to “doobies” and beyond. The sheer variety of code names for types of weed (and ways to ingest it) can feel overwhelming, especially to newcomers to the culture. Today, we want to introduce you to one that may have […]
Weed Strains: A Guide to the Most Popular Strains of Weed [2023]
Have you ever wondered how many strains of weed there are? Between indicas, sativas, and hybrid strains, it’s nearly impossible to keep track of them all. What’s more, the cannabis-growing scene is always evolving. It seems like every week, an enterprising breeder comes out with new weed strains. But as we like to say here […]
Cannabis for Anxiety: What You Need to Know
Does cannabis help with anxiety? That’s a question we hear a great deal at our family of dispensaries, and it’s one we take very seriously. In today’s pressurized and fast-paced world, anxiety is an increasingly common condition. In fact, clinicians believe that more than 30% of Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point […]
How Long Does Weed Stay in Your Blood?
Though cannabis is legal in most of the United States, those who are employed by the federal government or otherwise obliged to undergo mandatory drug testing, aren’t at liberty to enjoy it when and how they like. Many factors can contribute to the duration of time in which THC stays in your blood, and each […]
How to Make Weed Brownies
Searching for tips about how to make potent and tasty weed brownies? We’ve got just the recipe. As iconic as the cannabis leaf symbol, infused brownies are enshrined in cannabis legend. There’s a good case to be made that the medical marijuana movement throughout the 1980s and 90s took off in large part thanks to […]
The Perfect Pick-Me-Up Strain? Exploring Green Crack
Green Crack is one of those cannabis strain names that’s bound to raise a few eyebrows. Add in the fact that Green Crack is connected to the one and only Snoop Dogg, and it’s no wonder this flower has become one of the most celebrated energizing strains in the legal weed market. The sativa-dominant Green […]
