Grow Life 420

With so many different cannabis strains on the market, one of the best ways to differentiate between products is through flavor. Find the flavor profile of cannabis you prefer, then from there you can choose effects by strain and more specifically, terpenes—which are the aromatic compounds that give a cannabis flower its aroma, flavor, and potentially some of its effects.

The aroma of many classic cannabis strains can be described as earthy, resembling rich soil. They often also carry fresh, even piney, qualities that smell and taste as if you grabbed a plant from the ground and tossed it directly into your lungs. Some consumers also associate earthy with a woody or hashish flavor.

Earthy flavors exist in a variety of cannabis strains—some uplifting, some calming. To know which ones may please your endocannabinoid system, check out these earthy strains and their terpene profiles.

Green Crack

Green Crack is a classic THC-dominant strain that many believe descends from the Dutch coffeeshop favorite, Skunk #1. It often expresses itself with earthy flavors and sweet citrus accents, produced by an abundance of myrcene and caryophyllene in conjunction with other terpenes.

The majority of Green Crack consumers report uplifted and energized effects, which is why so many associate this strain with daytime use. Looking to smoke yourself into a few hours of productivity? Green Crack could be the one for you.

Cinex

Cinex is a THC-dominant hybrid cross of Cinderella 99 and Vortex. Containing an abundance of limonene and caryophyllene, it produces a pungent earthy aroma and flavor, accented by a small hint of lemony freshness. From these terpenes, most consumers report a clear-headed and uplifting experiences that makes all bad moods disappear.

For consumers seeking a smooth high that won’t leave them too bogged down or immobile, Cinex is a great choice.

GSC

This strain really needs no introduction, but for those unfamiliar, GSC (sometimes known as simply as Cookies) is a hybrid bred from Durban Poison and OG Kush. Created by California’s own Cookie Fam, GSC has been used to create some of your favorite strains, including Cookies and Cream, Gelato, and Sherbert.

GSC flowers produce a complex aroma of earthy sweetness alongside pungent doughy and herbal influences. This flavor profile is built by an abundance of terpenes like caryophyllene, limonene, and humulene. They compound with GSC’s high-THC content to provide a potent high, often lasting for hours.

LA Confidential

LA Confidential is one of those strains that many consumers seek for a knockout punch that’ll leave them feeling mellow and relaxed.

A DNA Genetics project created by crossing OG LA Affie and Afghani, LA Confidential expresses an earthy flavor with sweet piney notes. It has a pungent skunkiness to it, a scent most consumers associate with heavy effects. Its terpene profile is driven by myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene.

For consumers that are looking to kick back after a long day of life, LA Confidential could be the strain you’ve been craving.

Tahoe OG Kush

Tahoe OG Kush is one of the most well-known phenotypes of the legendary OG Kush. Like many OG Kush-derived strains, Tahoe OG is a THC powerhouse with a pungent earthy and piney aroma that screams through the bag like Moaning Myrtle.

The exhale produces a flavor that matches Tahoe OG’s aroma, a reflection of the terpenes limonene, myrcene, and caryophyllene. These terpenes, which are featured in many top potent strains, provide a long-lasting experience that leaves most consumers feeling relaxed, and for some, even pain-free.

For consumers needing an earthy strain with very potent effects, Tahoe OG is here for your body.

9 Pound Hammer

9 Pound Hammer is a cross between Gooberry, Hell’s OG, and Jack the Ripper. It comes with an earthy scent on the nose and produces sweet citrus hints on the exhale. The terpene profile of 9 Pound Hammer is composed of myrcene followed by pinene, which adds a sharp herbal edge to its aroma.

When consuming 9 Pound Hammer, many consumers report a powerful experience suitable for  consumers who need pain relief, stress relief, or a goodnight’s rest.

Load your bongs and grab your snackums, it’s time to get comfy and watch Paranoia, CollegeHumor’s new party game show for stoners. Created by comedian and CollegeHumor cast member Ally Beardsley, Paranoia takes the classic party game Mafia (or Werewolf) and tacks on a cannabis twist by having competitors get high and pretend they aren’t. Ya know, like you do at work every day.

The Rules

There are eight competitors with varying levels of stoniness:

• Two Stoners (high and can eliminate others)
• Three Citizens (regular ol’ sober samaritans)
• One Narc (can guess who’s high)
• One Medic (can protect anyone, including themselves, from elimination)
• One Poser (pretends to be high to confuse others and help the Stoners)

Each round competitors participate in random group activities and then try to guess who’s a Stoner. The person accused of being high then has 30 seconds to present their case of why they aren’t.

The entire point of the game is for the two true Stoners—who take gravity bong hits before the competition—to eliminate everyone else round by round before they’re outed. If they can make it to the very end, the Stoners win.

The Perfect Watchable

I had a chance to preview Episode 1 of Paranoia ahead of its release. At first it was a little hard to follow with my unfamiliarity with the game Mafia, however, once you catch onto the rules and roles, it becomes a pretty amusing watch for a stoner. It’s random, fun, quirky, engaging, and Ally is a really comforting host, which makes the competitors sink into the fun of it all just a little bit more.

You know that feeling when you’re about to smoke a king-sized joint of some Orange Cookies, but you refuse to light it until you find the perfect watchable to pair with your session? This show is one of those watchables.

Paranoia premieres on CollegeHumor’s YouTube channel on Saturday, April 20th. The full season releases on DROPOUT in May.

Tax season came and went, and if you’re one of the lucky people who got a refund, you already know what time it is. Putting away money for your future like a responsible adult? Nah, it’s time to blow an entire bag on cannabis. And if there’s anyone who can tell you how to waste a bunch of money on green goodies, it’s ya boy, Danté L. Jordan.

Option #1: Actual Cannabis (Duh)

The easiest way to blow your tax return on cannabis is obviously…to blow your tax return on cannabis. Load up on the full smorgasbord of products from flower and concentrates to edibles and topicals. Or for purposes of efficiency, just buy an ounce of flower and make your own edibles or concentrates.

Option #2: Custom Glassware

You’ve been wanting some new glass for a while, and now that you finally have the money to make it happen, you might consider going the custom route. Whether it be a pipe, bong, dab rig, banger, or a carb cap, few purchases are better than owning a one-of-a-kind piece. This could prove difficult as it would require to either know or seek out a local glassblower, but with a little effort and finesse, you can make it happen.

Option #3: A Spiffy New Vaporizer

Top-of-the-line cannabis vaporizers often come with a hefty price tag. But now that the government has given you your money back, don’t run from treating yourself with the famous Volcano vaporizer. Or, if you’re looking for something on the portable side, the Firefly 2 is a great option for anyone looking to vape both dry herb and concentrates. A lil 2-in-1 ain’t never hurt nobody.

Option #4: A Rosin Press

Seriously, if you love dabs, there’s no better purchase for yourself than grabbing a nice rosin press. I’ve seen The Avid Dabber press many a nug into rosin, and boy oh boy, those dabs are delicious. Not only that, if you refer back to Option #1, it’s a way of saving yourself money and maximizing the potential of your flower.

Option #5: An Indoor Cannabis Garden

You’ve always wanted to grow your own cannabis—why not toss your tax refund towards a small home garden? A simple home garden can be built for as little as $100, so don’t assume this is too rich for your blood. Just make sure to check out your state’s laws on homegrown cannabis before tossing seeds into a closet.