“Work Sativa” does not mean “Cartel imported low grade Mexican brown weed” anymore. Now, as part of changing the stigma of working while high, we have collected several top high-energy sativa strains that deliver a strong but focused and motivated cerebral buzz. The purpose of this “Work Sativa” series is to showcase sativa strains that allow readers the opportunity to be highly productive during the workday without the heavy evening crash.
Homegrown Review: Cappuccino x Trainwreck by John Grow #14
The more time medical patients spend growing their own medicine, it seems, the more likely they’ll eventually breed their own plants. John Grow #14 is back with another strain he created specifically for his own medical needs. It’s a sativa … Continue reading →
Review: Bloom Ztrawberriez #12 by The Botanist
I mentioned my love of strawberry aroma and flavors in cannabis and my desire to see more of the profile on the market in my recent review of Strawberry Bubbles. Thankfully, The Botanist has more than one “strawberry strain” in … Continue reading →
Review: Raspberry Shortcake by Revolution
While Revolution’s genetic library boasts a large variety of experiences, in my mind, Revolution is always associated with the creamy doughy flavor perfected in strains, such as Cookie Crasher. When I noticed Raspberry Shortcake as one of the cultivator’s entries … Continue reading →
Review: Northern Lights Haze by The Botanist
Recently, In Grown Farms has undergone a rebrand, securing its entire profile under The Botanist label. The company has taken this opportunity to release new cultivars and improved rereleases from its genetic catalog. Northern Lights Haze has been with the … Continue reading →
Review: Space Junkie by Triple 7
One of the Illinois labels with the fewest number of reviews in our archive is Triple 7 by Columbia Care. The premium label has limited availability at the dispensaries closest to me, so I’m always interested when I spot releases … Continue reading →
Review: Cali Sour by IC Collective
This week, the new craft grow team at IC Collective dropped five new strains as part of its Illinois launch. I picked up to review three eighths of flower (Cali Sour, Fox River Chem, and Alley Cat) and a gram … Continue reading →
Review: Sour Diesel by Rythm
The word “classic” is thrown around a lot in the genetic space. While a ton of fantastic and reliable cultivars are out there with decade plus histories, there are strains so famous that they’ve permeated not only cannabis culture but … Continue reading →
Review: B52 Bomber by Verano
When I chose to review the Sativa Flower category of the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup, I wasn’t only motivated by the fact that the category had the most entries but also by a search for more … Continue reading →
Review: Gas Station Sushi by Cresco
While some cultivators use the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup as an opportunity to showcase new genetics, some cultivators aim for the gold by entering well-known blockbusters. Gas Station Sushi by Cresco has already made a name … Continue reading →
Review: Jet Fuel by 93 Boyz
I’ve often written about the power of genetic lineages as a way to connect with strains that work for personal needs. That was what attracted me to 93 Boyz’ entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup, Jet Fuel, … Continue reading →