How to Choose the Right Hemp Flower Strain

There is nothing like fresh hemp flower, especially when it’s hemp flower in the strain that you absolutely love. At The Calm Leaf, we offer a wide selection of hemp flower products, including raw, pure CBD hemp flower along with hemp flower infused with your favorite cannabinoids, like delta 8 THC and THC-O. Our flower selection is massive, and within that selection is a mind-blowing variety of strains to choose from.

So, which strain is right for you?

Why the Strain is Such a Big Deal

When talking about the strain, we are referring to the cultivar, or breed, of the hemp plant. Hemp grows naturally throughout the world, and where it’s grown plays a big role in its terpene configuration, which separates one strain from the rest. Terpenes deliver additional properties to hemp that affect how we feel in a big way. Besides that, terpenes tell us what the strain will taste, smell and look like.

A lot of people underestimate just how dramatically one strain can be from the next. Some strains can make you feel euphoric, giddy and downright energized, while others can be extremely mellowing, to the point of making you want to curl up into a ball and close your eyes. This is why you need to choose your strain wisely. If you have certain effects you’re seeking out, you need to look beyond your favorite cannabinoid and choose the right strain for your personal preferences and goals.

Sativa and Sativa-Dominant Strains

Sativa strains contain high levels of terpene that are more uplifting, motivating and focus-enhancing. Many people find that sativa strains give them something of a boost, and they’re perfect for the daytime since they can help you feel more productive, creative, sociable and enthusiastic.

Then there are sativa-dominant hybrids, which come from crossing an indica with a sativa. They still have more sativa than indica, but the effects tend to be just a little bit more mellow because of the indica’s influence.

Popular Choices for Sativa/Sativa-Dominant Hybrid Lovers:

• Sour Lifter: A 70% sativa-dominant hybrid offering a clear-minded, tingly cerebral buzz that enhances mood and concentration, with a spicy and lemony taste
• Pineapple Haze: A 70% sativa-dominant hybrid known for its yummy pineapple flavor, offering a jolt to get you through the more productive hours of your day with a smile on your face
• Purple Diesel: A 60% sativa-dominant hybrid that can make you feel giggly and uplifted, with sweet and sour diesel notes
• Pineapple Express: A 60% sativa dominant hybrid with a bold and juicy pineapple flavor, known as a great social strain due to its ability to make you feel focused and giggly

Indica and Indica-Dominant Strains

Indicas and indica-dominant hybrids are on the more mellow side, offering a nice, soothing and uplifting effect on mood without offering a rush of energy. Preferred for evening and bedtime, these strains tend to offer a stronger body high than sativas, so that your muscles can feel like they’re wrapped in a cozy blanket while your mind enters a state of pure bliss.

Indica and Indica-Dominant Hybrid Strains to Try:

• Northern Lights: An all-time classic pure indica that can deliver a potent body high and help you forget about all of your troubles, with a citrusy and earthy taste
• Grape Ape: A 90% indica-dominant hybrid with a powerful grape flavor that’s delightful all on its own, that can offer a powerful couchlock effect while shutting off negative thoughts
• Bubba Kush: An 80% indica-dominant hybrid with a coffee and hash flavor profile, great for bedtime due to its heavy effects on body and mind
• Skywalker OG: An 85% indica-dominant hybrid with a potent couchlock effect and a hazy cerebral buzz, offering the taste of spice and herbs

Balanced Hybrid Strains

Then, we have balanced hybrids, which can be 50/50 indica/sativa or have up to a 60/40 balance. These offer a nice middle-ground between the effects of sativa and indica strains, so that you can enjoy the best of both worlds without feeling too energized or too sedated. Hybrids are great if you aren’t sure what you want out of your hemp experience, or simply want something that’s a bit more versatile.

Balance Hybrid Strains to Try:

• Sour Space Candy: A 50/50 hybrid known for its sweet and sour fruity flavor that almost tastes like it’s sugar-coated, offering a clear-minded burst of euphoria while putting the muscles into a state of deep ease without the couchlock
• Tangie: A 50/50 hybrid that offers a glorious tangerine flavor, and can put a smile on your face while helping you feel generally alert and productive throughout the day
• Hawaiian Haze: A 50/50 hybrid that promises the irresistible taste of fresh tropical fruits, which can make you feel incredibly euphoric while adding some pep to your step to help you along your daily routine
• Suver Haze: Another 50/50 hybrid that’s hugely popular thanks to its ability to put the mind at ease without making you feel drowsy in the process, all while offering a spicy flavor profile with juicy notes of fresh blueberries

Experiment to Find What Works for You at The Calm Leaf

To know you’re getting a flower product that will cater to your needs, you need to be choosy about the strain. Most of us have clear goals in mind when taking hemp, whether they relate to mood, sleep, physical discomfort, or potency. And, choosing your strain wisely means that your hemp routine will be able to help you reach your goals like never before.