Why you should mix your cannabis strains

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been republished with permission.

Everyone has their favorite cannabis strain. Or maybe two, three or more. Then there are the strains that you like but aren’t particularly keen on. After all, with the hundreds of cannabis strains out there in the world today, it’s really crazy to choose just one.

You could have one strain that you enjoy waking up and baking with and another for relaxing after work. But have you ever thought about combining strains and smoking together?

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The practice of mixing cannabis strains

Many smokers know that smoking two or more strains together is a simple and easy way to experience the effects of multiple strains at the same time. Also known as a “salad,” this is a great way to try multiple varieties at once. Whether you are a recreational or medical user, you may benefit from trying this out.

What you get is not only a whole new high, but amazing health benefits thanks to the terpenes and cannabinoids in both strains you smoke. It will also offer you a unique experience in both the taste and aroma departments. This is essentially what breeders do when creating new strains, except you don’t have to go through the complicated process of breeding and growing an entirely new strain yourself. However, it might give you a glimpse of what a hybrid strain would feel and taste like. Given that there are thousands of cannabis strains on the market, the possibilities for combining strains are virtually limitless.

Benefits of a Salad

Aside from a unique flavor, there are many other benefits to experimenting with a salad. For one another high. You can look forward to a better high if you smoke multiple strains. There are so many cannabinoids and terpenes involved that make this experience so much better.

For example, you can try two energizing strains at the same time to boost your brain power before heading to work. Similarly, you could also try two strong indica strains for a more potent insomnia killer right before bed. There’s also a chance that using a higher CBD strain with a strong THC strain will help reduce paranoia and anxiety caused by the THC, thereby reducing the sharpness and giving you a more balanced hit.

The smell and taste aspect must also be taken into account. The terpene profile in each cannabis strain is responsible for the delicious smells and tastes, so imagine combining several? You could try a sweet variety with a lemony flavor to give you a candy-like flavor.

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Additionally, mixing cannabis strains can be a breath of fresh air. You may be tired of smoking the same old strains for the past few weeks, but you happen to have so many of them at home. Just buy a smaller batch of a new variety and then try a new combination.

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Overall, perhaps the most important point is that you might end up just loving what you come up with. So many cannabis lovers out there are already mixing up some of their favorite strains after discovering that many just go so well together.

How to mix cannabis strains

There is no right or wrong way to mix cannabis strains. Some prefer to mix those with opposite effects and different qualities, like a strong sativa balanced by some indica. What you should pay particular attention to, however, is the ratio. If you’re looking for a perfectly balanced high, consider combining half and half of each.

What you should not do is mix different types of products e.g. B. Flowers and edibles. This part will require some common sense to navigate as you could end up with an extremely strong high that would leave you couch bound for several hours. When mixing strains, stick to the same product type.

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Also remember that you should go with your tolerance. Mixing cannabis strains is usually a practice performed by those who are already experienced cannabis users.

If you combine two high THC strains, you could end up getting very stoned and it could be a negative experience. Trying something new with weed requires caution to avoid injury, so it’s best done when you’re at home and don’t have to operate any machines. You might also want to do this on a weekend or when you don’t have to work. The idea is to have some fun but also not throw safety out the window.

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Also, remember to take care of your buds when mixing buds. When it comes time to split up your stash to mix and match strains, use sharp scissors or a grinder so you can chop the herb efficiently rather than using your fingers. Keep the terpenes in good condition by always storing your weed in a place free from air, heat and light for the best effects – and this is a practice you should always do, not only, if you mix them up.

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Here are more tips for blending strains:

1. Start with the strains you enjoy the most and experiment with pairing them with others that have opposite or similar flavors.
2. Fuels should go with fuels. This would give you a top-notch stoned experience as the terpenes would complement each other.
3. Mix tribes in the same family or have the same parents/grandparents. Her flavors would definitely complement each other for a delicious smoke.
4. Blend fruity flavors together. For example, Tangie would be delicious with a strawberry banana!
5. Pair based on the effects sought. As we’ve discussed before, study the known effects of the strains you plan to mix to see if the end results are something you’re looking for.

With these tips, we wish you lots of fun trying out new combinations.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been republished with permission.