Hemp is one of the many varieties of the Cannabis sativa plant. It might surprise you to learn that there is no such thing as “indica hemp strains” because all Cannabis indica is marijuana. This indicates that all hemp strains are “Sativa” or “TOPSHELF HYBRID“.

Indica and Sativa are simply terms that define how cannabis plants look. It is one of the most common cannabis misconceptions that Sativa and indica make a distinction in effects. What truly specifies a hemp strain are its cannabinoid and terpene profiles. 

The Cannabis Species

There are three primary types of Cannabis. These are C. sativa, C. indica, and C. hybrid. Cannabis sativa is the biggest and most typical type, which includes hemp. Cannabis indica strains were initially known medicine strains of cannabis. All indica ranges are a result of marijuana. Cannabis Ruderalis is used to reproduce auto-flowering cannabis strains that do not depend on day size for flowering to occur.

Cannabis has traveled the globe with a background. They advance characteristics that are adapted to that environment when seeds travel to a new place and are cultivated and separated for a long time. These strains are called “landrace strains.” Many landrace strains are not something you would want to smoke. Their effects are unpredictable and not like normal cannabis.

The cannabis you get has been interbred with other varieties to create a strain that has more stable and better qualities. Many selections of cannabis are hybrids that have been manufactured.

Along with hybridization, cannabis breeders also use discerning reproduction to multiple plants that have desirable functions (phenotypes). Using this approach, replicates of the preferable plant are made to grow more of the plant without losing those qualities. When cannabis is grown by seed, the plant’s attributes have more hereditary irregularity and desirable traits might not be revealed.

Hemp Strain Variability

Hemp flower is a natural product, so no two harvests will ever coincide. Every farmer grows hemp differently and this has a direct affect on many aspects. If you buy the same strain, one of the most difficult things to comprehend about cannabis and hemp is that every batch is unique and there is no guarantee of uniformity also.

Variable Factors for Hemp Flower

• Shade and Bud Size
• Cutting
• Moisture
• Cannabinoid Potency and Profile
• Terpene Potency and Profile
• Experience and Use Habits

Every batch of hemp flower will be different and your experience with a hemp strain can change over time as your body modifications. All hemp flowers are unique in this way.