Walk into any shop and every strain is labeled indica, sativa or hybrid. Those words are a starting point, but at Potent Roots we look deeper.

Where the words come from

Originally, indica and sativa described how plants grew. Indica plants tend to be short and bushy with wide leaves. Sativa plants tend to be tall and lanky with narrow leaves. Hybrids are crosses of the two.

Why labels are not everything

After decades of crossbreeding, almost everything available today is a hybrid of some kind. Two strains with the same label can feel completely different. How a strain feels depends on its full chemical makeup, including cannabinoids and terpenes, plus your own body and tolerance.

What to look at instead

• Terpene profile: the aroma is a big clue.
• Cannabinoid content: check the lab results when available.
• Your own notes: keep track of what you liked and why.

For growers

For growers, indica and sativa still matter because they hint at plant structure and flowering time. That helps you plan your space. Find quality genetics at Seeds Here Now with code POTENTROOTS10.

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