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Weed Strains: Indica, Sativa and Strain Guides

Weed strains can feel endless, but most come down to a few families. On this page you'll find our guides to indica, sativa and ruderalis, how strains differ, and full reviews with growing tips for popular strains like Blue Dream. Use them to pick a strain that fits your space and season. We sell 25 feminized strains (autoflower, full-season and fast-finishing photoperiod), each from $9.99 for one seed.

18 guides, most-read first. Free email grow coaching: help@apotforpot.com

All 18 strain & science guides

Cannabis buds and leaves

Blog · 17 min read

What exactly is THC anyway?

What THC is, how it differs from CBD, and how it relates to the plant you grow.

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Guide · 17 min read

Runtz, Pink, and White: Strain Review & Grow Tips

Runtz and its Pink and White cousins: strain profile and tips for growing them.

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Guide · 10 min read

OG Kush - Full Strain Review & Growing Tips

OG Kush strain profile, its history, and tips for growing it at home.

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Blue Dream cannabis strain review graphic

Guide · 10 min read

Blue Dream - Full Strain Review and Growing Tips

Blue Dream strain profile, where it comes from, and tips for growing it well at home.

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Blog · 14 min read

Rare Cannabis Strains 2022

A look at rare and unusual cannabis strains and what sets them apart.

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Blog · 21 min read

2024 Highest THC Strains

A roundup of strains known for high THC levels and what to know before growing them.

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Hemp plants growing in a field

Guide · 16 min read

Hemp: What it Is & How to Grow It

What hemp is, how it differs from cannabis, and how to grow it.

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Blog · 16 min read

What is the History of Cannabis Indica and how it is different?

Where cannabis indica comes from and how it differs from sativa.

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Blog · 8 min read

Emerald Cup Award 2023 Winners

The 2023 Emerald Cup winners, including a Pot for Pot's 5 gallon kit.

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Blog · 22 min read

Terpenes: Why Does Marijuana Smell?

What terpenes are and why different cannabis strains smell the way they do.

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Hemp plant growing at home

Guide · 10 min read

Growing Hemp for CBD

How to grow hemp at home for CBD, from seed choice to harvest.

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Cannabis leaves against a blue sky

Blog · 15 min read

Understanding Weed Strains and Species: Indica, Hybrid & Sativa

Indica, sativa, hybrid and ruderalis explained, and how strain types differ.

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Girl Scout Cookies cannabis strain buds

Guide · 12 min read

Girl Scout Cookies Strain: Grower's and Buyer's Guide

Girl Scout Cookies strain profile for growers and buyers, with grow tips.

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Blog · 17 min read

What Is Cannabis Sativa?

What cannabis sativa is, where it comes from, and how it grows.

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Indica cannabis buds

Blog · 14 min read

10 of this Year’s Best Indica Strains

A roundup of popular indica strains and what makes each one stand out.

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Blog · 8 min read

What Does OG Mean?

What OG means in cannabis names and where the term came from.

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Blog · 17 min read

What Makes Marijuana Dank?

What makes cannabis dank: smell, look and how growing affects quality.

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Cannabis strains chosen for nighttime

Blog · 17 min read

The Best Marijuana Strains for Sleeping Better

Strains people often choose for nighttime use, and what sets them apart.

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