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Choosing a Cannabis Strain: Beginner's Guide to Indica, Sativa, Hybrid, THC, CBD, and Terpenes

April 28, 2026, 8:15 p.m.

New to cannabis and not sure where to start? Our beginner's guide covers indica vs. sativa vs. hybrid, THC vs. CBD, how to read a dispensary menu, and how to pick the right strain for your goals.

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Marshmallow Hashplant by Strayfox Gardenz: A Comprehensive Strain Guide

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:30 p.m.

Marshmallow Hashplant is a boutique cultivar credited to Strayfox Gardenz, a U.S. breeder known for resin-rich lines and an affinity for classic Afghan-influenced stock. Emerging from a program that prizes heavy trichome coverage and narcotic body effects, the strain captures a dessert-like sweet.…

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Mars Barz by Riot Seeds: A Comprehensive Strain Guide

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:30 p.m.

Mars Barz is a contemporary hybrid developed by Riot Seeds, a boutique breeder known for exploratory crosses and phenotype-driven selection. The strain sits within the broad indica–sativa heritage, reflecting Riot Seeds’ preference for balanced hybrids that merge vigor with layered terpene comple.…

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Marsh-Mellow by Lovin' in Her Eyes: A Comprehensive Strain Guide

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:29 p.m.

Marsh-Mellow is a boutique, dessert-leaning cannabis cultivar bred by Lovin' in Her Eyes, a breeder renowned in connoisseur circles for small-batch, terpene-forward genetics. The strain name sets a clear expectation: soft, creamy sweetness with a toasted sugar finish and plush resin production. I.…

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Marshmallow Cookies by Deep Ellum Seed Company: A Comprehensive Strain Guide

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:29 p.m.

Marshmallow Cookies is a dessert-leaning hybrid bred by Deep Ellum Seed Company, blending indica and sativa heritage into a modern profile prized by both connoisseurs and growers. The name signals its sensory character: creamy vanilla, toasted sugar, and cookie-dough aromatics riding atop a resin.…

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Marseille Haze by Fatbush Seeds: A Comprehensive Strain Guide

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:29 p.m.

Marseille Haze is a mostly sativa cultivar developed by Fatbush Seeds, a breeder with a reputation among Mediterranean growers for resinous, sun-loving lines. The strain’s name is a nod to Marseille, the storied port city on France’s southern coast, where dry summers, sea breezes, and long season.…

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Marsh Mellow Breath by Smiling Tiger: A Comprehensive Strain Guide

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:28 p.m.

Marsh Mellow Breath is a balanced indica/sativa hybrid bred by the boutique cultivator Smiling Tiger, known for dessert-forward aromas layered with classic “Breath” funk. The name signals what users can expect: pillowy sweet notes reminiscent of marshmallow and vanilla over an earthier, doughy ba.…

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Mars Cookies by Riot Seeds: A Comprehensive Strain Guide

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:28 p.m.

Mars Cookies sits squarely in the Cookies renaissance of the 2010s, a period when dessert-forward, high-resin cultivars swept through North American and European markets. The strain is credited to Riot Seeds, a boutique breeder known for bold, experimental crosses and limited public documentation.…

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Mars OG by Unknown or Legendary: A Comprehensive Strain Guide

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:28 p.m.

Mars OG is a mostly indica cultivar whose exact origins are wrapped in the kind of mystery that fuels cannabis folklore. Many consumers first encountered it during the rise of the “planetary” OG phenotypes in California in the early 2010s, where names like Jupiter OG and Saturn OG circulated alon.…

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Mars Mellow by Ministry of Cannabis: A Comprehensive Strain Guide

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:27 p.m.

Mars Mellow is an indica-leaning cannabis cultivar bred by the European seedhouse Ministry of Cannabis, known for approachable genetics and grower-friendly stability. The name cues the strain’s dessert-forward personality, evoking toasted sugar, vanilla cream, and soft cocoa notes layered over a .…

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