A
Aroma: The scent or smell of a cannabis plant, often described in terms of specific notes like citrus, pine, or skunk.
Autoflowering: Cannabis strains that flower automatically based on age rather than light cycles.
Auxins: Plant hormones that play a key role in the regulation of plant growth and development.
Aeroponics: A method of growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil or an aggregate medium.
B
Bud: The flower of the cannabis plant that is harvested for its high concentration of cannabinoids.
BHO (Butane Hash Oil): A cannabis extract made using butane as a solvent to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant material.
Blasting: Slang term for the process of making BHO or other solvent-based cannabis extracts.
Breeding: The process of crossing different cannabis strains to produce a new strain with specific desired traits.
Bubble Hash: A cannabis concentrate made by using ice water to separate the trichomes from the plant material.
C
Cannabinoids: Chemical compounds found in cannabis that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, including THC and CBD.
CBD (Cannabidiol): A non-psychoactive cannabinoid known for its therapeutic properties.
CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light): A type of lighting used for growing cannabis, known for being energy-efficient and suitable for small grow spaces.
Cloning: The process of creating genetically identical plants by taking cuttings from a mother plant.
CO2 Extraction: A method of extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis using carbon dioxide as a solvent.
Cola: The main cluster of buds at the top of a cannabis plant.
Curing: The process of slowly drying cannabis buds after harvest to enhance flavor and potency.
D
Decarboxylation: The process of heating cannabis to activate cannabinoids, making them bioavailable for consumption.
Dioecious: A plant species having distinct male and female individuals.
E
Endocannabinoid System: A biological system in the human body that interacts with cannabinoids and regulates various physiological processes.
Edibles: Food products infused with cannabis extracts.
Ebb and Flow: A hydroponic system where plants are periodically flooded with nutrient solution and then allowed to drain.
F
Feminized Seeds: Cannabis seeds that are bred to produce only female plants, which are the ones that produce buds.
Flowering Stage: The phase of the cannabis plant life cycle when it produces flowers or buds.
Full Spectrum: Refers to cannabis extracts that contain a wide range of cannabinoids and terpenes found in the original plant.
G
Genotype: The genetic makeup of a cannabis plant, which determines its growth characteristics and chemical profile.
Germination: The process of a seed sprouting and beginning to grow into a plant.
H
Hemp: A variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for industrial uses, containing less than 0.3% THC.
Hydroponics: A method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water.
HPS (High-Pressure Sodium): A type of lighting commonly used in cannabis cultivation known for its high efficiency and long lifespan.
I
Indica: One of the primary types of cannabis plants, known for its short, bushy appearance and sedative effects.
Indoor Grow: Cultivating cannabis plants indoors using artificial lighting and climate control.
Isolate: A pure form of a single cannabinoid, such as CBD isolate.
K
Kief: The resinous trichomes of cannabis that can be collected and used to make concentrates.
L
Limonene: A common terpene in cannabis known for its citrus scent and potential therapeutic benefits.
LST (Low-Stress Training): A technique used to manipulate the shape and growth of cannabis plants to increase yields.
Landrace: A local variety of cannabis that has adapted to the specific conditions of its geographic location over time.
M
Micropropagation: A method of rapidly multiplying cannabis plants using tissue culture techniques.
Mother Plant: A cannabis plant that is kept in the vegetative stage and used for taking cuttings to produce clones.
N
Nutrients: Essential minerals and compounds required for cannabis plant growth, often provided in liquid or powder form.
O
Organic Growing: Cultivating cannabis using natural fertilizers and pest control methods without synthetic chemicals.
P
Phenotype: The observable characteristics of a cannabis plant, influenced by its genotype and environment.
Photoperiod: The light cycle that a cannabis plant is exposed to, which can trigger the flowering stage in photoperiod strains.
Pruning: The process of trimming and removing parts of a cannabis plant to improve growth and yield.
R
Resin: A sticky substance produced by cannabis plants that contains cannabinoids and terpenes.
Ruderalis: A subspecies of cannabis known for its auto-flowering characteristics, often used in breeding autoflowering strains.
S
Sativa: One of the primary types of cannabis plants, known for its tall, slender appearance and stimulating effects.
SCROG (Screen of Green): A training technique where plants are guided to grow through a screen, maximizing light exposure and yield.
Solventless: Cannabis extracts made without the use of chemical solvents, such as rosin.
Strain: A specific variety of cannabis with distinct characteristics, including appearance, aroma, and cannabinoid content.
T
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): The primary psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis responsible for the “high” effect.
Terpenes: Aromatic compounds found in cannabis that contribute to its scent and flavor, and may have therapeutic effects.
Topical: Cannabis-infused products applied to the skin for localized relief.
Topping: A pruning technique where the top of the plant is cut to promote bushier growth.
Trichomes: Tiny, glandular hairs on cannabis flowers that produce and store cannabinoids and terpenes.
V
Vegetative Stage: The phase of the cannabis plant life cycle focused on growing leaves and stems before flowering.
Vaporizer: A device used to heat cannabis to a temperature that releases cannabinoids and terpenes without combustion.
W
Water Cure: A method of curing cannabis buds by submerging them in water to remove chlorophyll and impurities.
Wick System: A type of passive hydroponic system that uses a wick to draw nutrient solution to the plant roots.
Y
Yield: The total amount of cannabis produced from a plant or grow operation.