sativa versus indica

[LearyS Disciple]

ive been smokin for about 2 years and never really knew the diference between sativa and indica. im pretty sure indica is the kind of high where u cant move, kinda a "downer" affect and sativa is the opposite. is this true? and how can u tell the difference when u r buyin a bag?

[gs8778]

The Differences of Cannabis Indica and Sativa plants.

Fat Leaves and Short Bush = INDICA
Thin Leaves and Tall Bush = SATIVA

Sativas are just about the opposite of Indicas. They are tall, thin plants, with much narrower leaves and grow a lighter green in color. They grow very quickly and can reach heights of 20 feet in a single season. They originally come from Colombia, Mexico, Thailand and Southeast Asia. Once flowering has begun, they can take anywhere from 10 to 16 weeks to fully mature. Flavors range from earthy to sweet and fruity. Sativa's higher THC than CBD equals cerebral, soaring type of high, more energetic which can stimulate brain activity and may produce hallucinations.

Sativa plants are taller, take longer to mature, have less chlorophyll and more accessory pigments (accessory pigments protect the plant from excessive sunlight). As Sativa strains have less chlorophyll than Indica they take longer to grow, mature, and require more light.

Sativa typically takes longer to germinate and flower also, and grows more gangly then Indica breeds.

Yield is usually lower than Indica, but is very potent. Thai Sativa grows taller and has a longer flowering period, so they are better suited for outdoors.

Indicas originally come from the hash producing countries of the world like Afghanistan, Morocco, and Tibet. They are short dense plants, with broad leaves and often grow a darker green. After flowering starts they will be mature in 6 to 8 weeks. The buds will be thick and dense, with flavors and aromas ranging from pungent skunk to sweet and fruity. The smoke from an Indica is generally a body type stone, relaxing and laid back. Indica's higher CBD than THC equals a much heavier, sleepy type of high. Indica plants have a heavy, stony high that is relaxing and can help different medical problems.

Indica yield is usually higher than Sativa, and shorter growing season. Better for indoor growing, because they don't get as tall.

Indica plants are short, bushy, mature early, have more chlorophyll and less accessory pigments (accessory pigments protect the plant from excessive sunlight). As Indica strains have more chlorophyll than sativa they grow and mature faster.

Combining different indicas, different sativas or a combination thereof creates hybrids. The resulting hybrid strains will grow, mature and smoke in relationship to the indica/sativa percentages they end up containing.

http://www.medicalmarihuana.ca/strains.html
http://cannagenetics.com/modules.php?name=Canna&func=list

[LearyS Disciple]

thanks so much that helped a lot

[gs8778]

anytime

[YES]

But when your buying from a dealer and you dont actually see the plant just a few buds, how can you tell if you have indica or sativa.

[KillaBuzz]

there iz rlly no way ov tellin, YES.

[gs8778]

yeh, ur not gonna know. Maybe you can tell by the color b/c alot of sativas are pale green and indicas are usually darker, but this can vary alot. Also, if the hairs are white instead of red/brown then it was probably harvested early and therefore prob more likely to be cerebral than body since there will be less degradation of the thc into cbd and cbn

[YES]

So the weed i usually get is darker with some orange purplish hairs on it. I guess you could say it is a body high, but it fucks me up in the head too. So this is proballt Indica?

[roll it up]

if it does both to u,it is a sativa and an indica.the strain u have has genetics from both

[Mole2k4]

Also, it means it's been harvested just before full maturity in some cases,
for example.
Stoned effect = much heavier in comparison to cerebral "high effect"
even though its from the same plant if picked early, the high will be a good high.
if picked at the right/ late season in some cases you get a stoned effect, from either plant.

EDIT:
Thats why most bud you buy, (or maybe its just me) will get you stoned.
They get more money for less because it is heavier,

[YES]

What do you mean by "high effect". Ive never had a really uplifting high. All my highs are good, they are just like my body feels real fucked up and is sensitive and i can like feel each muscle individually. And my head is in another place. It aloways fun, but i dont liek to go run a mile when im stoned. I dont know what you mean.

Could you explain the different highs maybe?

Thanks.

[GHoSToKeR]

In my experience, i've had two kinda types of high.. well, probably more, but they could all be put into two groups..

The first kind of high, and the most common for me, is the "stoned" feeling. I don't get much of a bodily high, I feel lethargic, I get munchies, alot of the time just like to sit indoors where it's warm and chill out.

The other kind of high is more of a "high". This is a mixture of a bodily high and a head-fuck. LOL. My mind is in a different place. I feel like i've tapped into some higher level of conciousness. When i'm like this I always need to do something creative. Either I play music, write, draw, paint, or post on here.. Sometimes I have to go out and be with other people, but when I get this kind of high with other people I feel the need to be alone. It's strange... but, that's just my experiences, I dunno how it is for everyone else

peace :)

[LearyS Disciple]

In my experience, i've had two kinda types of high.. well, probably more, but they could all be put into two groups..

The first kind of high, and the most common for me, is the "stoned" feeling. I don't get much of a bodily high, I feel lethargic, I get munchies, alot of the time just like to sit indoors where it's warm and chill out.

The other kind of high is more of a "high". This is a mixture of a bodily high and a head-fuck. LOL. My mind is in a different place. I feel like i've tapped into some higher level of conciousness. When i'm like this I always need to do something creative. Either I play music, write, draw, paint, or post on here.. Sometimes I have to go out and be with other people, but when I get this kind of high with other people I feel the need to be alone. It's strange... but, that's just my experiences, I dunno how it is for everyone else

peace :)

exactly man