what exactly is popcorn?

[jchap]

It took me awhile to pick up on Texas slang when I moved there, but here is what it all equates to.

Shwag = Shwag
Mids = Mids
Hydro/'dro = Commercial seedless, large grow-op
Exotic/Dank = Dank, small batch op

Popcorn buds fall right between hydro and exotic. Popcorn buds are from the lower part of the plant, the part that does not get as much light as the top part (cola). Since the size of your buds (as well as quality) is proportionate to the amount of light it receives, the buds on the lower branches do not get as big (or crystally) as the buds up top. They look like "little balls of popcorn." However, since all this relates to homegrown, even homegrown popcorn buds will be better than 'dro. Popcorn sells for more than 'dro, less than dank, because it looks better than 'dro, but not as good as dank.

Whoever said popcorn smokes the same a regular obviously has never had top cola buds. It isn't in a dealers best interest to rip buds into popcorn size, because theoretically, big bud = higher part on the plant = better quality (note, when coming from the SAME plant - I'm not saying a big bud is always better than a small). Think of weed as a cow. Popcorn buds are like hamburger, the lowest quality and cheapest, very plentiful. Top cola is like the filet mignon, available in a much smaller quantity, but gives a much better quality.

thanks for that :thumbsup:
very informative