Terpenes and cannabinoids

Aroma and flavor come mostly from terpenes, and these guides cover the common ones, including pinene, linalool, caryophyllene, humulene and nerolidol. On the cannabinoid side you’ll read about THC and THCA, CBG, CBN and total active cannabinoid content, plus why synthetic cannabinoids are a different thing altogether. Growers will also find tips on keeping terpenes intact through harvest and cure, and a stem rub trick for reading aroma early.

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CBN: What Is It?

CBN forms as THC ages with heat, light and air. Learn how CBN is made, why old weed has more of it and how it compares with THC and CBD.

Young cannabis bud with milky trichomes in early flower

CBG: What Is It?

CBG is called the mother cannabinoid because THC and CBD start as CBGA. Learn how it forms, why CBG strains exist and how it differs from CBD.

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Cannabis Terpenes: What Is Linalool?

Linalool is the floral terpene shared by cannabis and lavender. Learn its aroma, where it occurs, how heat affects it and strains known for it.

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