STRAIN REVIEW: blue dream
we’re spotlighting BLUE DREAM — a Hybrid Dominant strain
Learn more about your favourite cannabis flower or try something new as we explore the history, growing methods and unique properties of our most popular strains. In this feature, we’ll spotlight Blue Dream: a tall plant with buds that give off an exceptional aroma.
AT A GLANCE
Aroma and Taste: Blueberry, Fresh, Peppery
Common Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene
Average THC: High Average CBD: Low
What is Blue Dream?
To answer this question and more, we turned to a few experts: Aurora, Simply Bare and Tantalus Labs.
This West Coast staple is a high-THC hybrid, known for its strong aroma and high terpene content. In the grow room or the greenhouse, it’s a low-maintenance plant that grows tall with heavy buds.
HISTORY
Dreamed up in Santa Cruz, Calif., this strain is a cross between indica-dominant Blueberry and sativa-dominant Haze.
Its popularity out west made Blue Dream an easy choice for growers, but that’s not the only place it’s gained recognition, according to Tantalus Labs. “When we were selecting our first set of launch strains, Blue Dream stood out as a crowd favourite within our team. We were just as excited to grow it as we were to share it with customers.”
CHARACTERISTICS
This strain is best known for its remarkable aroma, but what exactly that aroma is depends on who grew it.
Simply Bare’s Blue Dream stays the closest to the original strain; it’s high in myrcene with a strong blueberry scent. Their strain tests at over 3% total terpenes, with typical myrcene and caryophyllene at the forefront, followed closely by less common ocimene and humulene.
Both Aurora and Tantalus Labs produce a unique take on this tried-and-true strain. The team at Aurora elaborates further. “Our version of this strain has a differentiated terpene profile from the ‘standard’ Blue Dream on the market, in that it is pinene dominant instead of myrcene dominant. The aroma profile includes pine, pepper and lemon. The top five terpenes are alpha-pinene, beta-myrcene, beta-pinene, trans-caryophyllene and limonene.”
GROWING
Overall, Blue Dream is an easy-to-grow low-maintenance strain. It can be grown both indoors and in a hybrid greenhouse, enjoying sunlight and supplemental light. Its only flaw? Needing a little extra support. This hybrid grows tall like a sativa but has large buds like an indica, so growers sometimes have to add a trellis to prevent the plant from toppling over under its own weight.
Simply Bare (grown by Rubicon Organics) shares their unique process for growing Blue Dream. “We are one of the few producers to grow in soil, and we do so to mimic nature as much as possible. There are living organisms in the soil that help break down the nutrients we mix into our secret recipe, such as Douglas fir bark, kelp and bone meal, and make them ‘bioavailable’ to the plant. Rather than forcing certain nutrients onto the plant, our strain of Blue Dream chooses what combination of nutritional inputs it needs to grow best. The result is big, full buds littered with orange pistils and, most importantly, exceptionally high terpene levels.”
Tantalus Labs also has a unique approach to quenching this strain’s thirst. “Blue Dream produced at Tantalus Labs’ facility is watered only with pure rainwater. Rain is captured, triple-filtered and dripline-fed to each plant, meaning it’s never been touched by chlorine or fluoride like many municipal water sources.”
For Tantalus Labs, the process of creating Blue Dream led to an interesting discovery. “During the phenotyping run for our Blue Dream, we found a second remarkable phenotype that leaned toward the Blueberry indica side. It was notable enough that we cycled it into our cultivation schedule and launched it as our popular Sky Pilot strain. It’s similar to Blue Dream but with an indica-dominant expression and higher THC.”
What is a strain?
To help you understand what a cannabis strain is, you can think of it like a breed of dog. While all dogs share similar traits, there are definitely differences among breeds (you wouldn’t confuse a Great Dane with a dachshund, for example). When it comes to different cannabis strains, this means one may have a sweet, lemony aroma, while another may boast a pungent, sour diesel-like scent. These differences have been fine-tuned by cannabis growers over many generations. Growers will choose two plants with desirable traits (for example, a strong diesel scent) and cross (or breed) those plants together, creating an offspring with a stronger expression of those desirable traits. When breeding cannabis plants, growers are often focused on the unique aroma, and taste, and potential THC and CBD content of a strain. And just like no two Great Danes are the same, strains can vary from lot to lot and grower to grower.
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we’re spotlighting TANGERINE DREAM — a SATIVA Dominant strain
Learn more about your favourite cannabis flower or dive into something new as we explore the history, growing methods and unique properties of our most popular strains. In this feature, we’re spotlighting Tangerine Twist — a citrusy sativa-dominant strain with eye-catching orange-flecked buds.
AT A GLANCE
Aroma and Taste: Citrusy
Common Dominant Terpenes: Pinene, Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Guaiol
Average THC: Medium to High Average CBD: Little to none
What Is Tangerine TWIST and Tangerine Dream?
To answer this question and more, we turned to the experts at Spinach and San Rafael ’71 (grown by Aurora Cannabis).
Tangerine Dream and Twist is a Sativa-dominant strain that smells and tastes like its namesake fruit.
HISTORY
Tangerine Dream was first created as a cross between three strains: G13, Afghani and Neville’s A5 Haze.
As with other strains, there’s no universal definition of Tangerine Dream; each Licensed Producer refines its strain to draw out the characteristics that matter most to its customers.
Aurora Cannabis says its San Rafael ’71 Tangerine Dream is “one of a kind” and “a signature piece” of the company’s portfolio. Andrew Hand, Aurora Cannabis’ director of cultivar development, along with Aurora’s plant science team, starts by screening thousands of seeds, examining qualities like potency and terpenes.
“At each stage, clones of plants are evaluated through analytical testing and are personally smelled by Andrew. The nose knows!” says a San Rafael ’71 spokesperson. “The cream of the crop moves on to larger tests for validation, where their best genetic traits are validated during replication.”
CHARACTERISTICS
While you’re not likely to confuse one of its buds for an actual tangerine, Tangerine Dream features bright orange pistils, in addition to a noticeably fruity aroma. It’s a sativa-dominant strain, with medium to high levels of THC and little to no CBD.
While there are many similarities among all varieties of Tangerine Dream, there are also subtle but important differences between those offered by Canna Farms and San Rafael ’71.
Over at Aurora, San Rafael ’71’s Tangerine Dream owes its fruity aroma to a terpene profile of beta-myrcene, alpha-pinene, trans-caryophyllene, beta-pinene and guaiol. The buds have deep purple hues and large swollen calyxes (the part of the plant that has the most cannabinoids), and are accented by orange pistil hairs. The San Rafael ’71 Tangerine Dream has mid-range THC levels and little to no CBD.
In addition to citrus, Canna Farms’ Tangerine Dream has notes of hops and pepper, thanks to its dominant terpenes — myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, pinene and humulene. Its buds are coated in white trichomes and those orange pistils. Canna Farms’ Tangerine Dream has a high amount of THC and little to no CBD.
GROWING
In the grow room, Tangerine Dream stands out with its large, heavy colas and colourful buds. It has a relatively short growing time of 60 to 65 days. The plants need a lot of room to grow; they can get very tall (between 100 and 120 centimetres indoors) and require extra support for those hefty buds.
San Rafael ’71’s Tangerine Dream is grown indoors in Ontario and then hand-selected, dry-trimmed and hang-dried. To produce its Tangerine Dream vape cartridges and disposable vapes, the company uses a proprietary CO2 extraction process to extract a full-spectrum pure cannabis resin that preserves the Tangerine Dream flower’s original cannabinoids and terpenes.
Canna Farms’ Tangerine Dream is grown indoors in British Columbia using a soilless growing medium, and intense LED and high-pressure sodium (a system commonly used in cannabis production) lighting. It’s then processed in small batches. The resulting product has terpene-rich buds and a distinct sweet but dank aroma.
What is a strain?
To understand what a cannabis strain is, think of it like a breed of dog. While all dogs share similar traits, there are distinct differences among breeds (you wouldn’t confuse a Great Dane with a dachshund, for example). When it comes to different cannabis strains, this means one may have a sweet, lemony aroma, while another may boast a pungent, sour, diesel-like scent.
These differences have been fine-tuned by cannabis growers over many generations. Growers will choose two plants with desirable traits and then cross (or breed) those plants together, creating offspring with a stronger expression of those desirable characteristics. When breeding cannabis plants, growers are often focused on the unique aroma and taste, and the potential THC and CBD content. Just like no two Great Danes are identical, strains can vary from lot to lot and grower to grower.
Will I like Tangerine Twist?
If you tend to follow your nose when choosing cannabis strains, Tangerine Twist, with its fruit-forward aroma, could be a great pick. Make sure to always start low and go slow, especially since this strain has very little CBD to balance the effects of THC.
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we’re spotlighting OG Kush — a high-THC strain
Learn more about your favourite cannabis flower or dive into something new as we explore the history, growing methods and unique properties of our most popular strains. In this feature, we’re spotlighting OG Kush — a high-THC strain that’s said to be one of the originals.
AT A GLANCE
Aroma and Taste: Gassy, skunky, spicy, piney
Common Dominant Terpenes: Pinene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Humulene
Average THC: High Average CBD: Low
What Is OG Kush?
To answer this question and more, we turned to the experts at Simply Bare (grown by Rubicon Organics), DNA Genetics and Tweed (both grown by Canopy Growth Corporation).
OG Kush is a gassy Indica-dominant hybrid, a parent strain of countless popular strains on the market today. There are so many varieties of OG Kush, including San Fernando Valley (SFV) OG Kush, a favourite on the6ixcannabis.ca
HISTORY
The origin story of OG Kush is mysterious, but the strain is generally presumed to be a Hindu Kush cross. According to the team at Tweed, Hindu Kush is said to be one of the original “landraces” — strains thought to have grown natively, not cultivated by humans — first appearing in the Hindu Kush mountain range that stretches between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Many believe the O in OG Kush stands for “original,” a reference to the strain’s role as a parent of many of the strains on the market today. Some of these strains include Pink Kush, Bubba Kush, GSC, Headband, MK Ultra, Glueberry OG and Kosher Kush.
The latter is what the team at DNA Genetics grows. “The [Kosher Kush] lineage is a phenotype of OG Kush,” says Kelly Olsen, vice-president of global flower business at Canopy Growth. “Its genetics were crossed into OG Kush, and then crossed back into itself to produce seeds of what’s now the Kosher Kush strain.”
CHARACTERISTICS
OG Kush is an Indica-dominant hybrid best known for its gassy, skunky aroma, complemented by earthy, piney and peppery notes. It produces consistently high THC with very little CBD.
Turns out skunkiness runs in the family. The team at Tweed told us more about OG Kush’s parent, Hindu Kush: “Our cultivar has a very dank, skunky, pungent smell with sweet and earthy undertones and a scent of juniper. Its dominant terpenes include myrcene, terpinolene, b-pinene, caryophyllene and terpineol.”
OG Kush has also passed on some of its notable traits to Kosher Kush, which boasts large calyxes covered with bright trichome crystals and dark orange hairs, and a very sour, citrusy aroma with earthy, peppery and gassy notes.
GROWING
At Simply Bare, San Fernando Valley OG Kush is grown in living soil — a planting material that can include healthy bacteria, beneficial bugs and other microbes. “Like all Simply Bare cultivars, this cultivar is grown in our secret blend of living soil, which gives our plants all the nutrients needed to let them fully express themselves in appearance and aroma,” explains Peter Doig, chief scientific officer at Rubicon Organics.
“The specific cultivar of SFV OG Kush we grow was chosen because of its disease resistance,” says Matt Wolfe, cultivation manager at Rubicon. That, along with its ability to withstand pests, “plays a strong role in growing successful crops successively, which means each crop is the exact copy of the same genetic that gave us the success we achieved in the first crop.” Wolfe adds that the cultivar produces a high yield and currently has the most THC in the Simply Bare lineup.
Over at DNA Genetics, growing OG Kush offspring Kosher Kush is a precise science. “DNA Kosher Kush takes about 12 to 16 weeks to grow a cultivar from clone to harvest,” says Olsen. “First, the cannabis enters the cutting and cloning stage, where the baby plants are kept under 18 hours of fluorescent light. After that, it’s on to the vegetative stage. Here, the plants are bulking up to support the flowers that occur in the next stage. The plants are then switched to 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness, which will trigger the plants to go into their flowering cycle.”
What is a strain?
To understand what a cannabis strain is, think of it like a breed of dog. While all dogs share similar traits, there are distinct differences among breeds (you wouldn’t confuse a Great Dane with a dachshund, for example). When it comes to different cannabis strains, this means one may have a sweet, lemony aroma, while another may boast a pungent, sour, diesel-like scent.
These differences have been fine-tuned by cannabis growers over many generations. Growers will choose two plants with desirable traits and then cross (or breed) those plants together, creating an offspring with a stronger expression of those desirable characteristics. When breeding cannabis plants, growers are often focused on the unique aroma and taste, and the potential THC and CBD content. Just like no two Great Danes are identical, strains can vary from lot to lot and grower to grower.
Will I like OG Kush?
If you like high-THC strains, bud with strong aromas of gas, skunk and spice, and trying cannabis’s most prolific cultivars, you might like OG Kush. Remember to always start low and go slow — especially with a strain that has high THC with little CBD, such as OG Kush in pre-rolls.
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ARE INFUSED PRE-ROLLS STRONGER AND WORTH IT?
There’s nothing like grinding up your herb and rolling up a joint after a long and hard day at work, but what if you added an extra dose of potency to get you lit? That’s what infused pre-rolls are all about.
WHAT IS AN INFUSED JOINT?
You’ve probably smoked a joint or heard of them. Cannabis joints are convenient and portable cigarettes with milled herbs inside and rolled up with rolling paper (hemp, rice, wood pulp, flax, etc.). It’s a cylinder of pure cannabis pleasure. No wonder pre-roll sales are rising.
Infused joints take this concept to the extreme, adding high-potency concentrates to the mix. Infused pre-rolls are a one-way ticket to paradise.
Cannabis concentrates offer users a concentrated potency, flavour, and aroma in a tiny little dab. Extracts come in many consistencies, including hard and brittle shatter, buttery budder, crumbly crumble, saucy live resin, and other forms of cannabis.
Infuse joints blend milled flower with concentrates to create an extract product that can be smoked alone or with your best buds. Take it on your next retreat and elevate your adventure to new heights.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF INFUSED PRE-ROLLS
Infused pre-rolls come in many shapes, sizes, and potencies. An endless combination of factors can make up an infused pre-roll, including the quality and strain of the flower and concentrate and how the pre-roll was processed and assembled.
If you’re ready to experience the sky-high potency of infused pre-rolls, it’s essential to understand the different types available. Here are just a few examples of pre-roll options:
DIAMOND-INFUSED PRE-ROLLS
Cannabis diamonds are the latest rage, and why shouldn’t they be? They have a mesmerizing crystalline appearance. That’s the THCA or CBD, depending on your preference. Cannabis diamonds contain 99% THC or CBD, the highest potency available.
If you want to reach the moon and beyond, these infused pre-rolls with diamonds mixed inside can send you to outer space. Tread carefully and have fun.
RESIN-INFUSED PRE-ROLLS
Cured resin is one of the most common ingredients in infused pre-rolls. Essentially, it’s a concentrate made from dried and cured buds and extracted using chemical solvents. Cannabis resin contains a wide range of beneficial compounds in a concentrated form.
Cannabis resin can be packed inside the pre-roll or outside in a coating or swirl-like fashion. These infused joints can give you the relief you need.
ICE HASH-INFUSED PRE-ROLLS
What’s the deal with ice hash pre-rolls? Ice hash is a solventless concentrate made by breaking off the plant’s resin from the plant matter in bubble bags and buckets filled with ice and water.
When agitated, the trichomes fall to the bottom of the filter bags and can be collected and pressed into one of the purest forms of hash. Ice hash can be sprinkled in with your flower and send you on a wild ride.
KIEF-INFUSED PRE-ROLLS
If you’ve ever touched cannabis bud, that sticky and oily resin is its trichomes. A collection of trichomes is called kief. Kief can make a wonderful addition to an infused pre-roll.
It can be added inside with the flower or used as a final coating over the sticky wax outside. Either way, it’s a great way to add more potency to your joints.
TERP SAUCE-INFUSED PRE-ROLLS
Terp sauce is one of the most flavorful and aromatic concentrates. Made from fresh-frozen buds, this material has more terpenes than dried and cured buds and is used to create a high-terpene product that can add mouth-watering flavours to your infused pre-rolls.
TERPENE-INFUSED PRE-ROLLS
While much of the focus is on cannabinoids like THC and CBD nowadays, terpenes are a class of aromatic compounds in the plant. Pre-rolls can be infused with plant-derived terpenes to add a particular flavour and aroma to your pre-roll. It’s a great way to enhance your experience.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN INFUSED PRE-ROLL?
In the legal market, you can get various types of pre-rolls from your favourite brands. While these pre-made options are convenient and affordable ways to test out different strains, you can also make these bad boys from the comfort of your home if you’ve got the right supplies.
Best of all, you can use any combination of your best bud and concentrate to create a fully-loaded joint made to your specifications. Whether you have a low-grade shake or the finest weed available, you can create an infused marijuana joint at home.
What you need:
- Cannabis flower
- Cannabis concentrate
- Grinder (optional)
- Rolling papers
- Crutch/filter (optional)
- Lighter
How do you make an infused joint?
- Start by breaking down or grinding about half a gram or more of cannabis, depending on your preference and size of rolling paper.
- If necessary, you may need to gently heat your cannabis concentrate to make it easier to work with.
- Grab your rolling paper or cone and fill your joint with ground flower and a filter/crutch if necessary. Make sure it has a perfectly even density throughout for a balanced smoke.
- Here is where you can add concentrate inside as you please.
- When rolled, you can add even more concentrates outside by dipping or spreading concentrate over the rolled joint.
- Ready for more potency? A dusting of kief over the sticky concentrate outside creates your own infused masterpiece.
It’s super easy to roll your own infused joint. However, we wouldn’t blame you for going with the ready-to-smoke joints available at your local the 6ix Cannabis dispensary in Ajax.
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1. When in Doubt, Wait it Out
It can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to begin feeling the effects of edibles, and it can take 4 hours to feel the full effects. So, if it’s been 30 minutes and you’re not feeling any effects and are thinking of consuming more, wait. Health Canada recommends starting with products that contain 2.5 mg of THC or less, with an equal or higher amount of CBD.
2. You Are What You Eat
The effects you feel when consuming edibles can depend on how much you’ve eaten, what you’ve eaten and how quickly your metabolism works. This means that consuming 5 mg of THC one day can produce different effects than consuming 5 mg on another day. But no matter what day it is, always start low and go slow.
3. What You See is What You Get
The amount of THC and CBD on the package is what’s in the product. Edibles sold on the6ixcannabis.ca must meet strict quality requirements set out in the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations to ensure that the amount of THC and CBD stated on the package is the amount in the product. The illegal market, however, does not need to follow any guidelines or restrictions, so there’s no way to know for sure how much THC or CBD is inside.
4. Beverages Are Actually Edibles
Even though you don’t eat them, beverages (including tea bags) are considered edibles in the Cannabis Act and on our site.
5. Some Edibles Are Actually Extracts
Although they are similar to edibles in the way they are consumed and absorbed by your body, oils and capsules are considered extracts in the Cannabis Act and on our site. This means they have a 1000 mg limit of THC per package , while edibles have a 10 mg per package limit.
6. They’re (Up To) 10/10
The maximum amount of THC in a single edible is 10 mg. To be more specific, a package of edibles can have up to 10 mg of THC. So, if there’s only one edible in a package, the unit may contain up to 10 mg of THC — read the label carefully before consuming. If there are five edibles in a package, then each unit may contain up to 2 mg of THC. Alternatively, there is currently no maximum amount of CBD that can be included in edibles.
7. They’re Not for Kids
Edibles should be kept out of reach of children. Even though the government imposes strict packaging requirements to protect against accidental consumption and to ensure cannabis products are not appealing to children, parents and caregivers can take additional steps to keep cannabis products from getting into children’s hands, such as keeping them in their original packaging in a place that is not accessible to children. To learn more tips on keeping kids away from cannabis, click here.
Heard about vaping but not exactly sure what it means? You’re not alone. In this article we’ll explain the difference between vaporizers and vapes and how we’ve named our products to minimize confusion.
What’s a vaporizer?
A vaporizer is a device that is typically used to inhale plant substances, like cannabis. When it comes to vaporizing cannabis, either dried flower or some extracts can be used in the devices, known for their portability and ease of use. Vaporizing cannabis is an almost smokeless process (meaning it produces very little smoke on the exhale) and can heat up dried flower or cannabis extracts without burning it.
Cannabis vaporizers come in many different sizes and formats, designed to be used with various substances. To minimize confusion in the category and help make shopping easier, we have purposefully and clearly named our vaporizing products with you in mind.
Here’s a list of all the different vaporizers we carry and a clear explanation of each.
1. Dried Flower Vaporizers
Often used as a replacement for smoking joints or pipes, a dried flower vaporizer can be used by simply loading it with dried flower (make sure to grind it first). The vaporizer heats the dried flower to a temperature that’s high enough to decarboxylate the THCA, changing it to the active THC form, but not high enough to burn the flower.
2. Extract-Specific Vaporizers
If you’re interested in consuming extracts (also known as concentrates), this could be a good gadget to explore. An extract-specific vaporizer can be used with various extracts, such as hash, shatter, rosin, wax, kief and live resin, by loading the extract into the chamber, where it will be heated to the point of vaporization. However, it’s important to know that dried flower can’t be consumed using these types of vaporizers.
3. Dual-Purpose Vaporizers (Dried Flower Vaporizers with an Extract-Specific Attachment)
If you want the ability to flip between different formats on a single device, dual-purpose vaporizers are worth taking a closer look. These types of vaporizers come with extract-specific attachments that allow users to switch between dried flower and extracts if they so choose. When shopping, make sure you read the product description carefully to ensure you’re selecting a vaporizer that has both functions.
4. Vape Devices
Handheld or pen-shaped, a vape device is a type of vaporizer used to consume cannabis distillate. The act of using a vape device is colloquially referred to as “vaping.” Vape devices, also known as vape pens, are battery-powered and come in two different formats: disposable and refillable. Disposable vape batteries come with prefilled cannabis distillate inside and are a one-time-use option. Refillable options require users to recharge and refill using pre-filled cartridges of cannabis distillate. When shopping for refillable vape batteries, pay close attention to what type of pre-filled cartridges it takes, as some batteries are only compatible with specific cartridges (510-thread is most common).
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Even though the world of cannabis has continued to experience changes every day, certain fundamental truths still hold. For example, decades ago (even when weed was illegal), people preferred getting their stash from one dealer they could trust and depend on, which is still the case today. Most marijuana enthusiasts, after trying out a new cannabis store and loving it, tend to stick by it for as long as possible.
In this digital world, where you can access hundreds of cannabis dispensaries from the comfort of your home, make sure your weed vendor is the best option you have.
We carry a wide variety of disposable vape pens, Pax pods and 510 Cartridges at our 6ix Cannabis Dispensary!
A good dispensary provides a wide variety of products under the same roof while maintaining a sense of culture, style, and class. A good dispensary is also conveniently located and can facilitate delivery right to your doorstep.
At 6ix Cannabis, we pride ourselves in operating one of the best marijuana stores in the city and even the country. We are locally-owned and managed, which explains why you can feel the pulse of the city in everything we touch. If you’re looking for the best spot to buy weed in Ajax, look no further!
8 Things You Need to Know About Your Vape
Get tips to help you troubleshoot the most common issues with these popular — but sometimes confusing — devices.
Vapes are one of the most complicated cannabis categories, given their various components, compatibility requirements and particular storage needs. We’ve rounded up some of the common issues consumers experience with vapes — whether they’re 510-thread, closed loop systems or disposable pens — and offer some tips to help solve them.
1. The components must fit
When shopping for vape batteries and vape cartridges, it’s all about compatibility. When browsing the vape battery category, you’ll notice that most batteries are labelled 510-thread, which means they have a special insert that is compatible with a 510-thread cartridge. But that doesn’t mean every 510-thread cartridge will work with every 510-thread battery. Some vape cartridges, 510 or not, can only be used with batteries specific to the brand — called a closed-loop system — so read the fine print before purchasing.
2. It needs mild temps
How you store your vape products can make a big difference for both their performance and their longevity. For best results, keep vape cartridges and disposable vape pens in a dry, cool place (room temperature will do). Turn them off and remove the cartridge from the battery when not in use. When the hot summers and cold winters roll in, be mindful not to leave your vape in a car for long periods of time, as extreme temperatures may affect the hardware’s longevity.
3. It may come with extra components
When unboxing a vape pen or cartridge for the first time, look for and remove any vent caps that may have been put in place by the Licensed Producer prior to shipping. Often clear and easy to miss, these caps are designed to prevent contamination and reduce excess odours during shipping. If they’re not removed before use, they’ll prevent the vape from working.
4. It can overheat
Pulling on a vape multiple times in succession, especially long pulls, can cause it to overheat, which may lead to a malfunction. Leaving ample time between sessions will not only keep your vape pen working properly but also give you time to assess how you’re feeling, reducing your risk of overconsumption.
5. It may malfunction post-flight
High altitude and cabin pressure may cause a vape to malfunction, regardless of whether it’s packed in carry-on or checked baggage. Keep this in mind when travelling by air within Canada.
6. It could leak (and that means it’s unusable)
If you notice your vape pen is leaking distillate, do not ingest it; it may cause negative health effects. Have a leaky vape? Contact us here
7. It might not last forever
Disposable vapes are, well, disposable. If a disposable vape pen has stopped working, it could mean that either the battery is dead or the distillate has run out. If it’s rechargeable, try plugging it in to finish using the distillate.
Disposable vape pens can be a good way to test out the product category, but if you’re looking for an option with less waste, choose a recyclable disposable pen or opt for a vape battery that can be reused with multiple vape cartridges.
8. It could be too strong
Consider this: Vapes currently on the market can have concentrations of more than 900 milligrams per gram (90%) THC. In comparison, the maximum amount of THC you’ll find in dried flower is around 300 milligrams per gram (30%), making the strongest vape three times as potent as the strongest dried flower available. With great strength comes great responsibility — when trying a vape product for the first time, take small pulls and longer breaks between each draw.
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Even though the world of cannabis has continued to experience changes every day, certain fundamental truths still hold. For example, decades ago (even when weed was illegal), people preferred getting their stash from one dealer they could trust and depend on, which is still the case today. Most marijuana enthusiasts, after trying out a new cannabis store and loving it, tend to stick by it for as long as possible.
In this digital world, where you can access hundreds of cannabis dispensaries from the comfort of your home, make sure your weed vendor is the best option you have.
We carry a wide variety of disposable vape pens, Pax pods and 510 Cartridges at our 6ix Cannabis Dispensary!
A good dispensary provides a wide variety of products under the same roof while maintaining a sense of culture, style, and class. A good dispensary is also conveniently located and can facilitate delivery right to your doorstep.
At 6ix Cannabis, we pride ourselves in operating one of the best marijuana stores in the city and even the country. We are locally-owned and managed, which explains why you can feel the pulse of the city in everything we touch. If you’re looking for the best spot to buy weed in Ajax, look no further!
5 Simple Steps to Rolling a Joint
Follow these five easy steps to roll a joint with dried cannabis flower.
There are many ways to consume cannabis and cannabis products, such as inhaling, ingesting and topically applying it. Rolling dried cannabis flower in paper to make a joint and lighting it to be inhaled is the most common. And while it may look complicated, especially for beginners, rolling a joint requires just a few items and a bit of practice.
Gather Your Supplies
To roll a joint, you need three things: dried flower, a grinder and rolling paper. The optional filter, or tip, can be created from a small rectangle of cardboard or heavy paper, or you can purchase rolling papers that come with premade tips here.
Follow These Five Simple Steps
1. Grind It
Use a good-quality grinder — steel is preferable to plastic — to make your cannabis a uniform consistency to produce an even burn and maintain the flavour. Don’t overfill the grinder, and space out the dried flower so it doesn’t clump up. The ground material should be in small pieces but not powdery.
To shop for grinders, click here.
2. Make a Filter
This step is optional, but a filter prevents the dried flower from escaping into your mouth when you inhale and protects your fingers from being burned. Some rolling papers come with filters or tips, but you can make your own with a small rectangle of heavy paper.
Here’s how: Fold one end into a W shape and then curl the rest of the paper around it, or roll the entire rectangle into a little spiral, whichever you prefer.
A filter is also called a “crutch” or “guide” because it provides a rigid surface to hold onto while tightening the paper around the rolled cannabis.
3. Fill the Rolling Paper
Rolling papers come in lots of different formats (organic, unbleached raw, rice or hemp paper) and sizes (double wide, king or slim). Likewise, joints can be made in many different shapes and sizes, but the standard one is straight, which provides the same amount of dried flower all the way to the end of the cylinder. To fill the paper, first ensure the glue, or shiny, side of the paper is facing up. If you are using a filter, place it at one end of the paper. Fill the paper with the dried cannabis, leaving a little space at the end opposite the filter.
4. Pack the Cannabis
Fold the non-glued long side of the paper up and around the cannabis, and use your thumbs and index fingers to roll it inside the paper until it is well-packed and forms a cylinder. This step makes the whole thing easier to roll and prevents gaps.
Try your best not to press directly on the dried flower as you mould it into the desired shape. You can do this by holding onto the filter and rocking the paper back and forth.
5. Roll it Up
Tuck the non-glued edge around the packed cannabis and roll the paper up tightly to secure the cannabis and filter. Moisten the glue and secure the side. You can also use a small tool like a pen to poke into the open end and tamp down the cannabis so it’s tightly packed. Gently fold and twist the open end closed to prevent any cannabis from escaping.
Or Just Buy Them Premade
If all of this sounds too tricky or time-consuming, you can purchase pre-rolled joints through the6ixcannabis.ca
How to Use a Vaporizer for Cannabis Concentrates
Cannabis concentrates can be consumed by smoking, vaping and dabbing. Here’s what to consider when using a vaporizer specially made for concentrates.
Cannabis concentrates are a variety of solid or liquid products that are created by processing cannabis flower into a concentrated form. These products include hash, kief, live resin, rosin, shatter and wax — all of which can be consumed through inhalation using a vaporizer specifically made for concentrates. Here’s how.
How are concentrates consumed?
Depending on the form, cannabis concentrates can be consumed by smoking (in a joint, pipe or bong), vaping (in a dried flower vaporizer with a concentrate attachment or a concentrate-specific vaporizer, or in a vape pen, in the case of distillate) or dabbing (using a dab rig). Here’s an in-depth look at the variety of accessories available.
Because these products contain a very high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, there is a risk for overconsumption. If you are using a concentrate-specific vaporizer, the recommended amount for hash or kief is a pinch (roughly the size of a dime); for shatter, rosin, wax or live resin, it’s less than the size of a lentil.
As always, Health Canada suggests a “start low and go slow” approach when consuming cannabis products.
What is a concentrate-specific vaporizer?
While smoking burns the cannabis product and produces smoke, a vaporizer heats it to the point where the active ingredients—such as cannabinoids and terpenes — are released into a vapour, which is inhaled.
There are three types of vaporizers: vape pens, which are disposable or reusable and are only used with cannabis oil; dried flower vaporizers, to be used with dried cannabis; and concentrate-specific vaporizers, to be used with most other forms of cannabis concentrates. (Dried flower vaporizers may also come with attachments to accommodate concentrates.)
How do I use a vaporizer for cannabis concentrates?
There are five simple steps to using a concentrate-specific vaporizer, although you should refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for your particular device.
- Portion out the concentrate, keeping in mind the recommended amount.
- Load the concentrate into the chamber.
- Adjust the vaporizer’s airflow and temperature settings, if applicable.
- Turn on the vaporizer.
- Take small inhalations from the mouthpiece.
Keeping your vaporizer clean will extend its life and ensure it stays in proper working order. the 6ix Cannabis Dispensary an Authorized Cannabis Store carries a range of cleaning supplies, including brushes, wipes and cleaning solutions.
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Even though the world of cannabis has continued to experience changes every day, certain fundamental truths still hold. For example, decades ago (even when weed was illegal), people preferred getting their stash from one dealer they could trust and depend on, which is still the case today. Most marijuana enthusiasts, after trying out a new cannabis store and loving it, tend to stick by it for as long as possible.
In this digital world, where you can access hundreds of cannabis dispensaries from the comfort of your home, make sure your weed vendor is the best option you have.
A good dispensary provides a wide variety of products under the same roof while maintaining a sense of culture, style, and class. A good dispensary is also conveniently located and can facilitate delivery right to your doorstep.
At 6ix Cannabis, we pride ourselves on operating one of the best marijuana stores in the city and even the country. We are locally owned and managed, which explains why you can feel the pulse of the city in everything we touch. If you’re looking for the best spot to buy weed in Ajax, look no further!