Cannabis Flower

In today’s age of legalized recreational cannabis, the options found at dispensaries in Massachusetts vary widely, from topicals and vaporizers to tinctures and flower — so knowing your personal preference is key to a satisfying high.

Whether rolled up in a joint, smoked from a bowl, or puffed out of a vaporizer, flower is the most traditional and versatile form of cannabis consumption. With our wide variety of different strains to choose from, The Pass is here to be your new go-to cannabis flower dispensary in Massachusetts.

Why Choose Flower?

If you’ve ever sat with a circle of friends and passed a joint around, you already know just how easy and sociable it is. Splitting an edible in half or sharing a topical just doesn’t have the same communal experience. However, if you have yet to partake in the most popular way to experience a cannabis high, keep reading to discover all of the benefits smoking flower has to offer.

Many individuals simply enjoy the ritual of preparing flower before smoking. Sitting down and grinding up the flower, rolling up a joint, and just taking that moment for yourself can be incredibly relaxing. Some see glass bongs or pipes as pieces of art, have different pieces for different uses, and have found a community of glass collectors to be a part of.

Additionally, the effects of flower are felt sooner and last for a shorter period of time. This is ideal for those who do not enjoy the longer high achieved from edibles or more immediate and intense onset from concentrates, for example.

Flower is incredibly versatile and happens to be the foundation of all cannabis products. It’s the most natural and direct form of consumption because you are quite literally smoking the flower of the cannabis plant before it has been further processed into another product.

The wide variety of different strains available can make for a completely different experience and taste each smoke session. Would you prefer a citrusy sativa strain to inspire creativity before a brainstorming session? Or an Indica-dominant hybrid with a complex richness that promotes a restful night’s sleep? Whatever your end goal may be, there is a cannabis strain out there for you and your needs!

Ways to Consumer Flower

There are a few different ways to consume cannabis flower, including:

• Papers: rolling up a joint, blunt, or spliff.
• Glass: packing a bong or bowl.
• Vaporizer: using a device that vaporizes the flower.

Types of Flower Available: Dominances

Cannabis flower is most commonly broken into three main dominances:

• Indica: relaxing and calming, typically for nighttime use. Think “in da couch.”
• Sativa: uplifting and energizing, typically for daytime use. It can be helpful to remember that sativa is stimulating.
• Hybrid: the middle of the road.

Types of Flower Available: Growing Methods

There are three main methods when it comes to cultivating cannabis: indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse-grown.

• Indoor: Indoor cultivation sites leveraging man-made A/C units, dehumidifiers, lighting systems, etc. They have the advantage of complete environmental control.
• Outdoor: The most natural way to grow cannabis using only tents, sunlight, and soil. While plants are most exposed to the elements, they get the most deeply penetrating spectrum of light.
• Greenhouse: Also known as sun-grown with light deprivation, reaping the benefits of natural sunlight while allowing growers to partially block out the sun with tarps. This tricks plants into flowering faster and provides some protection from the elements.

Understanding Potency Levels of Flower

Typically, flower will range anywhere from 15% to 30% THC. THC, or Tetrahydrocannabinol, is responsible for delivering the psychoactive high obtained when using cannabis. This brings along changes in mood, perception, and often euphoria as well as therapeutic benefits such as pain relief or sleep aid.

While it’s a general rule of thumb that the higher the testing THC flower is, the more intense and strong of a high it will have, THC is not the only factor that will contribute to potency and effects.

There are numerous other cannabinoids that exist beyond THC, like CBG and CBN. While these do not deliver psychoactive effects, they are currently being researched to better understand the potential benefits they can provide. The “entourage effect” happens when these cannabis compounds interact synergistically with each other to magnify their benefits.

This means that while the CBN cannabinoid contains properties on its own, it is heightened when paired with THC and vice versa. So, a strain that is 20% THC but has no CBN could impact you very differently compared to a strain that is 20% THC but has high amounts of CBN.

Additional compounds called terpenes, found in cannabis and throughout nature, also enhance the cannabis experience and can dictate how your body will interact with a particular strain. For example, a strain that is 14% THC could still make you feel really stoney and sedative because of its terpenes, while a strain that is 28% THC may have an invigorating effect that makes you feel more cerebral than couch-locked.

How to Choose Your Flower Type

With all of these considerations to take into account, how can you go about selecting a flower strain? On our online menu, each flower strain is accompanied by a thorough description of not only the physical appearance of the flower, but the taste and the effects of the strain as well. You can even filter products by your intended flavor, effect, and more.

How to Order Flower at The Pass

We’ve made it incredibly easy to pre-order from The Pass! To try our different strains, choose the “Shop Now” option on our website, then find the Flower category. You also may want to check out the specials page before making your selections!

After you’ve added one of our favorites, like Pink Runtz or Wifi Sunset, to your cart, complete the pre-order process to get your estimated pickup time. If you need any additional help choosing the perfect flower strain for your desired high, visit our location to shop in-store and one of our knowledgeable budtenders would be happy to assist you. We look forward to seeing you soon!