Happy September and although it doesn’t seem possible that our summer has come and gone, it is over and it is time to start a new season and to plant new seeds. And, no matter what the season, there are always new strains to try and experience.

The first cannabis strain that I started off my new season with was Lemon Zkittle. Lemon Zkittle is a sativa dominant hybrid strain that is the result of the crossbreeding of parent strains Las Vegas Lemon Skunk , a sativa dominant hybrid and an indica dominant hybrid Zkittlez. The result of the crossbreeding is a yummy, happy strain that can be consumed all day without causing any couch lock or jitteriness. In fact, this strain is so balanced and tasty that its breeders, Dutch Passion, won first prize at the 2018 High Life Cup in the sativa category.

The buds of this strain are bright yellow and green and medium in size. They exude a powerful aroma of sour citrus fruits and the flavor is very strongly of lemons. It’s effects are immediately uplifting and long lasting. The tart citrusy taste and aroma instantly signal your brain that all is sunny in your world and that uplifted mood stays with you for the entire afternoon. Sometimes you just need a boost of energy and courage to get you through your fear of the unknown and to help you take a step out of your comfort zone. This week Lemon Zkittle did just that and helped me take a leap of faith.

The next strain I tried was Cookies and Dream. It is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain that is the result of crossbreeding of two heavy hitters- Blue Dream, a southern Cali favorite and Girl Scout Cookies., the happy strain that makes everyone feel good. So, the result is exactly what you would expect-a legend in the making! I love Blue Dream and Girl Scout cookies so, I loved this strain. It’s appearance is beautiful boasting big buds of orange hairs and bright green leaves. Its aroma is enticing and made my mouth water-like freshly baked blueberry muffins. Its flavor is sweet and berries just like its parents. Its effects were also like its parents-uplifting and yet mellowing at the same time, putting me in a zen zone that was pure bliss. This strain just like Lemon Zkittle is an all day strain keeping your mood and energy up for hours. Lemon Zkittle helped me know that when I took my leap of faith, that the net would appear. And it did! It is always a new season…be willing to change and always be open to trying new strains!