Hydrolife Canada February/March 2017
It is amazing how an event from almost 20 years ago can remain fresh in the mind. It certainly doesn’t seem that long ago that Canadian Ross Rebagliati rocketed down Nagano’s Olympic giant slalom snowboard course, ripping through the finish line to claim the first-ever Olympic men’s snowboarding gold medal despite starting the final run in eighth position. Since then, Rebagliati has become a cultural phenomenon and advocate of marijuana
use, and it is no coincidence that since that foggy day on Mount Yakebitai near Nagano, how we perceive the use of marijuana in society has changed for the better. Hydrolife recently caught up with Rebagliati to talk about Nagano, his thoughts on marijuana, and the launch of Ross’ Gold.
It is amazing how an event from almost 20 years ago can remain fresh in the mind. It certainly doesn’t seem that long ago that Canadian Ross Rebagliati rocketed down Nagano’s Olympic giant slalom snowboard course, ripping through the finish line to claim the first-ever Olympic men’s snowboarding gold medal despite starting the final run in eighth position. Since then, Rebagliati has become a cultural phenomenon and advocate of marijuana
use, and it is no coincidence that since that foggy day on Mount Yakebitai near Nagano, how we perceive the use of marijuana in society has changed for the better. Hydrolife recently caught up with Rebagliati to talk about Nagano, his thoughts on marijuana, and the launch of Ross’ Gold.
heal CUT AND DRIED: A MONTHLY LOOK AT DIFFERENT MMJ STRAINS BY LACEY MACRI Earthy and fruity, Hashberry is a high-quality, indicadominant strain. From its origins to appearance, medical use, effects, and cultivation habits, Lacey Macri reviews this award-winning cannabis for Hydrolife. Hashberry Origin and Genetics Originally from a territory in India called Kashmir, Hashberry got its name from the region’s reputation for producing high-quality hashish products. Like many other popular strains, Hashberry has undergone several variations in its lineage along the way. Some of the best Hashberry you will find in California is spawned from a cross between two powerful indica strains—Kryptonite and Kashmir Kush—and she certainly lives up to her parents’ expectations. The uniquely high THC content of its parent strain Kryptonite has remained one of the most notable features of the Hashberry plant. This quality helps to produce a non-drowsy body sensation that is very relaxing. Hashberry has won awards over the years and consistently delivers across a span of different parameters. Physical Description The poster child for high-quality cannabis, Hashberry is known for its super dense, perfectly formed buds. On a scale from one to 10, with one representing the lightest-coloured cannabis you’ve ever seen and 10 being the darkest, the cured flowers of a Hashberry plant are around a seven. This colour is primarily made up of two different shades of green and dark, rust-coloured stoma. The aroma of these buds is equally as stellar, with pungent whiffs of spicy, earthy, and fruity berries rampant. Medical Uses Medicating with Hashberry has been reported to relieve migraine headaches, body pains, and insomnia. Surprisingly, however, if you are well-rested, it is also suitable to be used during the day without inhibiting your ability to interact with others or be productive. In other words, although it is recommended for sleep disorders, it is not your typical couch-lock nighttime-only medicine. The effects set in quickly and the user starts to feel an intense body high. While partaking, you will feel uplifted, both physically and mentally, in the most comfortable of ways. It’s kind of like a magic carpet ride. Growing Patterns For an indica-dominant strain, Hashberry can be a moderately heavy yielder, assuming all environmental conditions are optimized. Its indica roots are manifested in its stature, as it typically grows to be more squat and stout, with dark green foliage and wider fan leaves at the base, narrowing toward the tip. Hashberry is a good strain to grow indoors as it is unlikely to stretch much taller than most standard grow tents. It is important to space them generously, though, to allow for their maximum reach potential. This strain feeds relatively heavy and may require additional supplements such as cal-mag to accommodate its unique nutritional demands. Flowering Hashberry follows typical indica traits, averaging right around a 60-day flowering period. As the buds approach the final ripening phase, they really start to dense up and harden pretty consistently from the top cola all the way down the chutes to the centre zone of the plant. Purple hues will be more apparent when grown indoors, as temperatures are more easily controlled compared to an outdoor growing environment. This strain is very manageable to grow, even for beginners. Lacey Macri works as head of sales at CleanGrow, focusing her time on business development within the company. She received a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology from the University of California, Davis, where she worked at the California Aggie student newspaper on campus. 38 grow. heal. live. enjoy. myhydrolife.ca
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heal<br />
CUT AND DRIED:<br />
A MONTHLY LOOK AT DIFFERENT MMJ STRAINS<br />
BY LACEY MACRI<br />
Earthy and fruity, Hashberry is a high-quality, indicadominant<br />
strain. From its origins to appearance, medical<br />
use, effects, and cultivation habits, Lacey Macri reviews<br />
this award-winning cannabis for <strong>Hydrolife</strong>.<br />
Hashberry<br />
Origin and Genetics<br />
Originally from a territory in India<br />
called Kashmir, Hashberry got its name<br />
from the region’s reputation for producing<br />
high-quality hashish products. Like<br />
many other popular strains, Hashberry<br />
has undergone several variations in its<br />
lineage along the way. Some of the best<br />
Hashberry you will find in California<br />
is spawned from a cross between two<br />
powerful indica strains—Kryptonite<br />
and Kashmir Kush—and she certainly<br />
lives up to her parents’ expectations.<br />
The uniquely high THC content of its<br />
parent strain Kryptonite has remained<br />
one of the most notable features of the<br />
Hashberry plant. This quality helps<br />
to produce a non-drowsy body sensation<br />
that is very relaxing. Hashberry<br />
has won awards over the years and<br />
consistently delivers across a span of<br />
different parameters.<br />
Physical Description<br />
The poster child for high-quality cannabis,<br />
Hashberry is known for its super<br />
dense, perfectly formed buds. On a scale<br />
from one to 10, with one representing the<br />
lightest-coloured cannabis you’ve ever<br />
seen and 10 being the darkest, the cured<br />
flowers of a Hashberry plant are around<br />
a seven. This colour is primarily made<br />
up of two different shades of green and<br />
dark, rust-coloured stoma. The aroma<br />
of these buds is equally as stellar, with<br />
pungent whiffs of spicy, earthy, and<br />
fruity berries rampant.<br />
Medical Uses<br />
Medicating with Hashberry has been<br />
reported to relieve migraine headaches,<br />
body pains, and insomnia. Surprisingly,<br />
however, if you are well-rested, it is<br />
also suitable to be used during the day<br />
without inhibiting your ability to interact<br />
with others or be productive. In other<br />
words, although it is recommended for<br />
sleep disorders, it is not your typical<br />
couch-lock nighttime-only medicine. The<br />
effects set in quickly and the user starts<br />
to feel an intense body high. While<br />
partaking, you will feel uplifted, both<br />
physically and mentally, in the most<br />
comfortable of ways. It’s kind of like a<br />
magic carpet ride.<br />
Growing Patterns<br />
For an indica-dominant strain, Hashberry<br />
can be a moderately heavy yielder,<br />
assuming all environmental conditions<br />
are optimized. Its indica roots are<br />
manifested in its stature, as it typically<br />
grows to be more squat and stout, with<br />
dark green foliage and wider fan leaves<br />
at the base, narrowing toward the tip.<br />
Hashberry is a good strain to grow<br />
indoors as it is unlikely to stretch much<br />
taller than most standard grow tents. It<br />
is important to space them generously,<br />
though, to allow for their maximum<br />
reach potential. This strain feeds relatively<br />
heavy and may require additional<br />
supplements such as cal-mag to accommodate<br />
its unique nutritional demands.<br />
Flowering Hashberry follows typical<br />
indica traits, averaging right around a<br />
60-day flowering period. As the buds approach<br />
the final ripening phase, they really<br />
start to dense up and harden pretty<br />
consistently from the top cola all the way<br />
down the chutes to the centre zone of the<br />
plant. Purple hues will be more apparent<br />
when grown indoors, as temperatures<br />
are more easily controlled compared<br />
to an outdoor growing environment.<br />
This strain is very manageable to grow,<br />
even for beginners.<br />
Lacey Macri works as head of sales at<br />
CleanGrow, focusing her time on business<br />
development within the company.<br />
She received a bachelor’s degree in<br />
communications and psychology from the<br />
University of California, Davis, where she<br />
worked at the California Aggie student<br />
newspaper on campus.<br />
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