Type II Chemotype (Mixed THC/CBD Cannabis)
The mixed-cannabinoid chemotype produces roughly balanced THC and CBD from a heterozygous BT/BD genotype at th...
UK Cheese
The pungent Skunk #1 phenotype from 1980s England that defined British cannabis and seeded a global family of...
United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative
The 2001 Supreme Court decision that rejected a medical necessity defense to federal cannabis distribution cha...
Uplifting Effect
A subjective, marketing-favored descriptor for cannabis experiences perceived as energizing, mood-elevating, o...
VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit) Basics
Using the relationship between temperature and humidity to dial in transpiration and unlock faster, healthier...
VPD Chart for Cannabis
A practical guide to using vapor pressure deficit charts to dial in tent and room climate across the cannabis...
VPD by Growth Stage
Vapor pressure deficit targets shift as plants mature — here's what the evidence actually says and where growe...
Vacuum-Sealed Seed Storage
Removing air and controlling temperature to keep cannabis seeds viable for years rather than months.
Valencene
A citrus-scented sesquiterpene best known from Valencia oranges, occasionally found in cannabis at low levels...
Valley Tree
An obscure modern hybrid with limited documentation, often confused with similarly-named cuts and lacking inde...
Vanilla Demon
A boutique cannabis cultivar reportedly crossing Vanilla Frosting with a Demon-line parent, with limited verif...
Vanilla Mist
An obscure cream-and-vanilla strain with thin documentation and almost no verifiable lineage records.
Vanilla Waffle
A sweet, dessert-flavored hybrid associated with Compound Genetics, marketed for its terpene profile more than...
Vaporizer
A device that heats cannabis or cannabis extracts to release active compounds as vapor instead of smoke.
Vaporizers Extract All the THC: Debunked
The claim that dry-herb vaporizers extract 100% of cannabinoids is marketing folklore — real extraction effici...
Verano Holdings
Chicago-based vertically integrated cannabis multi-state operator running the Zen Leaf retail chain and brands...
Vermont Legalization (2018): The First State to Legalize by Legislature
How Vermont became the first U.S. state to legalize adult-use cannabis through its legislature rather than a b...
Wake and Bake
Slang for consuming cannabis first thing in the morning, often immediately after waking up.
Washington Initiative 502 (2012)
The Washington State ballot measure that, alongside Colorado's Amendment 64, made adult-use cannabis legal for...
Washington Initiative 692 (1998)
The voter-approved ballot measure that legalized medical cannabis in Washington State, narrowly defining who c...
Water Activity
A measure of unbound water in cannabis that predicts mold risk and shelf stability, distinct from moisture con...
Water Glass Germination
The simplest method for sprouting cannabis seeds: a glass of water, 24-48 hours, and patience.
Water Hardness and Cannabis
How dissolved minerals in your source water affect cannabis nutrition, pH stability, and root zone health.
Wedding Cake
A popular hybrid known for sweet-earthy aroma and high THC, with a lineage that's surprisingly contested.