Top 5 Cannabis Strains in Maryland Right Now - January

January has brought some exceptional heat to the Maryland cannabis market. From heavy-hitting indicas to perfectly balanced hybrids, here are the top five strains you should look for at your local dispensary. 

1. Garlic Fuel by Culta

Leading the pack is Garlic Fuel, a frosty indica masterpiece cultivated by Culta. This strain is a powerful cross between GMO and Jet Fuel, leaning 70/30 indica dominant. The buds are described as "shimmering" and "icy," featuring purple hues, dark greens, and a thick coating of clear, cloudy, and amber trichomes.

• Aroma & Taste: It features a heavy, sweet GMO garlic scent with underlying notes of fuel. The flavor matches the aroma, offering a garlicky inhale and a gassy exhale.

• Effects: This strain provides a heavy indica experience, weighing down limbs and inducing a strong case of the munchies and effective pain relief.

2. Rainbow Push Pop #4 by Evermore

Next is Rainbow Push Pop #4, an "indica-leaning" (60/40) hybrid from Evermore. Known for its loud terpenes and gorgeous bud structure, this strain tests at approximately 29.71% THC. The nugs are dense and lush green with specks of purple and dark orange pistils.

• Aroma & Taste: Expect a candy aroma mixed with a dank, funky orange peel scent. The taste leans into Zkittles sweetness with a lingering candy aftertaste.

• Effects: It begins with an invigorating head buzz that encourages creativity and productivity, eventually transitioning into a heavy leg buzz perfect for relaxation.

3. Apples and Bananas by Curio Wellness

Apples and Bananas is a balanced 50/50 hybrid resulting from a complex cross of Platinum Cookies, Granddaddy Purple, Blue Power, and Gelatti. Cultivated by Curio Wellness, this particular batch boasts an impressive 4.09% total terpenes.

• Aroma & Taste: This cultivar is very distinct, smelling tart, sweet, and fruity. The flavor is smooth and peppery on the exhale with subtle notes of bananas.

• Effects: Users report instant muscle relaxation and a peaceful euphoria, making it highly effective for managing physical pain after a long day.

4. Cake Mintz by Fade Co.

Reviewed in early January, Cake Mintz by Fade Co. is a 60/40 indica-leaning cross of Wedding Cake and Kush Mints. This strain is notable for producing large, beautiful nugs that are covered in a heavy, "cakey" and "funky" mint aroma.

• Aroma & Taste: While the scent leans toward Kush Mints with a fuel edge, the taste is smooth and doughy with a rich earthiness on the exhale.

• Effects: The effects are physically and mentally balanced, providing an elevated, motivated feeling that eventually leads to a strong desire for snacks.

5. Zeroz by District Cannabis

Rounding out the list is Zeroz, a balanced 50/50 hybrid from District Cannabis that crosses Zkittles and Oreoz. This strain is highlighted for its unique genetics, where the buds take on the structure of Zkittles but the aroma of Oreoz.

• Aroma & Taste: The scent is dominated by earthy and pine notes with a hint of sweet citrus when ground up. The flavor is herbal and spicy.

• Effects: Despite its balanced lineage, the high feels more like a Zkittles experience—mentally invigorating and creative—followed by a calming, tingly body relaxation

Let us know what your favorite strains of the month are and what strains we should look out for next month! We hope you’ve been enjoying our educational content and we can’t wait to show you what fire February has to offer…Cheers!