Cannabis Glossary

Autoflower

Autoflowering seeds, Auto seeds

Backcrossing

BX, Backcross

F1 Hybrid

First filial generation, F1

F2 Generation

Second filial generation, F2

Feminized Seeds

Feminized cannabis seeds, Fem seeds

Genotype

Genetic code, Genome

Heterozygous

Heterozygote

Homozygous

Homozygote

Hybrid

Hybrid cannabis, Cross

IBL (Inbred Line)

Inbred line, True-breeding line

Indica

Cannabis indica

Indica vs Sativa

Sativa vs indica, Indica or sativa

Landrace

Landrace strain, Heirloom cannabis

Phenotype

Pheno, Expressed traits

Photoperiod

Photoperiod cannabis, Photoperiodic strains

Polyhybrid

Poly hybrid, Multi-hybrid cross

Polyploid

Polyploidy, Multi-chromosome

Regular Seeds

Regular cannabis seeds, Non-feminized seeds

Ruderalis

Cannabis ruderalis

Sativa

Cannabis sativa

Stabilization

Genetic stabilization, Strain stabilization

Triploid

Triploid cannabis, 3n cannabis

Aeroponics

Aeroponic system, Air-grown

Autoflower vs Photoperiod

Auto vs photo cannabis

Bud Rot

Botrytis, Gray mold

Calyx

Calyces, Bract

Coco Coir

Coco, Coconut coir

Cola

Top cola, Main cola

Cold Stress

Low temperature stress, Cold shock

Defoliation

Leaf pruning, Schwazzing

Drip System

Drip irrigation, Drip fertigation

DWC (Deep Water Culture)

Deep water culture, Bubble bucket

DWC vs Coco

DWC vs coco coir

EC (Electrical Conductivity)

Electrical conductivity, EC reading

Female Plant

Female cannabis, Flower-bearing plant

Feminized vs Regular Seeds

Feminized vs regular cannabis seeds

Fimming

FIM, Fuck I Missed

Flowering Stage

Bloom stage, Flowering phase

Fungus Gnats

Soil gnats, Sciarid flies

Germination

Seed germination, Sprouting

Heat Stress

High temperature stress

Hermaphrodite

Hermie, Intersex cannabis

HST (High-Stress Training)

High-stress training, HST training

Hydro vs Soil

Hydroponics vs soil growing

Hydroponics

Hydro, Soilless cultivation

Indoor vs Outdoor

Indoor vs outdoor cannabis, Indoor or outdoor growing

Light Burn

Light bleaching, Photo-bleaching

Living Soil

No-till living soil, Notill cannabis

Lollipopping

Lollipop pruning, Lower leaf removal

LST (Low-Stress Training)

Low-stress training, LST training

LST vs HST

Low-stress vs high-stress training

Mainlining

Manifolding, Symmetrical training

Male Plant

Male cannabis, Pollen producer

Mold

Fungal infection, Cannabis mold

Monster Cropping

Reveg cloning, Flower-clone reveg

Nutrient Burn

Nute burn, Fertilizer burn

Nutrient Lockout

Lockout, Nutrient deficiency lockout

Organic Grow

Organic cultivation, No-till organic

Organic vs Synthetic Nutrients

Organic vs chemical nutrients

pH

pH balance, pH level

pH Lockout

pH-induced lockout

Pistil

Stigma, Pistils

Powdery Mildew

PM, White powder mold

PPM (Parts Per Million)

Parts per million, PPM reading

Pre-flower

Pre-flowers, Sex pre-flowers

SCROG (Screen of Green)

Screen of green, SCROG method

Sexing

Sex identification, Plant sexing

SIP (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

Self-watering pot, Wicking planter

SOG (Sea of Green)

Sea of green, SOG method

Soil Grow

Soil cultivation, Soil-grown cannabis

Spider Mites

Two-spotted spider mite, TSSM

Supercropping

Stem manipulation, Knuckling

Taproot

Primary root, Radicle

Thrips

Western flower thrips, Onion thrips

Topping

Topping cannabis, Apical pruning

Trichome

Trichomes, Resin glands

Vegetative Stage

Veg stage, Vegetative growth

VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit)

Vapor pressure deficit

Caryophyllene

Beta-caryophyllene, BCP

CB1 Receptor

Cannabinoid receptor 1, CB1

CB2 Receptor

Cannabinoid receptor 2, CB2

CBC

Cannabichromene

CBD

Cannabidiol

CBDA

Cannabidiolic acid, CBD-A

CBG

Cannabigerol, Mother cannabinoid

CBN

Cannabinol

Endocannabinoid System

ECS, Endogenous cannabinoid system

Entourage Effect

Entourage hypothesis, Cannabis synergy

Humulene

Alpha-humulene, Alpha-caryophyllene

Limonene

D-limonene

Linalool

Linalol

Myrcene

Beta-myrcene

Ocimene

Beta-ocimene, Cis-ocimene

Pinene

Alpha-pinene, Beta-pinene

Terpene

Terpenes, Terps

Terpinolene

Delta-terpinolene

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, Delta-9-THC

THCA

Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, THC-A

THCV

Tetrahydrocannabivarin

Blunt

Cannabis blunt, Cigar wrap

Bong

Water pipe, Cannabis bong

Bowl

Pipe bowl, Bong bowl

Dab

Dabbing, Concentrate dab

Decarboxylation

Decarb, Activation

Edibles

Cannabis edibles, Infused edibles

Joint

Cannabis joint, Pre-roll

Microdose

Microdosing cannabis, Sub-perceptual dose

Pipe

Cannabis pipe, Hand pipe

Spliff

Cannabis spliff, Tobacco-mixed joint

Tincture

Cannabis tincture, Sublingual oil

Tolerance Break

T-break, Cannabis tolerance break

Vaporizer

Vape, Vape pen

Badder

Budder, Cake batter

BHO (Butane Hash Oil)

Butane hash oil, Butane extract

Broad Spectrum

Broad-spectrum extract, THC-free full spectrum

Budder

Badder, Whipped concentrate

Crumble

Crumble wax, Honeycomb crumble

Diamonds

THCA diamonds, Crystal concentrate

Distillate

THC distillate, Cannabis distillate

Full Spectrum

Full-spectrum extract, Whole plant extract

Hash

Hashish, Cannabis hash

Isolate

CBD isolate, THC isolate

Kief

Pollen, Dry sift

Live Resin

Live resin BHO, Live extract

Live Rosin

Solventless live rosin

Rosin

Solventless rosin, Pressed rosin

Sauce

Terp sauce, Cannabis sauce

Shatter

BHO shatter, Glass concentrate

Wax

BHO wax, Crumble wax

AC Mini-Split

Mini-split AC, Ductless AC

Carbon Filter

Activated carbon filter, Charcoal filter

CMH (Ceramic Metal Halide)

Ceramic metal halide, LEC

COB (Chip-On-Board)

COB LED, Chip on board LED

Controller

Grow controller, Environmental controller

Dehumidifier

Grow room dehumidifier

Dimmable Driver

LED dimmer, Dimmable LED

DLI (Daily Light Integral)

Daily light integral

Ducting

Air ducting, Flexible duct

Exhaust Fan

Inline fan, Extraction fan

Full-Spectrum LED

Full spectrum LED, White LED grow light

Hood vs Bare Bulb

Lamp hood, Reflector hood

HPS (High Pressure Sodium)

High pressure sodium, HPS lights

Humidifier

Grow room humidifier

Intake Fan

Fresh air intake, Active intake

IPM Foliar Spray

Foliar pest spray, IPM spray

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

LED grow lights, LED cannabis lights

LED vs HPS

LED vs HPS comparison, LED or HPS

MH (Metal Halide)

Metal halide, MH lights

Oscillating Fan

Circulation fan, Canopy fan

PAR

Photosynthetically Active Radiation

PPFD

Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density

Smart Plug

WiFi plug, Smart outlet

Breeder

Cannabis breeder, Strain creator

Clone

Cannabis clone, Cutting

Cup Winner

Cannabis cup winner, High Times Cup winner

Discreet Shipping

Stealth shipping, Private packaging

Frost-Free Days

Frost-free period, Growing season length

Germination Guarantee

Germ guarantee, Sprouting guarantee

Growing Degree Days

GDD, Heat units

IPM (Integrated Pest Management)

Integrated pest management, IPM strategy

Latitude Photoperiod

Photoperiod by latitude, Day length

Novelty Souvenir

Souvenir cannabis seeds, Adult novelty seeds

Pheno Hunt

Phenotype hunting, Pheno hunting

Pollen Chuck

Pollen chucker, Untested cross

Seed Bank

Cannabis seed bank, Seed company

USDA Hardiness Zone

Plant hardiness zone, USDA zone