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Green Apple - Greenpoint, Brooklyn cannabis dispensary

Cultivar basics

Indica, sativa, and hybrid

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"Indica," "sativa," and "hybrid" are the labels you'll see most on a dispensary shelf. Traditionally they described a plant's growth structure and lineage;

"Indica," "sativa," and "hybrid" are the labels you'll see most on a dispensary shelf. Traditionally they described a plant's growth structure and lineage; today most cannabis is hybridized, and the words are used loosely as a shorthand for a cultivar's general character. The more useful signals are the specific cultivar, its terpene profile, and how a given lot is grown, which is exactly what Green Apple's budtenders read for you.

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What the terms describe

The labels point to lineage and a broad style more than a guaranteed effect. Two "hybrids" can feel quite different depending on cultivar and terpenes. Treat the label as a starting point, not a promise.

A better way to choose

Ask about the cultivar and its terpene notes, and what just dropped. Green Apple treats flower like a tasting list, that conversation gets you closer than the indica/sativa label alone.

From the counter

Ask what just dropped.

The budtenders treat the shelf like a tasting list, tell them what you're after and they'll point you to tonight's lots.

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Green Apple is the first legal dispensary in Greenpoint, pickup or local delivery from 572 Manhattan Ave. You must be 21+ with a valid government-issued ID.

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Is indica or sativa better?

Neither is universally better, it depends on the cultivar, the lot, and what you're looking for. The budtenders can match a current lot to what you want.

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