It’s officially spring, the birds are chirping, the buds are blooming, and collectively we are all feeling a little more ready to face the world (hopefully).
Whether you’re appreciating the new life blossoming or are mentally preparing to tackle some fuzzy forgotten food in the kitchen, there are several strains of weed that will make your spring cleaning tasks more enjoyable.
The stereotype that all cannabis makes you melt into the couch is so outdated. Plenty of strains have uplifting effects and can help you focus, feel creative and get ’er done when it comes to time-consuming cleaning projects.
If you are feeling energized for spring cleaning, here are six strains to try (ideally before we are struck with surprise second winter).
Super Lemon Haze (SLH) is a hybrid sativa-dominant strain that’s an uplifting choice for even the most mundane household chores (like the dreaded dusting or cleaning out crumb-filled kitchen cupboards and drawers).
SLH is a blend of Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze, so expect a tart but sweet taste. It stays true to its name when it comes to smell, too, and you’ll notice a zesty, sort of freshly squeezed lemon aroma on the nose along with that same sweet flavour.
Leafly reviewers report feelings of creativity as well as bursts of positive energy when using this two-time award-winning strain.
Some strains just hit different, and in turn, develop a significant fanbase. Sour Diesel is one of those cultivars. With over 8,000 reviews on Leafly, this hybrid bud is a fan favourite first and foremost for its impressive high.
People report feeling energetic and happy with the cerebral effects of Sour Diesel, letting them think clearly and feel motivated. Struggling to find the inspiration to even get started on that lengthy spring cleaning list? This strain will likely help.
Sour Diesel is caryophyllene-dominant in the terps department, so you’ll definitely notice a peppery flavour. When it comes to both taste and smell, Sour Diesel is just that, gassy.
Cherry Bomb is a cannabis strain that’s perfect for productivity and daytime use. Its subtle flavours of grape and stone fruit and middle-of-the-road potency (18% THC) make Cherry Bomb a solid choice for chore time.
A lot of people report feeling perky and focused when using Cherry Bomb, which are two qualities you definitely want when you’ve got spring cleaning tasks, big or small, looming.
Terpenes like myrcene (earthy), terpinolene (fruity) and pinene (pine) give Island Sweet Skunk a well-balanced aroma and flavour.
This sativa-dominant strain is a hybrid that combines Sweet Pink Grapefruit and Skunk #1. The combo produces tasty tropical flavours like grapefruit, but they’re toned down by Skunk #1, which produces a taste and smell that is honestly best described as skunky.
Like others on this list, Island Sweet Skunk comes highly rated for its energetic and uplifting properties. Folks also report feelings of productivity and alertness, but with an overall calming feeling, so you can get your scrub on—and keep it on—without getting that full-on body sensation that makes some feel lethargic.
Do you have a closet stuffed with old sweatshirts, shoes and jeans that you never wear anymore? Organizing clothes, especially when it’s been years since you’ve done it, can be daunting at the best of times, and if you’re someone who’s easily overwhelmed by cleaning tasks, that feeling is only heightened.
Enter Candyland, a stimulating sativa-dominant strain that’s a cross between Bay Platinum Cookies and Granddaddy Purple. This bud tastes as good as it looks.
The dried bud has hints of mauve hues with a coating of trichomes that looks like sugar crystals. It smells pungent, but with unmistakable sweet scents. Candyland is great for social settings, too, so if you’re lucky enough to have someone to help sort through your wardrobe with you, this is a top choice.
Layer Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid that’s actually not as knock-you-on-your-feet as you might expect. It’s famed for its musky layers of flavours in part thanks to the myrcene terpenes, which give off that pungent earthy aroma.
In Ontario, Burb combines Northern Lights with Layer Cake for a strain it calls BC Zaza, which has an uplifting high that’s also calming, while in British Columbia, Coast Mountain Cannabis combines Layer Cake with Super Skunk Haze for its Pure Cake Skunk, another strain that’s ideal for checking tasks off your list.
Lisa Felepchuk
Lisa Felepchuk is a seasoned lifestyle editor, writer and digital nomad based in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.
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