Ganja

ˈgän-jə | Noun

A term from the Sanskrit language in India to refer to Cannabis sativa. During the late 19th Century, ‘ganja’ made its vocabulary debut by way of Indian laborers in Jamaica, where it became a common among Jamaican fieldworkers.

Greenhouse

ˈgrēn-ˌhau̇s | Noun

A structure made primarily of transparent material, often glass, in which cultivators grow plants. Greenhouse cannabis cultivation allows for the plants to grow in natural sunlight while being protected from external elements associated with outdoor grows. Greenhouse cultivation is also more environmentally friendly and minimizes the energy expenditure associated with indoor grows.

Grinder

ˈgrīn-dər | Noun

A device users to break cannabis flowers into smaller pieces for joints, blunts, and bowls. Place the nug in between the teeth of the grinder, then twist the top and bottom of the grinder in opposite directions to break down the flower. Herb grinders may also include a kief catcher in the bottom chamber that gathers the knocked off kief from the nug in the grinding process.

Harvest

ˈhär-vəst | Noun

The final phase of cultivation when the cannabis plant is chopped down. In the Northern Hemisphere, outdoor cannabis crops typically reach harvest time in October and November. Experienced growers time the exact moment and processes of their harvest to maximize their flower’s tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) content, as well as their full terpene profile.

Hash

ˈhash | Noun

A solvent-free cannabis concentrate comprising trichome glands from the cannabis plant that have been pressed together. Hash making is an ancient art that dates back thousands of years. All it requires is sifting a cannabis plant to harvest the trichome glands, then compressing those loose trichomes together under mild heat. Hash ranges in appearance from translucent amber to black tar, determined by the quality and variety of the cannabis used, temperature, and method employed.

Hemp

ˈhemp | Noun

Within most countries, hemp is defined as any variety of Cannabis sativa with less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Hemp fiber is known for its wide range of industrial and environmental uses, including paper, rope, clothing, and fuel. Hemp seeds are harvested for their rich protein. For a brief period, the United States and England accepted payments in hemp as tax revenue and imposed fines on farmers for not growing hemp.

Ice Hash

ˈīs ˈhash | Noun

A cannabis concentrate formed by sifting the trichomes of the cannabis plant in the presence of icewater. Ice Hash (commonly referred to as Bubble Hash or Wet Sift) is typically dabbed, but can also be used to add potency to flower. Ice Hash is a modern form of hash making, and just like traditional hash, can be crafted by hand or mechanically.

Indica

ˈin-di-kə | Noun/ Adjective

A cannabis variety native to Afghanistan, often used as a term to describe cannabis products with sedating, relaxing, and heavy physical effects. Indica cannabis plants are typically short in stature and feature broad leaves and shorter growing cycles. Indica cultivars are well-suited for growth in cooler climates, due to their shorter flowering periods.

Indoor

ˈindôr | Noun/ Adjective

A term that indicates a cannabis plant was cultivated under artificial lighting and a climate-controlled environment. Indoor cultivation allows growers to maintain meticulous control over the environmental factors, such as light, heat, water, nutrition, and pests. Indoor-cultivated cannabis typically costs more than the outdoor variety.