Everything You Need to Know About What is Indica Hybrid

We mentioned briefly what sativas are. What are indicas? What are they all about? Indica strains are stockier, shorter plants with dense buds. They tend to grow naturally in colder climates and are usually more-robust plants. That means they tend to be easier to grow and less temperamental. You can find all sorts of flavors and aromas in the world of indicas, ranging from fruity to earthy to skunky and beyond. What about the sensation of smoking indica, though? Sativas are energizing, while indicas are relaxing. These indica strains are known to chill people out and calm them down. Indicas ease stresses and concerns. They also provide more of a body high than a head high. Indicas make for a great nighttime strain as a result. The relaxing qualities are good for sleep. Not so much for being productive during the day.

Indicas provide something closer to a universal experience than anything involving a hybrid will. Indica-leaning hybrids will have different effects based on the level of sativa. A strain might have 80-percent indica content and 20-percent sativa. Or, it could be 60-percent indica and 40-percent sativa. Yes, there are strains that are 50-50 splits, but those are balanced strains and wouldn’t be considered indica hybrids. The blending of indica properties and sativa properties tend to tamp down the more-extreme sensations of using either type of marijuana. With an indica hybrid, the sativa aspect is leaving you hit a little less heavily with the indica properties. Like we said, indicas are great for relaxing and for chilling out, and that’s still true of indica hybrids. However, the addition of a little sativa will keep that relaxation from getting too intense. A lot of pure indica smokers experience what we call “couch lock.” That’s when you feel so chilled out that you don’t really feel like you can get up. Indicas cut into productivity and also can have you drifting into sleep, whether you want to or not. The hint of sativa can keep those effects from hitting you. An indica hybrid can help you relax without slipping into couch lock or into sleep. Want to be laid back but not drift off? Looking for a body high with a bit of a head high? Then indica hybrid marijuana is what could be best for you.

Indica hybrid strains can be good for stress or anxiety. Indica strains are also known for being ideal for chronic pain or issues with soreness and achy joints or muscles. An indica hybrid can help with those as well. On the other hand, indica hybrids may not help with sleep issues or insomnia like a pure indica does. That bit of sativa that keeps you from getting couch lock also may keep you from improving your sleep.

Now you know what indica hybrid marijuana is. Does this sort of strain sound like the kind you want to use? Are you looking for relaxation without getting couchlock or falling asleep? We have many popular indica hybrid strains for you to consider. One of our most popular strains, Gorilla Glue, leans indica. It’s a nearly-balanced hybrid with a smidge more indica to it. The THC content is fairly high at 21 percent, and it can help you feel both relaxed and euphoric. Northern Lights is a classic strain, and an early favorite of the Cannabis Cup set. It’s still kicking around, and it’s still indica dominant. If you want heavy-duty indica effects with a hint of sativa, Northern Lights has been a prime choice on that front for decades. There are many of these indica hybrids out there. Here’s a tip for you out there looking for new strains: Strains that have “purple” or “Kush” in their name are indica related, and may be an indica hybrid strain. We’ve only scratched the surface of the indica hybrid world. Most strains these days are hybrids, and many of them lean indica for those who use marijuana for relaxation. Pickup some indica hybrid seeds today, perhaps for one of these strains:

• Lavender
• Mango Kush
• Pineapple Chunk
• Skywalker OG
• Wedding Cake