Medical marijuana

  • Barney's Farm is today a renowned seed bank, to which we owe the creation of equally renowned strains such as Critical Kush or LSD

Barney's Farm is a seed bank that certainly deserves the attention of every gardener, cannabis gourmet, and patient seeking herbal help tailored to their needs.

If you are only interested in the strains or models of the Barney's seed bank, you can skip straight to the second half of the article. However, we will first look at the interesting history of Barney's and also their famous businesses and coffee shop in Amsterdam.

History of the Barney's Farm seed bank

"It was the late eighties of the last century, the clouds were dark and it started to snow heavily in the Himalayan region. It was at this time that a small, skilled group of cannabis breeders settled there and stayed for 3 whole years. Throughout this time, in these remote, rural areas, they were warmed by a previous, very rich harvest of all sorts of strains of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica, collected in various parts of Asia and the Middle East. One of the participants of this group, Derry, later decided to found a seed bank. It was thanks to his decision that one of the most prominent seed banks of today's cannabis scene was born - Barney's Farm.

After a three-year period of fervent breeding and selecting the highest quality marijuana strains, Derry set off for Amsterdam, where he founded the legendary Barney's Coffee Shop. The popularity of the seeds and strains served here made this establishment an absolute must-visit for all marijuana connoisseurs and tourists in Amsterdam.

The fact that the demand for Barney's Farm strains and models is constantly growing and global is due both to the very interesting story of the company's founding and its constant effort to develop new, better, stronger and more medicinal cannabis strains. Customers, growers, recreational users, and patients alike continue to praise Barney's Farm products, and the very fact that this seed bank has remained at the top of the scene for over 30 years tells us what we are dealing with here.

Over the last decade, Barney's Farm breeding efforts have given rise to gems such as:

And many others ...

What to do and not miss in Amsterdam? Barney's Coffee Shop ...

As soon as you find yourself in Amsterdam, you can head straight from the central station towards the famous shopping street Haarlemmerstraat and come across an absolute pillar of Amsterdam coffee shops - the Barney's establishment. Not only is there a wide range of cannabis products for sale, but you can also enjoy excellent meals served all day long. All this in the setting of a 500-year-old historic building.

The establishment itself was founded 23 years ago and is literally steeped in history. The interior decor is designed to imitate the image of an old historic pharmacy. Barney's Coffee Shop is famous among both Amsterdam residents and visitors of all kinds.

Around the corner from Barney's Coffeeshop on Haarlemmerstraat, you will also find Derry's other establishments - Barney's Farm itself and also Barney's Uptown.

What to expect from Barney's Coffee Shop in Amsterdam

Regardless of which of the Barney's establishments you visit, the atmosphere is always very fresh and lively. The main location is largely full of tourists aged between twenty and thirty, eager to try some of the winning cannabis strains that have earned top places in several Cannabis Cups. Barney's Farm and Barney's Uptown focus more on an older audience and couples, offering (slightly expensive) excellent dishes and a diverse range of alcoholic beverages.

Before visiting, it is therefore good to know that only the main establishment (Barney's Coffeeshop) offers marijuana products. It is the only one licensed to do so. In Amsterdam, it is forbidden to serve alcohol directly in a coffee shop, which you can easily solve by crossing over to the sister establishments opposite. Keep in mind that Barney's Farm is among the more expensive of the Amsterdam establishments. However, this is of course reflected in the quality and legendary nature of their creations.

Special range of cannabis strains from Barney's Farm

Barney's Farm, when breeding its strains, keeps in mind the individual needs of cannabis gourmets who appreciate all sorts of different tastes, aromas, flower appearances, and a variety of effects. The members of Barney's are equally discerning when it comes to meeting the needs of patients who seek cannabis for effective, natural therapy.

To help us navigate the diverse selection of the Barney's Farm seed bank, let's divide their models into several categories, according to their most significant characteristics:

1. Cannabis strains with high yield

The range of marijuana strains from Barney's Farm is full of gems. Right from the start, we have Critical Kush, a dominant Indica, combining the best of its predecessors Critical Mass and OG Kush. According to patients, its medicinal effects are suitable against muscle cramps

River7: "I just harvested 8 clones of Critical Kush, grown right on time - I'm in Australia and the cold season is starting. All the plants and flowers were dark purple during the end of ripening, without a trace of green. All the buds gleamed shiny purple because light reflected off them due to the huge amount of resin. From the sticky leaves left over after trimming all the buds, I was able to make a luxurious batch of bubble hash. So overall, I had a totally massive harvest, plus a few grams of hash. All the hash enthusiasts or dabbers among my friends who love extracts in general praised the product a lot. Sometimes we mixed pieces of hash with a joint and boom - friends, get ready for a few hours of couch lock. Haha, honestly, I consider myself an experienced user, but after Critical Kush I felt like I was back in my teenage years. I recommend it."

Next is the highly sought-after and recently popular, mysterious Ayahuasca Purple. In addition to high-volume harvests, Ayahuasca Purple also offers a unique terpene spectrum, reminiscent of hazelnut aromas combined with the freshness of papaya. Patients particularly praise its calming effects on mind and body, ideal for moments of rest or meditation.

Chillvill: "Ayahuasca Purple caught my attention based on reviews and experiences of others, and I simply couldn't resist; I had to try growing this beauty. Do I regret my decision? Absolutely not. The expected purple color gradually began to show during the flowering phase, spreading by the end to all the leaves, but not the flowers. This way, the resulting plant looked totally adorable. The orange hairs, which reached full color just before harvest, somehow hinted at how relaxing the effect of this model would be. As soon as I started curing the flowers in jars, I immediately noticed unique smells - ladies and gentlemen, I had never smelled anything like it. The effect is a total relaxant. Looking for something against stress? Ayahuasca Purple won't disappoint; personally, I can't praise this girl enough."

Bad Azz Kush is an improved, "rapper" version of classic OG Kush, maintaining the quality of the original OG, but with the help of rapper Bad Azz, Barney's Farm achieved an even tastier and, above all, more productive Kush. Aromatically, Bad Azz Kush is characterized by a combination of hashish and a perfumed to blueberry-like hint. The medicinal effects are again more on the calming side of the spectrum, and users on Leafly agree that Bad Azz Kush is best enjoyed in the evening.

Sergiocamacho: "Do you like Kush? Get Bad Azz Kush. Why? It's easy to grow, smells great, and its effects are, let's say, very effective. If you love it (Kush), there's nothing to worry about."

  • LSD

LSD catches the eye with its name, and users naturally expect something a little special, let's say mildly psychedelic. LSD is a combination of the plant ancestors Skunk # 1 and Mazar-Sharif. In addition to the expected (and in most cases fulfilled) strong to psychedelic effects (THC here reaches a staggering 24%) LSD is also characterized by very strong resistance to pests, molds, and diseases.

WolfsofChernobyl: "LSD got me on the first try. I had some time to myself, turned on my favorite Surf Rock as background music, and lit a blunt. After the full effect of LSD kicked in, I almost cried. At that time, a lot was falling apart in my life, and I wasn't going through a particularly happy period. However, the high from the LSD strain calmed me down, and after a moment of thought, I knew that if I stayed strong, everything would be okay again. Super relaxing feelings. For those of you who like to use cannabis for moments of contemplation and self-reflection, I can't recommend any strain more than LSD.

2. Marijuana seeds with the highest THC content

Among the cannabis seeds with the highest THC content that you can find in the Barney's Farm range are the previously mentioned Critical Kush and Ayahuasca Purple. Besides these two gems, also choose from:

  • Laughing Buddha

Laughing Buddha is, for a change, a Sativa that grows both very quickly and very tall. It is a cross between classic Thai and Jamaican strains. In terms of taste, Laughing Buddha is characterized by a rich, dense aroma with undertones of fresh fruit and aromatic spices. The Laughing Buddha strain earned its name thanks to its effect on the psyche - it is an energetic strain, used by patients mainly to improve mood and fight depression. Those who want to harvest only pure resin from the plants praise Laughing Buddha's above-average sticky flowers.

PeachyPie72: "Great strain, but definitely not for beginners. The high gave me a total fit of laughter, which gradually subsided and was replaced by a feeling of deep relaxation. Even though it's a sativa strain, after a certain dose you have to fight off sleepiness. Especially when you settle comfortably somewhere or lie down. However, if you really need to get up, move, and function, this model will allow you to. My favorite. Absolute favorite."

If you are looking for a strain that is very strong, full of THC, and also so aromatic that your gourmet friends won't understand what it is they're smelling, then you've come to the right place with the Triple Cheese model. In the case of Triple Cheese, Barney's Farm attempted to combine the pungent, cheesy aroma of the original Cheese with the sweet-salty bouquet we encounter with another of its predecessors - Blue Cheese. Triple Cheese is a true unique, and we consider its aroma and terpene profile to be even more valuable than its staggering THC content.

Levitailor78: "Very, very similar to the original Cheese that I had the honor of tasting often in the early 2000s and beyond. This one is a little sweeter, less spicy. The high, in my opinion, is quite long-lasting. As for growing, it's a delight, no problem, no extra effort. Definitely one of the best Cheese models on the market. And believe me, I tried a lot of them in search of something similar to the original Cheese."

3. Cannabis models with energetic effects

  • Utopia Haze

According to one user, "after a few puffs of Utopia Haze, you'll feel like you're in a utopian paradise of the future." The roots of the Utopia Haze strain can be traced back to Brazil, where it became famous for its very cerebral and psyche-stimulating effects. The inspirational and creative effect apparently also impressed the participants of the Cannabis Cup 2008, where Utopia Haze won first place. Medicinally, the energetic effect is understandably suitable, for example, for patients suffering from depression, chronic fatigue, or fibromyalgia.

The strain with the sweet name Honey B is, again, 90% genetically a Sativa strain (after all, we are in the section on energetic models). For those of you who like to use cannabis not for getting intoxicated, but rather to enrich sensory perceptions, for example during hobbies such as snowboarding, skateboarding, climbing, or even martial arts, Honey B might just be the ideal choice. This robust Sativa is, according to Leafly users, tasty and effective for enriching both energetic sensations and attention.

  • Dr Grinspoon

Dr. Grinspoon is also a very energetic Sativa, popular not only among fans of sativa genetics but also among cannabis intellectuals. The strain earned the name Grinspoon in honor of the American doctor Lester Grinspoon, who became famous in the seventies of the last century for his "rebellion" against misinformation regarding medicinal cannabis.

"Interestingly, Lester Grinspoon was initially tasked with scientifically summarizing the potential dangers and health risks of marijuana. However, during his research on cannabis, he realized that spreading all sorts of warnings would be committing a crime of spreading misinformation. At that moment, Lester turned into a cannabis activist."

Morning Glory is a typical starter strain, popular especially among fans of the "wake and bake" style. The scent of Morning Glory flowers is full of zesty lemon, a terpene widely recognized for lending cannabis flowers the ability to kick-start the organism and uplift the spirit. As for its ancestors, Morning Glory was bred from three different legendary marijuana varieties - Afghan, Hawaiian, and Skunk.

Among the effects preferred by users, Morning Glory clearly wins for its ability to stimulate creativity and can thus serve as a "dietary supplement" for writers, painters, or musicians.

Minnymich: "This should be the exemplary model for all sativas in the world. The wave of energy that hit me in the morning after Morning Glory is hard to describe. If you're interested, I definitely recommend consuming it via vaporization. Flavor-wise, it suited me, and the high lasted considerably longer. If you really don't feel like doing something (like housework), then don't hesitate to light up Morning Glory and tackle even washing the dishes with gusto."

4. Medicinal strains with high CBD content

Barney's Farm does not forget patients who are not looking for the intoxication provided by the cannabinoid THC, but are more interested in the regenerative and medicinal effects of its close sibling - CBD.

CBD Critical Cure is a real success for the breeders at Barney's, as evidenced not only by the interest of our customers but also by global interest in general. The cannabinoid ratio in CBD Critical Cure is very suitable for beginner users and for patients who prefer milder cannabis with a slower onset. Thanks to the cannabinoid ratio of CBD: THC, fluctuating around 8% CBD and 5% THC, this strain can be used for mild, gentle treatment of pain, inflammation, and stress. The sweet, earthy aroma of the resulting flowers will also certainly please during treatment.

CaptObvious: "Due to the lasting consequences of injuries I suffered during military service, I decided to give medicinal cannabis a second chance. However, I ran into a problem - all the strains I tried had too intense effects. I couldn't tolerate them in peace; it was simply too strong. I started looking into CBD strains and came across CBD Critical Cure. The THC and CBD content was listed as 8.9%:14%. Finally, an excellent treatment result! A great high, nothing too overwhelming. The citrusy earthy taste is also commendable. Absolutely ideal for me as a beginner."

"Blue Shark" is a CBD strain containing (under proper growing conditions) approximately 6.5% CBD and the same amount of THC. Thanks to the very balanced percentage volume of cannabinoids, patients experience almost no intoxicating effects. This property is valued by many patients and users who want to use cannabis frequently and with full effect (THC and CBD together), but during treatment do not want to be sensorially affected in any way.

Biguzi035: "I just picked up some Blue Shark from the dispensary, and upon arriving home, I naturally immediately tasted a bit through my favorite pipe. I must say that my usual problems with stress and anxiety significantly subsided. Overall, I am a very stressed person who regularly visits a psychologist. I decided to write a review of this strain mainly because other CBD strains did help me, but nowhere near as much. CBD Blue Shark is winning for me so far."

5. Cannabis strains with the best taste and aroma

The Barney's Farm crew certainly also remembers those of you who are true cannabis gourmets and constantly seek something that stands out from the crowd. Something that will surprise even very experienced olfactory sensors. This gourmet line of special cannabis strains, bred so that the resulting flowers create a unique spectrum of terpenes and flavonoids, is dedicated to them.

  • Cookies Kush

Cookies Kush is clearly one of the most successful cannabis strains ever created in the horticultural workshop of Barney's Farm. This top-ranking strain is a cross between the best OG Kush (Rolex phenotype) and the already very famous Girl Scout Cookies. One of the customers of the Barney's coffee shop in Amsterdam also describes his experience with Cookies Kush:

"I had the honor of testing real Cookies Kush directly at the Barney's coffee shop and honestly, it was quite an experience. I would describe the high from this strain as a chatty chillout, but the main thing here is the unique taste. The sweet, floral aroma is so noticeable when smoking that I had trouble remembering if any other model could even come close."

Red Cherry Berry is a hybrid model combining within itself classic Skunk # 1 and classic California Indica. As the name itself suggests, it is a very fragrant strain whose flowers are full of terpenes lending a burning blueberry-cherry, fresh aroma. Interesting about Red Cherry Berry is also that it contains quite a lot of CBD - making it a suitable strain not only for gourmets but also for patients who use this model mainly for treating pain, stress, and insomnia.

Wrangler307: "Cherry Berry significantly helped me with overall feelings of nervousness. It's an ideal strain to enjoy after a hard day full of work, but in small doses also during the day when you need to stay ready and nicely chilled. It's worth noting that the name matches reality - the blueberry aroma and taste of the flowers are truly noticeable. Small doses won't put you on the couch, and personally, they remind me of the antidepressant effects I experience with small doses of powders like xanax."

Another model packed with very unique terpenes is, again genetically hybrid, Pineapple Chunk. Beginners should be warned before trying it. It is a descendant of the very THC-heavy strains Cheese and Skunk, so you need to expect a very strong and fast effect. Those who appreciate strains with high THC content will especially enjoy the typical pineapple aroma and taste, which carries a hint of the typically pungent skunk.

WarpedCassette: "Fantastic Sativa that is surprisingly strong. The smell and aroma of its parents are really noticeable, especially from the Cheese and Pineapple side. The skunky aroma is a bit in the background here, which is not a bad thing at all - the pineapple aroma gets plenty of space, and the user can really perceive it prominently. In terms of effect, it's a clear Sativa. But be careful, it's a strain with a slow onset of effects. After the first puff, you feel nothing for about a minute or two, but after 5 to 10 minutes, it will be unmistakably clear to you what you're dealing with. Some of my friends reported feeling mild anxiety after Pineapple Chunk, but that's probably due to how strong this model can actually be for some."

  • 8 Ball Kush

The 8 Ball Kush strain holds a lot within it. Recently, there has been more and more demand for this strain, and 8 Ball Kush is rolling through the world like a very sticky ball, gathering more and more loyal fans. If you want to find out more information about this strain, we recommend reading one of our articles dedicated to the legendary 8 Ball Kush.

* All effects of cannabis described here are merely indicative and highly individual. Always rely on your own judgment and experience.

 

Sources: amsterdam.info barneysfarm.com youtube.com

dutch-headshop.eu .Leafly.com