Sativa vs. Indica
Hemp has been around for thousands of years. During this time, it has found numerous uses, both in industry, agriculture, textile production, and in medicine and traditional healing. Today, we'll take a closer look at this plant's characteristics and explore the differences between its basic varieties. Although the original cannabis strains are 3 - Sativa, Indica, and Ruderalis, we'll focus closely on the first 2 mentioned, specifically the Indica vs. Sativa genotype. These are still valued in many fields today. Why? You'll find out in the following article.
Indica vs. Sativa: What's the Biggest Difference?
As you'll see in the following lines, Cannabis Sativa and Indica differ in many ways. The infographic below will help you understand the basic visual differences.
Indica vs. Sativa Difference
Cannabis Sativa Up Close
Where does Hemp come from? What characterizes its appearance and what uses does this plant have? You'll learn that and much more in the following lines...
Origin
Cannabis Sativa, known as Hemp, is a heat-loving plant. Its origin can be traced to southern or southwestern Asia, from where it spread to Central America and Africa, which are characterized by very high, almost tropical temperatures.
Appearance
Sativa is characterized by its height and slenderness. The center of the plants consists of a strong fibrous stem, from which long branches with slim, elongated leaves grow. Despite its strength, the stem is sufficiently flexible and can withstand strong wind gusts. Hemp also loves warmth and plenty of light, especially natural sunlight. Due to these properties, Hemp is particularly suitable for outdoor cultivation.
Cannabinoid Content
Generally, Hemp is characterized by a higher THC cannabinoid content. This acts psychoactively and is therefore limited by law in the Czech Republic. The content of the very popular therapeutic cannabinoid CBD is often lower. However, new hemp varieties are constantly being bred that have Sativa as their base and still have a high content of legal CBD.
Uses
Due to its toughness and resistance to weather conditions, Cannabis Sativa is popular in breeding new outdoor hemp genetics. Today, it is also used as technical hemp, primarily for agricultural, economic, or technical purposes.
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