Indica and Sativa Varieties

At Somerset Green, we organize our flower selection to help you easily identify whether you’re looking at indica, sativa, or hybrid varieties. Indica strains typically deliver deeply relaxing effects that many associate with evening use, often producing what enthusiasts describe as a full-body sensation that can help with sleep, stress relief, and physical discomfort. These varieties usually feature dense, compact buds with rich, earthy aromatics that range from sweet grape and berry notes to deep, musky undertones reminiscent of hash and spice.

Sativa varieties offer a distinctly different experience, generally producing more energizing and uplifting effects that many prefer for daytime activities. These strains often inspire creativity, enhance focus, and promote social interaction, making them popular choices for artistic pursuits, outdoor adventures, or simply tackling daily tasks with renewed enthusiasm. Sativa flowers typically display longer, more aerated bud structures with bright, citrusy, or tropical fruit aromatics that immediately invigorate the senses. Our hybrid selections combine characteristics from both categories, offering balanced effects that can be tailored to specific times of day or activities.

Quality Standards and Testing

Every batch of flower at Somerset Green undergoes comprehensive laboratory testing before reaching our display cases. This testing protocol examines cannabinoid potency, ensuring accurate THC and CBD percentages that allow you to make informed decisions about dosing and effects. Additionally, these tests screen for potential contaminants including pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, and mycotoxins, guaranteeing that every purchase meets strict safety standards established by state regulations.

Beyond regulatory compliance, we evaluate flower based on visual appeal, aroma complexity, cure quality, and overall freshness. Properly cured cannabis should maintain optimal moisture levels that preserve terpenes while preventing mold growth. The trichome coverage, those crystal-like structures coating quality flower, indicates cannabinoid concentration and overall potency. Our team examines these characteristics closely, rejecting any products that don’t meet our elevated standards because we believe you deserve nothing less than excellence.

Storage and Freshness

We maintain our flower inventory in climate-controlled environments that preserve freshness and potency from delivery through purchase. Proper storage prevents degradation of cannabinoids and terpenes, those aromatic compounds responsible for each strain’s unique flavor profile and contributing to what researchers call the entourage effect. This phenomenon describes how various cannabis compounds work synergistically to produce effects greater than their individual contributions.

When you take flower home from Somerset Green, we provide guidance on maintaining that same freshness. Key storage factors include:

• Temperature control keeping flower below 70 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent cannabinoid degradation
• Humidity management maintaining 55-62% relative humidity to preserve texture without encouraging mold
• Light protection storing in opaque containers away from direct sunlight which breaks down THC
• Air exposure limitation using airtight containers to prevent oxidation and terpene evaporation

Consumption Methods and Accessories

While flower remains versatile in its consumption methods, we offer comprehensive education about various approaches to help you find your preferred experience. Traditional smoking through pipes, bongs, or rolled preparations provides immediate onset of effects, typically within minutes. Vaporizing flower at controlled temperatures offers a different experience, potentially preserving more terpenes while reducing combustion byproducts.

Our knowledgeable staff can recommend appropriate accessories and explain how different consumption methods might affect your experience. Temperature control in vaporizers, for instance, allows you to target specific compounds, with lower temperatures emphasizing flavor and cerebral effects while higher temperatures release more sedating cannabinoids. We believe in empowering you with knowledge to make choices that align with your wellness goals, following our philosophy to “Go Green, feel serene” in whatever way works best for your lifestyle.