Cannabis glossary

F1/F2/IBL lines are specific types of cannabis breeding lines used to develop and stabilize particular traits in plants.

A fan leaf is a large, broad leaf that grows from the main stem of a cannabis plant, crucial for photosynthesis.

Farnesene is a terpene commonly found in cannabis, contributing to its aroma and potential therapeutic effects.

Filtration is the process of removing unwanted particles from cannabis extracts to improve purity and quality.

FIM (FIMming) is a cannabis cultivation technique aimed at boosting yields by manipulating plant growth patterns.

One-sentence definition: "Fire" is slang for high-quality cannabis, often mentioned in reviews and discussions among enthusiasts.

One-sentence definition: Floral refers to cannabis aromas or flavours reminiscent of flowers like roses or lavender.

A flowering (bloom) stage is when cannabis plants develop buds, crucial for producing cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

Flushing is the process of removing excess nutrients from a plant's growing medium before harvest.

A foliar feed is a method of applying nutrients directly to plant leaves to enhance growth.

Fractionation is a process used to separate components of a mixture based on differences in a specific property, such as boiling point or solubility.

Fungus gnats are small, flying insects that can cause damage to cannabis plants by feeding on their roots.

Funk in the cannabis world refers to a strong, distinct aroma or flavour profile that is often earthy, musky, or skunky.

Fusarium is a genus of fungi that can cause wilting and disease in cannabis plants.