Cannabis glossary

p-Cymene is a natural aromatic compound found in many essential oils, including those from cannabis.

A packaged-on date indicates when a cannabis product was sealed and ready for sale.

One-sentence definition: Packaging/label compliance refers to the adherence to legal standards for the packaging and labelling of cannabis products in Canada.

Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) is the range of light wavelengths that plants use for photosynthesis, typically 400-700 nanometres.

Parchment/PTFE sheets are non-stick surfaces used in cannabis extraction and processing to handle sticky concentrates.

A "Peak" refers to the point when the effects of cannabis are at their strongest.

Peat is a natural material formed from decomposed organic matter, commonly used as a growing medium for cannabis cultivation.

One-sentence definition: Peppery describes a spicy, pungent aroma or flavour commonly found in certain strains of cannabis.

A percolator is a device used in water pipes and bongs to cool and filter cannabis smoke.

Perlite is a lightweight, volcanic glass used in horticulture to improve drainage and aeration in growing media.

A pesticide panel is a lab test that screens cannabis products for harmful pesticide residues.

Definition: pH is a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is, ranging from 0 (strongly acidic) to 14 (strongly basic).

Pheno-hunting is the process of selecting the best plants from a batch of cannabis seeds based on desirable traits.

A phenotype is the set of observable characteristics of a cannabis plant resulting from the interaction of its genetic makeup with the environment.

One-sentence definition: PHO, or propane hash oil, is a cannabis concentrate made using propane as a solvent.

Photoperiod refers to the duration of light and darkness a plant receives in a 24-hour period, influencing its growth and flowering stages.

Photoperiod 12/12 refers to a lighting cycle used to initiate flowering in cannabis plants by providing 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness.

A photoperiod of 18/6 is a lighting schedule used in cannabis cultivation, providing 18 hours of light and 6 hours of darkness daily.

Phyllotaxy is the arrangement of leaves on a plant stem, crucial for maximizing light exposure.

Piney refers to a cannabis aroma and flavour profile reminiscent of pine trees or pine needles.