At Lowell, we believe that great flower isn’t just grown — it’s crafted. One of the most exciting evolutions in cannabis culture today isn’t about chasing the highest THC number. It’s about blending. More specifically, it’s about blending strains to unlock a more complete, stimulating experience — one that harmonizes your mind, body, and mood.
This isn’t a trend — it’s chemistry and it works to deliver a better high.
The Entourage Effect: Why More Is More
The Legendary cannabis researcher Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, known as the father of cannabis science, helped decode the endocannabinoid system (ECS) — our body’s natural network that interacts with cannabis. What he and his team uncovered is now called the entourage effect: the theory that multiple cannabinoids and plant compounds working together provide greater therapeutic and experiential effects than any one compound alone.
THC and CBD are only the beginning. When you blend strains, you create a wider "panel" or broader spectrum of minor cannabinoids (like CBG, CBC, THCV) and aromatic terpenes (such as myrcene, limonene, and pinene) to play together and fire against your endocannabinoid system. This symphony enhances and shapes the high — delivering a more intense high with less THCA. It’s the difference between a single violin and a full orchestra.
Beyond Cannabinoids: The Role of Terpenes and VSCs
Cannabis is an incredibly aromatic plant. Those scent profiles? They’re driven by terpenes, naturally occurring compounds that also influence mood and effect. A blend might combine a limonene-rich flower that uplifts the mind with a linalool-forward one that soothes the body — creating an experience that’s both energizing and calming.
But there’s another class of compounds now getting attention: volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). These potent molecules are responsible for that gassy funk in top-shelf flower. Recent studies suggest VSCs may also contribute to the plant’s mood-enhancing and therapeutic properties. Blending strains increases your chances of capturing these rare but powerful players.
Crafted by Intention, Not Just THC
We like gas as much as you do, but In a world obsessed with potency, it is important to note that potency comes at a cost. Ingesting more THC eventually creates blockage of that specific endocannabinoid receptor and the result is that it takes more and more THC to replicate the experience of getting high. By blending cannabis in the right way, we get a better high, stimulating more receptors with less THC. blends remind us that quality is a spectrum, not a number. By selecting strains for their complementary cannabinoid and terpene profiles, we at Lowell elevate the flower, the experience, and the consumer. It’s not about getting “higher” — it’s about getting more out of the high.
When you pick up a pack of Lowell Smokes, you’re not just getting flower — you’re holding the result of thousands of hours spent perfecting ratios, balancing profiles, and honoring the plant in all its complexity. It’s our ode to the full-body high, the full-flavor draw, and the full-spectrum experience.
The Farmer’s Way: Why We Blend
At Lowell, we craft flower the hard way — with respect for the earth, the plant, and the people who enjoy it. Blending is part of our philosophy because it mirrors what nature already does best: diversity, balance, and harmony.
So next time you reach for a pack of our curated blends, remember — you’re not just enjoying flower. You’re experiencing cannabis in its fullest, richest, most elevated form.
Go ahead — taste the difference. That’s the Farmer’s Way.