What are the best strains of weed? While it’s not easy to make a definitive list out of many hundreds of options, there are plenty of strains that are classics for a reason. If you need a little help choosing the best weed strains, start with this guide to the most popular strains in New York, then stop into The Plant to give them a try. Understanding cannabis cultivars A cannabis cultivar is the same thing as a strain: they’re different words for describing different varietals, or kinds, of cannabis. A varietal is a plant term for different varieties of the same plant. Think about apples and tomatoes — how many different kinds do you see in the grocery store? They may look and taste different, some may be better for snacking, and others may be better for cooking and baking. And yet, they come from the same plant. It’s