Planet 13 Education Station

Planet 13 Florida

Planet 13 Education Station is your approachable guide to cannabis. Each episode takes on the questions people are actually asking — from products, terminology, and responsible use to new trends and what’s happening across the evolving cannabis industry. Along the way, Planet 13 sits down with industry professionals, educators, and experts to share practical insight in a way that feels clear, relatable, and easy to understand. No complicated jargon. No intimidating lectures. Just real conversations designed to help Florida patients and curious consumers feel more informed and confident about cannabis. Whether you’re brand new to cannabis or simply want to better understand the plant, the products, and the people shaping the industry, Planet 13 Education Station brings the knowledge down to earth. COMPLIANCE Planet 13 is licensed to operate in Florida, Illinois and Nevada.This is not medical advice & does not guaranteed effects. Marijuana may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery when under the influence of marijuana. Smoking marijuana may be hazardous to your health. Use of marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep marijuana away from children & pets. Marijuana is not approved by the FDA.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    What THC Percentage Can and Cannot Tell You

    THC percentage is everywhere, and it’s starting to act like the only number that matters. I get it: seeing 22%, 28%, or 30% feels like an instant way to rank cannabis flower. But that habit can quietly flatten a complicated plant into a potency contest, and it can steer us away from what actually makes a product enjoyable, consistent, and safe. Walk through what THC percentage really measures on a cannabis label, including how reported THC can reflect potential THC from THCA. Then we zoom out to the bigger picture: cannabinoids beyond THC, terpene profile, aroma, freshness, and the real-world impact of how a product is grown, harvested, dried, cured, and stored. Two jars can share a similar potency number and still smell, taste, and feel completely different because their overall chemical profile and handling are not the same. We also get honest about cannabis potency testing. Lab results come from sampling and analysis, not a magical scan of every bud, and plants vary naturally across a harvest. Add in the human side, where biology, tolerance, dose, and environment shape how THC lands, and it’s clear why a higher percentage can’t promise a better experience and may even increase the risk of unwanted effects. If you’ve ever wondered why “top shelf” doesn’t always match the highest THC, this conversation will sharpen your lens. Subscribe, share with a friend who shops by percentages, and leave a review with the question you want answered next. Planet 13 All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Cannabis may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of cannabis. Smoking cannabis may be hazardous to your health. Cannabis use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep cannabis away from children and pets. Cannabis is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Planet 13 Florida  All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Marijuana may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of marijuana. Smoking marijuana may be hazardous to your health. Marijuana use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep marijuana away from children and pets. Marijuana is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

  2. Oct 18

    How Terpenes Shape Cannabis Flavor And Feel

    THC used to be the headline number, but the more time you spend around cannabis, the more you realize potency doesn’t explain the whole experience. Join Lady Lex in digging into the compounds that give cannabis its signature smell and flavor, and why they’ve become the real conversation starter at the dispensary: terpenes. If you’ve ever heard someone ask “What terpenes are in this?” or seen “live terpenes” stamped on a package, this is your clear, no-hype guide to what that actually means. We start with the basics: terpenes are naturally occurring compounds found all over nature, essentially the essential oils that create those recognizable scents like orange peel, pine forest, lavender, and black pepper. Cannabis strains aren’t “fruity” or “gassy” by accident. That distinct character comes from a strain’s terpene profile, and it’s a big reason why two products with similar THC can still feel wildly different in the real world.  Then we get into the bigger idea consumers keep hearing about: the entourage effect. Researchers are exploring how terpenes may interact with cannabinoids like THC and CBD to shape the overall cannabis experience. The science is still developing, and it's important to be careful about the fine print: no terpene is a guaranteed outcome for every body, because everyone’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is unique. But learning the language of terpenes gives you a smarter way to shop, compare products, and find what you genuinely enjoy.  If you want an easier, more intentional way to choose cannabis, press play and start tracking what you like by aroma and profile, not just a high number. Subscribe, share this with a friend who only chases THC, and leave a review with your go-to terpene vibe: citrus, pine, earthy, floral, or gas? Planet 13 All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Cannabis may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of cannabis. Smoking cannabis may be hazardous to your health. Cannabis use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep cannabis away from children and pets. Cannabis is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Planet 13 Florida  All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Marijuana may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of marijuana. Smoking marijuana may be hazardous to your health. Marijuana use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep marijuana away from children and pets. Marijuana is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

  3. Oct 11

    The Entourage Effect: Science or Just Great Marketing?

    “Full spectrum works better” gets repeated so often that it can start to sound like a fact. I slow that claim down and dig into what the entourage effect actually means, why it became such a big talking point in cannabis, and where the science is genuinely supportive versus still catching up. We start with a clear definition: the entourage effect is the theory that cannabinoids and terpenes may produce different results together than they do when isolated. Using a simple band analogy, Lady Lex explains why focusing on only THC or only CBD can miss how the whole cannabinoid profile and terpene profile might shape the experience people report. Then we tackle the big question, science or marketing, with the most honest answer available right now: a bit of both. There are studies that point to meaningful interactions, but cannabis research still faces limitations from decades of legal restrictions and the challenge of studying consistent products at scale. From there, we connect the idea to real shopping decisions. Why do some people prefer a full spectrum vape over a distillate cartridge? Why does live rosin feel more “plant-forward” for many consumers? And how should budtenders and shoppers talk about these differences without promising guaranteed outcomes? This episode shares a better framework for cannabis product recommendations that moves beyond THC percentage and toward asking smarter questions about past favorites, desired flavors and aromas, and the format you actually want. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re buying chemistry or buying hype, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who shops by THC alone, and leave a review with your own experience: what products feel most consistent for you? Planet 13 All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Cannabis may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of cannabis. Smoking cannabis may be hazardous to your health. Cannabis use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep cannabis away from children and pets. Cannabis is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Planet 13 Florida  All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Marijuana may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of marijuana. Smoking marijuana may be hazardous to your health. Marijuana use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep marijuana away from children and pets. Marijuana is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

  4. Oct 4

    Solvent vs Solventless: Which is better?

    “Solventless” has become shorthand for “premium,” and “BHO” gets dismissed as “cheap” far too often. We’re not buying that oversimplification. Lady Lex breaks down what solvent-based extraction and solventless processing actually mean, starting with a grounding rule you can use forever: all extracts are concentrates, but not all concentrates are extracts. Once you understand that umbrella, the rest of the debate gets a lot easier to navigate. Definitions: Solvent-based = Chemical solvent utilized to extract components from cannabis, and then purged from the final product. Solventless = No use of chemical extracts. However water is used in the process and water is technically a solvent.  We walk through how BHO and other solvent-based methods use a solvent as a separation tool to pull cannabinoids and terpenes from plant material, then rely on post-processing and lab testing to meet regulated standards. That control is a big reason hydrocarbon concentrates show up in so many forms and textures, from sauce to sugar to diamonds. Then we shift to solventless concentrates like rosin, where heat, pressure, water, and mechanical separation can highlight the character of the starting material, but often demand higher-quality inputs and serious skill. From there, we get practical: yield affects production, availability, and price, and “more expensive” still doesn’t guarantee “more enjoyable.” Flavor, texture, consistency, and budget matter, so the smarter question isn’t “which is best,” it’s “best for what?” If you’ve ever stood at the counter staring at labels, this conversation gives you a clear framework to choose confidently. If this helped you rethink concentrates, subscribe for more, share the episode with a curious friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Planet 13 All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Cannabis may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of cannabis. Smoking cannabis may be hazardous to your health. Cannabis use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep cannabis away from children and pets. Cannabis is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Planet 13 Florida  All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Marijuana may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of marijuana. Smoking marijuana may be hazardous to your health. Marijuana use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep marijuana away from children and pets. Marijuana is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

  5. Sep 27

    What is BHO? BHO Demystified.

    BHO gets tossed around like everyone already knows what it means, but the letters can trigger an instant reaction: “Wait, is there butane in this?” We take that fear head-on and replace it with clarity. Lady Lex explains BHO as butane hash oil, where butane is used as a solvent during the extraction process to separate valuable compounds from the cannabis plant, not as something manufacturers want lingering in the final concentrate. We zoom in on what’s actually being captured during extraction: cannabinoids like THC and CBD, plus the terpenes that shape aroma and flavor, stored in the resinous trichomes that sparkle on cannabis flower. From there, we connect the dots between the initial extract and the wide world of concentrate textures. Batter, sugar, crumble, sauce, and shatter can come from the same general hydrocarbon extraction “family,” and the differences often come down to post-processing choices like temperature and agitation that shape consistency and appearance. Then we get practical about safety and compliance. Properly manufactured BHO goes through purging to remove residual solvents, followed by regulated lab testing that can include potency, contaminants, and residual solvent testing to confirm the product meets required limits. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re really buying when you pick up a concentrate jar, this is your roadmap from plant to finished product. Subscribe for more straight-talk cannabis education, share this with a friend who’s concentrate-curious, and leave a review with the biggest question you still have about BHO and lab testing. Planet 13 All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Cannabis may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of cannabis. Smoking cannabis may be hazardous to your health. Cannabis use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep cannabis away from children and pets. Cannabis is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Planet 13 Florida  All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Marijuana may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of marijuana. Smoking marijuana may be hazardous to your health. Marijuana use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep marijuana away from children and pets. Marijuana is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

  6. Sep 27

    What Makes a Good Cannabis Concentrate?

    If you’ve ever pointed at a jar and said “I’ll take the 92%,” you’re not alone but you might be leaving the best part of the story on the shelf. We kick things off with a simple thought experiment: two BHO concentrates, one labeled 92% THC and the other 76%, and nothing else. Which one is better? That question opens the door to a bigger, more useful way to judge cannabis concentrates without turning potency into a scoreboard.  We walk through what actually signals quality in BHO: aroma that hits before anything else, terpene profiles that shape flavor, and why two concentrates with similar THC can smell and taste totally different. We also dig into the parts consumers rarely see but always feel in the final product, including starting material quality, processing decisions, storage, texture, and the hard-to-fake craft of making great batches consistently. Then we zoom out to the non-negotiables: regulated testing, residual solvents, and why “premium” has to mean more than a pretty photo and a big number.  Finally, we land on the variable no label can capture: you. Once a product meets real safety and manufacturing standards, personal preference becomes a huge piece of what “good” means, whether you prioritize flavor, potency, ease of handling, or the experience you’re chasing. If you want smarter questions to ask at the counter and a clearer definition of premium cannabis concentrates, hit play, subscribe, and leave a review with your take: what matters most to you when choosing BHO? Planet 13 All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Cannabis may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of cannabis. Smoking cannabis may be hazardous to your health. Cannabis use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep cannabis away from children and pets. Cannabis is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Planet 13 Florida  All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Marijuana may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of marijuana. Smoking marijuana may be hazardous to your health. Marijuana use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep marijuana away from children and pets. Marijuana is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

  7. Sep 27

    BHO Concentrates Explained — Badder, Shatter, Sugar, Sauce & More

    Why can one type of cannabis concentrate look like glass, another like cake batter, and another like wet sugar? In the first episode of Planet 13 Education Station, we’re diving into the world of BHO cannabis concentrates and answering one of the biggest questions consumers have: What’s actually different about all these forms? Badder (or batter), shatter, crumble, sugar, sauce — they may all fall under the BHO concentrate umbrella, but their textures, consistencies, terpene profiles, handling characteristics, and overall experiences can vary. We break down why BHO concentrates come in so many different forms, what those names actually mean, how one consistency differs from another, and what consumers should understand when exploring concentrates for the first time. We’ll also discuss the terminology you’ll see on dispensary menus and the questions worth asking when deciding which type of concentrate may fit your preferences. Whether concentrates are completely new to you or you’ve always wondered why the same extraction category can produce so many different textures, this episode makes the science and terminology easier to understand. Cannabis, Clearly. Learn more about Planet 13 Florida, explore educational resources, and find a Planet 13 Florida location near you at Planet13Florida.com. Planet 13 All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Cannabis may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of cannabis. Smoking cannabis may be hazardous to your health. Cannabis use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep cannabis away from children and pets. Cannabis is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Planet 13 Florida  All information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual effects and experiences may vary and are not guaranteed. Marijuana may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery while under the influence of marijuana. Smoking marijuana may be hazardous to your health. Marijuana use during pregnancy or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep marijuana away from children and pets. Marijuana is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All information is subject to Planet 13's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

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Planet 13 Education Station is your approachable guide to cannabis. Each episode takes on the questions people are actually asking — from products, terminology, and responsible use to new trends and what’s happening across the evolving cannabis industry. Along the way, Planet 13 sits down with industry professionals, educators, and experts to share practical insight in a way that feels clear, relatable, and easy to understand. No complicated jargon. No intimidating lectures. Just real conversations designed to help Florida patients and curious consumers feel more informed and confident about cannabis. Whether you’re brand new to cannabis or simply want to better understand the plant, the products, and the people shaping the industry, Planet 13 Education Station brings the knowledge down to earth. COMPLIANCE Planet 13 is licensed to operate in Florida, Illinois and Nevada.This is not medical advice & does not guaranteed effects. Marijuana may have intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery when under the influence of marijuana. Smoking marijuana may be hazardous to your health. Use of marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding may harm you and your baby. Keep marijuana away from children & pets. Marijuana is not approved by the FDA.

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