Fact Checked by Doctor NameThe cola refers to the most coveted part of the cannabis flower.
Sitting at the top of female plants, resin-covered colas develop concentrated cannabinoids.
When properly grown and cured, colas provide exceptional potency and flavor.
What is a Cola?
The cola describes the top central clusters of buds that form on mature female cannabis plants.
As plants finish flowering, these top buds swell with resin glands that contain high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and terpenes.
Colas develop more density and potency compared to lower buds on the plant.
Their shape emerges from how the upper branches stack vertically upon each other toward sunlight during flowering.
Quality colas appear full, chunky and sticky from abundant trichomes.
Colas are considered the premiere buds on a cannabis plant. Their potency continues building through late flowering.
Growers use techniques like topping and training to encourage plants to form larger, more robust colas.
When dried and cured after harvest, colas offer a complex aroma and psychoactive effects. Connoisseurs praise top-shelf colas for their rich terpene profiles and memorable highs.
The best colas balance potency with smooth flavor in a visually appealing package.
