What was it?
Enough detail to recognize the product later.
- Strain, brand and product type
- A photo of the packaging or product
- Batch, potency and terpenes, if listed
Keep the units. Copy label values as written. Missing information? Leave it blank.
HOW TO KEEP A CANNABIS JOURNAL
A few notes now.
A better memory later.
You don’t need to write a novel. Just save what you tried, what stood out, and what you’d want to remember next time.
Use it on paper, in your notes, or in Strain Diary.
A NOTE TO FUTURE YOUWhat was
Your notes.What was
that strain?
01
The productStrain, brand, a photo of the jar.
02
The experienceFlavor, effects, what stood out.
03
The takeawayYour rating. Your reason.
A little detail goes a long way.
Your perspective.
A cannabis journal is your personal record of products and observations. Also called a strain diary or weed journal, it can be as simple as a few repeatable fields.
Start with these three thingsKEEP IT SIMPLE
Three things
worth writing down.
Record what you know. Leave the rest blank. You can always add more detail later.
What did you notice?
Your observations, in your own words.
- Date, time and method
- Amount, if known, and useful context
- Aroma, flavor and personal effects
Keep it personal. Separate what the label says from what you experienced.
What’s the takeaway?
The sentence you’ll be glad you saved.
- A rating using your usual scale
- Why you chose that rating
- What you liked and what you didn’t
Keep it consistent. Use the same scale so your old ratings still mean something.
YOUR FIRST ENTRY STARTS HERE
Skip the
blank-page feeling.
Copy this cannabis journal template into your favorite notes app, or use the prompts in a notebook. Fill in only what you know.
No account needed. Make it your own.
MY STRAIN JOURNAL
Date and time: Strain / product name: Brand and batch (if known): Product type: Label details and units: Terpene profile (if listed): Method and amount (if known): Aroma and flavor: Personal observations: Rating and reason: What I want to remember:
A short entry you’ll understand a month from now is enough.
MAKE YOUR PAST NOTES USEFUL
Look back.
Notice the details.
Keep different products or batches distinguishable, even when they share a strain name. Compare your notes using the same rating scale and preserve the units from the label.
FIND YOUR WAY TO KEEP NOTES
The best format?
The one you’ll use.
A notebook
Flexible, simple and completely your own. Great if you like writing by hand.
Finding an old entry takes a little page flipping.A spreadsheet
Your columns, filters and rating system. Useful if you enjoy organizing the details.
You maintain the structure and enter the information.
Strain Diary
Label scanning, searchable entries, photos and recorded terpene profiles on iPhone.
Look inside the app Free TestFlight beta. Features may change before release.ONE LAST THING
You don’t have
to get it perfect.
Start small. A product name, date and a sentence are a useful beginning.
Do I need terpene or laboratory data to start?
No. Start with the product name, date, rating and your own notes. Add label details when available, and leave unknown values blank.
Does every entry need to be long?
No. A few consistent fields and a sentence about what stood out can be enough. Add detail when it helps you recognize or compare an entry later.
Can a journal predict what will work next time?
A journal helps you review past observations. It cannot guarantee future effects or replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
LESS TRYING TO REMEMBER.
More worth
remembering.
Try Strain Diary Free early access on iPhone through Apple TestFlight.
App Store release coming soon · 21+ · Not medical advice