White Fire OG #2 (aka “Wi-Fi OG”)

(OGRaskal’s Fire OG Kush x Krome’s “The White”)

Here is a stunning example of OGRaskal’s White Fire OG, this one grown from seed stock and selected in Boulder, CO.  The “#2″ designation is not anything permanent or reflecting upon the WiFi population at-large, but simply reflects the chosen plant number from this particular selection project.

This cut has been gaining an incredible reputation in the elite genetics community, both because of the Fire OG Kush (one of the most sought-after OG cuts to this day) and Krome’s The White (a less-rare but still elite OG-based cut out of Florida) — for Kush-lovers, it doesn’t get much better than the “Wi-Fi OG”.  With a tight nug structure more reminiscent of the Fire OG than the large pinecone-shaped buds of The White, this particular WiFi has the perfect blend of density and attractive trichome/calyx structure, keeping thing open enough to see but possessing a very satisfying nuggy texture.

The Fire OG is definitely the predominant aroma and flavor present in this cut, with a perfect slightly spicy OG flavor rife with gingery citrus terpenes and a kerosene-like kick that comes out when it’s disturbed.  This is a strain which when properly-grown has a deep, abiding flavor which lasts through the end of a joint and leaves a lingering OG flavor on the lips and in the throat whick rivals some of the best we’ve encountered.

Perhaps the highlight of the whole experience is the wonderfully uplifting yet deeply powerful effect, which comes on strongly from the first hit and stays around for well over 3 hours.  It’s felt immediately in the face and eyes, but doesn’t make the eyes feel squinty or dry, but rather just provides a constantly pulsing pressure and warmth which is pleasant to most patients.  Mentally it’s just a strain that wipes away stress and tensions and provides a humorous, light-hearted mood elevation which is very smooth and without any anxiety or raciness.  The medical benefits are mainly mental, but the relaxing component of this strain does aid with muscle tension and light pain.  Appetite stimulation is also a big part of it — about midway through the effects, most users find themselves heading to the kitchen for a snack.

(the above sample was grown personally by Scott of Rare Dankness Seeds and is from the same the same batch which won the Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam)

MOONSHINE HAZE STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Soma’s Amnesia Haze x Nevil’s Wreck (E-32 Trainwreck x Neville’s Haze)

Geographic Origin:  Colorado, USA

Seed Company/Clone:  Rare Dankness Seeds

Description:  This hybrid stunned the world when it won the 2011 High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam for the Best Seed Company Sativa after being entered by first-time competitor Rare Dankness Seeds.  It’s a classic fusion of some of the best Hazes the Dutch scene has to offer with just a little bit of Cali genetics (the Trainwreck) to spice up the package.  Its spear-shaped and pointed colas take after the Trainwreck, but otherwise it takes most strongly after the sweet Amnesia Haze, carrying slight elements of the reedy, slightly musky Neville’s Haze as well.

History

Story:  Scott, master breeder for Rare Dankness Seeds said that this strain resulted from conversations with friends over the years about what a strain must have in order to win a Cannabis Cup.  Amsterdam is known for its love of Haze genetics, but it’s also the place where the judges are perhaps most jaded on the holiest of holy strains Amsterdam has to offer… this lead to Scott creating the Moonshine Haze, using the wonderful workhorse Nevil’s Wreck male to impart extra potency, trichome coverage, and aroma to the Amnesia Haze.  The strain was entered in the Sativa category and High Times Senior Cultivation Editor Danny Danko announced it as the Seed Company Sativa 1st place winner, eliciting a “rebel yell” from Scott, who was in the audience nearby.  This award finished off what ended up being a sweep for Colorado genetics in Amsterdam for the Seed Company cups.

Awards:  2011 High Times Amsterdam Cannabis Cup – 1st Place Seed Company Sativa

Growing Information

Flowering Time:  92 days for the Cup-winning phenotype

Preferred Growing Medium:  Scott primarily grows in  a very regimented hydroponic setup, and these plants are no exception.  As they take a long time to flower, it’s advisable to flip lighting to 12/12 when they’re under 18″ unless high ceilings are available.  The plant responds well to SCROG techniques and will form a large footprint rather easily due to the candelabra-like side branching imparted by the Trainwreck.

Patient Expectations

Appearance:  The nugs tend to be more pointed than rounded, and have a very strong and bold green coloration, with a classic look thanks to the bright orange pistils.  It has large calyxes for its lineage and gets a boost of trichome density from the Trainwreck which makes certain areas of the buds look almost gray at times (especially the underside of leaves).

Scent:  The scent definitely seems to be Amnesia Haze-dominant, with a lightly citrusy, sweet, fresh aroma that is easily-noticed as soon as the jar is opened, though it’s more of a “what’s that lovely smell?” as opposed to “whew, what stinks?” situation.  When ground apart, its already strong pungency increases further, bringing out a slight sandalwood/spice Haziness which adds complexity to the exceedingly pleasant, floral Amnesia smell.  This strain brings to mind several of the best things about Haze, and lovers of that genetic line will undoubtedly find something to their liking here.

Flavor:  Sweet and floral elements are most prevalent on the inhale, but the hint of citrus comes out on the exhale, leaving a lingering Haze note on the palate.  The smoke perfumes the smoke perfumes the room like most good Haze tends to do and is very smooth on the throat and not particularly expansive.

Effects:  Starting off with a near-immediate boost of internal energy and a buzzing sensation throughout the head and body, this Sativa definitely feels as such early on.  Mood is elevated, sensory perception seems heightened, and the mind becomes very active, if a little bit jumpy and frantic at times.  It’s not a very “facial” strain, only providing a little bit of eye and face buzzing early in the duration, residing primarily in the brain instead.  After the stimulating initial effects have subsided a bit (normally around the 1 to 1.5 hour mark), it becomes a wonderfully care-free yet clear-headed Sativa which doesn’t drop mood or “crash” at the end, but rather keeps the user on an even mental keel and fully able to function.  This is a great daytime choice for stimulating the mind and body and generally improving the tone of the day.

Medical Benefits:  It would be a great choice to help combat depression, fatigue, and general malaise, but it also has some anti-inflammatory and light pain relief qualities, especially in the middle part of the duration.  Like many Hazes, it may also aid with certain nerve issues and migraines, though these conditions are often very specific in their treatment.

(examples pictured above were grown by Tierra Rojo for Natural Remedies in Denver, CO — there are also several micron grades of water-extracted hash (known as “solventless wax”) made from S.D.D.C. trim by Essential Extracts)

S.D.D.C. STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Indica-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  East Coast Sour Diesel x Tom Hill’s Deep Chunk

Geographic Origin:  Texas, USA

Seed Company/Clone:  Clone-only, though the two popular phenotypes were selected from seed stock originally

Description:  A wonderful example of hybrid vigor, this strain brings together two strains on nearly opposite ends of the spectrum in the 70+ day flowering Sativa-dominant Sour Diesel and the burly, hashy, trich-covered Indica Deep Chunk.  The flavor and scent expression of the parents changes slightly depending upon medium, phenotype, and growing conditions.  It normally finishes a deep purple color, with both leaves and calyxes darkening as it approaches harvest time.

History

Story:  Bred by Tierra Rojo, this strain has made a home in the Colorado medical marijuana scene, but a special phenotype also still appears in its home state of Texas as the “Texas Hog Plum”.

Awards:  None

Growing Information

Flowering Time:  55-60 days

Preferred Growing Medium:  While it performs just fine in hydro, these plants tend to really respond to a robust soil or soilless mix, something that will keep them deep green and healthy until it’s time to flush.  It forms fairly strong central colas but also has a good amount of leaf, making pruning and a judicious trim necessary.  It handles training well and works for SCROG much better than it does in a single cola SOG style setup — medium sized plants (around 3′) tend to taste and smell best.

Patient Expectations

Appearance:  As it’s growing, the plants have a deep green and purple coloration that stays intact through harvest and drying/curing.  Most plants have large hooked calyxes that “crown” as the plant reaches maturity, with very fat trichome heads which make fabulous water hash.  It has a moderate amount of leaf coverage, but the main colas are thick and have a better calyx-to-leaf ratio than the lower branches.

Scent:  The ECSD comes through most clearly in the scent, which has strong notes of rubber, fuel, skunks.  However, there is a creamy, hashy Deep Chunk sweetness that manages to make its way to the forefront now and then.  The astringent aromas dominate post-grind and this is a strain that is easily-noticed from several feet away when disturbed.

Flavor:  When properly-grown, a deep flavor which nearly matches the pungency of the aroma lingers on the palate after smoking.  The flavor is slightly hashier than the aroma, but still has clear skunk, rubber, and fuel elements, especially on the attack.  The smoke tends to be fairly thick and can cause coughing, but if well-trimmed and cured, it can be very smooth for such a potent smoke.

Effects:  A buzzing throughout the face and head comes on with an immediacy that definitely brings to mind the Diesel side of the family.  It also tends to hit the eyes quite a bit, at times making them burn with effect and continually fluctuating pressure.  The early part of the duration feels rather Sativa in nature (though on the “stoney” and narcotic side of that spectrum) and improves mood while also providing such strong initial potency that it would be difficult to fall asleep.  However, that changes rather quickly (normally around the 1 hour mark) and the Deep Chunk seems to take hold, filling the body with a buzzing relaxation and bringing the mental pace down quite a few notches.  This strain is most suitable for an evening burst of cerebral activity leading into relaxation and eventually sleep.  It’s also useful as an all-day medication for users who can continually consume smaller amounts and remain in the Sativa parts of the effect.

Medical Benefits:  Mood elevation early on, strong ocular effects, body relaxation, light pain relief, anti-anxiety, and digestive relaxation

Biesel #1 (Original Diesel “D2 Pheno” x [Great White Shark x Super Silver Haze])
Sativa-dominant hybrid

Though this strain is a Sativa, it hits like a ton of bricks and definitely takes after its mother, the head-knocking Original Diesel, an East Coast favorite.  There are a few different phenotypes of this strain available, but the most popular is the #1, which is the most Diesel-dominant and has reportedly tested at 25%+ THC on several occasions.  Its acrid aroma carries strong skunky elements and an enticing blend of fuel and Haze spice battling for attention in the background.

It has quite potent head effects to start, doing the normal Diesel thing and filling the user’s head with pressure and a buzzing sensation, and causing the mind to wander off at the slightest distraction.  This excited and cerebral initial effect quickly drops into a much more “blank slate” feeling, where the mind is really just processing information and the user is not doing much interacting — it’s suitable for movies and other passive entertainment, but anything active would probably be a little too much.  The body effects are a strong muscle relaxation and the tendency to remain seated due to the general comfort level this med provides.  Strong appetite stimulation and ocular effects signal “Sativa”, but the overall tenor of the experience is more along the Indica lines past the initial 30-45 minutes.

Biesel is kicking around at several dispensaries throughout Colorado, and it’s definitely worth a look for patients who like a more stoney and sedative Sativa with a complex Diesel bouquet.

SOUR DIESEL STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Unconfirmed, thought to be Original Diesel (ChemDawg ’91 x [Massachusetts Super Skunk x Sensi Seeds Northern Lights] x DNL (Northern Lights/Shiva x Hawaiian)

Geographic Origin:  East Coast of the United States

Seed Company/Clone:  Clone only, though Reservoir Seeds, Cali Connection, and a few others have since “selfed” the ECSD clone to produce feminized seed stock

Description:  Thought to be an accidental cross when the DNL hermied, Sour Diesel (or East Coast Sour Diesel, as it’s commonly called) is a special plant in the OG Kush/ChemDawg line of strains.  Its often “crushing” Sativa effect actually seems to hit most people as more of an Indica, increasing couchlock and being strong to the point of being overwhelming at times.  The plant itself is a fairly lanky one that tends to show lots of foxtailing when finished, practically stinking up the room with its pungent fuel-skunk-citrus bouquet.

History

Story:  When Original Diesel was accidentally crossed with a DNL plant that hermied, it created seed stock that produced the East Coast Sour Diesel (ECSD) clone.  Many seed companies have released crosses with the strain, and some (like Reservoir Seeds) have attempted to reproduce the strain in seed form, releasing a variety of backcrosses and IBLs with varying results.

Awards:

Growing Information

Flowering Time: About 75 days, can go as long as 85 days for a less uppy experience — the fuel and funk seems to come out later in flower while the citrus elements are present early on.

Preferred Growing Medium:  Sour Diesel doesn’t yield quite as well as Original Diesel, growing a bit more spindly and with lighter buds, but the yield is still above-average.  Training and netting works very well for this strain, and it will take moderate to high amounts of feeding during flower, bulking up until the very end.  It stretches at least twice its initial height when flowered, more than that without training.

Patient Expectations

Scent:  Sour Diesel displays an extremely pungent blend of fuel, skunk, citrus, and spice that will leak through many jars and bags when the strain is well-grown.  The sharpness gets stronger after breaking it up, adding a stronger kick of citrus as well as a cutting fuel aroma that tickles the nose.

Flavor:  A frontal attack of skunky citrus funk gives way to a mentholated lime-kissed spice which lingers in the mouth.  The smoke is expansive and will definitely cause coughing on larger hits.

Effects: Sour Diesel is fairly Sativa-dominant but seems to exhibit a headslam of an Indica effect at times, especially if let go late into flowering.  It hits the eyes and head immediately, filling them with pressure and energy, while the body seems almost immobile at times, trending heavily towards couchlock — a numbing quality is also often reported, aiding with nerve and muscle pain relief.  Sour Diesel isn’t known for being a long-laster at medicinal levels — it’s a high peak and then a valley normally, often finishing with the user feeling lethargic and a bit drained after the Sativa start.  Sour Diesel often helps with nerve issues, appetite, and can also help as a sleep aid during the “crash” portion of the effects.

KindReviews:

Sour Diesel – Herbal Connections Cherry Creek – September 2010

Sour Diesel – Tetra Hydro Center – June 2010

Sour Diesel – Botanic Labs – June 2010

Sour Diesel – The Hemp Center – April 2010