(samples above are from Green Dream Health Services)

AFGOOEY STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Indica-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Afghani #1 x Maui Haze

Geographic Origin:  Afghanistan/United States

Seed Company/Clone: Clone-only, from California originally

Description: Takes after the Afghani #1 mother in structure and resin while adding some Sativa potency and head effects thanks to the Maui Haze father.  This blend of two old-school genetics lines produces a sticky, potent plant that stays relatively short throughout its lifespan.

History

Story: Appearing first in the California medical scene, this strain has some serious old-school credentials… the original Afghani #1 is a cut grown in California since at least the 1980′s that was composed of several landrace Afghani hash-making varieties.  As a result, this hybrid picks some Sativa vigor from the Maui Haze, but otherwise displays its Afghani roots — it’s a sticky, trichome-laden plant that is known for gumming up a grinder or two.

Awards:

Growing Information

Flowering Time: Medium, 55-60 days

Preferred Growing Medium: Grows well in either soil or hydro setups, good for space-sensitive grows as well.

Patient Expectations

Scent:  Properly-grown Afgooey will have a deeply sweet and fruity aroma with a background of pine and hash — the most common fruit note picked up is cherry.

Flavor: Mostly hashy and/or herby, it sometimes produces a nice berry sweetness (much like the smell, it’s a bit unreliable and largely depends on growing skill/technique).

Effects: With a relatively strong Indica effects package, Afgooey has the potential to be a “daywrecker”, but at small-to-average doses, it’s squarely in the functional Indica category thanks to the Haze influence.  Buzzy, slack extremities, a fuzzy mental state, and a definite couchlock tendency forms the core of the Afgooey experience.  It definitely lightens the mood in a goofy, slack-jawed kind of way, but is overall a “down” experience that is most conducive to seated activities not requiring a ton of attention.  Shows benefits with strong relaxation properties (both mental and physical), mood elevation, sleep aid properties (especially at high dosages), anti-anxiety, ocular relief, and mild pain relief.

KindReviews:

Afgooey – Green Dream Health Services – August 2010

Afgooey – Delta 9 Catetakers – January 2010

(all samples above were grown by Boulder Medical Marijuana Center (BMMC))

DUTCH TREAT HAZE STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Dutch Treat x Super Silver Haze

Geographic Origin:  Colorado, U.S.A.

Seed Company/Clone:  Clone-only, bred by the master grower at Boulder Medical Marijuana Center (BMMC)

Description:  One of Colorado’s underground favorites before becoming a staple at Boulder MMC in Boulder, CO, Dutch Treat Haze is one of the most wonderful Haze hybrids around, bringing the absolute best parts of Green House Seeds’ famous Super Silver Haze but moderating the Sativa effect with the uplifting yet still Indica-dominant Amsterdam strain Dutch Treat.  Both parent strains have a citrus element to them, and that comes out in this hybrid, but it also has interesting funky notes of eucalyptus, sandalwood, and floor cleaner.

History

Story:  Prior to the establishment of HB 1284 which changed the dispensary scene in Colorado significantly in terms of supply chain, this strain was everywhere and in high demand because the creator was able to sell it to any dispensary who wanted it.  Once the legislation changed and centers had to grow at least 70% of their own cannabis, the creator ended up with Boulder Medical Marijuana Center and the strain has been an in-house favorite ever since, only occasionally being sold elsewhere.

The Super Silver Haze used in this cross is from old Dutch stock, as is the Dutch Treat.  This strain shows what new breeding projects can do to reinvigorate what many consider as staid genetic lines, creating very exciting new hybrids.

Awards:

Growing Information

Flowering Time:  75-80 days

Preferred Growing Medium:  BMMC runs the DTH in both very large DWC setups as well as peat-based soil setups and has great success, so the plant can do well in any medium.  It seems to retain its natural flavor better than many strains when grown in hydro, so that may be the best choice for those looking for maximum trichome coverage, “bag appeal”, yield, and flavor.  The plant itself grows tall and fairly branchy, making it suitable for SCROG moreso than SOG applications — training and a good veg period will reap major rewards yield-wise.

Patient Expectations

Appearance:  Very light, almost minty green calyxes encase thin pink-red pistils and the nug shape overall is pointed, especially on the non-cola buds, which pop up in perfect little triangles on the stem almost at random.  The trichome coverage and structure is what we’d consider almost perfect, with moderate-sized heads of perfect rounded shape capping medium stems that cover the plant surface in a very even fashion.  The deep sparkle that the dried nugs possess make this an incredible “bag appeal” variety for a Sativa-lover.

Scent:  The complex but undeniably Sativa aroma the Dutch Treat Haze offers blends the punchy, reedy side of the Haze family with the sweet, crisp citrus side (which is given an added boost by the sweet and also-citrusy Dutch Treat).  The perfect melding of Haze aromas in the flowers themselves also results in a wonderful floral-fresh-sweet-smelling smoke when it’s combusted — in all, a treat for the nose.

Flavor:  Much like the smell, the flavor combines the sweet-citrusy Haze and Dutch Treat with the eucalyptus-funky Haze elements that often come out of good old-stock Super Silver Haze.  The flavor is especially noticeable and enjoyable in a joint, where the crisp flavor hangs on the lips all the way through to the crutch and lingers in the mouth and sinuses after smoking.

Effects:  A near-immediate influx of pressure to the eyes and face area signal the arrival of this potent and torquey Sativa.  The internal buzzing and energetic-feeling waves that rush over the body can trend towards the racy and anxious side of things, but patients who don’t struggle with nerve excitement or heart-based anxiety issues shouldn’t have any issues.  Through the beating heart, the internal motivation fills the mind with racing thoughts and makes socializing at times difficult simply because the mind is so busy — however, experienced users and lovers of true Sativas will enjoy this more than see it as a possible detriment.  The final hour or so of the experience takes a decidedly Indica turn, partly from the “crash” that so often comes with powerful Sativas, but partly with the onset of the relaxing Dutch Treat presence.  This one is a great choice for appetite, mood elevation, and energy.

KindReviews:

Dutch Treat Haze – Boulder MMC – March 2011

Dutch Treat Haze – Alternative Wellness Center – June 2010

(samples pictured above are from the T.H.Seeds garden, The Silver Lizard, Natural Alternatives for Health, and The High Country Grower’s Collective)

S.A.G.E. STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Big Sur Holy x Afghani

Geographic Origin:  California, USA, then to Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Seed Company/Clone:  T.H.Seeds

Description: S.A.G.E. stands for “Sativa-Afghani Genetic Equilibrium”, indicating that the mission for this plant was to provide the best of both worlds.  Many believe that’s the case, as this plants has been extremely popular, with some elite selections being grown, cloned, and passed around for 10+ years now.  While it is certainly a hybrid, S.A.G.E. is clearly Sativa-dominant, with some phenotypes going out to 80 days flowering.  Its Haze-heavy mother shines through in the effect and the appearance.

History

Story:  A very special Hazy Sativa plant grown at a monastery in the Big Sur area of California (later known as “Big Sur Holy Weed”) is the mother to this line.  Adam Dunn used his workhorse Afghani male to balance out the rangy Holy Weed and provide better structure as well as a more palatable flowering time.  S.A.G.E. is considered as T.H.Seeds’ flagship strain and is one of Dunn’s favorites to this day, being entered as recently as 2012 into the High Times Denver Medical Cannabis Cup’s Sativa category.  A couple of special S.A.G.E. cuts are out in the clone scene currently, with the “FoCo S.A.G.E.” (out of Ft. Collins, Colorado) perhaps being the most sought-after for its incredible Sativa effect and punchy, spice-heavy aroma.

Awards: 2nd place 2001 High Times Cannabis Cup – Sativa, 1st Place in Hash Category of 2000 High Times Cannabis Cup

Growing Information

Flowering Time: 70-80 days

Preferred Growing Medium: Responds well to training, more than doubles its height in flowering.  Produces well and will continue throwing out white pistils if fed any type of nitrogen in flowering — this is acceptable though, as the extra bulk overall is worth the additional time.

Patient Expectations

Appearance:  The plant itself tends to grow with pointed colas which bulk up considerably by finish, with some getting into the “soda can” realm.  The long pistils and large calyxes  make this one fairly easy to trim and also makes for a smooth, easy smoke thanks to the lack of leaves.  Lime green with creamy orange pistils, the trichomes tend to be shorter with large, bulbous heads and medium-thick coverage overall.

Scent: A spicy Haze scent with notes of sandalwood, bay leaves, garlic, and a light Dutch Haze type of sweetness at times, which comes through heavily in certain phenotypes.

Flavor:  Though the quicker-finishing Afghan-heavy phenotypes are at times sweet, the flavor of the most prized cuts is similar to its namesake, with a bouquet of spice-like flavors with a fresh nature — this one tastes like a true Sativa, reedy and clean on the palate with an expansive but smooth smoke.

Effects: A true hybrid, it starts out strongly Sativa, with an increase in eye/face pressure, an uptick in heart rate, and racing, at-times disjointed thoughts.  While not incapacitating mentally, it does slow things down simply because the mind is being pulled in many different directions, following flights of fancy and craving interaction.  Good for creative pursuits but not as much for settled, detail-oriented work, this one is most conducive to spending a day having fun outside or an evening being productive at home.  The body effects also tend to start off rather early, warming the limbs and core and relaxing the muscles so that they feel loose and floppy.  This is a great daytime strain, giving a boost of energy and also relieving body tension and mental stress, a mostly-functional strain perfect for those who stop just short of the raciest, most cerebral varietals.

KindReviews:

S.A.G.E. – Nedicate – July 2010

S.A.G.E. – Cherry Creek Health – June 2010

S.A.G.E. – Wellspring Collective – June 2010

S.A.G.E. – The High Country – April 2010

We had a wonderful time at this year’s Cup and hope you did as well.  Our photographer Ry was very honored to have been asked by High Times Cultivation Editor Nico Escondido to handle the photography duties for all of the entries, and you can see the official slideshow of entries here:  http://youtu.be/zNTVfLdWwLc

Stay tuned to KindReviews.com for more world-exclusive photos of these strains coming over the next two weeks!  Here is the official and complete list of awardees, with pictures of the First Place winners included:

Best Indica

1st Place – SFV OG (Pink House Blooms)
2nd Place – Kurple Fantasy (420 Wellness Alameda)
3rd Place – Cataract Kush (River Rock North)

Best Hybrid

1st Place – Skunkberry (Green Man Cannabis – THC)
2nd Place – Jack Flash (Fresh Baked, Boulder)
3rd Place – Raskal OG (The Clinic on Holly)

Best Sativa

1st Place – StarDawg Guava (The Clinic on Holly)
2nd Place – Red Headed Stranger (Natural Remedies)
3rd Place – Jack Herer (Medicine Man Denver)

Best Concentrate

1st Place – 707 Headband Shatter (Top Shelf Extracts)
2nd Place – Strawberry Cough Nectar (The Clinic Highlands)
3rd Place – Bubbleberry Extract (River Rock North)

Best Edible

1st Place – Mint Chocolate Bar (Dabba Chocolate)
2nd Place – Chocolate Truffles (Dixie Elixirs)
3rd Place – Bubble Brownie (Standing Akimbo MMC)

Other Awards:

Patient’s Choice Award

TIE (from top, above) – Kosher Kush (The Clinic on Holly) and Super Silver Haze (Pink House Blooms)

CBD Award

1st Place – CBD Oil (River Rock North)
2nd Place – R4 (GreenWerkz)
3rd Place – Tora Bora (Natural Mystic Cannabis Caregivers)

Best Non-Solvent Concentrate

Lemon OG Solventless Wax (Pink House Verde/Essential Extracts)

Best Booth

1st Place – IncrediBowl
2nd Place – Pink House Blooms
3rd Place – Platte Valley Dispensary

Best Product

1st Place – Mama P’s Wholesale Grinding Company (MATE)
2nd Place – Chess Pieces Book (Hitman Glass)
3rd Place –  The Essential Bags (The Trim Shop)

Best Glass

1st Place – Marble Madness (Mad Hatter’s Smokeshop)
2nd Place – Glass Torch Tube (Hitman Glass)
3rd Place – Dopeass Glass

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