STRAIN OF THE MONTH

from Oct. 2022 - Oregon Leaf

by Northwest Leaf / Oregon Leaf / Alaska Leaf / Maryland Leaf / California Leaf / Northeast Leaf

DUTCH LIGHTING INNOVATIONS

“A buttery buffet of umami that steers your palate so far from the dreaded dry mouth, you just might need a bib.”

@THECROPSHOPCANNABIS

This succulent strain is an exclusive from Crop Shop Cannabis, a small team tackling big flavors in Deschutes County. With a focus on water purity and labgrade environments surrounding their soilless drip systems, they provide an unadulterated profile representation and exceptionally smooth smoke.

VK1

cultivated by crop shop cannabis

Several of the Crop Shop’s strains have sparked our interest (and joints) in recent months. But it’s the VK1 that keeps finding its way into our lungs (and hearts, apparently). Originally referred to as “Voodoo Kookies,” this cultivar is a masterful mashup of Thin Mint GSC and SFV OG. The crew tells me that the original plant was bred and gifted by an anonymous acquaintance.

Densely decked-out nugs appear as a soft greenish-gray at first glance. But a closer inspection reveals deeper green and black colors below the layers of glistening glands. Crack it open to find flecks of purple and an impeccable cure. Each nug pulls apart with the tacky resistance of carefully-coddled resin heads full of tenderly-handled terpenes.

The team at Crop Shop tells us that (come test time) this cultivar packs a profile with the likes of limonene, beta-caryophyllene, beta-myrcene, linalool and farnesene. These terpenes translate into a robust tale starting with a funky, savory dough and rolling into a refreshingly sweet, woody finish. It’s a complex aroma to identify, but this only lends more to its allure.

With a fresh bong and gentle bowlpacking, it’s time for the flavors to shine – and with the buttery buffet of umami steering the palate so far from the dreaded dry mouth, you just might need a bib. The complex nose of this cultivar translates into an equally layered taste – while faithfully upholding the promise TESTING 24%-27% THC of its aroma.

Sample after sample, this flower is outstandingly smooth. But don’t let the creamy smoke fool you as it slips delicately into your lungs, as there’s an undeniable punch of potency lurking just around the corner. With a passion for the process from cultivation to cure, Crop Shop’s VK1 is an exquisite example of just how flavorful flower really can be.