A picturesque drive to the outskirts of Eugene brought us to Blazing Trails, an indoor cultivation team touting seven-plus years of friendships and farming, built from the ground up. Today, that’s turned into a small batch, boutique-style LED grow with a bountiful attention to detail. Here, they focus on starting from seed and leaning into a list of exciting and refreshing genetics from breeders like Shwale, Jinx Proof, Rick’s Monster Plant Seeds, Terp Monster, Exotic Genetix, Blimburn Seeds, and more.
The close camaraderie and outpouring of passion propelled us to spark up something from the brand for this month’s flower feature. We asked the crew what was new and they introduced us to some fresh fire. They’re big fans of the breeder known as Tiki Madman around these parts. So we set sail with a cultivar cross of Pablo’s Revenge and Ice Cream Cake Bx called Head Hunter.
The dark, dense colas are covered in a greyish-purple hue with flecks of deep, dark green. Mildly sticky, these nicely cured nugs pull apart to reveal sandy heads of a hashy nature. Like a sweet black tea, this profile oozes earthy notes with whispers of berries. But the inside serves a separate course. There’s a much meatier medley that compliments rather than overpowers. The flavor finishes favoring the sweet side, cascading into a creamy smoke with a buttery exhale.
Effects range from soft to sleepy, but won’t overwhelm. It’s a beautiful balance between body and brain: enough kick to satisfy seasoned smokers without scaring off the simple seeker of sleep.
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This article was originally published in the January 2025 issue of Oregon Leaf.
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