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4 / 20 Picks by Mitch Alexander , contributing writer
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We asked Mitch Alexander , a Certified Ganjier with Releaf Resources Dispensary in Kansas City , MO , to share three of his top product picks for our readers to explore in April . Perhaps 4 / 20 would be a good trial for any or all of these three featured products .
Loma Prieta Flower by Willie ’ s Reserve Loma Prieta is a new cultivar under the Willie ’ s Reserve line from Notorius / Farmer G . This Sativa-dominant hybrid just hit the shelves and is making a name for itself . The origins begin in California , with legendary genetics Grandiflora . By taking Melonatta and crossing it with one of the signature cultivars from Grandiflora , Project 4516 , Loma Prieta takes from both parents , displaying sweet fruity , gassy , kush aroma and flavor . Featuring a strong THC percentage in the upper 20s and a terpene profile of Caryophyllene , Limonene , and Linalool , this cultivar is known to give a nice pain-relieving body buzz while keeping you awake , alert , and feeling bright . This is sure to sell fast !
● 3.5g bags ( made from recycled material )
● THC range- 27 % -31%
● Average retail value , $ 45
Cookie –– Edibles by Big Pete ’ s Treats CoCo Labs has launched Big Pete ’ s Treats in Missouri , and they have made a big splash ! When it comes to edibles , Big Pete ’ s brings the classics ! Currently , with three options to choose from , you are sure to find your perfect match . With 100mg per cookie , these are great for the experienced consumer . One thing that really sets these edibles apart is the infusion process . By using cannabutter instead of distillate , consumers can get an authentic edible experience with a solventless option .
● One cookie per bag
● 100mg per cookie
● Average retail , $ 25
18 April 2024
Dulce de Uva Hash Rosin by Vivid
When one of the premier cannabis companies , like Vivid , releases a new product , it ’ s almost always a must-get . The Dulce de Uva Rosin from Vivid is no exception . This top-shelf product is made from some of the finest flower in the land . Vivid takes this premium flower and washes it for ice water hash . After drying the hash , it is expertly pressed between two hot plates , and the natural rosin oil is extracted . Rosin captures the true essence of the cultivar , and Vivid ’ s rosin has yet to disappoint . Carrying a powerful terpene profile of Limonene , Carophyllene , and Myrcene , this sweet treat will have your lungs thanking you .
● One gram
● THC- 65 % -75 %
● Average retail , $ 70
Mitch Alexander is a Certified Ganjier ( a certified cannabis sommelier ) based in Kansas City , MO . He has been working in the Missouri cannabis industry since the inception of the hemp pilot program , where he grew hemp and sold it in a successful storefront franchise . At the beginning of the medical program , he started at Releaf Resources Dispensary , one of the only mom-and-pop dispensaries in the metro , as a part-time budtender . He worked his way up the ranks and is now the Director of Retail . Mitch and his partners won a micro wholesale license in 2023 with his company , Tango Hotel Charlie , which will come to market with organic , greenhouse-grown flower and a focus on solventless extraction methods .