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​​In High Demand: Deep Roots Harvest guides us to five must-try cannabis products

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These days, walking into a dispensary can feel a lot like a choose-your-own adventure. There’s so much to see (and try, once you get home), but that freedom can quickly become overwhelming. We consulted the experts at Deep Roots Harvest (deeprootsharvest.com) to recommend five must-try products.

Bluebirds

Smokers who prefer something strain-specific will appreciate Deep Roots’ in-house grown Bluebirds prerolls. Chris O’Ferrell, senior director of cultivation, says cannabis lovers who want a sweeter hit will gravitate toward fruity hybrids like Apples and Bananas and Apple Tarts, which have a higher terpene concentration.

For a smooth and tasty toke, consider the energizing Old School Lemons at 24.8% THC and Finger Lime, a hybrid with sativa-dominant properties that’ll pump up your productivity. O’Ferrell notes that newer strains are always in the works, and Deep Roots will soon offer 50/50 hybrids like Black Velvet and indica-based flower like Gush Mints, Point Break, Blueberry Muffin and LA Kush Cake.

Firebird Infused Prerolls

Sitting around 35-44% THC—a significant boost from the 18-25% of your average joint, these highly potent prerolls pack a seriously euphoric punch.

“The key word here is infused, so what we’re doing is taking a dab and mixing it with the flower. Similar to our Bluebirds, which is flower only, these now have cured resin and live resin,” says Dave Servati, production manager at Deep Roots Harvest. “The effect is obviously a lot stronger, so a Firebird may be more for experienced users.”

A hybrid strain such as the Banana Cream Truffle, said to deliver a high that’s both cerebral and body tingling, hovers around 44% THC, and you’re in a complete state of relaxation. For a happy medium, try the tart-flavored Member Berry, which hangs around with a pleasant, manageable buzz that will carry you through the day.

Prospectors Disposable Pen

A discreet alternative to rolling your own joints, Prospectors’ cartridges and disposable pens make smoking on the go simple, with dozens of distillate blends in the 79-94% THC range—and they’re never cut with chemicals.

“We only use botanical terpenes that we reintroduce at the distillate stage, meaning they are not made in a lab,” explains Staci Martinez, extraction supervisor at Deep Roots Harvest. “They are derived directly from the cannabis plant, so that sets us apart.”

For a calming effect, try the indica-dominant Coma distillate. Hitting at 83.7% THC, this blend stimulates the senses with a crisp hint of spice that’ll make the day’s troubles go up in smoke.

Boom Town Concentrates

Recreational users who want a pure, potent and longer lasting high should look no further than Boom Town concentrates, which come in a variety of forms, including diamond, shatter, sugar and crumble.

“It’s hard live resin, shucked right off the plant, put into a vacuum sealed bag and frozen immediately to preserve all your terpenes and trichomes, which makes it a more flavorful, brighter, colorful concentrate versus your cured resin,” says Martinez. Cured resin, by comparison, is “shucked, hung and dried naturally,” she adds.

Select varieties boast more complex terpene profiles like the aromatic and earthy Amaretto Sour. If the 70% THC range is where you wish to be, Boom Town’s a fine dab to lift off with.

Helix Gummies

Whether you’re an experienced user or looking to build your tolerance, you can’t go wrong with edibles. Helix Gummies come 10 to a pack, at about 100 mg of THC, and are perfect for people who “want to be a little bit more on the quiet side of using,” Servati says.

“Some people just don’t like to smoke, so this is a great alternative that has nice flavors,” he adds. “We have sour blue raspberry, cherry, orange, lime, and peach. And for newer users who are just experimenting with cannabis it’s a nice little introduction.”

Deep Roots’ Cheeba Chews, a taffy-like edible that comes in fresh flavors like apple, lemon and caramel also present a tasty option for a slow burn buzz. “Some people take the little caramels and drop them in their coffee and sip it along the day,” Servati says. “It’s a pretty casual way to get your feelings going.”

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