Desi
Desi is a sativa-leaner with the nose of a pot of chai left to simmer. Warm spice rises first, then a creamy sweetness comes through on the draw. A woody note hangs around after the sweetness fades.
Five Rivers Cannabis grew Desi in Brockville, Ontario, from Strawberry Kush and a landrace selection from Punjab. The grower takes its own name from the five rivers of that region. In Desi, the family connection runs all the way from the name on the jar to the flower inside it.
There’s a little berry and citrus in the flavor, though anyone picking this one for the strawberry parent ought to leave room for the spice. Ontario Micro Growers released the flower in small batches, and Five Rivers also grew it for the Homage label.
Heads in the smoke circle clock a happy, clear lift with enough focus to stay on a creative streak. One Ontario smoker singled out how consistently mellow it felt. There’s some get-up-and-go here, but the appeal is being able to enjoy the afternoon at its own pace.
Five Rivers grew Desi in deep-water hydroponics at its Brockville facility, without pesticides. The crew monitored and adjusted the indoor environment so it could repeat growing conditions for its preserved genetics. For the Ontario Micro Growers release, the team hung the flower to dry, gave it a slow cure, then trimmed and packed it by hand.
