I’m always game for a nice, gassy strain that comes from a strong landrace lineage. NYC Chemdawg is an interesting cultivar that offers those exact vibes. It comes from the cross between NYC Diesel and Chemdawg, which are both widely known for being pungent. Portland’s Rosebud Growers are responsible for creating this spicy, yet cheesy cannabis. They’ve been keeping the business family-run since 2016 and bring over 35 years of combined experience to the table. They also have over 8 years of providing medical cannabis to Oregon patients under the OMMP program.
By taking crossbreeding two similar strains it’s made something that kicks the brain into high gear. It will then slowly bring you down to maximum chill. When I first took off the lid of my little mason jar and got my nose in there for a whiff, I wasn’t catching much of a scent. Then after I broke down the crystally nug with my fingers and brought it back up for a sniff I got hit with cheesy, peppery, and straight diesel terps. This led me to believe that the Chemdawg came out a little stronger in the cultivar. Chemdawg’s predominant terpenes are caryophyllene, myrcene, and limonene, per Leafly.
NYC Chemdawg by Rosebud Growers
What I immediately took notice of is that this weed is incredibly easy to break apart with my hands. I usually use a grinder for joints and even blunts when I’m at home, but I felt the urge to do it by hand based on my initial cracking open of the nug. I found my fingers pretty sticky and plenty stinky from the nug before I gave it a twist in some RAW papers. Smoking it was like throwing a sizeable dash of pepper on my tongue and into my lungs. This made me think the caryophyllene percentage in this must be no joke. The resolve of the smoke lent notes of grassy sweetness that is more than likely the myrcene (which is the dominant terp in NYC Diesel.)
The high the came was like a kick in the ass at first and my mind was racing and I thought I had the best idea ever for a song. By the time I got through the joint and sat down at my desk inside, I was zoning super hard. This is definitely a tricky strain that can throw you off if you’re not a regular smoker.
NYC Chemdawg Strain Overview
- Hybrid
- Genetics: NYC Diesel x Chemdawg
- Aroma: Gas, Cheese, Diesel, Lime
Cannabinoid Breakdown
- Total THC: 25.4%
- CBD: 0.1%
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