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This one came from Niche’s pop up at Plantopia, picked up as a $1 add on with the Blue Nerdz purchase. A Sour Diesel x Cherry Pie cross with a reputation for giggly, uplifting effects, so this was a fun one to run through even as a small 1.5g grab.

Bag Appeal
Smaller nug, but the trichome coverage is still solid for the size, catching a nice sparkle under the light. Structure held up fine even at this smaller scale, no crumbling or falling apart on handling.

Smell/Taste
Tastes nice overall, gassy and earthy, lining up more with the diesel side of the genetics than I expected going in.

Burn/Inhale
Definitely feel it in the first couple hits, some real throat catch early on, but it eases up as you keep going. Exhale stayed smooth the whole time, no lingering harshness after the fact, which balanced it out nicely once you got past that initial hit or two.

Effects
This is where it delivered. Genuinely uplifting, matching the “laughing gas” reputation the name promises, good mood boost without tipping into anything heavy or sedating.

Value
Came as a $1 bonus with the Blue Nerdz pickup, so this was never about value in the traditional sense. For a freebie though, this genuinely overdelivered, good flavor, good effects, no complaints for something that cost basically nothing.

Final Score: 7/10
Solid little surprise for a $1 add-on. That first hit or two being a little rough is the only real knock against it, but it smooths out fast and the uplifting effects and decent flavor more than make up for it. If Niche runs this pop-up deal again, grabbing a Goodies strain on the cheap is worth it. This one’s got me curious about the rest of their lineup too, definitely looking forward to trying more of their strains and their pre rolls down the line.

Picked this one up from Plantopia in Englishtown after watching Niche sweep the NJ Cannabis Cup earlier this year, so I had to see for myself if the hype actually holds up.

Bag Appeal
This is genuinely one of the frostiest nugs I have picked up in a while. Under close macro shots the trichome coverage is almost overwhelming, the bud looks nearly white in certain lighting with just a hint of green and some darker purple hues peeking through underneath. The structure is dense and compact with a nice tight bud shape.

Texture
One thing that stood out immediately was how soft the bud felt in hand. Not dry, not crumbly, just a nice pillowy give to it when you press into it slightly, which usually points to a proper moisture level and a clean cure process. It broke apart easily without turning to dust, which is exactly what you want.

Smell
Cracking it open releases a sweet candy aroma with berry notes layered underneath, and a little something fruity riding along as well. Makes sense once you know the genetics, this is a cross of Runtz and The Original Z.

Grind and Structure
Grinds down clean and even, sticky enough to coat the grinder teeth. No seeds, no stems, no shake filler, just consistent flower all the way through.

Burn
Burned smooth and even from start to finish with no canoeing or uneven charring. Ash stayed a clean white throughout which is generally a solid sign of a proper cure and flush. No harsh crackling, no coughing fits, just a steady relaxed burn the whole way down.

Flavor
Sweet on the inhale with that signature candy note front and center, mellowing into something a bit earthier on the exhale. Never turned harsh even deeper into the session, which made it easy to keep coming back for another hit.

Effects
This is where Blue Nerdz really delivered. The body relaxation set in first, that heavy sink into your seat kind of feeling. My eyes felt it almost immediately too, that classic low lidded look came on fast. Mentally though it stayed uplifting rather than foggy, more of a genuine mood boost layered on top of the physical relaxation. I put some music on during the session and it noticeably sounded better, more depth and detail than usual, which is always a fun marker of a well balanced high doing exactly what it should.

Value
Picked this up for $48 after Plantopia’s Friday 20% off flower deal, down from $60 originally. Given the potency, the trichome density, and the overall polish of the experience, that price feels completely justified, especially with Niche riding this much momentum right now.

Final Score: 9/10
This one earns the hype. The visual alone is enough to make you want to try it, and the effects backed it up in every way, from the relaxed body to the uplifted head to music genuinely sounding richer while under the influence. If you come across Blue Nerdz on a shelf near you, this is a confident recommendation to grab it.

Niche also had a pop up going on during this visit, and picking up their flower got us a $1 Goodies 2.5g bag added on, which is a pretty solid little bonus.

Plantopia (Englishtown) — Quick Take
Smooth visit overall, good deal timing with the Friday flower discount plus the Niche pop up made this trip well worth it. Staff was helpful, menu had solid variety, and stacking that discount with the Goodies bonus made for a genuinely great value run. Worth checking their weekly deals before you go, they rotate and can make a real difference in what you walk out with.