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What's Growing in Nevada
A Look at SOME OF THE Top Cultivations
AETHER GARDENS
North Las Vegas, NV Lead Cultivator: Jesse Colkitt Top Strains: Platinum Cake, Dosi Woah, Rosé Find Products: Planet 13, MedMen Paradise, The Dispensary Henderson More Info/Follow: aethergardens.com, IG: @AetherGardens @AetherLV @The55LV About: Inspired by the mythological divine and driven by the belief in the medicinal and transcendent value of cannabis, Aether Gardens was founded on the idea of creating cannabis products fit for the gods & tailored to your mood. With a cultivation operation sited on 10 acres, their facility is a platform for all types of cannabis products from flower to highly differentiated extracted products and infused edibles. The team at Aether Gardens uses a combination of HPS, LED, & sunlight with specialized nutrient formulas for the cleanest, most natural, highest-quality products with high potency & yield. By harnessing the power of the sun’s energy, their plants receive more overall light and a broader spectrum, leading to a healthier and more sustainable process with less environmental impact. And, by using 25% of the energy required of indoor cultivations, their commitment to Nevada’s future is bright. Aether Gardens is also committed to unlocking the secrets of cannabis. Their tissue culture lab’s primary mission is to store, repair, and reproduce the most consistent genetics. By also using world-renowned and reputable breeders, they source seeds and pheno hunt all genetics internally. And, they have their own breeding program where they cross their keepers.
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATION (AMA)
Las Vegas, NV Lead Cultivators: Ryan George and Jennie George Top Strains: Weapon X #5, Black Mamba, GG #4 Find Products: Planet 13, The Dispensary/MYNT, The Source More Info/Follow: amanev.com, IG, FB & Twitter: @amanev702 About: At AMA, they know cannabis. They were the first licensed cultivator in Southern Nevada and they continue to innovate their product lineup, with top genetics, state-of-the-art facilities, an award-winning cultivation team, and a passion for unlocking and harnessing the potential of the cannabis plant. AMA believes in taking the time and care to ensure that their cannabis plants are healthy and produce the top tier flower that consumers want. Craft cannabis is the result of years of growing expertise, deep knowledge of the plant, practical hands-on experience and the dedication, passion and patience that makes a winning brand. Their lead cultivators have over a decade of experience in the field and have been rewarded with high accolades by industry peers, including a High Times Cannabis Cup Nevada win. Growing cannabis, maximizing the plant’s attributes and terpene profiles and providing medical and recreational users a superior experience with top tier flower and concentrates is at the core of what they do. Their skilled cultivation team’s daily dedication ensures their 37-high quality, in-demand, premium strains deliver the top-tier experience customers have come to know AMA for. With 45 flower SKUs, AMA has a product for all tastes and lifestyles. Alternative Medicine Association is a subsidiary of 1933 Industries Inc. (CSE:TGIF, OTCQB:TGIFF).
BOHEMIAN BROTHERS/ URBAN HILLS
Sparks, NV Lead Cultivators: Dustin Pebbles, Brody McArthur Top Strains: Orange 43, Toxic Cookies, Salmon River OG Find Products: Planet 13, Sierra Well, The Dispensary More Info/Follow: bohemianbrothers.com, IG: @bohemianbrothers About: Bohemian Brothers flower is driven by a team of passionate cannabis cultivators: Dustin Pebbles: Director of Cultivation and Owner, Brody McArthur: Cultivation Manager, Cody Bair & James Sanderup: Cultivation Techs, Adam Smith: Facilities Manager, Mike Hand: Facility Tech, and AJ Crawford: Facility Tech. The finished result of their craft cannabis is not just the result of the hard work by their cultivators and facility techs. Their products also require the passion and quality control of their General Manager: Taylor Turner, Processing Manager: Justin Taylor and Packaging Manager: Alecia Tarver. Working with and around each of these managers is a team of individuals committed to the quality outcome they at Bohemian Brothers want to stand behind. This includes everything from the cloning, to harvest, to curing, to trimming and finally packaging. They want to provide their customers nothing less than they would expect for themselves. Bohemian Brother’s goal has and always will be to be large enough to compete, but small enough to maintain craft quality. With the owner/operators having been entrenched in the industry for over 12 years, they want their products and brand to stay true to the roots of the cannabis culture. This starts from understanding the cannabis plant, from its effects to its usages. They have sought out and selected a diverse vault of cultivars to touch on the desires and needs for the connoisseurs of cannabis.
BOND ROAD CANNABIS
Henderson, NV Lead Cultivator: Daniel Neufeld Top Strains: Bond Road Kush, Bonded 99 Find Products: Reef, The Dispensary, Essence More Info/Follow: bondroadcannabis.com, IG: @bondroadcannabis, Twitter: @ bondroadvegas About: With elevated potency and a full spectrum of terpenes, Bond Road is proud to be a premium Las Vegas cannabis company. In their boutique grow, they strive each and every day to produce the highest quality cannabis flower that their customers have grown to expect. The Bond Road Cannabis team’s mission is to stay rooted in strength as they grow topshelf cannabis flower, cultivate their Bond Road Team and support their Las Vegas communities.
CAMP
Las Vegas and Pahrump, NV Lead Cultivators: Bill Campbell, Ryan Laughlin, Frank Manzano, Luis Nunez Top Strains: Animal Face, LA Kush Cake, First Class Funk Find Products: The Source+, Deep Roots Harvest, Thrive More Info/Follow: IG: @wheresyourcamp About: CAMP’s cultivation is focused on growing the highest quality cannabis with a mission of excellence for their retail partners and medical patients in Nevada. Each investment they make in their grow is rooted in their commitment to quality and innovation in the cannabis space. The CAMP team is made up of approximately 35 cultivators and cultivation techs, who are the foundation and heartbeat of their grow. The people behind the plants and products make CAMP cultivation a special place, and their plants feed off that energy. Recently, the CAMP team has been focused on bringing new life into the garden through a new leadership team, and are putting out at least two new strains each month in 2021. The quality of their flower is vital to their production arm as a leading innovator in the solventless rosin category, so this is also an area of specialty that is focused on when selecting future genetics to add to their portfolio.
DEEP ROOTS HARVEST
Mesquite, NV Lead Cultivators: David Franco, Alex Cuellar, Jake Sommervile Titus Top Strains: Old School Lemons, Member Berry, Alien OG Find Products: Deep Roots Harvest More Info/Follow: deeprootsharvest.com, IG & FB: @deeprootsharvestnv About: What appears to be a small pass-through town on your trek from Utah southbound to Vegas, sits a premiere cultivation operation that houses some of Nevada’s most talented and qualified individuals. Founded by Keith Capurro and Ryan Breeden in 2014, Deep Roots Harvest has made a lasting impact on employees and customers alike by maintaining a company culture of high standards and integrity from seed to store. On day one, Deep Roots Harvest set itself apart by empowering its employees to take initiative and ownership of any task at hand. The company’s cultivation department, as directed by David Franco is no exception to hard work, passion, and a truly family-oriented environment. Working with roughly 15,000 square feet of canopy space, David has brought Colorado expertise to the community and surrounding areas of Mesquite all while building strong relationships throughout the industry and the community. “One of the greatest opportunities we have as staff at Deep Roots Harvest, is to educate our own, and to educate our community about what we do. When people understand our goals, and the amount of love and integrity that goes into every day here at DRH, they begin to understand our mission, and learn about us. We’re always looking for opportunities to remain involved in the community. We strive to give back as much as we can to local programming, education and those in need. At the end of the day, we fly better together!” - David Franco
FLEUR
Las Vegas, NV Lead Cultivators: Evan Marder, Nate Weeden, Sven Blum Top Strains: Orange Cookies, Wookies n Cream, LA LA Land Find Products: NuWu Cannabis Marketplace, Planet 13, Deep Roots Harvest More Info/Follow: fleurbrands.com, IG: @fleurcannabisnv @Evan.matrix.mmj, @ smoke_some_weeden @sven_will_fleur_ish About: Fleur is Nevada’s largest, Clean Green Certified cultivation facility focused on natural science while utilizing sustainable organic growing practices, just as Mother Nature intended. All their plants are grown in no-till living soil using a hybridized version of Korean Natural Farming. Their composts and fertilizers are all made in-house using organic components such as plant material harvested straight from their plants and organic fruits sourced from local markets. The organic methods they use naturally bring out the full potential of the plant, part of which involves opening up pathways for terpene development that aren’t available in the plant using other methods of cultivation. All Fleur flower is hand trimmed, and all of their prerolls are made with flower and kief, never trim. Also, because of Fleur’s proper dry and curing process, when you first crack open a jar or gram bag, you’ll always get a great smell of what the strain has to offer. Once you smoke or vape Fleur flower you will instantly notice the abundance of flavor in each hit, and in the end, you’ll see how clean their flower burns with all white ash. Not only will you feel great from the effects, but you’ll also have the confidence in knowing you’re inhaling something that was grown completely clean and was never sprayed with any pesticides or fungicides. Fleur is made up from top to bottom of people who are extremely passionate about cannabis, the culture and the community.
KABUNKY
Laughlin, NV Lead Cultivators: Jade Piatt, Tony Gentile, Saydee Tschanen Top Strains: #9, Laughing Laughlin, Hendo Mendo Find Products: All Nevada Made Marijuana locations More Info/Follow: nevadamademarijuana.com, IG: @nevadamademarijuana @ kabunkymarijuana @kabunkylabs About: Kabunky has been cultivating cannabis for nearly five years. With an experienced team leading the way, they have continually seen marked improvements in quality and potency. What really sets them apart from many other cultivations is that they’re vertically integrated with an in-house production facility. Not only are they jarring and rolling their sticky, sweet flowers, they’re also using them to create concentrates, vapes and carts, and even edibles. When you shop for Kabunky, you can choose the product type that best meets your consumption habits. Plus, you’ll know you’re getting the freshest, most potent cannabis they grow.
MMG
Northern Reno, Nevada Lead Cultivators: Randall Bock, Kate Hansen Top Strains: LA Kush Cake, Dutch Treat, Kush Mints Find Products: The Dispensary/Mynt, Inyo Fine Cannabis, Jade Cannabis More Info/Follow: mmgagriculture.com, IG: @mmg_agriculture About: MMG’s cultivation team encompasses the common goal to cultivate a pure, clean, and potent cannabis product without the use of harmful substances. Their team consists of six individuals who share the same intense passion for the cannabis plant: Owner, Sarah Rosenfeld; Director of Operations, Randall Bock; General Manager, Kate Hansen; and Cultivation/Production/ Packaging Team: Dylan Tauber, Lindsay, and Rylee Christensen. What sets MMG apart from other cultivations is their small size which allows them to employ only those who are passionate and have a true love for the plant. The unique strains grown by MMG require an attention to detail that can only be obtained through a small setting. They strive to better themselves as a team and to better their products with each harvest.
NATURE'S CHEMISTRY
Clark County, NV Lead Cultivator: Jason Yazdanpanah Top Strains: Garlic Cookies, Ghost Train Haze, Pineapple Fanta Find Products: Most local dispensaries carry Nature’s Chemistry More Info/Follow: natureschemistrynv.com, IG: @natures_chemistry, Twitter: @ natureschemnv About: The Nature’s Chemistry cultivation team is comprised of nine members whose goal is to put out top quality cannabis to their patients and consumers while abiding by all state and local jurisdictional guidelines. They are very excited to be part of this industry and are proud that they have been part of helping it grow into what it is today. The team is fortunate to be able to give back to this community through various programs and events. They will continue to work hard and take pride in making Nature’s Chemistry a respected name in the industry.
NULEAF CULTIVATION
Sparks, NV Lead Cultivators: Danielle Hanna, Nick Manassero, Sierra McConnell, Jon McGiveron, Sara Lavender, Ken Jackson, Jordan Lippman, Ryan Schultz, Cesar Camacho, Anginique Wilson Top Strains: Ice Cream Cake, Mandarin Cookies, Sugar Biscuits Find Products: NuLeaf Paradise, NuLeaf Lake Tahoe, NuLeaf THE STRIP (Opening Soon) More Info/Follow: nuleafnv.com, IG: @nuleaf_cultivation About: The mission of NuLeaf is to provide the purest, most effective and affordable cannabis products. Nuleaf creates and maintains the standards of excellence for premium cannabis in all that they do. They foster a compassionate community that advances understanding and inspires action. Nuleaf encompasses the workmanship of those invested in their career in the cannabis industry. The crew strives to create a professional environment in the workplace following the guidelines of Good Agricultural Practices. The NuLeaf team consists of two groups that work together to fulfill all the tasks needed to cultivate premium flower. Their goal is to provide products that start and finish in a clean, bio secure environment. Each team is led by individuals that have worked their way up, and the company hires from within to fulfill new and advanced positions.
REMEDY
Las Vegas, NV Lead Cultivators: Seth Holycross, Nick Rees, Jacob Branch Top Strains: Bio-Jesus, Durban Poison, Deadhead OG Find Products: Silver Sage Wellness, NuWu Cannabis Marketplace, ShowGrow More Info/Follow: remedyyourself.com, IG: @RemedyCultivation, FB: @Remedy About: Remedy Cultivation is the only family-owned cannabis company in Southern Nevada, founded by Las Vegas natives Jim and Pam Blasco. The Blascos started their cultivation with a passion for holistic health and healing and Remedy’s cultivation team reflects those same values today. Their mission is to create high-quality, reliable cannabis remedies for everyone. Remedy’s cultivation team is small but mighty - they have less than twenty cultivators working with 20,000 square feet of canopy space producing over 200 pounds of flower per month. Their cultivators are always searching for the best phenotypes through selective breeding and they currently have 12 different strains in rotation. All of Remedy’s flower is hand-trimmed and their prerolls are made from flower, never trim. It is their handcrafted cannabis that sets the standard for Nevada’s cannabis industry.
SIERRA WELL CULTIVATION
Reno, NV Lead Cultivators: Oscar Rodriguez, Matthew Robinson: Assistant Manager, Rebecca Cartwright Top Strains: Inzane in the membrane, Kritical Kush, Gorilla Goo Find Products: Sierra Well Dispensaries in Reno & Carson City More Info/Follow: sierrawell.com, IG: @besierrawell, FB:@ sierrawellnessconnection, Twitter:@sierrawell About: Sierra Well is an indoor cultivation facility with six years of incredible growth, innovation and top-quality product. Sierra Well was the first permitted cultivation facility in the state of Nevada. Leading the way for other cannabis facilities in the state with constant innovation and always exceeding market expectations. Todd Wold, head of the cultivation team at Sierra Well has been an essential asset for the customization of indoor cultivation protocols setting the trend for cannabis cultivation in Nevada. Sierra Well’s cultivation facility has a variety of flower rooms, all with the necessary equipment to grow and process cannabis flower for their two dispensaries located in Reno and Carson City. The flower development process is meticulously planned out and cared for the entire life cycle of each plant. Cannabis plants need special nutrients throughout their life cycle as well as specific amounts of water and sunlight. Sierra Well’s cultivation facility is fully equipped with the best tools to ensure all plants get the care they need. The cultivation process is based on a thoroughly planned out schedule. All steps of the plan are followed carefully during the growing stage to ensure healthy and successful harvests. The passion and pride Todd and his team show through their work is inspiring and is what drives the quality of Sierra Well’s Cultivation Facility.
SOL CANNABIS
Washoe Valley, NV Lead Cultivator: Ed Alexander Top Strains: Forbidden Fruit, Grand Daddy Purple, Blue Dream Find Products: SoL Cannabis Dispensary More Info/Follow: solisbetter.com, IG: @solisbetter About: Today, most cannabis is grown using 100% artificial lighting that is designed to mimic the sun, and while several lighting manufactures have come close, none have been able to duplicate the spectrum and intensity of our sun. SoL has been focused since day one on using natural sunlight. They lobbied for 18 months with the State of Nevada to allow greenhouse cultivation and as a result, they are able to bring you the finest sun grown, full spectrum cannabis, just as mother nature intended. The team at SoL believes that relying 100% on artificial light does not make sense for their employees, their customers, or the environment. Growing with natural sunlight however, does make sense for everyone involved and they believe you will see and taste the difference. SoL is a locally owned and operated, vertically integrated cannabis facility with over 75 years of combined successful business practices and extensive experience in the cannabis industry. This means that their products are organically grown on site and as a result, their single pass C02 concentrates, and strain specific edibles are some of the most awarded in the state of Nevada. SoL’s one of a kind facility includes a hybrid greenhouse, state of the art commercial kitchen and extraction lab, all of which are directly connected to their large, modern dispensary. The hybrid greenhouse allows complete environmental control while incorporating full natural light. The extraction lab and kitchen are surrounded by glass allowing visitors to view how their products are produced within the comfort of SoL’s 8,000 square foot dispensary. Their mission is to provide access to superior, safe, laboratory certified medical cannabis with complete transparency.
STATE FLOWER
Las Vegas, NV Lead Cultivator: Brett Bridges Top Strains: Wedding Cake, Flo White #7, Chem 91 Find Products: The Apothecarium, ShowGrow, Deep Roots Harvest More Info/Follow: stateflowercannabis.com, IG: @stateflower_nevada, Twitter: @stateflower_nv About: State Flower Nevada is a small team of cannabis fanatics, hell bent on perfecting the craft of indoor, hydroponic cultivation. Their mission is to grow delicious, pure, and effective cannabis using sustainable practices. Beyond state regulations, State Flower Nevada is proud to be Envirocann Certified, which means they are inspected frequently and take samples to test from every stage of growth. To them, being Envirocann Certified means a commitment to environmental stewardship by using only approved input materials like non-synthetic IPM (Integrated Pest Management), being committed to social justice, and growing cannabis that is ‘cleaner than your vegetables.’ At State Flower Nevada, they are obsessed with the craft of cannabis and take pride in their processes.
SUGAR PINE CANNABIS CO.
Reno, NV Lead Cultivator: Michael Morgan Top Strains: Obama Kush, Gelato Fruit Snax, Blue Dream Find Products: The Dispensary, MYNT, The Apothecary Shoppe More Info/Follow: sugarpinecannabis.com, IG: @sugarpinecannabis About: Family-owned and operated by Michael and Katherene Morgan, Sugar Pine Cannabis Co. is a natural, soil-based grow focused on providing a wide variety of connoisseur strains that highlight the terpene and wellness benefits of cannabis. Sugar Pine Cannabis Co. has planted its roots in Reno, NV and is growing rapidly. Michael Morgan, a highly experienced cultivator, is backed by his Sugar Pine team who hand-water and hand-trim their flower. Due to his dedication to providing the best flower to the consumer, Sugar Pine Cannabis Co. has the highest standards possible for the growing environment. The use of all-natural products and their commitment to cleanliness provide a safe and beneficial product for us all to enjoy . They believe that human touch and individual attention to the plants also produce a healthier garden and contributes to the quality of the finished product.
TAHOE HYDROPONICS
Carson City, NV Lead Cultivator: Mark Bruno Top Strains: Watermelon Mimosa, Bubble Bath, Coco Pebblez Find Products: Essence, Reef, The Dispensary More Info/Follow: tahoehydro.com, IG & FB: @tahoehydroponics About: Tahoe Hydroponics Company, or “Tahoe Hydro” is an awardwinning cannabis cultivation located in Carson City, Nevada owned and operated by two families who have been cultivating worldclass cannabis for generations. As a company, they take pride in dreaming up flavor combinations that are delicious and potent which lead them to their sweep of the 2016 Jack Herer Cup, taking home 1st place for best indica, sativa, and hybrid flower. Through years of pheno-hunting and cross-breeding development, Tahoe Hydro leads the way when it comes to advancing strain variety in the Nevada market.
THE GROWER CIRCLE
Las Vegas, NV Lead Cultivators: Michael Kassabian, Kyle Edell Top Strains: Cosa Nostra, Face on Fire #9, Nevada Power Find Products: Planet 13, Nevada Made Marijuana, Jardin More Info/Follow: IG, FB & YouTube: @thegrowercircle About: The Grower Circle is comprised of a tight knit collective of cultivators that have been growing together for over a decade. Their team encompasses a passion and dedication to cultivating and breeding connoiseur quality cannabis dating back to prohibition. They have over 32 years of combined experience in cultivating and pride themselves in growing and breeding verified, elite, genetics. All of The Grower Circle’s cultivars are chosen and bred for their specific cannabinoid and terpene profiles. For extracts, they specialize in making solventless, single source, hash rosin which they also utilize for infusing edibles.
THE REAL MCCOY
Carson City, NV Lead Cultivators: Chad McCoy, Carissa McCoy Top Strains: Han Solo Burger, Hells Bells, Tropsanto Find Products: Sierra Well, The Apothecary Shoppe, The Dispensary More Info/Follow: therealmccoy.us, IG @therealmcco_nevada About: The Real McCoy is a Nevada licensed cultivation and production facility that produces the highest grade cannabis possible through a culture of family, love, and compassion. Their mission is to bring hope and relief to patients and communities who are suffering. Passion is the fuel that drives their team and they are inspired by the potential of what the team can accomplish together. The Real McCoy is a family owned and operated business, with a brand new state of the art growing facility, 25 years growing experience, and extensive knowledge of the industry. They have adapted advanced growing practices, from nutrients to a wide variety of world class genetics, to utilizing top technologies to ensure the prime environment for growing top shelf cannabis. The team grows indoors in a facility that they built themselves. Located in Carson City, the 12,000 sq ft state of the art facility houses 8 rooms for cultivation, a lab, kitchen and office.
TRYKE
Las Vegas, NV Lead Cultivators: Matt Grim, Chris Gattis Top Strains: Khalifa Kush, Pie Hoe, Animal Face Find Products: Reef Dispensaries, The Dispensary, Zenleaf More Info/Follow: trykecompanies.com, IG: @trykeofficial About: Tryke pulls from a vast library of strains that includes classic staples as well as exotic genetics acquired thanks to their deep relationships with renowned breeders and brands. Their 100% hydroponic cultivation method starts with the purest water from their industrial scale reverse osmosis filtration systems. They then add their own proprietary blends of pure, organic salts tailored to meet the nutritional needs of each strain at each stage of its life cycle. Tryke’s plants are never sprayed. Not with insecticides, not with foliar sprays, not with anything. Period. After being carefully harvested, their plants are dried on the vine, then expertly cured for maximum cannabinoid and terpene expression. Finally, each and every batch goes through a rigorous quality check before being packaged for your enjoyment. Their Nevada cultivation team is made up of about 20 members and is led by Matt and Chris, with the oversight of Tryke’s corporate Director of Cultivation, Lon Morgan.