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Humbolt emerald triangle
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turtle farmer
Best people,Best climate,Best genetics,BEST state..
just my opinion
just my opinion
Best soil is probably in the mid west. Camarillo CA (hour NW of LA) has some of the finest soil in the world but, they're busy paving it over for shopping malls.
so cal has best climate,soil sucks
Great climate in every sense of the word!
Peace,
KF
Peace,
KF
In the continental US....probably. In the entire US.... that would be a big .....No.
Hawaii has better sun (closer to the equator), better soil (all volcanic), better climate (lows at winter seldom drop below 60 at sea level)....and better growing conditions (we don't have to race fall to bring the harvest in).
California has more people. Way too many people.
Hawaii also has micro climates. Due to the rain riding in on the tradewinds, areas only a few miles apart have widely different amounts of rainfall.
We also have three outdoor seasons. You can grow outside year round here. I don't think you can do that in Cali.
Green and Gold
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I grew up in the emerald triangle and the reason it became the emerald triangle had nothing to do with climate or soil. Cultivation took off there due to it being remote, rugged, and isolated. Those qualities attracted back-to-the landers and disillusioned Viet Nam Vets who had a cannabis mentality. Cannabis will do well in most places. Most is not grown in native soil, anyway. I know growers who left Humboldt due to C.A.M.P pressure in the late '80s that took their shows to Georgia, Colorado, the Dakotas, and high altitude areas near Lake Tahoe that have all done well.
define "best"
if it were legal tomorrow the tobacco belt would destroy norcal in sheer volume based on topography and soil.
however for small batch connoisseur type stuff CA wine country..
for outdoor sativa production it would have to be Hawaii as well as their volcanic soil creates some unique flavors. but for massive production terrain would be prohibitive..
so "best" is quite subjective
if it were legal tomorrow the tobacco belt would destroy norcal in sheer volume based on topography and soil.
however for small batch connoisseur type stuff CA wine country..
for outdoor sativa production it would have to be Hawaii as well as their volcanic soil creates some unique flavors. but for massive production terrain would be prohibitive..
so "best" is quite subjective
Yep. It would have blown up in lots of places, but the remoteness definitely gave this area an edge.
It's still a beautiful place, but honestly if it wasn't for herb. It would be like any other poverty stricken place. As it is, I still see lots of people up there who have poor hygiene, no education, have never traveled, don't go to the dentist, and live in a very rough fashion. Reminds me of the trailer parks in the south. Some racism as well.
The climate is not any better than other areas. In fact the fog, rain, snow etc....are definitely not desirable.
Why do you think Tobacco areas of the south would out perform ag areas of norcal? Hawaii is out of the question. Chopping rainforest for farming is not sustainable. If things were to go legal & Hawaii were to mass produce it would destroy the ecology.
Seems to me the benefit of emerald triangle is the culture easy to hide from law. As far as agriculture it can't compete with farm land. If this is true don't you want the land between the coast & desert? ie.. sacramento
Seems to me the benefit of emerald triangle is the culture easy to hide from law. As far as agriculture it can't compete with farm land. If this is true don't you want the land between the coast & desert? ie.. sacramento
cannascholar
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The South has very dank soil, a long growing season, and is mostly flat. Fields could be plowed, planted, and harvested with ease. Indicas may not do well from the intense sun and heat.
I feel like Humboldt is a good candidate not only because of it's seclusion but it gets barely any rain in the late summer/fall which prevents mold and if you're right outside of the fog belt you still can enjoy somewhat decent temps(not too high). This is great for growing purples which will probably be demanded more in the future. The land is a bitch to work with, very little flat land.
I'd love to hear more thoughts/ facts about this climate as it's something that interests me deeply.
I feel like Humboldt is a good candidate not only because of it's seclusion but it gets barely any rain in the late summer/fall which prevents mold and if you're right outside of the fog belt you still can enjoy somewhat decent temps(not too high). This is great for growing purples which will probably be demanded more in the future. The land is a bitch to work with, very little flat land.
I'd love to hear more thoughts/ facts about this climate as it's something that interests me deeply.
Why do you think there will be a demand for purps? Seems purps are losing to indoor. Personally I think Mexico is our biggest competition. I think if we found out how much is coming across the border we would be in shock. Don't understand how MJ growers support Dems when they do not want to shut the border down.
certain areas of humbolt and mendo are close to the coast so they get morning fog...so mold is an issue...plus property in the triangle is insanely expensive....humbolt just has some of the best laws regarding MMJ, up to 3lbs cured and 99 plant gardens...
i personally think butte county, nevada county (the eastern side of the valley in the foothills) has better growing conditions...less humid, good sun, excellent mountain water, cheaper real estate....
and not alot of people use the native soil....its all trucked in...lots of people using fox farms, roots organics, etc....
i personally think butte county, nevada county (the eastern side of the valley in the foothills) has better growing conditions...less humid, good sun, excellent mountain water, cheaper real estate....
and not alot of people use the native soil....its all trucked in...lots of people using fox farms, roots organics, etc....
warthog
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the soil is great in norcal, lots of volcanic rock. some areas in the country just have better growing conditions for specific plants.. tomatoes do very well in jersey and Pa, tobacco is best grown down south, and cannabis thrives in california.. probably for the weather, and the longer stretched season. although it can be grown just as well anywhere els i think california would just have a more promising year.
but like others have said, growers dont even use native soil.
but like others have said, growers dont even use native soil.
Seems like some areas of Florida would be great. When it comes to purchasing realestate I can't bring my self to buy land to grow when that land is no good for farming. Unless we have a repeat of the 70's when MJ took steps backward I think grows will continue to get larger. Once data comes out from all the studies taking place it will be difficult (not impossible) to argue with data supporting MJ. It is true that the San Joaquin valley (farm land) will blow away Humbolt county not using native soil is a huge disadvantage. Humidity, pest, & temps are critical, even indoor growers who operate in ideal climates have huge advantages over growers who are operating in climates requiring major inputs.
San Joaquin Valley haha I used to grow my stash there in the 70's. All I had then was sats but they did grow well. I wouldn't want any herb grown in that smog hole that it is now.
Humboldt has free air conditioning on the coast, clean air and good water. But it's not a good place to grow.
Humboldt has free air conditioning on the coast, clean air and good water. But it's not a good place to grow.
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guest8905
really depends imo
Davesnothere420
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Out of the three counties in humboldt which one would be the best to grow in?
mikeandnaomi
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Outdoor Hawaii = high humidity in flower - ouch.
