Monterey County’s Conscious Cannabis Cultivator

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no secret that sheltering steady in place led to a increase in cannabis consumption and sales since March but consumers aren’t simply seeking cannabis for enjoyment. People are looking to cannabis for its medicinal properties as well.

Pacific Reserve, a fully permitted, vertically integrated, light-assisted greenhouse and nursery in Monterey County understands this shift in what customers are looking for; Strains that are aimed at uplifting from depression, alleviating stress and those specifically cultivated towards helping with sleeplessness.

Having their own facility in Monterey County gives them the flexibility to pivot towards current desired effects because they do more than just grow plants, the roots of Pacific Reserve are that of a clonery and a nursery, first.

What sets Pacific Reserve apart is the strong foundation of their brand. Their nursery has an unrivaled genetics catalogue with more than 800 varietals. Having the ability to lean on those genetics and varying phenotypes is what powers Pacific Reserve to create flavor rich cultivars which are known to ease ailments and uplift spirits. Essentially, this gives them the ability to cross strains to create completely new plants that are geared to focus in on feelings, flavors, and desired effects.

Ruby Slippers daytime strain, which is a Pacific Reserve Nursery exclusive, is a great example. It was bred to be an anti-anxiety and anti-paranoia experience. That means after you’ve medicated, you should feel at peace, you shouldn’t find yourself thinking about deadlines, bills you might have to pay, or strange noises happening around you.

For the evening, Gelato 41 is here to quiet the mind and often used to help with sleeplessness in a gentle way that does not induce the feeling of cloudiness (often described as hangover) the next day. Typically when taken 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime, Gelato 41 can help you fall asleep. And others offer that if taken 5 to 10 minutes before going to bed, it will help you stay asleep throughout the night. With a lower THC percentage, this strain is a good fit for novice consumers or those with a lower tolerance.

Many feel that Banana Jack brings a balance of cerebral focus and a buzzy body high. Parent genetic Jack Herer is known to increase energy allowing you to knock tasks off your honey do list, and is crossed with Banana OG for its suggested ability to decrease muscular pain.

For Pacific Reserve, it’s about conscious cultivation, not just robust THC percentages. While they have strains that offer powerful experiences, they offer a full spectrum of strengths so you can easily find the crosses that work best for you.

Pacific Reserve plants are grown in soil by Vital Garden Supply. This soil is U.S.D.A. Certified organic soil, using a proprietary nutrient, and no chemical pesticides. They strive to provide clean, potent, and flavor rich cannabis for health and enjoyment.

In a previous edition of The Rolling Paper, it was mentioned Pacific Reserve’s current canopy space is 200,000 sq ft. and that they are in the process of building out another greenhouse which adds an additional 75,000 sq. ft. of space. In addition to that is that they have doubled their light field. They are a light assisted greenhouse grow, that’s commonly referred to as indoor greenhouse. The lights replicate the sun which is incredibly important during winter - it is how their plants maintain their THC percentage for the full effect. By mid-december, Pacific Reserve will have 50,000 sq. ft. of light assistance. It’s a really big deal for maintaining consistency and quality through the darker winter days.

Pacific Reserve also makes an effort to give back to the community whenever possible. They have supplied cannabis through a variety of dispensaries compassionate programs which tend to cater towards Veteran communities and those underserved. Pacific Reserve supports the new regulations that allow dispensaries to distribute cannabis products to those that generally could not afford them, at the dispensaries discretion.