2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report: Humboldt County
2025 Humboldt County Cannabis Harvest Report
This is part 3/8 of the 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report by Budist. Scroll to the bottom of this page for links to the other sections.
Humboldt County is undeniably the most famous county in California, if not the whole United States, for cannabis. What’s more, Humboldt has held this undisputed title for decades, situated as the crown jewel of the Emerald Triangle.
Humboldt’s reputation spread worldwide year after year after year due to a combination of unintentional advertisement via flashy headlines like the San Francisco Chronicle’s front pager in 1977, “How a Town Got High,” [1] or the New York Times’ 1979 banger, “Marijuana Crops Revive California Town [at Harvest],” [2] plus an undeniable and unsuppressable supply to back it up.
Others came to Humboldt County physically to participate in cannabis-fueled music events like Reggae on the River and many others over the years then spread the word to their peers once they returned home from Humboldt County. However the word spread, once the knowledge was combined with a first experience of consuming Humboldt sungrown or accessing its supply, the association and connection was set and ready to become part of history. A history that still continues strong til this day. One modern event that celebrates the annual cannabis harvest in Humboldt County is The Humboldt Showdown with a flower category, a concentrate category, and even a melt category.
The DCC reports that in 2025, ~458 licensed outdoor cultivators in Humboldt County harvested 3.38 million wet pounds across 1.92 million plants [3]. In 2025, Humboldt County grew ~14% less weight than the previous year, accounting for ~8.1% of the state’s total 2025 outdoor harvest as compared to ~23.6% in 2024. The full term harvests showcased by the farmers below are but a small fraction of Humboldt County’s total harvest and do not fully represent the range of growing regions and microclimates within the county, but we feel they are a beautiful and telling showing of the cannabis harvest across different corners of Humboldt County that the entire county can feel immense pride from.
According to NOAA data [4], the 2025 growing season was cooler and dryer than in 2024 - with the highest average temperatures arriving in August 2025 per usual as opposed to in July in 2024. Harvest weather took a different turn. In 2025, the harvest months of September and October saw a reported 6” of rain fall on average across Humboldt County, more than double 2024’s harvest-time rains.
Some farmers reported lower terpene test results this year versus last year with the same cultivars. Others reported 2-3% lower THC percentage numbers due to early harvest to avoid rain. One farmer noted that the wetness during harvest led to sporadic mold that could only be identified before packaging. During wet harvests like 2025, the quality control that farmers go through post-processing becomes even more important.
As our county with the most farm respondents, Humboldt offers us a geography to highlight the many different microclimates fed by this storied county. This year we have a great sampling of farms from all corners of Humboldt. As just one extreme example not currently found in other counties, Humboldt County is home to the largest concentration of licensed cannabis dry farmers within California if not the country and even the world.
Talking Trees Farms
Farm Information
Website: https://www.talkingtreesfarms.com/
Instagram: @talkingtrees.humboldt
Latitude: ~40.930 N
Elevation: ~2,000’
Farm Region/Watershed: Willow Creek, Trinity River Watershed
Certifications: N/A
Head Cultivator: Matt Weston
Cultivated: 25,000 sqft
Light dep: yes
Geographic features: Our farm is located on a ridge top overlooking the Trinity River. Sitting at approx 2000' in elevation, the farm experiences intense sunlit days and evenings softened by cooling winds from the coast. This combination provides the environment where flower thrives and provides the energy for impressive growth. Planting in spring, our plants arrive from our own nursery. Many of our genetics are exclusive, and selected by our team. Our soil is amended and reused every year, with Royal Gold- Crown Jewels and other all natural products. We water our planting areas with naturally collected rain water from our earth-lined pond, which hosts an amazing variety of life and beneficial properties to the plants. In all, we believe (and our awards show) that our farm is located in a magical place for trichome and terpene development. The flavors made through the sun are best.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: Over 30 strains
Genetics sources: Rootimentrees Nursery
Top Cultivars: Many: Stand outs Sour Cookies(SD x GSC), Strawberry Pop, Miracle Fruit #7, Z
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: We use inputs from BIO-Ag, Earth Juice, and Royal Gold. We test and amend our soil according to results from Imperial Analytics.
Pest management: We follow an IPM program approved by the state of California. We avoid chemical pesticides and use products that are not toxic.
Planting tech: Our raised beds are amended and tilled long enough before planting to allow our cover crops to reestablish. We compost our plant waste for use around the farm and planting areas.
Philosophy: Our philosophy around farming cannabis is simple. Provide the best inputs, clean water, and lots of attention. Keeping things simple and repeatable allows us to provide the best possible flower year after year.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 8/12/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 8/13/2025-10/31/2025
Earliest Cultivar: Zkittlez
Latest Cultivars: Miracle Fruit #7 and Divine Frost
Atypical conditions: Early rains and cold weather had an impact on harvest.
Notable highlights/challenges: Every season presents its own challenges because of weather.
Takeaway: We always want a well rounded selection of cultivators between our staple strains and trying out new exciting genetics.
Sunrise Mountain Farms
Farm Information
Website: https://sunrisemountainfarms.com/
Instagram: @sunrisemountainfarms
Latitude: ~40.900 N
Elevation: ~2,500’
Farm Region/Watershed: Brannan Creek Watershed, Willow Creek, Humboldt County CA
Certifications: Sun + Earth Certified, Equity Trade Certified, Wildlife Conscious
Head Cultivator: Lorelie Sandomeno
Cultivated: 8,500 sqft
Light dep: no
Geographic features: Elevation ranges between 2300’ - 2800’ with growing flats and terraced hillside beds
Orientation: Our east facing aspect offers early morning sunshine with full midday sun and autumnal diffused late afternoon light which keeps late day temperatures lower benefiting preservation of terpenoids.
Microclimate: Hot inland temperatures moderated by coastal humidity and a diurnal moisture cooling effect, since we are located 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Some days fog settles in the river valley below, evaporating by mid morning adding a touch of refreshing moisture to the hot dry air. Daily mid afternoon ocean breeze pushes hot air eastward, slightly cooling temperatures. Winter snow accumulates 1-3ft for periods of time, generally a few weeks per occasion.
Soil Composition: Native serpentine soil mixed with organic potting soil, including added amendments, composts and organic soil building inputs of 20 years. Plants drink natural spring water with naturally occurring minerals like calcium & magnesium.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 16
Genetics sources: In the 2025 growing season, we used all of our own in-house genetics.
Top Cultivars: Burmese Mimosa, Blueberry Muffin, Hot Berry, Strawberry G, Ashram Kush
Additional info: We look forward to R&D of well loved historical seed stock for rollout in the coming years.
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: The season starts by lab testing our soil so we can specifically target what inputs are needed for the growing season. We use minimal additions of amendments, compost & manure. Throughout the season, we harvest and make plant nutrients and foliars from on-farm adapted recipes, making ferments and teas from wildcrafted and farm grown plants, fruits, herbs.
Pest management: On the farm we employ a multiprong approach to integrated pest management. We have a farm cat and dog who help deter and mitigate larger pests, we employ companion planting and bunker plants for hot spots. Monitoring is our first and most crucial tool followed closely by Korean Natural Farming ferment applications. Jadam Herbal Solution (JHS) is a simple but important step in our natural pest management application plan. JHS is essentially a tea that is boiled or steeped for about an hour; the resulting liquid is the finished product. The tea is made from non toxic, edible, people safe plants that have their own pest deterrent properties such as Garlic, Hot peppers, or, in our case California Bay Laurel from the property. New this year and gaining traction in regenerative circles, Jadam Microbial Pesticide (JMP) represents the most cutting edge advancements in natural farming related chemistry. JMP utilizes the combined power of a special coconut based "nonionic" organic soap and microbiology to fight off all unwanted garden visitors. This type of IPM is actively alive and working for us in the gardens even when we are not.
Planting tech: We use a culmination of cultivation techniques learned through decades of experience with combined knowledge from our team members. Included methods range from permaculture, Korean Natural Farming, Jadam, Soil Food Web philosophies. Bridging no-till, hugelkultur, cover cropping, composting, companion planting, wildlife enhancements, indigenous microbial inoculations, making on-farm plant nutrients; all of which influence the plants vitality and natural genetic expressions.
Philosophy: Sunrise Mountain Farms embodies the dream of creating potent medicine with the principles of land stewardship in balance and harmony with nature. As a legacy cannabis farm in the mountains of Humboldt County, we value healthy living by sustainably producing the highest quality craft cannabis.
Estate grown at an elevation of 2,500’ with lush, forested wilderness surrounding. Our regenerative and science based farming practices build a foundation of wellness from the ground up. We start with the soil. Feeding and growing a robust microbial network that encourages our plants to exude cannabinoids and terpene expressions reflective of our terroir and distinct growing style. Plants root into vital soil, drink pure mountain spring water, and experience the sunrise every morning. Our farm made nutrient recipes enhance the natural expression of cannabinoids and terpenes of the cannabis plant. For the full potential of each plant to be realized, each one is thoughtfully and lovingly tended to. Our unique genetics are flavorful and bred for overall experience and entourage effect. We feel great knowing that regenerative farming contributes to a sustainable future for our planet.
As innovators striving for sustainability from seed to shelf, our products are offered in mostly glass, and PHA (corn based) home compostable / biodegradable packaging. Supporting social awareness and community involvement for the sustainability and survival of small producers and normalization of cannabis, we actively volunteer on community boards and with advocacy groups. Collaboratively work with researchers and biologists to further science and sustainability in our field. We feel so grateful to work with this ancient medicinal plant, sharing its abundance for optimal health and wellness of people and planet.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 6/21/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 9/25/2025-11/7/2025
Earliest Cultivar: Blueberry Muffin
Latest Cultivar: Ashram Kush
Atypical conditions: The 2025 growing season had cooler than usual mid-summer months, and finished with higher rainfall than the several previous years.
Notable highlights/challenges: A highlight on our farm has been working with wildlife biologists at Cannabis for Conservation and CalPoly Humboldt for several years for the purpose of wildlife data collection and development of a Wildlife Certification Program for the purpose of conserving wildlife species. We were thrilled to discover that Sunrise Mountain Farm has a thriving population of the Western Bumblebee (Bombus occidentalis) which was thought to be extinct in the state of California and is a protected species under the California Endangered Species Act since 2019. Due to this discovery, biologists were able to secure additional grant funding to further study and protect this and other endangered native bee species on California cannabis farms. We are elated to have this clear validation of our regenerative farming practices having direct beneficial impacts on the environment & ecosystem.
We continue to be home to a professional weather station which was purchased for Sunrise Mountain Farm in 2019 for the purpose of collecting environmental climate data for cannabis appellations development. A challenge is that we do not currently have any researchers that are monitoring this data.
Takeaway: Sunrise Mountain has unique cultivars some of which have been pheno hunted and preserved for years, including Creme de Luna which has been cultivated yearly for about 15 years due to its remarkable physiological effects and cultivation attributes, and the Hot Berry bred approximately 11 years ago.
Sunrise Mountain has a history of growing cultivars for hash/rosin production, as well as alternative cannabinoid cultivar options. Due to California market conditions, we took a break from commercial production of these types of cultivars for a few years. As the market is maturing now, we are bringing back some of these types of cultivars.
Emerald Queen Farms
Farm Information
Website: https://emeraldqueenfarms.com/
Instagram: @emeraldqueenfarms
Latitude: ~40.890 N
Elevation: ~2,400’
Farm Region/Watershed: NE Humboldt / South Fork of Trinity River
Certifications: None
Head Cultivator: Andrew Scace
Cultivated: 33,000 sqft
Light dep: yes
Geographic features: A hidden and coveted flat of rich deposits flanked by ephemeral waters surrounded by the quietest neighbor, the national forest. A South facing flat at 2700’ elevation just above the South Fork Trinity River and 45 minutes inland from the coast provides nuanced Mediterranean conditions that drive terpene production and strong flower structures. Long days, mineral rich soil and regular wind patterns shape every crop.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 35
Genetics sources: We ran a selection of Terp Fountain seeds and blooms seeds for a pheno hunt. As well as our classics clones from our own nurseries.
Top Cultivars: Favorite hands down for me was the Blue Andeez for flower and the Red Lemons for Hash.
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Combination of compost and organic dry amendments in the soil with supplemental feedings and extracts through out the growing seasons.
Pest management: Our IPM techniques vary from consistent scoping and live beneficial bugs if we identify any problems.
Planting tech: We plant primarily in native soil with organic inputs and under the full sun.
Philosophy: Family owned organic grown.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 8/7/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 9/19/2025-11/8/2025
Earliest Cultivar: We had an Red smoothie that finished first in the end of September.
Latest Cultivars: Our Rocket Pops and Up Grade finished last.
Atypical conditions: No data provided
Notable highlights/challenges: No data provided
Takeaway: No data provided
Catch a Cloud Farms
Farm Information
Website: https://www.catchacloudfarms.com/
Instagram: @catchacloudfarms
Latitude: ~40.760 N
Elevation: ~3,000’
Farm Region/Watershed: Northern Humboldt County (Coastal)
Certifications: N/A
Head Cultivator: Carter Cox
Cultivated: 38,560 sqft
Light dep: no
Geographic features: We are located at 3,000' elevation, about 13 miles from the coast in Northern Humboldt. We're situated on the first ridge top overlooking the Pacific Ocean, so we definitely have a powerful coastal influence on our farm, which in many ways protects, enhances & preserves the terpenes from overheating in the warmer summer months with cooling ocean breezes that gently flow over the canopy. This coastal climate also encourages the plants to be hardy & build strength structurally so they can withstand the last few precious weeks of unpredictable fall weather leading into harvest. As the fall and harvest approaches we often get high winds, rain, and colder weather, but the location and orientation of the gardens also help to protect the plants for an ideal finish, whether that be for cured flowers or fresh frozen. We cultivate in native soil, using regenerative farming practices like low till, cover cropping, using only organic amendments and compost teas.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 23 different strains, along with many new genetics in our R&D canopy
Genetics sources: In 2025, we exclusively cultivated from our own nursery stock. We have of course also sourced from other amazing breeders in past seasons, but in 2025, we pulled from our own nursery stock.
Top Cultivars: Doc Ray Genetic's Blue Skunk, Nectarine Jelly, OG Headband, and Forbidden Melonz were standouts. Honestly it's very hard to pick favorites because all the genetics bring something unique.
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Compost teas, Organic amendments, and Beneficial Biologics.
Pest management: Alkalized water, Prevention through building healthy soil & plants, predator species, and, on occasion, neem-based oils.
Planting tech: We are 100% grown in native living soil that has been nurtured for over 10 years using cover cropping, low tillage, composting, and other biologically enhancing farming practices. While we don't prescribe to only one specific cultivation practice, we pull many regenerative techniques like KNF, hugelkulturing, and other sustainable farming practices that we have learned to incorporate into our SOP's and do at scale for our acre of canopy.
Philosophy: We try to be the best stewards of the land and support the surrounding ecosystems as best as we can. So our farming practices, the way we nurture our plants, and run our business are all done with the intention of giving more than we are taking. We farm the land that has also been our home since the early 1980's, so this philosophy is an everyday practice for us and truly, just a way of life. We also believe that this philosophy and practice shows itself in the quality of products we produce. When it's craft, it just hits different.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 6/30/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 9/29/2025-11/15/2025
Earliest Cultivar: Forbidden Melonz (Forbidden Fruit x Watermelon Zkittlez), harvested late September
Latest Cultivar: Space Station (Super Sonic x GMO), mid November
Atypical conditions: 2025 was a wild year for weather in Northern Humboldt. We had an unusually hot stretch of weather in June & July. The plants were immediately put through their paces when put in the ground. August & September were beautiful right up until 2 weeks before harvest, and then back-to-back storms hit with a vengeance towards the end of September, and we danced with Mother Nature all the way until mid-November. The rain & wind played a huge factor in the cadence of how our harvest happened in 2025. It's rare when you get to harvest full terms when you really want to, as opposed to when the weather demands you have to. That is the challenge of farming on the North Coast, but for us, 2025 felt like you really needed to know what you were doing and be prepared to survive & thrive in those weather conditions. The flower cured beautifully, and the rosin is stunning with some of the loudest terp profiles we've ever grown, so perhaps it was the extremes of the weather that pushed the plants to the next level.
Notable highlights/challenges: Every year, we say we are done chasing, and yet, every year, we keep fine-tuning a little more and a little more. We said we were done building new infrastructure and investing money we don't really have into the farm, and yet, we keep evolving. The truth of the matter is that we truly love what we do, so we will keep the momentum going as long as we can.
Takeaway: Every year or season, we have the benefit of lessons learned from the previous years. So in that sense, 2025 was the best season yet. Having said that, 2024 fall weather was a once-in-every-10-year home run, and 2025 harvest was a grind but worth every bit of blood, sweat & tears!
Mr. Hilltop Buds
Farm Information
Instagram: @mrhilltopbuds
Latitude: ~40.480
Elevation: ~2,900’
Farm Region/Watershed: Dinsmore/Van Duzen Watershed
Certifications: OCal preparation
Head Cultivators: Mr & Mrs Hilltop
Cultivated: 9994 sqft
Light dep: yes
Geographic features: “Metasandstone in the Yolla Bolly terrain locally interleaved with metachirt and rarely with meta volcanic rock…between the Grogan and Pine Butte Fault” according to an engineering geotechnical report, but for us it’s full sun and a great breeze on the southern facing side of the hilltop. Plants are grown in raised beds connected to the earth where we still like to pull our own tarps wishing the ladies a goodnight and good morning. "
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 8
Genetics sources: Source Nursery, Bloom Seeds, Rarebreed Humboldt, and personal seed stock
Top Cultivars: Lemon Cherry Permanent Marker
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Amendment driven fertilizer used to build soil.
Pest management: Plant therapy and leafing to improve airflow.
Planting tech: Raised beds tilled and amended each harvest with a native cover crop over winter.
Philosophy: It’s tote time!
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 4/20/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 6/11/2025 - 6/12/2025
Earliest Cultivar: Glitter Bomb
Latest Cultivar: Grape Jelly Donut
Atypical conditions: Hot dry year with rain and organic deer leafing finish.
Notable highlights/challenges: 3 neighboring fires, less early snow in April.
Takeaway: Candy purple dessert strains that look pretty and don’t get you high…make way for some 2026 gas and industry classics done right.
Galactic Farms
Farm Information
Website: https://galactic-farms.com/
Instagram: @galactic_farms
Latitude: 40.460N
Elevation: 200’
Farm Region/Watershed: Avenue of the Giants, mainstream of the Eel River
Certifications: Sun + Earth
Head Cultivator: Indicus Riggs
Cultivated: 3,000 sqft
Light dep: yes
Geographic features: Our farm is in a small little hamlet called Stafford. The property is sidled right up along a great bend on the Eel River nestled between two large mountain ranges one along the northern horizon and another running along the southern horizon. This creates a funnel with wind and fresh air coming off the ocean 15 miles to the west and passing east through the valley in which the farm is situated. With the flow of fresh air the temperature is never too hot, nor too cold as the elevation is around 300 feet. It’s an amazing micro climate that not only creates ideal conditions for cannabis flower resin production and terpenes, but also allows our bees to produce multiple harvests of honey throughout the year. The cultivation site is upon an alluvial flat, with a deep sandy loam, which has a capacity to be dry farmed even in the driest and hottest summers. The land is also wooded with deciduous and evergreen, predominantly redwoods. This living forest creates a mat of mycelium which the cannabis plants can tap into with ease, accessing all of the benefits it provides and working within that ecosystem as a natural part of it.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 6
Genetics sources: I got most clone cultivars from Prime cuts nursery in Sonoma, and I do my own breeding with my own genetics.
Top Cultivars: Ogre Kush, Black Runtz, Space Cowboy, Old Man Rive
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Bio stimulants such as kelp and fish aminos. I also create my own compost from the lands organic matter waste, chicken manure and goat manure from our farm.
Pest management: None. When you properly use biostimulants you increase a plant’s ability to uptake calcium which also increases brix content and thickens cellular walls, making it difficult for mold spores to inoculate the plant tissue and reducing a pests ability to recognize the plant as a viable food source.
Planting tech: I grow only in native soil and I cover crop during winter months tilling the green waste back into the soil in spring. We also use and make our own biostimulants and some JADAM solutions, specifically JADAM microbial solution (JMS). When you properly use biostimulants you increase a plant’s ability to uptake calcium which also increases brix content and thickens cellular walls, making it difficult for mold spores to inoculate the plant tissue and reducing a pests ability to recognize the plant as a viable food source. The JMS inoculates the garden with native microbes that increase plant vigor and acclimates the plant root system to their new home in native soils.
Philosophy: My philosophy is terroir. Closed loop systems for the most part and working within the natural ecosystem that exists around the garden. The practices of Agroforestry in many respects. I work with nature to produce what nature produces all around me, abundance.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 5/31/25
2025 Harvest Dates: 8/15/25-10/31/25
Earliest Cultivar: Black Runtz
Latest Cultivar: Old Man River
Atypical conditions: Well we had an aurora borealis for the very first time ever. We also get some morning fog from the Eel River. Otherwise we are always pretty moderate in temperatures with mild fluctuations even from night to day. I keep a weather and temp log and it has been warmer the last several years.
Notable highlights/challenges: My garden is surrounded by tall trees and as September progresses towards the end parts of my garden get shaded for a large part of the day.
Takeaway: It was an overall better year. I really think it was cool having an aurora borealis for the first time in living memory.
True Mom & Pop
Farm Information
Instagram: @truemomandpop
Latitude: ~40.440N
Elevation: ~2,600’
Farm Region/Watershed: Larabee Valley, Van Duzen Watershed
Certifications: Sun + Earth, OCal Certified
Head Cultivator: Wes Miller
Cultivated: 3,700 sqft
Light dep: yes
Geographic features: Eastern Humboldt. 2,600 ft elevation keeps our farm above the moist, coastal air. This allows us to grow cultivars that would likely mold elsewhere.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 6
Genetics sources: Highline Nursery
Top Cultivars: Blue Dream, Green Apple Gas, Fruit Pie
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Dry soil amendment and compost teas.
Pest management: Environmental, (our micro climate does most of the work for us).
Planting tech: Raised beds. Reusing the same soil since 2018. Light tilling before planting.
Philosophy: Biodiversity creates balance.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 7/25/25
2025 Harvest Dates: 10/18/25-11/15/25
Earliest Cultivars: Green Apple Gas
Latest Cultivar: Chem 91
Atypical conditions: Dry October; perfect finishing condition
Notable highlights/challenges: Market prices.
Alluvium Organics / Organic Medicinals
Farm Information
Instagram: @dryfarmedorganicmedicinals @alluviumorganics
Latitude: ~40.430 N
Elevation: ~150’
Farm Region/Watershed: Eel River Valley
Certifications: OCal
Head Cultivator: Jill VanderLinden
Cultivated: 86,000 sqft
Light dep: no
Geographic features: Located on the floodplain of the Eel River alongside the Avenue of the Giants with coastal influence. Sandy Silt Loam soil. Deep alluvial sediment level. Decompositions of Ancient Redwood forest, fish, flora, fauna. Moderate summer temps. and moderate humidity.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 37
Genetics sources: Clones from Source Nursery, Proprietary seeds from own breeding
Top Cultivars: Mimosa Sunrise
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: None.
Pest management: IPM/wait and see. Due to on farm ecological health and diversity there have not been pest problems that required action.
Planting tech: Dry farmed, cover cropping, composting, crop rotation, biodiversity, plant into native soil, no added amendments, no fertilizers, no sprays, no trellis, no staking, permaculture and Cannabis and commercial CCOF certified organic produce, fruits and nuts are grown alongside each other.
Philosophy: Work together with the plants, soil and environment in a sustainable seasonal cycle. Care.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 7/5/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 9/27/2025-10/15/2025
Earliest Cultivars: Mimosa Sunrise
Latest Cultivar: Gush Mints
Atypical conditions: Chased the harvest due to intermittent light rainfall, but weather conditions prevailed with low heat and humidity.
Notable highlights/challenges: Being located on the floodplain in Humboldt County proves to be challenging when it comes to farming infrastructure.
Humboldtology
Farm Information
Instagram: @humboldtology
Latitude: ~40.200 N
Elevation: ~1,800’
Farm Region/Watershed: Southern Humboldt, Eel River
Certifications: Equity
Head Cultivator: David Drumme
Cultivated: 8,970 sqft
Light dep: no
Geographic features: 1800 ft above sea level. Top of a butte, volcanic, rich soil, mountain forest, microclimate in the Lost Coast Kings Range and situated near us within a couple miles is Humboldt Redwoods State Park majestically holding records for the tallest redwood trees in the world.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 4
Genetics sources: Seeds from others, Proprietary seeds from own breeding
Top Cultivars: Space Station
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Natural mycorrhizae
Pest management: Mousers
Planting tech: Regenerative, living soil, natural inputs, moon cycle planting and harvesting, full sun, pure water (no fluoride or chem in water) rain catch, south facing peaks.
Philosophy: Energy reading, alchemy and understanding of the lithosphere, hydrosphere and stratosphere. Our family legacy farm believes in the understanding of earth science and mixing it with intuitive female connection, stewardship for the land, and eco conservation with a deep respect for all living things.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 5/12/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 10/6/2025-10/29/2025
Earliest Cultivar: Velvet Lushers
Latest Cultivar: Dream Junky
Atypical conditions: Hot summer, mild climate harvest
Notable highlights/challenges: Solar setup. Fire danger remained on high alert. Geoengineering taking place in our skies. Chemical aerosol drops from planes notable.
Hogwash Pharms
Farm Information
Website: https://hogwashpharms.com/
Instagram: @hogwashpharms
Latitude: ~40.140 N
Elevation: ~1,300’
Farm Region/Watershed: Blue Slide Creek tributary to Mattole watershed
Certifications: No certifications - Old school organic inputs, you are what you eat and inhale.
Head Cultivator: Eric Martin and Jill McClure
Cultivated: 22,300 sqft
Light dep: no
Geographic features: Hogwash Pharms sits at an elevation from 1200' - 1800' elevation, wrapping around a mountain in the Mattole watershed, with early morning sun on the eastern exposure at midday to sunset on the west. The mountain contains many micro climates, providing diverse growing conditions for all strains. Using inground planting methods, with years of amended beds, providing a plentiful loam for retaining moisture and nutrients.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 40
Genetics sources: Clones from others, Seeds from others, Proprietary seeds from own breeding
Top Cultivars: Dream Thorn, BxMTxS3, Blueberry Syrup have been a hit! Along with CBD - Harla Tsu and Cannatonic.
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Organic inputs.
Pest management: Heavy use of Lady Bugs. Interplanting of food and cut flowers for a diverse attraction of predator bugs.
Planting tech: Use decomposed wood chips, chicken coop/pig barn manure into the inground beds.
Philosophy: You are what you eat and inhale. Growing and raising your own food, brings years of practice, on the approach of farming that is good for all creatures.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 6/20/25
2025 Harvest Dates: 9/12/25-10/30/25
Atypical conditions: Coastal mountain fog, winds that are blowing from the West.
Notable highlights/challenges: Early rain in September and throughout October, making for mold that no one knows how to deal with. Besides making sure it doesn't make it into retail packages.
Takeaway: Growing and raising your own food, brings years of practice, on the approach of farming that is good for all creatures.
Savage Farms
Farm Information
Instagram: @savage_farms_humboldt_co_
Latitude: ~40.090 N
Elevation: ~1000’
Farm Region/Watershed: Eubanks Creek, Mattole River
Certifications: OCal
Head Cultivator: Jerry Savage
Cultivated: 20,000 sqft
Light dep: yes
Geographic features: 1/2 the farm is in a valley around 800 feet elevation and the other 1/2 is on a ridge about 1100 feet elevation on 80 acres in Ettersburg. Same soil for 20 years, just gets better and better.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 25
Genetics sources: Proprietary clones from own mothers, HendRx Nursery, Huckleberry Hills Farm, Black Cat Genetics
Top Cultivars: Grape Gas
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Weekly teas and dry amendments.
Pest management: Lost Coast Plant Therapy.
Planting tech: Raised beds, cover crop till, mulch compost.
Philosophy: Keep it simple.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 9/28/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 10/28/2025-11/12/2025
Earliest Cultivar: Roadkill
Latest Cultivar: Super Boof
Atypical conditions: Moderate heat
Notable highlights/challenges: Nettles. Starting late, focus on fresh frozen.
Whitethorn Valley Farm
Farm Information
Website: https://www.whitethornvalleyfarms.com/home
Instagram: @whitethornvalleyfarm
Latitude: ~40.050 N
Elevation: ~1,000’
Farm Region/Watershed: Lost Coast Appellation, Mattole River Watershed
Certifications: Sun and Earth, OCal, Living Soil
Head Cultivator: Galen Doherty
Cultivated: 20,000 sqft
Light dep: yes
Geographic features: The Whitethorn Valley is a narrow valley running Northwest-Southeast, located in the Mattole River headwaters, in the southern portion of the Lost Coast region. The geography is typified by very steep mountainous terrain and small fertile valleys surrounded by dense temperate rainforests. The King Range coastal mountains stand tall above the valley. These mountains rise from sea level to 4,000' of elevation and have a significant effect on the weather patterns in the Mattole watershed and surrounding areas. During the summer months, they prevent coastal fog from reaching the valley at night, while also forming a heat bowl that traps hot air during the day. These geographic features result in extreme diurnal temperature swings that are often 50 degrees different from daytime high to nighttime low throughout the growing season. The extreme temperature swings, and relatively short growing season favors earlier finishing cultivars that reach peak harvest by late September or early October. Additionally, such temperature swings increase the stress response in the plant, producing a more robust flavor profile, distinct coloration, and phenomenal trichome development. When these climatic influences are paired with outdoor regenerative organic farming in the native soil the resulting cannabis is truly something special.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 20
Genetics sources: Huckleberry Hill Farms, Biovortex, Purple City Genetics, Rising Moon Medicinals, Pacific Roots Nursery, Source Nursery, Highline Nursery, HendRx Nursery
Top Cultivars: Bangin' Oasis (Whitethorn Valley Farm), Purple Papaya (Pacific Roots Nursery), Riddlez (Huckleberry Hill Farms)
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: We rely heavily on soil biology to do the work of feeding our plants. By feeding the soil through compost teas, fermented plant extracts, and other wildcrafted inputs we encourage a robust and diverse soil ecosystem that delivers cannabis flower of exceptional quality.
Pest management: We actively encourage a diverse farm ecosystem that contains many non-cannabis crops that are great for beneficial insect populations that compete with or feed on pests. By using integrated pest management practices, crop rotation, and biology we strive to create a balanced farm system such that pest pressures are kept at bay.
Planting tech: No/Low till, native soil, cover crop, crop rotation, composting, fermented plant extracts, etc.
Philosophy: Guided chaos. Using observations and data to make informed decisions. Always seeking the lessons from our mistakes. Moving slowly to allow nature time to respond.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 7/1/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 9/18/25-10/28/25
Earliest Cultivar: Riddlez
Latest Cultivar: Sour Peaches
Atypical conditions: We observed an overall drier, cooler, and shorter growing season than in 2024. Spring rains stopped early, and water scarcity was acute. Peak summer temps did not get as high or stay hot for as long. Additionally, it appeared as if the seasons were about a month ahead of schedule, with a shorter summer and early onset fall that resulted in smaller plants that flowered earlier than in 2024.
Notable highlights/challenges: The early end to spring rains resulted in drier soils and less water availability during the dry season. This water scarcity in combination with somewhat cooler temps and a shorter than normal growing season increased plant stress resulting in smaller plants that flowered early and produced less biomass overall than in 2024. This also had a positive result in more concentrated flavor development and richer trichome and terpene expression.
Takeaway: We have found that staying true to our roots and growing cultivars that thrive in this microclimate results in healthy plants, unique and premium product, and relatively minimal effort.
Moon Made Farms
Farm Information
Website: https://moonmadefarms.com/
Instagram: @moonmadefarms
Latitude: ~40.040N
Elevation: ~2,200
Farm Region/Watershed: Palo Verde, Southern Humboldt
Certifications: Sun & Earth, DEM Pure
Head Cultivators: Tina Gordon/Chris Begnoche
Cultivated: 20,000 sqft
Light dep: yes
Geographic features: “Located in Southern Humboldt County, 33.3 linear miles from the Pacific Ocean on 40 acres of leeward mountain slopes of native rock and clay.”
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 30+
Genetics sources: Various Clones from others, Proprietary clones from own mothers, Seeds from others, Proprietary seeds from own breeding
Top Cultivars: All with few exceptions, stand outs include Hawaiian Fanta, Hella Jelly, Peace, and Love, Sunshine, Daydream, LRD, Grapes and Cream… It’s a long list!
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Regenerative/Organic inputs and closed loop systems.
Pest management: Regenerative techniques including biodiversity
Planting tech: Regenerative techniques including hugels, cover cropping, companion planting, lunar cycle farming.
Philosophy: Living Things Come First
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 6/22/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 9/22/2025-11/20/2025
Earliest Cultivar: Hella Jelly
Latest Cultivars: Multiple
Atypical conditions: Semi arid. In 2024 we experienced an earlier and more extreme fall weather system with more rain.
Notable highlights/challenges: Terrace farming in a dynamic natural environment requires hard work and renders great rewards.
Takeaway: Living things come first at Moon Made Farms. Moon Made Farms is an independent female founded and owned farm located in South East Humboldt county at the heart of the Emerald Triangle. We’re Sun + Earth and DEM Pure certified and practice full spectrum and lunar farming. Our Reserve line offers small batch premium prerolls and flower that is grown with love and intention. Our core philosophy is to honor the intersecting living systems that support the most powerful plant on the planet, Cannabis.
Alpenglow Farms
Farm Information
Website: https://alpenglowfarms707.com/
Instagram: @alpenglowfarms707
Latitude: ~40.020 N
Elevation: ~1850’
Farm Region/Watershed: Benbow
Certifications: DEM Pure
Head Cultivator: Craig Johnson
Cultivated: 9,900 sqft
Light dep: yes
Geographic features: Alpenglow Farms is located on a sunny ridge top that faces slightly East, so our plants wake up to the first light of the sun (the Alpenglow light). Being at 1850 feet above sea level and the confluence of two rivers (the South Fork Eel and the East Branch of SFE) allows two air exchanges a day and has us perched high above the fog. We get about 60 more sunny mornings than valley farms and much warmer and drier air. The air is filtered through the forest that surrounds our homestead, and the forest brings gifts of carbonous inputs and biodiversity with microbes and fungi. All irrigation is from our rain catchment pond.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 16
Genetics sources: Clones from others, Seeds from others, Proprietary seeds from own breeding, Purple City Genetics, Haze Valley Nursery, and Source Nursery
Top Cultivars: Guava Gift, Forbidden Blueprint, and Mule Fuel. Look for Josephine OG.
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Compost, and we have chickens.
Pest management: We treat the entire farm as a living biome.
Planting tech: Notill, Cover crop, Native Soil, Hugelkultur, and companion plants.
Philosophy: We partner with Nature.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 6/18/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 9/5/2025-11/1/2025
Earliest Cultivar: Coyote Blue
Latest Cultivars: Kev 7 from Pakistan and Orange Sunshine
Atypical conditions: Had some rain but not a problem.
Notable highlights/challenges: Not being able to make changes in my cultivation footprint. State regs.
Rebel Grown
Farm Information
Website: https://www.rebelgrown.com/
Instagram: @rblgrwn
Latitude: ~40.000 N
Elevation: ~1,400’
Farm Region/Watershed: Palo Verde Southern Humboldt
Certifications: Sun + Earth (pending)
Head Cultivator: Howard Redding
Cultivated: 15,000 sqft
Light dep: no
Geographic features: South facing on South Face Lane. We have 3 creeks in our neighborhood, the Chamise, Tomlong, and Pipe Creek, that pull moisture from the Eel River that also wraps around the neighborhood. This allows us to have a nice dew point during the hottest parts of the summer, and is one of the reasons I believe the Palo Verde has the ultimate full sun micro climate for Humboldt. Go 5 to 10 miles further inland and it will be too hot. Our balance of coastal and inland climate is why we have such high terpenes and cannabinoids alike.
Genetics Information
Total # of cultivars: 16
Genetics sources: Trinity Sun Grown for clones, and ourselves.
Top Cultivars: Double OG Chem, Hill Rich, Rebel Sour, Double OG Sour.
Additional info: We grew some of our staples, and some new cuts. We also did small batch testing of a lot of varieties.
Cultivation Practices
Plant inputs: Diversified organics. Amended soil, compost tea, microbes and other bio inoculants.
Pest management: Organic IPM, heavy on microbes.
Planting tech: Raised bed and pots, cover cropping, lots of diverse native plant species.
Philosophy: What you take from the Earth you must give back. We believe the energy of a farm can be felt through the experience of its offerings. The intentions and work that’s gone into developing our genetics, as well as year-round stewardship of the land and the cultivation season creates herb that we believe is special.
Harvest Information
2025 Final Planting Date: 7/7/2025
2025 Harvest Dates: 9/28/2025-10/21/2025
Earliest Cultivar: Original 5Gs
Latest Cultivar: Rebel Sour
Atypical conditions: Two storms several days apart in October combined with lack of labor help for the harvest caused us to harvest a few things a little earlier than we would’ve liked. The feedback on quality from buyers has still been very good. R&D cannabinoid testing was high but some varieties are usually 2-3% higher.
Notable highlights/challenges: Biggest challenge is lack of resources to hire additional labor for big pushes like leafing and harvest.
Takeaway: We had a new farmer running things and scaled down a bit.
This is part 3/8 of the 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report by Budist. Navigate to all 8 parts of the Harvest Report:
- 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report: Introduction
- 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report: Trinity County
- 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report: Humboldt County (You are here)
- 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report: Mendocino County
- 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report: Lake County
- 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report: Sonoma County
- 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report: Nevada County
- 2025 California Cannabis Harvest Report: Santa Cruz County