No matter how many garden tours I have the privilege of going on, I’m always amazed. Today was no different. The team here at Smokey Point Productions has built an amazing bridge between the commercial side of Cannabis production and the custom-cultivar, small-batch farms. As you’ll see, the facility is more than impressive, containing all the technology necessary to control the environment. But it’s not just who’s at the helm — it’s all about the team! Everyone here is super friendly, and it’s clear they have a love for the plant and take pride in producing it for the masses.
After a quick tour of their well-appointed operational offices, it was straight into Tyvek suits and onto the tour! The infrastructure of this facility is amazing. They took the 200,000-square-foot warehouse next to their corporate offices and completely designed the layout for their needs. This provides the perfect floor plan for environmental control, efficiency and overall production.
A literal car wash stands just outside this massive facility and is used for the initial stages of sanitizing the tables and moving parts. Each room is completely sanitized between cycles, and I mean everything from ceiling to floor is removed and cleaned, including the lights. Once inside, we were greeted by more smiling faces. The vibe here is old-school chill with a strong focus on cleanliness; it was spotless and I could tell it was from regular sanitization practices.
Off to the mother room then propagation, this is where some of the real magic happens. Over 1,000 phenotypes can be found here at any given time. This is where head gardener and Cultivar Sommelier Matthew Butters’ greatest creations come to life. A lot of time and dedication goes into developing each strain at Smokey Point Productions. The quality, effects, structural integrity and bloom time are some of their main focuses. They also maintain their genetic library for future use.
Each flower room is designed with a precise footprint to produce optimal flowers based on strain; these rooms are carefully engineered and controlled to support the unique needs of each growth stage. The even canopies show the utmost importance placed on the pruning stages of these beautiful flowers. The final weeks leading up to the vegetative stage are crucial, preparing the plants for efficient and effective use of their environment.
A complete water treatment facility on site manages the high-quality H2O needed. This, with a combination of HVAC, living soil and lots of hands-on gardening, creates the perfect conditions for a consistent product.
Whoa, the huge colas in this place! We got a glimpse of some of their newest up-and-coming strains, alongside legacy favorites that continue to impress! Some of my favorites were Eternal Death Slayer 3, Orange Faygo and Blueberry Muffin. Each flower room we explored showcased a different stage of bloom, allowing the team to maintain a near-constant harvest.
At Smokey Point, drying occurs in stages. In the first 48 hours, they aim to remove 40% of the moisture. Once that’s achieved, the slow drying process begins, which usually lasts another 14 days. At that time, the branches are bucked and trimmed, and the nugs move into curing, a commonly overlooked stage in commercial Cannabis production today. The constant attention to detail continues. The custom setup for this curing stage is hands down the best I’ve seen in a long time; the containers used are frequently rotated, and humidity levels are monitored daily until the flower is perfect for packaging. This is just another reason why Smokey Point Productions products consistently deliver a perfect cure.
But don’t forget the edibles and concentrates! These are a wicked good combination of quality ingredients matched with high-quality Cannabis extractions. Check out the line of edibles under June and Treat brand names — I’d recommend the live hash rosin macadamia turtles. Their concentrates are all made in-house, ensuring consistent quality. In addition to their Smokey Point Productions brand, you can also find their products under the Regulator brand. Luckily, Smokey Point Productions has nearly 100% market saturation, meaning you can pick them up at almost every retail Cannabis store in the state. Go give them a try!
