Standing tall among the fields in northwestern Whatcom County, just miles from the border and the beach, is the behemoth that is Free Rain Farms.
This state-of-the-art Tier 3 Dutch Venlo glasshouse, spanning 30,000 square feet, utilizes both nature and efficiency to create the future of growing. The farm is powered by PAR (photosynthetic active radiation), which refers to the wavelengths of light that plants need for photosynthesis, sourced from the sun and complemented by the abundant Pacific Northwest rainfall — hence the name, Free Rain.
On the tech side, everything in this facility is fully automated, including its own weather station. The blend of technology and nature allows the sun and local rain to further reduce overhead, which passes on in savings to their clients and consumers. A full water treatment facility exists on site as well.
At the heart of this giant is an array of more than 1,000 next-generation Philips TLC 1925 lights. Due to the relationship they have with Philips, this facility was actually the first in North America to get outfitted with these marvels. The comprehensive control these units provide allows for seamless control and adjustment of the lumen output based on the PAR provided by natural lighting and, of course, temperature. This creates a sound ecosystem with balanced humidity and happy plants!
I haven’t personally seen a better utilization of current technology while keeping a hands-on approach to plant care. This brings life to the plants and ensures that Free Rain, often marketed as Viking Cannabis, maintains its high level of quality in the connoisseur market of Washington Cannabis.
That level of care doesn’t end at the garden: it continues to the post-harvest processes that bring their amazing product to market. You can see in the curing, hand trimming and hand packaging that a lot of love is put into all of their offerings. A team works together to bring this plant from seed to sale in a way that other gardens should note. Next time you’re at your favorite retailer, give Viking Cannabis a try; you won’t be disappointed!
They also produce a high-value product that goes under the branding Dubsax and Absolute Fire. The same high-quality flower goes into these brands, but with reduced overhead on the post-process and packaging side of things, allowing them to pass on the savings to consumers.
And, of course, you can find some of their amazing concentrates on the shelves! Check out these two recent reviews:
High Society:
Wow, amazing flavors right out of the gate! Definitely has an old-school gassy flavor with subtle earthy overtones. This cross of the epic Biscotti and Jet Fuel does not disappoint the palate, delivering a large serving of limonene! The high is immediate but very relaxing, easing away pain and anxiety without that couch-lock effect.
Monster Berry:
Funky, fruity, frothy! I had immediate juicy jaws from the berry finish on this one! Smooth yet bold on the vapor side of things, my lips were left a little sticky from the icky on this one. The Monster Berry buzz kicks in with a slight delay but is very sociable, with a friendly but not overpowering head high and a pleasant, relaxed body high.
