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BEST OF L.A.: LOCAL FARMS
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f there has ever been a year to appreciate the fine wares of the greatest cannabis marketplace in the world, it was 2020. Now on the eve of our eighth month of lockdown, we reflect on the local heroes and strains that have made all this time that much more bearable – never mind the idea of following the build-up to this election without a joint at the ready. L.A. cannabis consumers are a spoiled bunch, but it’s kind of like
state.
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For the last 14 years, the Jungle Boys have consistently provided Los Angeles access to some of the finest cannabis on the planet, with many of the genetics produced or hunted down in massive seed hunts where they search for the new unique flavors. Furthermore, they’re not
traffic in when they first drop.
WONDERBRETT
It cannot be overstated how much Wonderbrett’s presence has grown across the
when he was recording 2001 was essentially an old school Wonderbrett OG. But 23 years after Brett first got his hands on the original OG Kush everything he has in the stable now is equally elite.
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Few have entered the Los Angeles cannabis market with the level of cannabis credibility Cookies built in Northern California before heading south. While one of the most polarizing brands in cannabis – people either love them or love to hate them – a lot of the weed is wild heat and anyone who says otherwise is just tripping. Sure, not every single bag is going to be reminiscent of the best runs of Gary Payton, but it’s generally fire weed, new takes on classic flavors or completely new ones.
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we all live with our rich grandpa since everything cannabis you could ever want is now more available than ever at your fingertips. Here is a rundown of our favorite local farms, the strains we loved, and the best weed coming into town from all over the
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robbing people. Those still taking part in California’s medical marijuana program can expect to be greeted by some of the best values in the state. The only trouble with the Jungle Boys is sometimes it may be tough to get your hands on those extra special phenos that are driving all the
state of California in recent years. They are a perfect example of someone winning right now because they were willing to find real heat to grow at scale. Strains like OZK, Grapes of Wrath and Pink Picasso are now synonymous with great L.A. pot. The OG that Dr. Dre smoked
Another operation mixing elite cannabis and local flare is certainly the folks over at The Cure Company. Their GA Gelato originally got on our radar during the inaugural L.A. Weekly Desert SmokeOff. The pairing of Gelato and Legendary Orange Apricot they entered was hyper-competitive, but the Marathon OG would go on to be arguably their biggest hit of 2019. The collaboration with the late great Nipsey Hussle wasn’t just another celebrity jar, it was truly some reputable Kush in the most discerning Kush market on the planet attached to a man who loved his community. But they’re also willing to investigate reports of hype with new hot strains, like the Papaya Punch for example.
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What more can be said about a man who was so instrumental in the cannabis we smoke these days not just in Los Angeles,
