We could rank the best strains grown in California, but we want to dive even deeper. 

Finding out who grows the best weed in California can be difficult, considering the state has given over 12,000 cultivation licenses to entrepreneurs and businesses. 

However, there’s one particular region that’s quite legendary and known for producing the country’s finest cannabis. 

Located in Northern California, any cannabis facility that grows weed within the renowned Emerald Triangle is pushing out some of the best weed in California, maybe even the world. 

The meaning behind the name was quite clever. 

In terms of ‘Emerald,’ a bluey/green gemstone, that part of the name refers to the lush cannabis plants grown around the area. A sea of green, if you will. 

The ‘Triangle’ part refers to the three counties that make up the Emerald Triangle and form a triangle shape when bordered. These counties are;

• Mendocino County
• Trinity County
• Humboldt County

These counties have become a mecca for cannabis cultivation. Any licensed facility here is proud to grow the world’s best premium cannabis. 

Keep reading to find out our favorite strains grown in the Emerald Triangle. 

One main reason why the Emerald Triangle is a hub for cannabis cultivation is its broad and vast landscape. 

Because these counties aren’t very populated with people, farmers have enough open land to launch operations and delve into the weed business. 

However, it’s also quite the hot spot for illegal cultivation sites for the same reason. 

In terms of the climate, Northern California has just enough rain and sun for cannabis plants to thrive. Most growers take advantage of the Emerald Triangle’s balanced climate by growing plants outdoors under natural sunlight. 

The region’s soil is another helpful factor. It has the physical, chemical, and biological properties that cultivators worldwide seek for their plants. This includes loose, well-draining soil with enough water and air movement to keep roots growing. 

Another reason why this region produces the best cannabis is that farmers tend to avoid spraying their plants with chemicals. Cannabis grown here is strong and sturdy enough on its own, so the addition of chemicals isn’t necessarily needed. 

So while the Emerald Triangle produces the best weed in California, it’s also the safest weed, probably worldwide.

Now that we’ve convinced you that the Emerald Triangle is the ultimate cannabis cultivation hub let’s see what growers are up to. 

Here are our favorite strains grown by different cultivators in the Emerald Triangle;

• Super Sour OG: A balanced hybrid that crosses Blueberry, Sour Diesel, OG Kush, and Lost Coast OG.
• Emerald Jack: A Sativa-dominant hybrid that crosses Jack Herer and Emerald OG. 
• Blueberry Headband: A balanced hybrid that crosses Blueberry and Headband. 
• Cherry OG: An energizing hybrid that crosses Cherry Thai, Afghani, and Lost Coast OG. 
• Mastadon Kush: A potent hybrid that crosses Master Kush with Pre ’98 Bubba Kush. 
• Royal Purple Kush: A heavy-hitting Indica that crosses Afghani and Bubba Kush.