Award-Winning Flower at Scale: East Coast Genetics & Precision Growing with Happy Valley | Ep 22
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In Episode 22 of the GroShow Podcast, host Riley Jones heads to the East Coast to sit down with Zach Wise and Tim Larson from Happy Valley — a vertically integrated cannabis company in Massachusetts known for precision, consistency, and award-winning flower.
Together, they explore how Happy Valley built a high-performance cultivation system from the ground up. From selecting standout genetics and pheno-hunting in-house to dialing-in environmental control, irrigation, and facility design, Zach and Tim share what it takes to scale premium flower without sacrificing craft quality.
You’ll also hear how Grodan stone wool fits into their approach to consistent production, and why precision growing and data-backed decisions are key to navigating a competitive and maturing cannabis market.
Whether you’re running a large-scale grow or looking to level up your processes, this episode offers practical insights from two cultivators committed to efficiency, innovation, and excellence.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Happy Valley (00:00:00)
2. Cannabis Industry Backgrounds (00:05:15)
3. Happy Valley Facility and Operations (00:13:10)
4. Genetics and Strain Selection Strategy (00:19:23)
5. Data Collection and Cultivation Practices (00:25:40)
6. Growing Media and Irrigation Strategy (00:38:15)
7. LED vs HPS Lighting Challenges (00:43:22)
8. Massachusetts Market Trends (00:47:08)
9. Future Plans and Rapid Fire Q&A (00:56:32)
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