As part of our Local Stories, Legendary Strains series, Lindsay MaHarry visits Sol Spirit Farm in the legendary Emerald Triangle to see how JADAM regenerative farming practices breathe new life into a classic.

Blue Dream is one of America’s favorite strains, a hall-of-fame sativa-dominant hybrid that is widely available in dispensaries all over. But what separates the special cuts of this famous strain from lesser cultivars?

Let’s visit Sol Spirit’s regenerative farm to learn how they use JADAM organic farming techniques to produce the perfect Blue Dream!

Blue Dream is a highly praised strain that offers a unique and enjoyable experience, providing a balanced high that combines the best of both sativa and indica characteristics. Many reviewers appreciate its ability to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, while promoting creativity, focus, and productivity, making it suitable for both daytime and nighttime use. The strain’s sweet, fruity flavor and aroma, often described as reminiscent of blueberries, are widely enjoyed, and its effects are often described as uplifting, relaxing, and euphoric.

How Sol Spirit captures the soul of our most popular strain

Just over the Humboldt and Trinity County line is an award-winning sun-grown farm and canna-glamping operation called Sol Spirit.

Known for killer cuts of vintage genetics, they grow lots of unique varieties like Mexican Haze, Soul Shine, a stellar cut of Headband, and their famous Burmese Mimosa. But, a true standout in this year’s crop is their otherworldly Blue Dream. 

This iconic cross of Blueberry and Haze has a mystic lore that makes her true origins, well, hazy. Sol Spirit’s cut checks all the boxes—bursting with sweet-tar blueberry magic and a high that’s euphoric, uplifting, and creative.

Blue Dream originated in California and has since achieved legendary status among West Coast strains. It’s quickly become one of the most-searched-for strains in the Leafly strain library.

To get us thiiiiiis high, they use a closed-loop system called JADAM organic farming, a simplified offshoot of Korean natural farming created by the founder’s son. 

These JADAM microbial solution and fertilizer tanks are living entities that power the entire farm, breaking down plant material from the farm and native ecosystem into microbial liquid gold.

 A teaspoon of healthy living soil contains more lifeforms than there are people on earth, so why import nutrients in plastic bottles when the secret to happy plants lies within all along?

So, be sure to check out Sol Spirit’s earth-friendly blue dream, and thanks for reading!

If you’re ready to try Sol Spirit’s Blue Dream but you aren’t in California, don’t panic—click the link below to see where you can find Blue Dream near you.

The nights are long, the scent of candy hangs heavy in the air, and fake spider webs are creeping over every doorway in town. Yes, the season certainly has a spookiness about it that cannot be denied, and the Leafly Picks team is HERE FOR IT. We’ve done a fair bit of early trick-or-treating to assemble the top picks from across the weed world that you need to upgrade your Halloween festivities. 

We’ve got gear to match your party decor, grown-up goodies to pack your sack with, and strains guaranteed to improve the vibes at your horror movie marathon. Snag some of these picks at your local dispensary, or find a favorite that’ll ship straight to your door. Read on for the essentials you need to have a truly hazy Halloween—costumes aren’t required from here on out, but they are encouraged. 

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Ghastly good gear

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Listen up, cottage core enthusiasts, social media witches, and gorgeous glass lovers; but we repeat ourselves. We could never forget about you, lovelies. Halloween belongs to you, and this magical colab between glasssmiths extraordinaire MJ Arsenal and @goodwitchofficial, AKA Instagram’s own Shelly Johnson, is the perfect present to gift yourself for making it to the real most wonderful time of the year. We love A Good Bong’s charming design that elegantly invokes the classic witches’ hat and doubles as a percolator to enhance airflow, and MJ Arsenal’s trademark craftsmanship means that this bong will help you feel the magic for years to come.

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Pay homage to an OG horror movie and look good doing it with this Nosferatu joint case from the masters of aesthetic at Burning Love, one of our favorite online headshops. This case, bearing some of the most famous images in cinema history, is a must-have for Halloween parties of all descriptions, whether your preference runs towards bar hopping or movie marathoning. Load the sleek case full of joints, spliffs, blunts, a lighter, or whatever else you need, and get party-ready in a classic and classy way. While the titular villain of Nosferatu certainly isn’t the prettiest guy around, we still think you’ll look great with this case featuring his mug—death becomes you! 

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The newest dry herb vape from the peerless craftsmen at STORZ & BICKEL, the VEAZY is a stylish, affordable option that doesn’t sacrifice an inch of the brand’s famous quality. You’ll be pressed to find a better option for vaping flower on the go—the VEAZY’s slim profile, one-button interface, and quick heat-up time mean a satisfying sesh is just a press away. The best part? The VEAZY is even available in four bold colors, so you can match your vape to your costume or just make an Insta-ready fashion statement.

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Fearsome flower

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Even a bloodsucker couldn’t resist the charms of this mighty indica.

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Garlic’s an all-timer—a favorite of decades past that, like a monster movie baddie, just keeps coming back for more. The strain is defined by its pungent aroma; a musky, spicy scent that isn’t shy about announcing its presence to the room. That big nose comes from Garlic’s Afghan ancestry, and you can also feel the ancient landrace strain’s influence in Garlic’s deep body high. Garlic breaks the mold, however, by also boasting an energizing, cerebral component that keeps both the living and the undead demanding the strain year after year. 

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No matter how you slice it, Halloween means candy, and Lucky Elk’s rendition of the super trendy Candy Runtz (aka plain ol’ Runtz, which won Leafly Strain of the Year back in 2020) is a great way to indulge your sweet tooth without risking a visit to the dentist. Lucky Elk is consistently one of our favorite growers of THCA flower, and their skills are on full display here. Their Candy Runtz is a sensual symphony, where a vibrant look, tantalizing, sweet scent, and creamy flavor come together for an experience of rare quality. If you’re a fan of candy strains, or either of Candy Elk’s parent strains, Gelato and The Original Z, then you owe it to yourself to give Lucky Elk’s famous THCA a try this Halloween.

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Spook up your smoke spot

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If you’ve spent all year matching your blacks, jamming to your Siouxsie and the Banshees mix, and getting ready for October, then Smoke Temple has the bundle for you. They’ve packed up all the equipment you need for a stylish sesh, and knocked 15% off the price to boot. This pack includes a Smoke Temple rolling tray, packing stick, sturdy wooden ash tray, and two impeccably crafted cross joints, a 1g and a 3g, that come in devilishly delightful boxes that you’ll want to hold on to long after the papers are ashes. We tip our hats to Smoke Temple for doing their part to make sure goth never dies.

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Give your fallen flower the respect it deserves and give it a proper burial with this Tombtone Ashtray from Canna Style. We appreciate the wide base and easy-to-clean ceramic construction, but if we’re honest, this ashtray snagged a spot on the list for exploring the largely untapped comedic vein of ashtray humor. If you’re the type to seasonally decorate, then this ashtray is simply a must—not only is it on-point for Halloween and could be the centerpiece of an outdoor get-together, it’s cute, funny, and sturdy enough to live on a pun-lover’s porch year-round.

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Empire Smokes always comes through for fun, well-constructed novelty accessories, and their Halloween bundle is the pièce de résistance of gotta-have-it glass. While candy corn might be the most polarizing of Halloween candies, this adorable & hilarious candy corn pipe is anything but. It’s sure to be the star of the party, rivaled only by its bundle mate. With this pumpkin bowl, your bong can dress up in Halloween fashion, and after all that it’s done for you, doesn’t it deserve a little time in costume?  

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Get your own treats

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Do you remember the truly overwhelming hauls of trick or treating, of feeling like there was an endless supply of sweetness ahead of you? Grön does, and they’ve done their level best to reproduce that feeling in their Mega Pearls, gigantic 100mg gummies that you can enjoy by the slice, or just take a bite like you’re bobbing for apples. That’s no idle comparison either; Grön’s Mega Pearls even have a fall-flavored Sour Apple variety that adds a bit of seasonal crispness to Grön’s trademark sugar-coated standouts. 

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BATCH gummies are consistently some of our favorites due to their impeccable flavor profiles and vibey cannabinoid mix, so when we saw that they had a limited-edition fall flavor on offer, we definitely took notice. Be still, our hearts! These little apple and cinnamon-flavored wonders give distinctive fall flavors the BATCH treatment of well-dosed comfort. Get your sweater on, find your favorite blanket, and have a night in with BATCH for the perfect fall evening.  

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Better than punch

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The Halloween season and all its social demands can be an endurance test, and Crescent Canna has the boost you need to be able to party all night long while wearing a costume, or just stay up late enough to finish your horror flick. Each can of Wobble features either 5mg or 10mg of THC, plus a decent dose of caffeine to give you a surge of energy and euphoria whenever you need it. Crescent Canna developed Wobble in partnership with Big Freedia, who has made sure that Wobble gives everyone a chance to be a diva. All you need to do is put on your best Halloween outfit, pop the top of the Wobble, and have a scary good time.

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Halloween also means harvest, and nobody understands the importance of bringing the harvest to the consumer like Cornbread Hemp. Their products always have a wholesome helping of homespun charm that feels perfect for the season, and their THC seltzers are a wonderful option to stock the fridge for a Halloween bash. Each can has 5mg THC and just 25 calories, so they give you just enough of a buzz without adding to any Halloween candy-induced calorie concerns. We’re big fans of Cornbread’s Blueberry Breeze flavor, but all four of their seltzer options are the ideal social lubricant for your spooktacular.

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Party-ready pre-rolls

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A pack of STIIIZY 40’s pre-rolls is the lightning bolt that can turn a dead party into a hopping monster mash. These .5g or 1g beauties are infused with premium live resin and coated in kief, so each one is enough to pass around and still get everyone involved to a just-right high. Your local dispensary will most likely have a variety of strains available, but we recommend Strawberry Cough for its Halloween-appropriate sweet flavor and energizing, giggly effects that’ll raise the vibes without putting anyone to sleep.

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For those in THCA legal states, we heartily recommend Arete’s pre-rolls for Halloween and any other non-spooky day of the year as well. Their .6g pre-rolls are high-quality, affordable, and have a smooth, even burn. Our strain pick is Black Diamond, a classic relaxing Indica, which features a chill yet sociable high that is great for a chill hangout with a small group. Heads up, though, you’ll want to hide the best of your Halloween candy from your friends—Black Diamond is a famously munchie-inducing strain.

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Make the night foggy

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Magnitude is a mover-and-shaker in the vape world that offers virtually unparalleled control over your vaping experience, thanks to its innovative design. You can twist a Magnitude cartridge to customize the amount of airflow during your hit, so you can have a stronger or weaker pull according to your preference at the moment, and take Halloween as it comes. We suggest their Afghan Kush for an end-of-the-night strain pick that will help you put Halloween’s many scares behind you and get some rest. 

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True live resin can be hard to find in the THCA world, but Bay Smokes never minds bucking a trend. We’re big fans of basically everything they’ve got on the market, but their vapes really are special. Smooth, full-bodied, and terpene-rich, Bay Smokes carts give the true strain-specific vaping experience for a price that won’t give you a jump scare. C’mon! What else do you need to know? If you live in a THCA legal state, grab one of their Blue Gushers cartridges and get sweet berry flavor delivered to your door. 

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As part of our Local Stories, Legendary Strains series, Jay Gans takes a tour through Holistic Industries’ Motor City production facility to learn how they take Cap Junky, AKA Alien Mints, to the next level.

What is craft cannabis? We hear this word tossed around in the beer industry. For some, it’s not clear what qualifies weed as truly craft.

So let’s clear the smoke.

This is Holistic Industries, a craft cannabis facility in Madison Heights, with a retailer on site called Liberty. They invited me out to show me their process of how they grow their award-winning strain called Alien Mints. Now, this strain is more commonly known in Michigan as Cap Junky. But the way they’re doing things at Holistic makes their version of Cap Junky a very rare sight. 

Cap Junky reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many reviewers describing it as one of the best strains they’ve ever tried. The strain is known for its strong, euphoric high that is both relaxing and uplifting, making it perfect for managing stress, anxiety, and chronic pain. Many consumers also praise its unique flavor profile, which is often described as fruity, sweet, and slightly minty. Its ability to induce relaxation, happiness, and a sense of calm makes it a great choice for both medical and recreational consumption.

How Michigan makes the most of Cap Junky

Here are three things they’re doing at Holistic to make Alien Mints, AKA Cap Junky, an out-of-this-world cultivar. 

First, they only grow Alien Mints in small batches. By limiting production to small batches, they can more intimately nurture each Alien Mints plant. That extra care leads to overall plant health and some very nice buds in the end product. 

A strain with many names, Cap Junky AKA Alien Mints AKA Miracle Mints is an extremely potent, pungent cannabis strain made by crossing Alien Cookies x Kush Mints #11. The cultivar is a collaborative project between two of the most important modern breeders, Capulator and Seed Junky Genetics. 

Secondly, they hand-trim every single gram of Alien Mints before it’s sent to market. By choosing to hand-trim instead of using a machine, they can more carefully protect the bud structure, and most importantly, the trichomes on each one of these buds. Now, this is pivotal for Alien Mints, because this strain is known for having a diverse set of cannabinoids and terpenes—gotta protect those trikes! 

Third and last out-of-this-world fact about Alien Mints is this: Holistic cures this strain from four to six weeks. Yeah, they don’t rush their buds to the market like most grows these days. That extended cure is the main reason why the test results for their version of Cap Junky is lightyears better than your average Cap. 

Each batch of Alien Mints tests north of 30% THC and north of 2% terpenes. Just like aliens, you don’t see those numbers every day. 

If you want to learn more about this strain, we’ve got all you need to know here on Leafly. You don’t have to be in Michigan to enjoy Holistic’s take on this legendary strain—click the link below to see where you can find Cap Junky near you.