Emerald Spirit Botanicals, founded by Katie Jeane in 1996 on a bare piece of land in Mendocino County, is a testament to resilience, sustainable farming, and a deep connection to the land. Starting with a tipi and a garden, Katie, along with her two sons, transformed the undeveloped land into a thriving homestead. The journey involved building the first permitted cob house in California, living by candlelight and fire, and raising children in harmony with nature.
In 2010, Katie transitioned from teaching to becoming a full-time farmer, focusing on vegetables and cannabis. This marked the beginning of her exploration into CBD-rich varietals. Over the years, the farm has evolved, and in 2018, guided by spirit and friends, Katie delved into THCV, leading to the creation of the award-winning Pink Boost Goddess. This varietal, expressing THCV in a 1:1 relationship with THC, has garnered multiple accolades, including two Emerald Cup 1st place awards.
The farm, run by Katie, her sons Joseph and River, and Joseph’s wife Catherine, cultivates fruits, vegetables, cannabis, and medicinal herbs. The family remains deeply connected to the land, practicing regenerative and organic farming to ensure the sustainability of their home for generations. Awards for their unique strains, including Pink Boost Goddess, Harmony Rose, and Four Directions, reflect their commitment to excellence and innovation.
The strains offered by Emerald Spirit Botanicals, such as Pink Boost Goddess, Boost T1, Harmony Rose, and Four Directions, showcase a diverse range of cannabinoid profiles, terpene profiles, and therapeutic benefits. Each strain is a result of meticulous breeding, reflecting the farm’s dedication to providing healing plant medicine rooted in the abundance and diversity of their land.
Breeding:
Emerald Spirit Botanicals employs a unique and holistic breeding process that harmonizes both spirit and science to cultivate cannabis varieties with balanced cannabinoid ratios. The first crucial step involves saving seeds, a practice deemed essential for ensuring the health and longevity of their genetics. While actively breeding new varieties showcasing distinct cannabinoid and terpene profiles, Emerald Spirit Botanicals has successfully brought forth balanced ratios of THC, CBD, THCv, and CBDv in strains like Harmony Rose, Pink Boost Goddess, and Four Directions.
Recognizing the collaborative nature of cannabinoids in assisting the endocannabinoid system’s restabilization, the farm emphasizes the importance of balance in both physical health and consciousness. The belief at Emerald Spirit Botanicals is that cannabis can play a supportive role in achieving this balance for individuals.
The secret ingredient in this breeding alchemy is the pollen harvested from male flowers, carefully collected and shared during breeding ceremonies. The farm approaches pollination with a dual strategy – some females are selected based on a scientific understanding of cannabinoid ratios, while others are chosen through plant ceremonies where the plants themselves communicate their preference for specific pollen. This innovative fusion of plant spirit work and modern scientific insights guides Emerald Spirit Botanicals in producing diverse and healthy cannabis genetics. Through this process, the farm not only captures the essence of the plant’s spirit but also leverages scientific breakthroughs to create a future that embodies both diversity and vitality in cannabis genetics.
