There are few names in the California cannabis industry that turn heads when you hear their name and ‘Connected Cannabis Co’ and ‘Alien Labs’ are a couple of them. Renowned for their award-winning flower and extravagant branding, the two companies work closely together on collaborations, branding, and business dealings.

This past year the two companies opened up their long-awaited expansion in Phoenix, Arizona where they saw a warm welcome. This episode is an exclusive look at how these famed California growers are replicating their products to bring the fire to the Arizona desert.

Mother Room:

Cameron talks to Caleb Counts, founder of Connected Cannabis, about the relationship between Connected Cannabis and Alien Labs.The pair talk about the processes that help Alien Labs and Connected work together and a future expansion.

Propagation:

Only the best make it out of here and it shows. Cameron checks out the propagation process and learns what Alien and Connected use for cloning gel – take a guess? Oh, and they love Bio-Safe.

See how they select only the best for veg, reducing genetic fade!

Flowering:

Eye safety is important in the flower room and Method Seven filters and glasses are what the team uses to get those crystal clear nug shots under those bright lights. Cameron learns about how the operation creates a beautiful, flat canopy, their preferred Common Culture trellis netting, their attention to vapor pressure deficit, Quest dehumidifiers, and the power of chlorine dioxide with Pro-Kure.

Drying and Curing:

The team shows off their drying room featuring their whole plant hang slow dry and cure, and they discuss how consumer expectations will inevitably influence phenotype with regard to colored cannabis strains.

Trimming:

“Trim Alley” is the next stop where Cameron learns about the hand trim process at Alien Labs and Connected Cannabis which includes ergonomically designed Trim Bins. They also talk about the difference in employment law between Arizona and California before learning why the operation preferes Grove Bags’ TerpLoc technology for packaging.

Packaging:

Green Rush packaging is responsible for the amazing packaging of both the Alien Labs and Connected brands. Amazing design and safety features!

Dispensary:

All good things must come to an end and Cameron knows the best way to celebrate is with a little legal product. He stops into Harvest House of Cannabis to check out their wares and learn more about their operations in Arizona that include. Cameron picks up a suite of products and learns about nano-tech gummies.