Northern California Cultivators Prepare for Busy October Harvest
As October begins, farmers in Northern California are gearing up for one of their busiest months of the year. With the massive 2025 fall harvest on the horizon, cultivators are working hard to ensure a successful season.
From checking resin quality to monitoring weather and keeping an eye out for pests, these farmers have their hands full. The cooler-than-average summer in California has been a blessing for preserving terpenes, especially in Monterey County where Kalya Extracts is located.
Despite the generally milder weather in this region, the persistent marine layer at sea level presents its own set of challenges. Co-founder Marc Hammond explains that while higher temperatures can lead to better resin production, it can also result in a loss of nuanced flavors. This is why preparing for a harvest meant for hash is different from preparing flower for jars.
For Hammond and his team, time is of the essence as they work to preserve volatile terpene profiles before they degrade. This means a tight window of just a few days to chop and freeze the material before processing it into hash.
Meanwhile, in California’s Gold Country, Doja Pak is preparing for their inaugural harvest on their new farm. The favorable weather has been crucial for this company, which focuses on unique terpene profiles.
Founder Ryan Bartholomew notes that in this market, having proprietary genetics is key to standing out. However, they have also learned some valuable lessons, such as the challenges of growing Z terps. Despite some setbacks, the farm is moving forward and even building greenhouses to expand their production capabilities.
