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Inside Grow Op Farms: Exclusive Cannabis Facility Tour | Smoke Sum Podcast Ep. 48

Step inside Grow Op Farms with us on Episode 48 of the Smoke Sum Podcast. Based out of Lapeer, Michigan, Grow Op Farms has gone through a full rebrand with a sharp focus on producing quality cannabis products that stand out in a crowded market. In this exclusive facility tour, we sit down and explore how they’ve built their reputation, the changes they’ve made to elevate their brand, and what it really takes to keep quality at the center of everything they do. From cultivation to culture, Grow Op Farms is showing what it means to grow with intention. This episode dives into the craft, the process, and the people behind one of Michigan’s most respected cannabis facilities. 👇 *TIMESTAMPS* 👇 [00:00:11] Welcome & Introduction to Danell, Operations Manager at Grow Op Farms [00:00:41] Owner Rick's 46 years in business & employee loyalty [00:01:03] Danell's experience: 9 years in the industry, why Grow Op Farms feels like home [00:01:44] Strategic location of Grow Op Farms in Lapeer [00:02:27] Starting the tour: The air shower experience [00:02:50] Propagation area: Mom and clone rooms [00:03:01] Clone room operations: Cutting 1,000 clones, selecting the best [00:03:25] Bringing in new genetics: Seedlings and selection process [00:03:35] Housing non-production genetics: Pressure, Delish, Mac One, Mayday, Pink Runtz [00:04:17] Discussion on older vs. newer genetics and market demand [00:05:03] Mom room: Three generations of mother plants and the clone-to-kill cycle [00:05:39] Explaining the exact cloning process [00:06:13] Plant count in the mom room (approx. 300 plants) [00:06:41] Danell's favorite strains in the mom room: Permanent Marker, Sherb Cream Pie, RS11, Rainbow Runtz (rated 9.5/10) [00:07:27] Terpene profile of Rainbow Runtz: Skittles and smoothie [00:07:53] Most anticipated strain to try: Maple Nectar [00:08:22] Science behind choosing strains: Market demand and personal preference [00:09:07] Employee involvement in strain selection [00:09:32] Positive reinforcement & family-like work environment at Grow Op Farms [00:10:36] Danell's career journey: From mom manager to operations [00:10:48] Favorite processes: Propagation and Harvest days [00:11:21] Cultivation side tour: Veg rooms and flower rooms [00:12:56] Flower Room One (second oldest, 31 days to harvest) [00:13:44] Strains in Flower Room One: Permanent Marker, Spritzers, Magic Straws, Oil Gerilla, Black Maple, Maple Nectar [00:15:00] Irrigation area: Automated feeding system [00:15:46] Flower Room (17 days to harvest) with undercarriage lights [00:18:06] Innovation of undercarriage lights for denser buds [00:19:15] Returning strains: Gelato 44 [00:19:45] New strains: Banana Bath [00:20:36] Personalities of each flower room [00:21:32] Flower Room Three: "No issues" room, new growth, efficient loading [00:22:17] Strains in Flower Room Three: Lemon Cherry Gelato, Super Boo, Sherb Cream Pie, RS11, Rainbow Runtz [00:22:51] Water needs and tailored feeding for each strain [00:25:00] Flower Room with mixed LED and HPS lights [00:25:59] Strains in mixed light room: Cap Junkie (high THC), Maple Nectar, Rainbow Runtz, RS11, Gelato Cake [00:26:28] Defoliation process and importance of air circulation [00:27:31] Dry rooms: Whole plant hang, 21-day dry, bucking, hand trim [00:29:00] Strains in dry room: Permanent Marker, Cap Junkie, Sherb Cream Pie [00:31:35] Tools for taking down plants [00:32:04] Trim department: Working on Rainbow Runtz [00:33:08] Third-party testing & in-house baseline testing [00:34:31] Where to buy Grow Op Farms products: Grams (Lapeer, Hazel Park), Puff stores [00:35:38] Hiring process: No experience needed, focus on team fit and positive energy [00:37:39] Addressing negative stereotypes of cannabis companies: Empowering employees [00:38:10] Cross-training in all departments & leadership opportunities for cultivation techs [00:39:24] Underrated process: The cure process and plant care [00:40:02] Importance of trimming for bag appeal and bud quality [00:40:47] Bucking process: All hands-on deck, family reunion atmosphere [00:43:10] Future products: Working with Fatties for pre-rolls, focus on flower quality [00:44:00] Desired strains to cultivate: OG strains (Mint Chocolate Chip, Northern Lights) [00:44:50] Challenge of growing old school strains for production (e.g., Mac 10) *JOIN THE TRIBE & SUPPORT OUR MISSION* 🔗 *Merch:* [www.smokespodcast.com](https://www.smokespodcast.com) 🔗 *Patreon:* Help us build the studio! [  / smokesumpodcast  ](  / smokesumpodcast  ) 🔗 *Sponsor Smoke Sum:* [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) (Check out our sponsorship packages!) *FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT* 📸 Instagram: [@smokesumpodcast](  / smokesumpodcast  ) 🎵 TikTok: [@smokesumpodcast](  / smokesumpodcast  ) #SmokeSumPodcast #GrowOpFarms #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #MichiganCannabis #PodcastLife #DetroitPodcast