Home Grow TV Talk Show

Join us for another episode of the Home Grow TV Talk Show & Podcast, this time we're catching up with a legend of the Humboldt hills. Jason Gellman, owner and operator of Ridgeline Farms, is back on the show for the first time in over two years, and he's bringing some serious heat.

If you watched the Emerald Legends documentary, you already know Jason's story: generational farmer, award-winning sun-grown flowers, Golden Bear winner at the California State Fair. But a lot has changed since the last time he sat down with us. Jason has gone deep into the breeding world, and today he's announcing 3 brand-new exclusive feminized strains dropping on PoppinFire: Blueberry Nectar (Ridgeline Runtz x Blueberry Caviar), Lemon Lantz (Lemon Tree x Lantz), and Ridgeline Rose (Whitethorn Rose).

We get into everything, how feminized pollen changed his entire approach, why he's turning his whole farm into one massive pheno hunt this season, breeding tips for beginners, his top 3 criteria for selecting a winning pheno, the Bert Kreischer connection, Cookies and Heavy Hitters collabs, and what's next for Ridgeline Farms. This one's packed.

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Connect with Jason Gellman / Ridgeline Farms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgelinefarms
Apparel: ridgelinefarmsapparel.com
Cultivars available at: Poppin Fire, Tangled Roots & Legacy Genetics.

About Jason Gellman & Ridgeline Farms:
Nestled high in the hills of Southern Humboldt, overlooking the winding Eel River and groves of ancient redwoods, Ridgeline Farms is an award-winning farm owned and operated by second-generation farmer Jason Gellman. A two-time Golden Bear winner at the California State Fair, Jason has spent 30+ years growing and is now sharing his genetics with the world for the first time through feminized seeds. Known for quality over quantity, family values, and environmental stewardship, Ridgeline Farms grows using natural and organic techniques. Jason has been featured in the Emerald Legends documentary, Forbes 42.0 list, Advanced Nutrients, and Bert Kreischer's Bertcast. His strains, including the legendary Lantz, Blueberry Caviar, and Ridge Lion, are grown and loved by home growers worldwide.

Watch the Emerald Legends Documentary:
https://youtu.be/AeP0MTL-NH8?si=gE7QXYTQ7v8Gk1K-

What You'll See in This Episode:
• 3 brand-new exclusive feminized cultivars announced
• Jason's breeding journey from regulars to feminized
• How he's using his entire farm as a pheno hunt this season
• The difference between full-term and dep wash results
• Tips for first-time breeders from a 30+ year veteran
• Cookies, Heavy Hitters, and international expansion plans
• The Bert Kreischer / Ridgeline Rose connection
• iPhone footage from Jason's farm and Dakota's Ridge Lion & Lantz grows

Timestamps: 
0:00 - Intro (Ridgeline Farms is Back: Jason Gellman on Breeding, New Feminized Strains & the Future of Sun Grown)
1:00 - What's Growing at Ridgeline Farms This Season
8:24 - Congratulations on Ridgelion & Lantz Results
14:36 - Why Release Genetics Now? The Shift to Sharing Genetics
17:31 - NEW CULTIVAR: Blueberry Nectar (Ridgeline Runtz x Blueberry Caviar)
21:40 - NEW CULTIVAR: Lemon Lantz
28:40 - NEW CULTIVAR: Ridgeline Rose & the Bert Kreischer Story
36:36 - What Jason Hopes Home Growers Experience
42:00 - AC Infinity Tent for Breeding Projects
44:00 - Full Term vs Dep: The Wash Test Difference
47:00 - Using the Entire Farm as a Pheno Hunt
51:44 - Ridgeline x Poppin Fire 
53:00 - What else is Ridgeline Crossing
56:33 - Germany, Spannabis & Events Update
59:22 - Tips for First-Time Breeders
1:00:23 - Top 3 Pheno Hunt Criteria (Growth, Look/Smell, Effect)
1:01:59 - What's Next for Ridgeline Farms
1:04:24 - Where to Find Jason & R

Welcome to another Home Grow TV podcast / live stream - this episode, we sit down with Johnny Casali of Huckleberry Hill Farms for a deep, open breeder Q&A. We break down this year’s harvest, Johnny’s transition from legendary grower to breeder, and the real-world details that matter: breeding practices (reg vs fem), how to pick a male, how Johnny sexes plants, and what’s available now vs what’s coming next.

We also go terp-first on what makes Paradise Punch so special (no history lesson... just the nose, flavor, and what to look for). Plus: events in 2026, and exactly where to find Johnny and his genetics.

Drop a comment with your questions for Johnny, and tell us what strain you want us to review next.

Where to find Johnny / Huckleberry Hill Farms:
full documentary about Emerald Legends and Huckleberry Hill Farms: https://youtu.be/AeP0MTL-NH8
IG: https://www.instagram.com/huckleberryhillfarms_wtr
Tangled Roots Discount Code: "Legends"

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Chapter
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Thank you AC INFINITY (save with code: homegrowtv)
2:21 - Podcast start w/ Huckleberry Hill Farms (Johnny Casali)
3:20 - This year’s harvest & standout strains
5:44 - From legendary grower → breeder (the shift)
9:51 - Paradise Punch (Cultivar Breakdown)
12:58 - The Johnny Casali breeding practices (Huckleberry Hill Farm)
19:49 - What are the best winners from the new Huckleberry Hill Drops?
24:50 - Breeding practices: reg vs fem (and why)
28:18 - How Johnny picks a male (selection criteria)
30:39 - How Johnny sexes plants (process + tips)
37:03 - Johhny talks about our first Home Grow TV genetics (Toronjaz x Watermelon Emoji)
39:42 - Blueberry Muffin x Whitethorn Rose (Blueberry Rose)
45:32 - Whitethorn Rose x Paradise Punch (Paradise Surprise)
49:02 - How Huckleberry brings the true natural magic to the farm
53:12 - Whitethorn Rose x Margie's Magic (Ripple Rose)
55:22 - Highigan Grows Margie's Magic (Results  @Highigan ) 
58:57 - Paradise Punch x Mulberry Rose (Mulberry Punch)
1:01:29 - Washing Strains vs Dry Flower Strains
1:04:47 - Whitethorn Rose x Riddlez (Dawn Patrol #1)
1:08:17 - More Breeding info, tips and cultivars in the works
1:14:57 - Paradise Punch x Amalfi (Paradise Coast)
1:22:25 - Paradise Pine x Whitethorn Rose (Paradise Pine)
1:26:06 - Where is all Huckleberry Hill new projects available (Tangled roots code: Legends)
1:29:16 - Outro and thank you Huckleberry Hill Farms

Welcome to the Home Grow TV Talk Show and Podcast. This week we meet Vince and Weed from Germany and get a low down on what Legalization really means in Germany.

How many plants can they grow in Germany?
what will the German social clubs look like? and who is VinceandWeed?

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Vince and Weed Socials:
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Vince and Weed Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinceandw33d/
Vince and Weed Instagram backup - https://www.instagram.com/terp.crew/https://www.instagram.com/terp.crew/
Vince and Weed Website: https://vinceandweed.de/

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro Podcast with VinceandWeed
0:48 - AC Infinty new Ari Conditioner (TERRAFORM 7)
1:53 - Start of Podcast With Vince
2:33 - Who is Vince and Weed
4:30 - Why did Vince and Weed start creating content?
5:58 - Thoughts before legalization in Germany
8:45 - Details about legalization in Germany
13:00 - Is the German Government listening to the growers?
15:43 - Details about social clubs in Germany?
20:05 - Who is supplying and growing the social clubs in Germany?
23:14 - Genetics in Germany, what's popular and where is it from?
28:21 - Breeders in Germany
31:53 - Licenses in Germany, is there any?
37:58 - Will there be tourism because of legalization in Germany?
43:25 - German Grow Bunker Video
49:52 - Best events in Germany (mary jane berlin)
59:30 - The Future for Vince and Weed

Welcome to the Home Grow TV Talk Show and Podcast. This week we have a "Meet the Breeder" episode with Solfire Gardens from Pacific Northwest-based craft seed company founded in 2015 by a University of Washington biology student with a passion for bringing unique new varieties to the industry

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Solfire Gardens Socials: 
Solfire Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solfirephoenix/
Solfire Seeds IG - https://www.instagram.com/solfire_seeds/
Solfire Discord - https://discord.com/invite/solfiregardens

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro Podcast Solfire
0:35 - Thank You AC Infinty
1:56 - Solfire Gardens History
7:45 - First Crosses Solfire Created and what caught fire
10:38 - What makes Solfire Gardens unique?
12:55 - What makes Solfire Successful
16:40 - Don Mega Strain History
20:45 - Strength vs Flavor 
24:20 - Lung Buster (Udder Madness x Don Mega) Info
28:59 - Phoenix Forge Cards (Solfire Gardens card game)
36:40 - Bahama Peel / Lord of Lemons Strain entry
40:04 - FX3 grow along "Battle of the Breeders"
49:45 - New Solfire Gardens Strains Coming Soon
53:07 - Events to find Solfire Seeds at
55:30 - Message from Solfire Gardens to the World

About Solfire Gardens:
Welcome to Solfire Gardens, a Pacific Northwest seed company where passion meets biology, innovation intertwines with tradition, and selection creates the extraordinary. Our genesis dates back to 2015, when our founder, a dedicated University of Washington biology student from Seattle, decided to cultivate an institution out of his sheer fascination for pheno hunting and the world of seeds.

At Solfire Gardens Our vision is clear – to breathe new life into the cannabis industry by introducing unique, high-quality seed varieties while keeping an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. Over the years, we’ve nurtured our foundation with a strong dedication to each and every gardener, and today, we’ve blossomed into a renowned craft cannabis seed company that prides itself on maintaining lifelong ties with growers from all walks of life worldwide.
At Solfire Gardens, we believe in growing together. Our growers range from humble hobbyists to professional horticulturists, and we value every relationship equally. Each seed we sell is a promise, a pact that ties us to our customers. We vow to stand by you, providing expert advice, guidance, and support. Your success and satisfaction are the ultimate fruits of our labor.

As a cornerstone of our commitment to quality, we, at Solfire Gardens, have instituted a rigorous, full-circle testing process that starts and ends with us alone. From germination to bloom, and every phase in between. Our hands-on approach ensures that we have intimate knowledge of each strain’s characteristics, including growth patterns, color, terpene profiles, and overall potential. No one cultivates a Solfire strain before we do; each seed is a testament to our diligence, embodying our devotion to providing you with nothing short of excellence. Our thorough testing process is an assurance of quality, a guarantee that with Solfire Gardens, you are choosing a partner devoted to your success.

It is with a warm welcome we invite you to join us on this artisan journey of selection.
Sincerely,
Solfire

Welcome to the Home Grow TV Talk Show and Podcast. This week we talk about the grower situation in Thailand and crazy stories from Jamaica with Photographer Kandid Kush

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Kandid Kush Links:
Kandid Kush Website: https://www.kandidkush.com/
Kandid Kush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kandidkush
Kandid Kush Email: info@kandidkush.com

High Times Article Jamaica: https://hightimes.com/culture/growing-ganja-in-jamaica/