Why Living Soil Grown Cannabis Is Worth It: A Patient’s Guide to Clean, Small-Batch Flower
- Trichome Traders
- Jun 26
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 13
Exploring Maine's Medical Cannabis Market: What Affects Flower Prices?
If you’ve browsed menus across Maine’s medical cannabis market, you’ve probably noticed some serious price differences. One place might be offering $100 ounces, while another charges nearly double. So what gives?
At Trichome Traders, we are often asked why our flower costs a little more—and we think it’s a great question. Our answer always starts in the soil.
What is Living Soil?
Most cannabis on the market is grown with mass-produced synthetic fertilizers and chemical additives. The goal? Fast growth, heavy yields, and quick profits.
Living soil is different. Instead of applying synthetic fertilizers into an inert medium, we cultivate a living, breathing ecosystem in the soil beneath each plant—the way nature intended it.
Our soil includes:
Compost, worms, and worm castings
Beneficial fungi and bacteria
Organic matter composted materials
Protozoa and nematodes
Beneficial insects
Much more!
These microbes, fungi, and bacteria form a symbiotic relationship with the plant. This relationship naturally unlocks nutrients and enhances terpene expression and cannabinoid profiles.
Why Should Patients Care?
Living soil-grown cannabis doesn’t just taste better—it feels better. Here’s why:
Planet friendly: No synthetic nutrients, just sustainable organic, local inputs.
Richer flavor: Living soil brings out more complex terpene profiles, leading to better taste and smell.
Better effects: These complex and improved cannabinoids and terpenes result in greater medicinal properties.
Whether you’re medicating daily or just looking for the cleanest possible product, living soil-grown flower offers a difference you can feel.
How to Shop Smart in a Flooded Market
In today’s Maine medical market, patients have lots of options. Some are phenomenal, but some are not.
Ask yourself:
Do I know who grew this?
How was it grown?
Why is this so cheap?
Can I ask questions and get real answers?
Who am I supporting?
If it feels like a mystery, it probably is.
Why We Do It This Way
Our farm is built on transparency, sustainability, and real craft. We raise our own worms, keep bees, grow comfrey, and cultivate organically certified vegetables (see The Cushman Farm Stand). We also forage mushrooms—because we believe in healthy, closed-loop systems that can heal both people and the land.
While we could cut corners, we choose not to. Our products reflect that commitment to quality.
The Benefits of Choosing Living Soil-Grown Cannabis
When you opt for cannabis grown in living soil, you participate in a sustainable cycle that benefits everyone involved. This method nourishes not just the plant, but also the environment.
Living soil's natural approach enhances the plant's overall health. Consequently, patients can experience improved effects. These effects are a direct result of the plant's enhanced nutrient absorption and terpene production, leading to a more potent and enjoyable experience.
Supporting Local Agriculture
By choosing living soil-grown cannabis, you support local farmers who prioritize sustainability and quality. This fosters a deeper connection between patients and producers.
When you select quality over quantity, you encourage farming practices that respect both nature and community. By making thoughtful decisions, you help cultivate a more conscious cannabis culture.
What Patients Need to Know About Quality
Price often reflects quality. While it might be tempting to choose cheaper options, it’s crucial to consider what you're actually getting.
With cheaper products, you might receive herb that lacks flavor, potency, and even safety. Quality cannabis—especially that grown in living soil—ensures a cleaner, more beneficial experience.
So when examining flower prices, remember: it's not just about the cost. It's about the quality, care, and nutrients that go into each bud.
Try It For Yourself:
We regularly deliver directly to patients in: Winslow, Waterville, Augusta, Vassalboro, Fairfield, Oakland, Sidney, Skowhegan, Belfast, Gardiner, Madison, Farmington, Camden, Turner, Rangeley, Portland, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Jay, and more! Just reach out and we can usually make something work.
Want to know what’s fresh?
📲 Text us at (207)265-6156
📧 Email: contact@trichometraders.com
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