Croptober is every cannabis grower’s favorite time of year; it’s the traditional fall harvest season for outdoor cannabis. After months of careful cultivation, cannabis reaches peak natural potency.

It’s not just growers who celebrate; you should too! Around this time, your favorite New York dispensary receives fresh batches of sungrown flower with aromas, flavors, and effects that indoor grows simply can’t replicate.

At The Alchemy, a top recreational dispensary in NYC, we focus on local growers, sustainable practices, and small-batch harvests that highlight the city’s innovative cannabis culture in NY. Whether you typically prefer indoor or outdoor cannabis, Croptober is a great time to celebrate the people behind your favorite flower, pre-rolls, edibles, and concentrates.

At The Alchemy, we’re not just praising good brands. What sets us apart is the focus on local growers, sustainable practices, and small-batch, curated harvests that highlight the city’s innovative cannabis culture. Whether you typically go for outdoor or indoor cannabis (or you don’t even like flower!), it doesn’t matter. Croptober is a great time to acknowledge all the people who put time and effort into making our curated menu so special.

What Makes Outdoor Cannabis Special?

There’s a big debate in the flower community around indoor vs. outdoor cannabis. Most people will tell you that sungrown cannabis is superior – and in a lot of ways, they’re not wrong.

Outdoor cannabis stands out thanks to natural sunlight, which enhances terpene development, richer flavors, and complex cannabinoid profiles. This translates to a more flavorful and balanced experience for consumers of cannabis flower in NYC, cannabis pre-rolls in NYC, or NYC edibles.

Seasonal variations also matter: like fruits from different regions, each cannabis grow site produces phenotypes unique to that environment. Plus, outdoor cultivation is often more sustainable, using less energy than indoor grows and supporting local farms across upstate New York.

It’s also important to note that outdoor cultivation is usually more environmentally sustainable. It uses less energy than indoor grows and supports local agriculture in upstate New York and beyond.

Indoor vs. Outdoor Cannabis

If you’re a beginner (or even if you’re not), you’re probably wondering, “How big a difference does outdoor cannabis really make?”. Sometimes these details can seem minor, especially if you’re not used to consuming flower in the first place.

The long story short is that indoor-grown cannabis is more precise and consistent. It’s often more potent, and means it’s better for you to baby-step into it. (Start low and go slow!) Outdoor, on the other hand, has more of a naturally flavor-forward experience. It’s a bit more gentle and optimal for savoring longer sessions.

Here’s a cheat sheet of what you can expect:

At our Chelsea recreational dispensary, we offer both indoor and sungrown cannabis from local and national brands. We also offer cannabis vapes, cannabis edibles, and many variations of cannabis concentrates right in the Chelsea neighborhood of NYC. Ask our budtenders about what’s in stock and the best way to enjoy it.

How to Shop for Fresh Harvests

October is the perfect time to buy sungrown cannabis, because this is when fresh outdoor flower reaches peak potency and flavor right at harvest. In other words, you’re getting the “ripest” flower! When selecting sungrown cannabis, look for vibrant colors, rich aromas, intact trichomes, and minimal handling, all signs that the flower was carefully cultivated and handled.

If you’re not an expert and gauging flower quality on looks alone, just ask our staff at The Alchemy! New York cannabis consumers can explore our Croptober specials and featured local brands to discover NYC-grown cannabis.

Tips for Shopping or Talking to Your Budtender:

• Ask if the product is sungrown or outdoor-harvested.
• Check for strain-specific Croptober harvests or limited seasonal batches.
• Look for local brand partnerships or farms in upstate NY.
• Ask about the best storage practices to maintain freshness and flavor.

New York Sungrown Cannabis Brands

At The Alchemy, we carefully curate our menu to feature only the highest quality cannabis products, including both locally grown indoor and outdoor flower. This Croptober, we’re highlighting some of our best sungrown brands, celebrating fresh, seasonal harvests that showcase the unique flavors and potency of NYC’s local growers:

Hudson Cannabis

Hudson Cannabis grows heritage seeds in organic living soil and utilizes the full powers of the sun and moon for a naturally optimal experience. Founded by women, owned by farmers, and powered by regenerative agriculture, this New York sungrown cannabis cultivator is committed to growing higher-quality product that positively impacts our bodies, communities, and ecosystems.

Back Home Cannabis Co.

Back Home Cannabis Co. grows its premium cannabis under an organic management plan that practices crop rotation, cover cropping, no use of synthetic chemicals, and is hand-harvested, trimmed, and cured. In return, the cannabis plant can fully express itself under its most natural conditions. The flower is cured to perfection, high in terpenes, and a powerful medicine for all to enjoy.

Weekenders

Weekenders are all-natural, outdoor cannabis, formulated for an easy smoke in the most sustainable way possible. They meticulously blend uplifting THC flower with healing CBD to create a high that’s perfectly balanced for whatever your weekend has in store.

This team is made up of diverse, BIPOC, and female founders who honor agricultural biodiversity and intentionally create growing systems that include cover cropping, composting, and rainwater. Weekenders’ environmental footprint is minimal, and their commitment to the land and local communities grows alongside its farms.

Shop Croptober in NYC at The Alchemy

Experience the freshest seasonal harvests with The Alchemy’s sungrown offerings, featuring limited Croptober releases. With seasonal exclusives and small-batch harvests, now is the perfect time to try fresh, local, sun-grown cannabis and elevate your fall routine with flavors and potency at their peak.

Visit our NYC dispensary in Chelsea to explore these exclusive flower selections in person, browse online from the comfort of home, or take advantage of our discreet delivery for private access to the city’s best adult use cannabis dispensary products.

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