Dispensary Mt Holly News: Clade 9 Founder Interview and Products

There are many premier brands here at Fire and Oak. One of them is Clade 9. Currently, we offer different kinds of Clade 9 flower, such as “Figueroa Og,” “Fig Bar,” “La Piff,” and “G13.” If it feels like you can’t find those products elsewhere in Mt Holly, there’s a reason for that: we have an exclusivity deal with Clade 9.

Recently, we sat down with Dave Holmes, the founder of Clade 9, to talk to him about his products, his process, what goes into Clade 9, and what it’s been like expanding into the New Jersey market.
Clade 9 Founder Dave Holmes

Tell us about your journey in cannabis. How did you start growing and what is the origin story of Clade 9?

I was introduced to Cannabis when I was 9 years old. My uncle was a guerilla grower in the LA National Forest but also had a garden in his backyard. My older brother who was a pot dealer had me harvest some buds from my Uncle’s garden when he wasn’t there. I ended up selling some to my 5th-grade peers and got in trouble.

My older brother also ended up getting arrested for that same crop. LOL. My cultivation career came many years later when I was in grad school and my friend showed me his hydro garden. I was blown away by the sophistication and science and immediately started doing it. This was around 1999.

The name Clade 9 came about because of my love of genetics and evolution. In grad school, I learned about cladistics and the study of Clades. A Clade is essentially a branch on the tree of life.

What are your personal favorite strains as a grower/consumer / and lastly, as a business owner?

Favorite Strain as Grower – Fig Bar and Figueroa OG because of their consistency.

Favorite Strain as a consumer – This has evolved over time but it’s currently Fig Bar. It used to be Pre-98 Bubba and before that Mendo Purps or Skunk #1/ White Widow.

Favorite Strain as a Business Owner – J1. It’s such a fun plant to grow and by far the best Jack cross I have ever grown in terms of yield and structure.

What has your experience been like in the NJ market thus far? How did you decide to enter NJ?

The experience has been amazing. The New Jersey customers are knowledgeable and really know what they want. I’m happy to be able to give them some diversity and flavors not currently in the market. We entered NJ because we had a native on our team that gave us a path to licensing. It took several years and a lot of groundwork but we made it happen.
What You Can Expect from Clade 9

How do you determine what genetics you run? Are you breeding them or sourcing genetics from others? What qualities do you look for in genetics to put into your rotation?

We try to grow what the people want. The strains we grow are a combination of strains I’ve collected, traded and bred myself. I try to build my menu based on terpene profiles. Essentially I try to find the best version of every terp profile whether that’s the best Gas, Bubba, Jack, Purp, Tangie or Candy Gas. I’m constantly looking for the best version of each category.

We do a lot of customer strain testing to try and get the menu right. We’ve even made an event out of it that we call “Terpmasters.”

Any new strains in the works for the NJ market?

Yes, I’m working on adding Purps and Candy Gas flavors to the menu.
Clade 9 at Fire and Oak

As of this writing, we offer four different kinds of Clade 9 flower. These include:

Fig Bar: Selected for beauty, potency, and its heavy effect, this Indica can help you to drift away.

G13: Highly potent, this hybrid has a terp profile that derives from funky, cheese fuel.

Figueroa Og: If you want to relax for a social situation, Figueroa Og’s potent enough to help you feel calm while you mingle.

La Piff: There’s never a bad time of day to smoke this sativa. If you’re looking to feel energetic, creative, and euphoric, this strain gets the job done.
Upcoming News from Our Dispensary in Mt Holly

You can find our Clade 9 products through our site or by stopping into our dispensary in Mt Holly. Clade 9 is going to be a featured brand at our Coffee and Cannabis Sesh on June 29th.  Tickets are still available and you can get one just for spending more than $50 at Fire and Oak. We look forward to seeing you!

Our Dispensary Presents: “Coffee & Cannabis Sesh” June 29th

Nothing goes together quite like coffee and cannabis. Get your summer going right with both! On Saturday, June 29th, Fire and Oak Dispensary will host the 1st “Coffee and Cannabis Sesh” at Colonial Cafe. Our dispensary in Mt Holly NJ is proud to be a part of this event that’s perfect for a wake and bake or afternoon delight.

What to Know: Times, Tickets, and More

The event will start at 11 AM and run till 2 PM. The Colonial Cafe is at 14 White St in Mt Holly and the event will take place outside of their property.

Entrance to the event is by ticket only!

How do you get a ticket? By shopping here at Fire and Oak.

Starting June 1st, any purchase of $50 or more at Fire and Oak gets you a ticket. This runs up until the day of the event itself.

So, if you purchase more than $50, specifically mention the Coffee and Cannabis Sesh. Your Friendly Cannabis Concierge will then provide you with a ticket for the event.

If you’re shopping online, don’t fret: this works online, too! Once your cart reaches $50 or more, just look for the ticket on the menu and then add that to your cart, too.

Ticket sales run from June 1st through the day of the event, but space is limited. You don’t want to miss out on this awesome event. Get your ticket now!
What You Get With a Ticket

A ticket is good for the admittance of one person to the Coffee and Cannabis Sesh. On top of that, you get a coffee beverage from Colonial Cafe as well as a sweet treat courtesy of The Sweet Spot – both are long-time Mt. Holly Favorites.

The Colonial Cafe has some of the best coffee not just in Mt Holly, but anywhere. If you’ve never tried it, their coffee is unlike anything else. Rich and smooth, the taste is as good as the aroma.

The Sweet Spot makes delectable spins on popular sweets as well as a new take on traditional Greek sweets among many, many others.

Beyond that, though, there’s plenty more going on than just coffee, cannabis, and delicious food (although that’s pretty important). We also have plenty of good music, dope swag, lawn games, and, of course, chill vibes for all.

If that sounds like a great way to start the day (if not the best way to start any day) stop on by. Parking is always free here, so we’re easy to get to. Moreover, hopefully, the weather’s going to cooperate. So, this would be a fantastic way to start a Mt. Holly excursion, beginning your day with our smoke session and then supporting so many of the great local businesses, too.

Come by. Smoke up. Get some coffee. Take it all in, make some friends, this is what a summer weekend should be.
Industry Partners On Hand

The event will feature industry partners Camino, Timeless, and Clade 9. If those names sound familiar, it’s because they make some of the very best products that we offer. 

But, there will be plenty of other local vendors, too. They’ll have all kinds of wares you can check out while you’re enjoying the best of coffee, cannabis, and sweets.
Just One of the Upcoming Events at Our Dispensary in Mt Holly NJ

We’re always looking for more ways to bring this community together. This is just one event, there will be others throughout the summer and beyond. If you’re reading this between June 1st and June 29th, you can get a ticket with just a $50 purchase at Fire and Oak. See you there!