They call it the Garden State for a reason. In New Jersey, farms and plants abound, with cannabis cultivation becoming much more common here around 2010, when medical cannabis was legalized in the state. Fast-forward to 2021, when recreational cannabis was also legalized, and even more Jersey-based cannabis cultivators joined the party. The sheer volume of Garden State cannabis companies might leave you wondering: What are the best New Jersey weed brands?
At High Street in Hackettstown, we have the answer. Keep reading to learn about the five best New Jersey-owned and -operated cannabis brands, plus three out-of-state brands making meaningful investments in our state. And then, browse our menu or visit our dispensary to try these brands for yourself.
The 5 best New Jersey weed brands
These cannabis companies are born and raised in New Jersey.
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1. Garden Greens
Garden Greens’ roots stretch all the way back to 1917, when the Dandrea family emerged as leaders in New Jersey’s produce business. Roughly a century later, the Vineland-based operation launched the Garden State’s first independent adult-use indoor cultivation facility.
When High Street interviewed the brand’s general manager, Joshua Krane, for our Garden Greens spotlight, he emphasized the team’s love for cannabis. Garden Greens loves cannabis so much that, at the end of the day, the brand just wants to grow and sell flower it’s proud of.
Garden Greens is also invested in supporting independent cannabis dispensaries like High Street. To that end, dozens of Garden Greens products are available on our menu. Peanut Butter Trix flower, Black Cherry Runtz pre-rolls, and the highly sought-after Rainbow Mochi strain are only the start of what you can get from this top NJ weed brand at High Street.
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2. Hillview Farms
Hillview Farms has scored many firsts in the Garden State. It’s the first licensed New Jersey cultivator to be owned and operated by Garden State farmers. It’s New Jersey’s first family farm to cultivate cannabis. It’s also the brand that obtained New Jersey’s first medical cannabis cultivation license.
Although these successes are a product of the modern New Jersey cannabis market, Hillview Farms’ origins go back over 75 years. Around that time, the VandeVrede family arrived in New Jersey from the Netherlands and brought Dutch growing techniques with them. Fast forward to now, and Hillview Farms founder Kenneth VandeVrede is using his family’s stored land to cultivate cannabis.
As Hillview Farms marketing director Erin Stivala told High Street for our Hillview Farms spotlight, the brand is thrilled to serve the adult-use market alongside the medical market where it first found success. At our recreational dispensary in Hackettstown, High Street is proud to offer Hillview Farms’ Wedding Pie flower, Strawberry Mango Haze pre-rolls, and so much more.
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3. Jersey Smooth
This Ewing-based, family-owned vape brand is at the forefront of cannabis research and development in the Garden State. Its core innovation is the Smooth Flow Path, which the brand uses to bring distinct characteristics to its products. Jersey Smooth strongly emphasizes the presence of terpenes in its products given their potential effect on cannabis’ therapeutic and sensory profiles.
For example, Jersey Smooth’s Boardwalk Bliss vape and Full Service Gas vape contain humulene, which may provide anti-inflammatory, appetite-suppressing effects. Both these vapes also contain caryophyllene, which may impart stress-relieving, sleep-assisting effects. The best part, though, might be the names Jersey Smooth gives its products: “Boardwalk Bliss” and “Full Service Gas” perfectly evoke what makes the Garden State so special.
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4. Veda Warrior
As part of its mission to bring science-backed Ayurvedic wellness to a wider U.S. audience, the New Jersey-based brand Veda Warrior offers THC-infused oils and butters. Founder Smrita Choubey previously worked in hospital financing and saw firsthand that the American healthcare system is riddled with challenges and conflicts of interest. Instead of continuing to operate in a system she perceived as profiting from sickness instead of health, Choubey launched Veda Warrior to promote living everyday at one’s peak potential.
Veda Warrior products on the High Street menu include the brand’s Infused Coconut Oil, Infused Olive Oil, and Infused Ghee Better. Each of these products contains 100mg total of THC, with a single dose containing 5mg THC. They all elevate home-cooked dishes to the next level (or any store-bought salads you drizzle them on), but the coconut oil can also be used as a topical. From your stomach to your skin, Veda Warrior offers serenity.
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5. ButACake
Launched in 2015 in Jersey City, ButACake is a Black-owned, woman-owned edibles brand beloved for its brownies and cookies. Founder Matha Figaro serves as part of the edibles’ manufacturing team, which favors Azuca’s TiME INFUSION® technology for effects that set in within 20 minutes.
For classic chocolate indulgence, ButACake’s classic brownie is on the menu at High Street, as are the ButACake choco chunk cookie and ButACake PBNJ brownie. Each of these edibles contains 10mg THC, and the choco chunk cookie and PBNJ brownie are made with Azuca’s TiME INFUSION® technology. Delightful effects arrive shortly after that initial delicious taste.
The 3 best New Jersey weed brands with out-of-state origins
These brands might be Jersey transplants, but they’re deeply invested in our state and are absolutely worth seeking out.
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1. Kind Tree
Though not originally from New Jersey, Kind Tree has chosen the Garden State as among its very few regions on which to focus. And with strain names like NJ Gas Man, it’s clear that Kind Tree knows a thing or two about life here.
NJ Gas Man, an indica-dominant hybrid strain, has turned heads throughout New Jersey thanks to its tranquil, balanced effects. Its 26% THC content caters to the Garden State’s highest-tolerance consumers, with the terpenes myrcene, limonene, and ocimene resulting in an earthy, citrusy, herbal aroma. Between NJ Gas Man’s name and its stress-busting, mind-clearing effects, Kind Tree has been welcomed in New Jersey with open arms.
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2. Edie Parker
This brand is based just across the Hudson River from New Jersey, right in Manhattan — it’s basically part of our area. It also stocks its cannabis in hundreds of New Jersey dispensaries, demonstrating its commitment to, and investment in, our home state.
Edie Parker’s disposable vapes stand out for their bright colors, elegant designs, and unusual flavor blends. The luxury for which the brand’s accessories and home decor are known completely carries over into their cannabis offerings.
When shopping Edie Parker at High Street, try the Pink Guava disposable vape for a daytime boost. At night, the Lavender Vanilla disposable vape is known for relaxing, sleep-friendly effects. For a balance between the two that’s perfect for active afternoons, the Lemon Watermelon disposable vape is a must-have.
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3. Fernway
Although Fernway is a proudly Massachusetts-based brand, its devotion to New Jersey hasn’t gone unnoticed. Fernway has hosted events at small New Jersey venues including The Rebecca Finn House in Toms River and at restaurants such as Little Tijuana in Newark. It also touts its vapes as suitable for the rancor of Devils games, the tranquility of the Pine Barrens, and the sunlight of the Jersey Shore. For a non-local brand, Fernway sure knows its way around the Garden State.
At High Street, you’ll find Fernway’s Lavender Dream traveler vape pen and Red Headed Stranger vape cart on the menu alongside dozens of other options. Whether you’re staying in-state or venturing up to New England, Fernway takes you all the way.
Experience New Jersey’s best weed at the High Street
From Kind Tree’s aptly named NJ Gas Man strain to Garden Greens’ Vineland-grown cannabis, top-quality weed abounds at High Street. Visit High Street in Hackettstown, New Jersey to support the best New Jersey weed brands and our dispensary in one fell swoop. When you shop at High Street, you make the Garden State proud.