The Lost Strain of Lamoille County: Vermont’s Cannabis Legend

Tucked between misty hills and sugar maples, Lamoille County holds more than just Vermont charm - it guards a cannabis mystery whispered about for generations. Growers speak of a forgotten strain, a plant so perfectly tuned to the Green Mountains that it bloomed resin-rich buds before the first frost and filled the valley air with a pine-citrus perfume. Known only as Lamoille Silver, this legendary strain vanished without a trace, leaving behind stories, speculation, and a quiet yearning among modern growers to bring it back to life.

A Tale from the Green Mountains

Nestled in the heart of northern Vermont, Lamoille County is known for maple-sugared sunsets, winding country roads, and a surprising bit of cannabis lore. Locals whisper about a strain so potent, so aromatic, and so tied to the land that it became part of regional legend - only to vanish completely by the 1990s.

Origin Story: The Homestead Grower

The story goes that in the late 1960s, a retired Vermont farmer - sometimes called “Old Eli” - secretly experimented with homegrown cannabis on the outskirts of Morristown. Among his several outdoor plots, one unique plant stood out: early-flowering, resin-heavy, and with a spicy-mossy terpene profile. Neighbors called it Lamoille Silver.

• Appearance: Dense, silver-frosted buds coated in puffed-up trichomes
• Aroma: Earthy pine with a whisper of grapefruit rind
• Growth: Short-season strain, ideal for Vermont’s cool autumns

By the 1970s, small circles of backyard friends swore this was the best homegrown they’d ever tasted.

The Disappearance

As Vermont’s grower population aged and passed on, many never taught the strain to others. By the late ’80s, it had disappeared - no cuts, no seeds, no cuttings. A final rumor: Old Eli’s barn burned down in the early ’90s, taking the last batch of seeds with it. Without records or propagation, Lamoille Silver vanished into folklore.

Why the Legend Lives On

• Local Pride: Vermonters love a self-reliant, craft-focused story - much like their maple syrup tradition.
• Unique Traits: Its ability to finish early yet produce spectacular resin tipped into myth.
• Word-of-Mouth Magic: Tales passed around at town fairs and maple sugaring boiled into nostalgic lore.

Modern-Day “Resurrections”

Today, a few growers in Vermont claim to have replicated Lamoille Silver by:

• Selecting early-flowering seeds from landrace or hybrid lines.
• Crossing with cold-tolerant sativa/indica heritage genetics.
• Breeding for those bright terpene notes - pine, moss, citrus.

While none have proven lineage, growers call their versions “Silver from the Silvers’ River” in honor of the original story.

How to Grow a “Lamoille-Inspired” Strain

These methods pay homage to the original Lamoille Silver legend.

Though The Lost Strain of Lamoille County may never be rediscovered, its legend continues to inspire local growers. It connects Vermont’s heritage - maple farms, small homesteads, and homegrown innovation - with a shared love for natural, terroir-rich cannabis. For many, replicating that strain today means tapping into a vanished past and honoring the resilient spirit of Vermont gardening.

HomeGrow Helpline believes growing your own cannabis isn't just about the buds - it's about the connection to your land, your lifestyle, and your local legacy.