How do I order cannabis clones from Prime Cuts?

Call (707) 841-7663 or email Sales@primecutsnursery.com. We'll discuss strain availability, formats, pricing, and delivery or pickup options.

Where is Prime Cuts Nursery located?

We're in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. We offer local pickup by appointment and delivery coordination throughout California.

What is HLVD in cannabis?

HLVD (Hop Latent Viroid) is a pathogenic RNA that infects cannabis plants, causing 30-50% yield reduction and significant THC loss. It spreads through contaminated tools and infected clones.

How do I know if my cannabis has HLVD?

Symptoms include reduced trichome production, stunted growth, brittle stems, and lower THC. However, many infected plants look normal during veg. PCR testing is the only reliable way to confirm infection.

Can you cure HLVD in cannabis?

There is no cure for HLVD-infected plants. Tissue culture with meristem tip culture can sometimes produce clean plants, but the most practical approach is to destroy infected plants and replace with tested-clean genetics.

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Last updated: May 25, 2026

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What Is HLVD (Hop Latent Viroid)?

The silent epidemic affecting 30-70% of cannabis clones

HLVD (Hop Latent Viroid) — also called HLVd or HpLVd — is a small, circular single-stranded RNA pathogen that infects cannabis plants. Originally identified in hops, it has become the most widespread disease in commercial cannabis, estimated to affect 30-70% of clones in circulation.

HLVD Symptoms

HLVD is called a "silent killer" because infected plants often look healthy during vegetative growth. Symptoms typically appear during flowering:

Reduced trichome production — less frost, lower potency
30-50% yield reduction — smaller, less dense buds
Stunted growth — shorter internode spacing, reduced vigor
Brittle stems — stems snap instead of bending
Altered terpene profiles — flowers smell different or weaker
THC reductions of 50% or more compared to clean plants of the same strain

How HLVD Spreads

Contaminated tools — scissors, razors, and pruners are the #1 vector
Mechanical transmission — any tool that contacts plant sap can carry it
Infected clones — the most common way HLVD enters a garden
Shared water — recirculating hydro systems can spread it

Prevention

The most effective prevention is only purchasing clones from nurseries that PCR test for HLVD. At Prime Cuts Nursery, every clone is tested and certified HLVD-free before sale. Additionally: