Peter Butsch and his brother, Paul, have been growing cannabis in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley for as long as they can remember. They originally learned the secrets of organic-style cannabis farming from their father, who had grown marijuana on the property since the 1970s, and they’ve been carefully refining those techniques for years to create a sustainable, top-shelf product.

“I know every farmer thinks they grow the best weed — and I do too,” Peter Butsch says, laughing at his own boldness.

But no one can blame Butsch for his obvious bias. After all, he knows the time and energy required to grow his delectable crop, and he understands the minute details that went into the cultivation process at Roganja, a state-licensed producer in the heart of Oregon’s cannabis country.

Green Manure

Healthy soil is the lifeblood of any organic farming operation.

But truly organic, living soil can’t be created overnight. It often takes years of properly developing the soil to create the right microbial balance. At Roganja, this ongoing process ramps up in early March when Butsch plants a cover crop of legumes, beans, peas, and radishes. The daikon radishes and fava beans are particularly important at this stage, he says.

The daikon radish roots act like “thousands of drills in the soil” and provide necessary aeration. The fava bean roots extend six feet deep into the soil, helping translocate deeply buried nutrients closer to the surface.

The nitrogen-fixing cover crop was planted on March 1, then chopped down about three months later. While some farmers prefer to harvest their cover crops and leave the plant material on top of the soil, Butsch cuts down the plants and reincorporates the “green manure” into the soil. He tills the field and integrates the decomposing cover crop into the native dirt. The process adds biomass and helps the beneficial bacteria and fungi thrive. It also produces naturally occurring fulvic acid, a common element in organic farming that helps with nutrient uptake.

“The plants just love that fulvic acid,” Butsch says.

Growing from Seed

While the cover crop grows outdoors, Roganja raises cannabis seedlings in a nursery greenhouse that doesn’t use artificial light. About 90% of the company’s plants are started from seed rather than clones.

This year, seeds were planted on March 7 and transplanted into Southern Oregon’s great outdoors in May and June. A small amount of potting soil mixed with the native soil helps ease the transition, Butsch says.

Throughout the season, a wide array of organic nutrients is used to bolster the plants as needed, including crab, fish, and kelp amendments, as well as llama and chicken manure. Butsch believes diversity is key in organic farming.

“The more diversity you bring in, the more nutrients are available to the plants,” he says.

The company has had some lab tests done on soil in the past, but most of the amendments are based on intuition, Butsch says. It’s a skill that’s been honed over the years of learning the microclimate and the region’s soil.

The result is an “indoor-quality” flower produced sustainably and with a low impact, currently carried by about 30 Oregon retail shops. Meanwhile, the Butsch brothers also run Massive Seeds, a separate brand focused on genetics.

Because all adults in Oregon are allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants for personal use, 10-packs of Massive Seeds are available at about 15 retail outlets and the company also sells some seeds to other commercial farmers.

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Written By Garrett Rudolph

Massive Seeds is the genetics arm of Roganja, a Southern Oregon cultivation operation rooted in decades of organic farming and hands-on cannabis experience. Led by brothers Peter and Paul Butsch, the brand reflects a lifelong connection to the plant—one that began in the Rogue Valley under the guidance of their father, who cultivated cannabis on the same land as far back as the 1970s.

This isn’t a lab-built breeding project or trend-driven seed company. Massive Seeds comes from real soil, real seasons, and real farming knowledge, refined over generations. Every release is shaped by outdoor cultivation, living soil practices, and an understanding of how cannabis performs in natural environments—not just controlled indoor rooms.

The result is genetics that carry the signature of Southern Oregon: resilient, expressive, and built to thrive in the elements.

Roganja and Massive Seeds have transitioned from Oregon’s medical program into the state’s emerging recreational market. As a Tier II outdoor grow, the company is allowed up to 40,000 square feet of canopy.

While many growers have struggled with Oregon’s strict pesticide regulations, Butsch says he likes that the state implemented such a rigorous set of guidelines.

Roganja and Massive Seeds have received the Certified Kind stamp of approval, meaning they do not use chemical pesticides and follow standards that closely mirror the USDA’s National Organic Program.

However, Oregon’s seed-to-sale tracking requirements have been a different story. Using Franwell’s METRC system has been “kind of a nightmare,” Butsch says.

While the program itself works fine, Butsch says it wasn’t really built for farms like Roganja, which uses a multi-harvest strategy, cutting down the top colas early and letting the rest of the plant continue to develop. The company may harvest a single plant multiple times, making it extremely costly and time-consuming to track every gram from every plant with METRC during a process that may take a month or more.

“I think there’s a better way to still have oversight, but put a little more trust in people,” Butsch says.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Massive Seeds?
Massive Seeds is the genetics brand created by the Butsch brothers of Roganja, a Southern Oregon cannabis farm.

Where are these genetics developed?
In the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon, one of the most respected outdoor growing regions in the U.S.

What makes Massive Seeds different from other breeders?
Their focus on living soil, outdoor cultivation, and multi-generational farming experience sets them apart.

Are these seeds good for outdoor growing?
Yes. They are specifically developed in outdoor environments and perform exceptionally well in similar conditions.

Can I grow Massive Seeds indoors?
Yes, though they are particularly well-suited for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation.

Are these genetics beginner-friendly?
Yes. Their natural vigor and resilience make them accessible to growers of all skill levels.

What kind of nutrients do these plants respond well to?
Organic inputs—compost, manure, kelp, and natural soil amendments—align best with their breeding style.

Do these strains yield well?
Yes. When grown in healthy soil, they produce strong yields with high-quality flower.

Why does Massive Seeds focus on growing from seed instead of clones?
Growing from seed promotes genetic diversity, stronger root systems, and more adaptable plants.

Where can I buy Massive Seeds?
You can purchase authentic Massive Seeds from Seeds Here Now, your trusted source for premium cannabis genetics.