Funk Seeds 420 would not exist today without the legacy of innovator Larry Paul, who spent much of his life driven by a dedication to and a passion for the cultivation of truly high-quality cannabis.

Beginning in 1978, Paul built from the ground up a large-scale cannabis growing operation spanning across Ohio and West Virginia. As the fame and reputation of his product grew throughout the region, Paul began attracting bigger and bigger customers, eventually gaining the attention of national stars like country music legend Johnny Paycheck. According to Larry’s son, Shane Paul, Paycheck would regularly purchase cannabis from Paul(Senior) in bulk, reportedly “grabbing it by the trash bag,” a strong testimony to the exceptional quality Paul provided.

Under Larry's mentorship, Shane and his brother honed their skills in this art form, drawing first from their father’s extensive knowledge, and later their own experiences and experimentation. Now, inspired by the recent legalization of cannabis in Ohio, Shane Paul has established this business as a tribute to his father’s legacy. With help from his daughter and son-in-law, Shane aims to honor the family heritage while continuing to explore, innovate, and revolutionize what is possible for the growth of cannabis.

***At Funk Seeds 420, the authentic photographs you see below represent the jaw-dropping yields produced by Shane Paul’s decades of knowledge. Every souvenir produced is a reflection of a family deeply-rooted in the tradition of cannabis cultivation, embodying a legacy sown into their very DNA.