Mourning the loss of one of our own, this episode of the Cannabis Breeders Network features an archived conversation with Hardy Nieto, founder of Cora Genetics. Hardy spent his life dedicated to the cannabis plant. He traveled the world collecting seeds and breeding; he developed a vast collection of both genetics and stories. You'll hear some of those stories on this podcast.

In this episode of the Cannabis Breeders Network, we host Ted Blair and Reggie Weedman from Canna Country Selections to explore the intriguing process of pheno hunting and the art of growing cannabis. The discussion covers feminized breeding techniques, phenotype selection based on traits like taste and smell, and the importance of the smoking test. The duo delves into the market dynamics, COA's, and the predominance of high-THC strains. They highlight the undervaluation of diverse cannabis types and the benefits of organic, sun-grown cannabis. They offer practical tips for growing in different climates. The episode also introduces new seed drops available through Alpine Seed Group.

On this installment of the Cannabis Breeders Network, you’ll meet the duo bringing you Canna Country Selections. Canna Country is a multigenerational small family-operated farm in Southern Humboldt County. Utilizing full sun and organic cultivation practices, Ted Blair and Reggie Weedman focus on genetics bred and selected on-farm for their smoking qualities and effects. If you’re a flavor hound, you definitely want to meet these cannabis breeders.

It’s a Q&A on this fourth and final installation of our chat with Mean Gene of Freeborn Selections. He explains the lineage, history and traits of Grape Soda Skunk. Mean Gene tells his experience on the benefits of sharing seeds and noticing the subtleties of your plants. And which one plant he’d like to bring back from the dead. If you’re ready to grow some of Mean Gene’s most popular strains, shop genetics at AlpineSeedGroup.com.

In Part Three of our deep dive with the legendary Mean Gene from Mendocino, founder of Freeborn Selections, the guys talk through his breeding methodology for selecting the best males to cross with particular females. And the benefits of breeding things apart and then back together. Cannabis breeders can appreciate and apply the thought process Mean Gene shares about developing the cult classic Cherry Pie strain.

The deep dive continues with Mean Gene, founder of Freeborn Selections and one of the most highly regarded breeders in the cannabis scene. Part Two is about that Hindu. You’ll also hear stories of Hollywood weed hitching a ride to the Emerald Triangle and Mean Gene sniffing out the OG’s. He also sprinkles in words of wisdom and cautionary tales you cannabis breeders and growers will appreciate.

Enjoy this archived deep dive with Mean Gene of Freeborn Selections. We explore the Cookies legend and the origins of some of Mean Gene’s favorite genetics to work with and stories of those traveling seeds - from Purps and Dirts to Oaxacan, Burmese Indica, and Lime. It’s time to toke, talk, and takeaway insights from Mean Gene, one of the cannabis industry’s premiere breeders with a distinguished catalog of exclusive strains.