Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered the primary psychoactive component of cannabis and is sought after by many recreational users and medical patients who hope to experience therapeutic effects, relaxation, or creative inspiration. However, while occasional use is socially tolerated in some contexts or even perceived as harmless, recent epidemiological and clinical [...]
31 %. 34 %. 28 %. Today, such THC figures determine which cultivars are considered “premium,” which products can command higher prices, and which breeders or producers are perceived as particularly capable. In public perception, these numbers appear objective and scientifically validated – after all, they come from modern laboratory analyses […]
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The selection of male cannabis plants is a central step in the controlled cultivation and breeding of high-quality genetics. This article provides a compact, practice-oriented overview of proven methods for early sex determination and classifies them in terms of effort, speed, and reliability. In advance: sex determination is not witchcraft. With a bit of practice, it is possible to […]
Many people know the situation: the plants look vital and promising during flowering – until, on closer inspection, bananas (hermaphroditic flowers) suddenly appear. This phenomenon has become increasingly common, especially with feminized, genetically unstable seeds. Today's cannabis breeding is heavily shaped by industrially produced feminized seeds, auto-flowering lines [...]
True breeding vs industrial trends: Saving the cannabis gene pool! Read More »
