In this episode, I interview Todd McCormick, who has over 40 years of experience in the garden. We discuss how modern breeding methods are transforming old-school genetics and what that means for the future of cultivation.

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Like almost everything else about growing excellent Cannabis, germinating your seeds successfully is pretty simple.

What are the primary colors of cannabis? Check out this article written by Todd McCormick to find out!

Northern Lights is easily one of the most popular cannabis varieties in the world. Initially bred in and around Seattle by a small group of growers in the 70’s, it quickly turned into an international phenomenon. 

When the cannabis taxonomy was first being written in 1753, Carl Linnaeus was essentially aware of only one type of cannabis: the European hemp variety of Cannabis that he added the suffix “sativa”, which at the time simply meant to grow or to sow. This type of cannabis was used industrially for ropes, cloth, paper, paints and varnishes, but surprisingly, not for the drug content.

With this glossary, we want to offer the Authentic Genetics community our best understanding of some important words and terms we all share and use every day. 

Authentic Genetics is dedicated to preserving the legacy and heirloom genetics that have circulated within the community for the last 50 years and beyond.

Thiols, also known as mercaptans, are found in a wide range of natural products, including fruits, vegetables, and herbs. In cannabis, thiols are produced by the plant in response to their environment and are believed to have a protective role in the plant's defense against pathogens and other stressors.

Of all the varieties that I have grown, "Skunk" has to be the most requested and also the least understood. Many people think it is a variety, when in reality, it is more of a description of one of the many distinctive scents of cannabis found in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Hindu Kush mountains. 

Cannabis cloning is a crucial technique for growers seeking to replicate specific strains and maintain genetic consistency. Successful cloning requires careful attention to detail and the use of appropriate tools and methods. In this article, we will explore the process of cannabis cloning using Hormex #8 rooting hormone, water with a pH of 5.8 and a nutrient concentration of 350 ppm, Grodan rooting cubes, 10x20 trays, and humidity domes.

I receive a lot of email from new growers who are asking me really fundamental questions about how to handle their seeds and how to set up their grow so I figured I would take a few minutes and share with you the steps that I take when I sort through a pack of seeds.

I had a female of Nevil's Haze since 2004, and in 2012 I went to Skunkman Sam and I asked him if I could get the Original Haze that he provided Nevil in the 80s.

Sam was kind enough to send me home with seeds of Original Haze. Not long after, I selected a male and back crossed my Nevil’s Haze to make it just a bit more Hazy. Their prodigy came out spectacular.

Purple expressions in cannabis genetics are natural and are largely dependent on the flavonoids within the flower. 

Many people in the cannabis community wrongly think that flavonoids (or bioflavonoids; from the Latin word flavus, meaning yellow) have something to do with flavor, but in fact, it has to do with color.

I wrote an article that I think is important to everybody growing, it talks about vapor pressure deficit (VPD) and how important it is to maintaining a healthy garden.

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