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Cannabis Seeds: How Do Cannabis Seed Breeders Create a New Strain?

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  Cannabis Seeds: How Do Cannabis Seed Breeders Create a New Strain? Every cannabis strain starts somewhere. Before a new name appears in a breeder catalogue, there is usually a much longer story involving parent genetics, selection, breeding generations, testing and refinement. Some new varieties combine two already-famous genetic families. Others are created because a breeder wants to preserve a particular characteristic or develop something noticeably different from the rest of its collection. So how does a completely new cannabis strain go from an idea to a packet of seeds? It Usually Starts With an Idea. Breeders don't necessarily begin by randomly combining two varieties. A new breeding project may start because the breeder wants to develop genetics with a particular identity. They might be looking for characteristics associated with: Aroma and flavour profile. Plant structure. Colour. Genetic consistency. Particular heritage genetics. Unusual or distinctive traits. A combina...
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Cannabis Seeds: What Does “Original Genetics” Actually Mean in Cannabis Seeds?

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  Cannabis Seeds: What Does “Original Genetics” Actually Mean in Cannabis Seeds? The phrase “original genetics” appears regularly in the cannabis seed industry, but its meaning isn't always as straightforward as it sounds. Does it mean the seeds come from the breeder who first created the strain? Does it mean the genetics have remained unchanged for decades? Or can another breeder produce an authentic version of an established variety? For collectors, understanding the terminology can make comparing cannabis seeds , breeders and genetic lineages considerably easier. What Are Original Cannabis Genetics? In its simplest sense, original genetics usually refers to a genetic line that can be connected to the breeder, selection or breeding stock associated with the development of a particular strain. However, there isn't one universal industry definition. The phrase can be used in several different ways, which is why looking beyond the marketing description is important. A breeder d...
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Cannabis Seeds: Why Are Some Cannabis Strains Available From So Many Different Breeders?

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  Cannabis Seeds: Why Are Some Cannabis Strains Available From So Many Different Breeders? Search for a famous cannabis strain and you may find something surprising: the same strain name can appear in the catalogues of numerous different cannabis seed breeders. Northern Lights, White Widow, Amnesia Haze, Blueberry, Cheese and many other established names are available from multiple seed companies. But does that mean every breeder is selling exactly the same genetics? Not necessarily. The explanation lies in the history of cannabis breeding, genetic selection, strain popularity and the way individual breeders develop their own versions of established varieties. Famous Cannabis Genetics Spread Between Breeders. When a cannabis strain becomes particularly successful, its genetics can influence breeding far beyond the company or breeder originally associated with it. Over time, other breeders may work with: Related genetic lines. Selected parent plants. Descendants of the original gene...
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Cannabis Seeds: The Most Influential Cannabis Genetics of All Time.

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  Cannabis Seeds: The Most Influential Cannabis Genetics of All Time. Some cannabis genetics do more than become popular for a few years. They become building blocks for entire generations of new strains. Look through the family trees of modern cannabis varieties and the same influential names appear repeatedly. From Skunk #1 and Northern Lights to Girl Scout Cookies, Gelato and Runtz, a relatively small number of genetic families have helped shape thousands of varieties available today. Here are some of the most influential cannabis genetics and why their legacy remains important. Skunk #1 – The Hybrid That Changed Breeding. Few names have had the influence of Skunk #1. Emerging during the early development of modern hybrid breeding, Skunk #1 became valued for its consistency and subsequently appeared in the ancestry of numerous varieties. Its influence can be found across generations of European and international genetics. The word Skunk eventually became so widely recognised tha...
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Cannabis Seeds: How Cannabis Seed Genetics Have Changed Over the Last 30 Years.

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  Cannabis Seeds: How Cannabis Seed Genetics Have Changed Over the Last 30 Years. Cannabis seeds genetics have changed dramatically over the past three decades. The relatively simple hybrid families that dominated the 1990s have been joined by increasingly complex modern crosses, autoflower varieties, unusual genetic combinations and new breeding technologies. For collectors, looking back at how genetics have developed provides a fascinating picture of how today's enormous selection came to exist. At Discount Cannabis Seeds, our collection brings together both sides of that history, from legendary varieties that have been available for decades to some of the newest genetics entering the market today. Cannabis Seed Genetics in the 1990s. The 1990s were enormously influential for the modern seed industry. European breeders, particularly those based in the Netherlands, helped establish genetic families that would influence breeding for decades. Names that became synonymous with this p...
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Cannabis Seeds: How Cannabis Seed Banks Have Changed Since the 1990s.

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  Cannabis Seeds: How Cannabis Seed Banks Have Changed Since the 1990s. The cannabis seed market of today would be almost unrecognisable to somebody browsing seed catalogues in the early 1990s. Today, collectors can open an online seed shop and browse thousands of varieties from breeders located around the world. Detailed product pages, genetic lineages, breeder information, photographs, original breeder packs and specialist categories are available within seconds. Thirty years ago, things looked very different. Printed catalogues, mail order and a comparatively small number of recognised seed banks played a much larger role. The selection of genetics was smaller, information travelled more slowly and many of the varieties now regarded as classics were still relatively new. So how did cannabis seed banks evolve from the catalogues of the 1990s into the enormous international market we see today? Cannabis Seed Banks in the Early 1990s. The early 1990s were an important period in the...
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Cannabis Seeds Packaging Through the Years: How Breeder Packs Have Evolved.

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  Cannabis Seeds Packaging Through the Years: How Breeder Packs Have Evolved. Cannabis seeds packaging has changed enormously over the years. What was once relatively simple packaging designed primarily to identify and protect seeds has developed into an important part of a breeder's identity. Modern cannabis seeds packs can feature custom artwork, tamper-resistant designs, breeder branding, strain information, QR codes and increasingly elaborate presentation. For collectors, the packaging can be almost as interesting as the genetics themselves. An original breeder pack can identify who produced the seeds , which particular release they belong to and the period of a breeder's history they represent. So how did cannabis seed packaging develop, and why does original packaging matter today? The Early Days of Cannabis Seed Packaging. Early cannabis seed trading looked very different from today's international market. Before online seed catalogues containing thousands of varieti...
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