Jeff from Legit Exotics - Clone Coach Podcast ep. 7
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Summary
In this conversation, Jeff Thorne from Legit Exotics discusses his background in the cannabis industry and the evolution of cannabis culture in British Columbia. They also talk about the challenges and opportunities in the cannabis industry, including the lack of consistency and brand loyalty, the importance of genetics and seeds in different production models, and the need for stable and high-quality seeds for commercial and home growers. They also touch on the importance of proper washing and the exciting genetics for mass-scale production and extracts. In this conversation, JT discusses the process of selecting and revegging plants for commercial cannabis production. He explains how to crop the top of the plant, dry the crop, and test it for desired characteristics. He also shares tips for root pruning, potting up, and transitioning the plant to a lower intensity light environment. JT emphasizes the importance of establishing a good bio colony and isolating the plant to prevent disease. He also discusses the misconceptions around light leaks and photoperiodism, as well as the benefits of organic cultivation and the use of organic inputs. Finally, he introduces Atlas Seeds and their offerings of photo period and auto flowering strains for commercial growers.
Keywords
cannabis industry, cannabis culture, British Columbia, genetics, seeds, production models, consistency, brand loyalty, extracts, cannabis, commercial cultivation, plant selection, revegging, cropping, drying, testing, root pruning, potting up, light environment, bio colony, disease prevention, organic cultivation, organic inputs, Atlas Seeds
Takeaways
Cannabis culture in British Columbia dates back to the Vietnam War and has evolved over the years.
The cannabis industry lacks consistency and brand loyalty, which presents challenges for growers.
Genetics and seeds play a crucial role in different production models, and the choice depends on the desired end product.
Stable and high-quality seeds are important for both commercial and home growers.
Different plants wash differently, and certain genetics are better suited for extracts.
Revegging and cloning can be effective techniques for preserving and propagating desired phenotypes. Selecting and revegging plants is a valuable process for commercial cannabis production.
The process involves cropping the top of the plant, drying the crop, and testing it for desired characteristics.
Root pruning, potting up, and transitioning the plant to a lower intensity light environment are important steps in the revegging process.
Establishing a good bio colony and isolating the plant are crucial for preventing disease.
Organic cultivation offers benefits such as lower environmental impact and cost-effective inputs.
Atlas Seeds offers a range of photo period and auto flowering strains for commercial growers.
Titles
Revegging and Cloning: Tips and Tricks
The Importance of Consistency and Brand Loyalty The Benefits of Organic Cultivation
Establishing a Bio Colony and Preventing Disease
Sound Bites
"BC's cannabis culture really dates back to the draft dodgers."
"The consumers are begging for consistency."
"Different plants wash differently."
"That's a winner. It doesn't matter what the chemical data comes back at. We know we want to proceed with that one."
"Once you have like a true five-pointed leaf, take a cutting, dip it, stick it, root it, veg it, bios, bios, bios."
"Light leaks don't cause seeds. What causes seeds is hermaphroditic tending plants, period."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
03:03
The Evolution of Cannabis Culture in British Columbia
07:40
Challenges and Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry
28:01
Exciting Genetics for Mass-Scale Production and Extracts
32:53
Revegging and Cloning: Tips and Tricks
33:56
Selecting and Revegging Plants
36:18
Cropping, Drying, and Testing the Crop
39:25
Light Leaks and Hermaphroditic Tendencies
43:26
The Benefits of Organic Cultivation
48:55
Using Protein Meals in Soil Amendments
57:20
Drought Conditions and Harvesting
01:02:23
Introducing Atlas Seeds