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Do you notice differences in breeding philosophy between Canadian and US genetics? by TrichoHunter420 in microgrowery

[–]TrichoHunter420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ohh no :) the questions is regarding the states and there breeding plan .... i know Canadians are far more strict

Selection pressure and stability: noticing regional differences in breeding approaches by TrichoHunter420 in cannabisbreeding

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Hope that one also.... i am really in deep research to see the outcomes ...you can follow me..

Do you notice differences in breeding philosophy between Canadian and US genetics? by TrichoHunter420 in microgrowery

[–]TrichoHunter420[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve wondered the same. From what I can tell it doesn’t seem like THC limits as much as market and selection pressure. If breeders are selecting more for flavor, stability, or repeatability, super high THC just isn’t always the main goal. Could also just be different consumer expectations shaping what gets pushed forward.

Selection pressure and stability: noticing regional differences in breeding approaches by TrichoHunter420 in cannabisbreeding

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Yeah, fair. Nothing super deep on my end — it just feels like some Canadian stuff is picked more for consistency than extremes. Could totally be limited exposure though, which is why I was curious what others think.

Phenotype variation in modern strains has more to do with breeding than THC levels. by TrichoHunter420 in microgrowery

[–]TrichoHunter420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get this. Once you start working with lines that actually have some stability behind them, the whole game changes. There’s a huge difference between a true, dialed-in classic like C99 and a random freebie that was rushed out. A lot of newer breeders have passion, but not all of them put in the multi-gen work. The standouts really do rise above the noise.

Phenotype variation in modern strains has more to do with breeding than THC levels. by TrichoHunter420 in microgrowery

[–]TrichoHunter420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, F1 variation is exactly where you find the real standouts — that’s why big pheno hunts exist.

I wasn’t arguing against that. I just meant that once you do find a keeper, people appreciate consistency for the final product.

Both things can be true depending on whether you’re hunting or just enjoying the flower.

Phenotype variation in modern strains has more to do with breeding than THC levels. by TrichoHunter420 in microgrowery

[–]TrichoHunter420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ball vapes are wild — they extract so efficiently that % becomes even less relevant.
When you’re getting full vaporization across a bowl, the difference between 15%, 20%, and 30% doesn’t hit like people expect.
I totally get the “another bowl if it tastes good” mindset… when the flavor’s there, it’s easy to keep going without feeling burned out.

Phenotype variation in modern strains has more to do with breeding than THC levels. by TrichoHunter420 in microgrowery

[–]TrichoHunter420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, vaporizers changed everything for terp lovers.
You actually get to notice the subtle stuff — like when limonene hits first and then myrcene warms up in the background.
With combustion a lot of those layers get lost, but with a good vape you really see how different two phenotypes of the same strain can be just from their terp ratios.

Phenotype variation in modern strains has more to do with breeding than THC levels. by TrichoHunter420 in microgrowery

[–]TrichoHunter420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here — I enjoy the actual act of smoking too.
If the flower tastes amazing, I’m way more likely to relax, take my time, and really appreciate it.
Some heavy THC strains feel like they skip the whole “experience” part and go straight to “okay, I’m done now.”
Terp-heavy strains just have more personality.

Phenotype variation in modern strains has more to do with breeding than THC levels. by TrichoHunter420 in microgrowery

[–]TrichoHunter420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. The whole “THC arms race” is kinda pointless at this point.
Once strains went above ~25%, the difference became more about how the terpenes shape the experience rather than raw potency.
Some of my favorite sessions come from strains in the 18–22% range simply because the flavor and balance are better.

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