Cannabis Genetics: Everything You Need to Know

The genetics of individual hemp strains have changed over time. Historical strains were crossbred and entirely different varieties emerged. What remained constant is the fact that the genetic makeup of hemp significantly influences the entire plant, including its growth and development. Read more in our current article.

Hemp Genetics: What Influences the Plant?

Every living organism has a genetic makeup from birth, which is a summary of its parents' characteristics. Plants are no exception. A hemp seed contains many properties that further shape the final characteristics of the plant. Genetics therefore influence in hemp:

  • Its development and growth
  • Cannabinoid profile
  • Terpene production
  • Overall yield

It's good to know the history of your plant's genetics, especially to understand what conditions to prepare for it, or which hybrid to choose.

Crossbreeding Hemp Genetics

Hemp genetics have changed over time and conditions. The oldest hemp strains are considered landrace genetics. These are ancient strains that had to adapt to the climatic and geographical conditions of their time. Over time, it was discovered that cannabis indica strains were developed for cooler conditions, while cannabis sativa thrived best in tropical areas.

Crossbreeding itself has a very long history. It represents an experiment that attracts many professional and amateur growers. When crossing two genetics, we can anticipate the characteristics of the resulting plant, but sometimes it can be a surprise even for the growers themselves. This is how various hybrid strains are created, characterized by the most diverse colors, scents, and terpene content.

The main goal of genetics crossing is almost always to breed a variety with even better properties than one of the plant parents. In cultivation practice, this process is referred to as selective breeding. It often attracts growers to deepen their skills and abilities in this area.

Crossing different hemp genetics creates new varieties

How Does the Hemp Genetic Process Work?

Hemp genetics more closely defines the quality of your harvest. The entire process is subject to the desired result. Some growers want to grow autoflowering marijuana seeds, while others want regular or seeds with increased CBD content. Therefore, they must pay attention to the correct conditions in the environment where they grow.

If we want identical hemp genetics, we should take the main hemp cut from the same mother plant. This should ensure that we grow exactly the same plant. However, even here, various variations can occur.

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