F1 Hybrids – The Future Of Cannabis

[FirstTimeFarmer]

F1 titian grows great for a first timer. With minimal skills

 

[Eledin]

Yes, that’s correct. To create F1 hybrids, we first carefully select the parent lines and then bring each one to at least S5 to develop stable IBLs. Once both inbred lines are ready, we cross them to produce the F1 hybrid. You can find more details about the process here.
At the moment, since producing true F1 hybrids takes time, we only offer autoflowering varieties. However, we’re actively working on introducing feminized F1 hybrids as well.

Any ETA on the photoperiodic F1 strains? Do F1 autos handle HST better than other autos or is it risky?

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

Most of the fruits we eat today are GMO...

I'm not sure that's true. I'd bet most edible fruits (and vegetables) have been selectively bred. That's quite different from a genetically modified organism (GMO), the DNA of which has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

 

[RoyalQueenSeeds]

From the few solo breeders I am aware of actually doing this type of work, it is hard. An S1 is going to be a distribution of recessives basically. S2 can be garbage. Basically you can get in a hole in S2/S3 but S4 and S5 start getting really consistent. Then you do the filial one, and you have maximized homogeny and maximized vigor, theoretically. I mean S4 and S5s are getting into upper 90%s for homogeny IIRC.

Totally. It takes time and a lot of careful selection to dial things in, but once you’ve got solid inbred lines, crossing them gives you those F1 hybrids with strong vigor, consistency, and boosted traits. That’s when all the work really starts to show.

 

[RoyalQueenSeeds]

Each s loses some genetic code

Yeah for sure — every time you self a plant (S1, S2, etc.), you're narrowing the gene pool a bit. You're locking in certain traits but also dropping others. But once the line is stable, you can cross it with another stable line and get all that F1 vigor back — like a reset button but with boosted traits.

 

[RoyalQueenSeeds]

Any ETA on the photoperiodic F1 strains? Do F1 autos handle HST better than other autos or is it risky?

We are still in trial processes with the photoperiodic F1 strains, but will for sure keep you posted! And while F1 autos may be more resilient, HST is still not recommended. If you want to train them, LST is the safer approach.

 

[Eledin]

I'm not sure that's true. I'd bet most edible fruits (and vegetables) have been selectively bred. That's quite different from a genetically modified organism (GMO), the DNA of which has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

Thank you, I thought GMO meant anything related with changing the genetics of a plant since its called genetically modified organisms but you are right, selective breeding doesnt count as GMO. So for it to be called GMO it needs to have an altered genetic from a lab, correct?

 

[NoVC01]

https://dutch-passion.com/en/blog/what-are-f1-f2-s1-cannabis-seeds-n1057