Breeding vs Blending : Understanding the fundamental differences In the cannabis world, the terms "breeding" and "blending" are often used, but they refer to very different processes. Understanding these distinctions is essential for both amateur and professional growers to produce high-quality genetics. Le Breeding : the art of genetic selection Breeding is a long and meticulous process that can take anywhere from 5 to 10 years. It involves starting from scratch with pure genetics, such as landraces (local varieties), foundation hybrids, or heirlooms (heritage varieties). Breeders select the best plants over several generations to stabilize specific traits. This process ensures...

Top Cannabis Cup Winning Stains (1988-2018) : after these dates we speak more of blend than of real genetics   From 1988 to 2015, the Cannabis Cups truly represented the elite of cannabis, with world-renowned winners and real competition (without paying the judge or any other charade). But since High Times started selling to Dutch players, from 2015 to 2023, the quality has dropped and the winners were not necessarily the best... It has become a real decline, where real championships have been replaced by a tasteless farce... Well done Arjan and Co. I'll let you judge for yourself  ...