Mourning the loss of one of our own, this episode of the Cannabis Breeders Network features an archived conversation with Hardy Nieto, founder of Cora Genetics. Hardy spent his life dedicated to the cannabis plant. He traveled the world collecting seeds and breeding; he developed a vast collection of both genetics and stories. You'll hear some of those stories on this podcast.
Mourning the loss of one of our own, this episode of the Cannabis Breeders Network features an archived conversation with Hardy Nieto, founder of Cora Genetics. Hardy spent his life dedicated to the cannabis plant. He traveled the world collecting seeds and breeding; he developed a vast collection of both genetics and stories. You'll hear some of those stories on this podcast.
Our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to Hardy's wife. All sales of Cora Genetics' seeds go to her. Shop online at alpineseedgroup.com/cora-genetics.
As we reflect on Hardy's legacy, we know he would value receiving your feedback on his cultivars and knowing the genetics are being of good use. If you fondly remember Hardy or any experience with his genetics, please share those with us. Email Help@alpineseedgroup.com.
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
00:34 – Hardy’s Early Inspiration for Breeding
01:57 – The Demonization of Cannabis
03:17 – Prohibition, Genetics, and Lost History
04:41 – Traditional Breeding: Seeds, Clones, and Landraces
08:41 – Collecting Seeds: Stories from Southeast Asia
13:08 – Preserving Landrace Strains & Germplasm Libraries
15:49 – Breeding for Market: Medicinal, Recreational, and Industrial
21:36 – The Pink Line: Origins and Breeding Goals
30:53 – Hash, Resin, and Extraction Yields
34:56 – New Crosses From Trainwreck, Black African Magic, and More
39:17 – The Importance of Naming and Cannabis Heritage
45:20 – Sharing Genetics, IP, and the Future of Breeding
47:59 – Giving Credit and Preserving Lineage
51:59 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find More