OGEvilgenius
Well-Known Member
S1's are inbred. That means they are more likely to have mutations and other problems, even if done properly. There's a lot of good genetics articles on inbreeding out there, not necessarily cannabis related, but the same principles apply. You can find really special plants in these as well, but they definitely tend to have lost vigor as a sacrifice. Generally speaking regular seeds have a greater potential for truly amazing and special plants IMO due to the genetic diversity they offer compared to the alternative.
Ever heard of someone who had a seed just die for no apparent reason when the rest are thriving? People tend to think they did something wrong but aren't sure what. Usually that's actually a lethal recessive trait. Not the fault of the grower at all.
Hybrid vigor is another thing to consider, as I mentioned before. It's lost in F2's, F3's etc. I have theories about hybrid vigor, but I haven't read a lot on it. I do know it's a well accepted phenomenon in the scientific community, as well as the breeding community. You tend to get the positive traits to express themselves, the positive traits tend to be dominant evolutionarily speaking, and this especially includes rates of growth etc. This is my theory, but I'm not sure this is entirely the reason why. Genetics is a subject not fully understood.
You can't just call out for cash crop strains w/o knowing your growing process or style. Is it going to be grown outdoors into trees. Indoors 1000w in a 3x3 space and so on. Most strains you can achieve heavy yields as long as you know what style that strain strives in. In the end environment is the most important factor. Not to stray off topic but I found, The Church was a pretty good yielder in a SoG (lb - lb n half per 600 digi) Heavy nute eater aswell. Downfall with The Church is it has been said it can herm easily** Also heard most of the Bombs are pretty heavy yielders in the same fashion, although I can't say for sure yet! Hope you find something that works for you, Peace!!
