NASC CAST Featuring Max from Royal Queen Seeds

NASC CAST Featuring Max from Royal Queen Seeds

Max called in to tell us about the practices and philosophy at Royal Queen Seeds. We discuss his background before RQS and the resources that made Max want to join the team. He has experience building, managing, and overseeing grows. He considers data points from state of the art labs and outdoor operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. (chapters are for video version. Audio version chapters are fast by about 20 seconds) Get Royal Queen Seeds here link [https://www.northatlanticseed.com/product-category/seeds/royal-queen-seeds/] Watch full episodes of NASC CAST here playlist [https://vimeo.com/showcase/12057831?share=copy&fl=sc&fe=fs] 0:32 Introduction 1:25 Max's background 3:58 US and European markets - Amsterdam 7:19 Underground operations before legalization 8:59 Current European policies 10:43 Max's roles at Royal Queen Seeds 15:40 Modern breeding - breeding philosophies 20:44 DNA sequencing - Sam the Skunkman 24:28 Autos - trait selection - percentages 28:39 F1 meaning 34:58 DLI maximizing efficiency - Canadian lab 37:40 Auto timeline 39:50 Breeding in different settings 43:09 Sharing Genetics - Hemp ban - triploids 47:08 Agricultural tools - regs 49:56 - Life finds a way - Blame 53:22 Canadian labs DLI continued - co2 levels - nutrients 58:24 Royal Queen Seeds standards of breeding and education 59:40 Seed bank, breeder, encyclopedia - seeds are magnificent 1:06:14 New Caledonia - Passion - Percentages and biases 1:10:44 Labeling traits - Landrace vs hybrid 1:14:19 Stay optimistic - Advice for new growers 1:18:25 Outro + QR codes + Ten parts sugar, Ninety Parts Whiskey

NASC CAST - Featuring Dan from Happy Valley Genetics - EP 14

We took the show on the road to meet with the Happy Valley Genetics team at their headquarters in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Our Guest Dan gives us the history of the company, tells us about their dedication to stability and takes us (including you, Dear Viewer) on a tour of the facility. Get Happy Valley Genetics Seeds Here [https://www.northatlanticseed.com/product-category/seeds/happy-valley-genetics/] Watch full episodes of NASC CAST Here [https://vimeo.com/showcase/12057831?fl=so&fe=fs] Hear the soundtrack Here [https://chrisbouchard.bandcamp.com/album/harlem-brando-remixed] The following chapters apply to the video version. The audio version doesn't have any music or breaks between segments. 0:01 Intro song Love by Spiderdactyl and Harlem Brando 0:33 Caitlyn and Dan introduction - Jurassic Park 4:40 Dan - What would you say you do here? 6:19 Breeding philosophy - Customer service 11:06 Traits 14:56 Pheno hunts - From bulk to boutique 19:57 Why Mass? - In the Wild 22:00 Difference between European and American markets - Another Level - Rockstars 28:08 Home vs Commercial 31:14 Grow C D - Chaos and commitment to the craft 32:50 Recent and upcoming drops - Strain talk - Ethos 35:19 An industry of peers 36:34 Breeder of the Week - Instagram and Youtube QR codes 37:27 song- The Machine in Me - Transition to tour 38:08 Tour begins 39:32 Veg room on transplant day 40:45 song- Devastation 43:58 song- Brave Hearts 44:17 Transition from Veg Room to Flower Room - Ingredients 45:25 Full spectrum HID Flower Room 46:45 Strain talk 48:50 Ventilation - Upkeep 49:23 song - Take Care of Your Babies 51:29 Super Lemon Haze - Setup 54:22 song - Love 55:56 Hands on 58:35 The cure team - Nate Dan discuss the crucial and often overlooked curing phase feat. Joe 1:02:50 Caitlyn's closing thoughts 1:07:03 Credits + Love by Spiderdactyl and Harlem Brando 1:10:15 Production Logo

NASC CAST Featuring Dan Jimmie from Gnome Automatics - Ep. 13

Dan is here to tell us about his exciting new 304 family drop. The king of color has three new crosses that combine his celebrated colors with more prominent terpenes and serious heartiness. Check out the interview then pick up the new line on the 6th at noon! Get Gnome Automatics Seeds: link [https://www.northatlanticseed.com/product-category/seeds/gnome-automatics/] All Full Episodes of NASC CAST: link [https://vimeo.com/showcase/12057831?share=copy&fl=sm&fe=fs] Intro Outro song by Wes Hartley and the Traveling Trees: that album [https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/narrow-gauge-quad-trains] + solo stuff [https://wesleyallenhartley.bandcamp.com/] 0:00 Intro song - Slow Shards 0:14 - Introduction 1:00- 304 Family Drop 4:43 IBL? 10:50 Anthracite + Terrorkobalt + Type 2 - Hearty Plant & Seeds 14:34 111 Ranch - Wash 17:45 Trichomes in the Wash + Photography Mentioned 18:45 Transplanting Autos + Germination Methods 21:58 Autos in the Industry 24:27 Color Show 26:50 Outro Song: Slow Shards by Wesley Allen Hartley and the Traveling Trees

NASC CAST - Featuring Will from Sticky Finger Seeds - EP 12

Aloha! Will s a well respected name in genetics with lots of history to share. Come along with us as we learn about heritage cannabis and his exciting breeding projects.

NASC CAST Featuring Sol From Solfire Gardens Ep. 11

Sol joins us to discuss his genetics and the community he has built around his work and the work of his supporters. We discuss trait selection as well as TCG and tabletop roleplaying. Super fun episode. Chapters: 0:00 Intro Music by Kappa Don 0:27 Podcast intro Black Friday rush 2:27 Sol’s involvement in the Solfire community / Discord 5:58 Bringing people together / politics / help 10:56 Sol’s start in the industry / White Center, WA 13:30 Before growing 14:41 Biology background / Exotic Genetix / Inspiration 18:54 Northwestern green history 22:35 Open source / Breeder community 25:42 Aspirations / Breeding for your own tastes 28:32 Don Mega / High Times / Support for breeders 33:20 Rules for the industry 34:14 Incorporating new genetics / Standing out in the industry 38:58 DND / Phoenix Forge cards / Resin Realms 44:34 Trait selection / Favorite breeding strains 48:52 Testing Solfire 52:20 Solfire is for the Home growers 55:51 Generations of growers / TNG / Creativity 1:04:11 Grafting / Meeech 1:04:44 Advice for new growers and breeders / Trial and error 1:08:00 THE CONTROVERSY Germination advice 1:12:19 Most underrated strain 1:13:00 Solfire specific grower tips 1:14:38 Exciting news / Recreating Solfire classics 1:16:38 NASC breeder of the week 1:17:47 Trade shows 1:19:42 Outro / Signoff 1:20:56 Credits along with fun Solfire Discord photos and Sui K.O. by Kappa Donna 1:22:31 production logo