This is a post for all you cannabis growers struggling to learn more about “triploids.” Mark Nichols took the pictures below of his two triploid plants yesterday. Scroll down to see the pictures and watch his video on triploids. The one you see that’s purpling a little is the weaker one. The stronger one is staying dark green. The buds are very heavy weight-wise. The buds in the photo will probably be around 6 grams when dry. Mark is growing these in a tent in his bedroom. For all you who want to learn more about triploids and the value they have, click HERE to read a detailed explanation from the Humboldt Seed Company. Triploids aren’t replacing the old ways of cannabis breeding. Rather they are providing another option for growers looking for higher yield, stronger potency and a decreased risk of harmful cross-pollination. The whole mission of breeding triploids is to add an an extra chromosome—or several—to each plant which means you’re increasing the amount of phenotypes you’ve got to work with. This article explains it better than we can. It turns out with two chromosomes, growers have a lot of options for breeding, but ultimately there’s only two main outcomes with a small amount of variation between the two. But with polyploids, that potential is bigger. Tetraploids will allow for 1,200 different genetic outcomes which means as more growers get into this type of breeding, the genetic diversity of cannabis will explode and so will the the sales and businesses as well.
The world of cannabis genetics is ever-evolving and for growers looking to increase yield and product potency, “triploid breeding” seems to be the answer. Triploid cannabis, is a seed-free approach to cultivation that allows for a stronger and better tasting plant while eliminating the threat of cross-pollination. It’s a brand-new solution that seems too good to be true. But keep in mind that about 30 percent of the crops humans grow commercially are the result of polyploid practices. The same procedures we’ve been using for corn, soybeans, and strawberries are finally being introduced to cannabis, opening up a world of new possibilities for breeders.
