Join Haley Nagasaki for an in-depth conversation with Jackson “Mean Gene” from Mendocino County—a pioneering cannabis breeder who’s been shaping seed culture since the late ’90s. In this episode of Professional POV by Garden Culture Magazine, Mean Gene pulls back the curtain on: • 🌱 Mendocino’s early medical gardens: From hidden “gorilla” grows to the rise of medical cannabis in the ’90s • 🧬 Seed vs. Clone culture: Why he preserves heirloom genetics and balances polyhybrids with contemporary favorites • 🔍 Freeborn Selections origin story: How his middle name inspired a brand built on choice, creativity, and community • 🧪 Rigorous vetting & breeding techniques: Testing for viroids, stress-testing with light deprivation in the field, and ensuring every cultivar is “fun to grow” • 🍃 Organic, low-impact practices: Reusing worm-rich soil, using wild foraged inputs, and maintaining biodiversity in his outdoor hoop houses • 🌎 The future of cannabis cultivation: Blending legacy genetics with next-generation chemotypes and regenerative principlesWhether you’re a seasoned grower, breeder, or simply cannabis-curious, discover how one man’s “historian” approach to seeds is redefining regenerative cultivation and full-spectrum effects.🌐 Explore more at GardenCultureMagazine.com📷 Follow us on Instagram: @gardenculturemagazine#CannabisBreeding #SeedStewardship #MendocinoCounty #RegenerativeAgriculture #ProfessionalPOV #FreebornSelections #GardenCultureMagazine