I had an incredible a conversation with
, founder of the Dutch cannabis research organization Innexo. We talked about Dominique's research and personal experiences with cannabis cultivation, as well as the"no-veg" method (growing directly under a 12/12 light cycle from seed or shortly after cloning).Dom adopted the no-veg method early in his home growing days after encountering it on a Dutch forum. Growing DJ Short's Blueberry and a Colombian Gold landrace using this method, he observed noticeable benefits, such as a better flower-to-leaf ratio.
He dug into his approach to applying the no-veg method to clones, transplanting them shortly after rooting directly into a 12/12 light cycle. He explains the biological rationale behind this, suggesting that plants emerging late in the season naturally prioritize root production and flowering.
Dominique addressed questions from the audience, including breeding under no-veg conditions, the optimal planting density for clones (which varies by genetics), and the artificiality of the 18-hour vegetative light cycle. He suggests that starting tropical landrace varieties under an even shorter light cycle (around 11 hours) might be beneficial.
Our discussion touched on the industry's current focus on shorter flowering varieties and the potential for the no-veg method to make longer flowering landraces more commercially viable by evening out the production timeline. Dominique envisions a future market for "luxury cannabis" featuring these older, well-grown, and properly cured cultivars.
At the end of our enlightening discussion, Dom shared his current favorite cultivar, Ace Seeds Violeta, and I made a commitment to experiment with some Mango Haze under his no-veg approach. I hope to take him up on his invitation to visit his facilities in the Netherlands soon!
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