Making Sense of Cannabis Genetics: Translating Breeding & Precision Growing with Ryan Lee | Ep 27

Send us Fan MailRyan Lee of Chimera Genetics joins Grodan Crop Specialist Chad Rigby and host Riley Jones for a deep conversation on how cannabis genetics and cultivation strategy come together in controlled environments. Drawing from decades of breeding and research experience, Ryan breaks down how genetic potential is established, classified, and expressed, and where growers have the most influence once plants enter production.The discussion connects genetic selection to real-world cultivation decisions, including climate strategy, root zone management, and crop steering. Chad ties breeding concepts back to precision growing, highlighting how irrigation, substrate choice, and environmental control shape consistency across rooms and runs.Rather than treating genetics and cultivation as separate disciplines, this episode frames them as one integrated system. For growers focused on repeatability, efficiency, and long-term performance, it offers a clearer way to align genetics with how their facilities actually operate.