The Way We Grow, Episode 9, With Cosmic Strians: Cultivating Passion: Cosmic's Cannabis Story

In this episode, Nick Wolfe interviews Cosmic, a cannabis breeder and software engineer, discussing his journey from early growing experiences to launching a seed company. Cosmic shares his unique methods of cultivation, the importance of tissue culture, and how his background in music and technology influenced his approach to cannabis. The conversation highlights the evolution of Cosmic's growing techniques, the challenges he faced, and the lessons learned along the way, emphasizing the intersection of passion and profession in the cannabis industry. In this conversation, Cosmic shares his journey in the cannabis industry, detailing the challenges of starting a cannabis LLC, dealing with contaminated clones, and the importance of tissue culture in preserving genetics. He discusses the evolving cannabis community, the stigma surrounding it, and the need for a more open consumption culture. Cosmic emphasizes the importance of perseverance in cultivation, the lessons learned from failures, and the significance of clean practices in the industry. He also provides insights for new growers and shares his favorite strains and breeders.00:00 Introduction to Cosmic and Tissue Culture09:31 The Impact of Early Experiences on Growing25:28 The Raid and Its Consequences34:04 Returning to Cultivation and Current Practices51:19 From Music to Programming: A Career Shift58:17 Navigating Customer Service Challenges01:06:17 Breeding Techniques and Genetic Preservation 01:14:23 Launching a Seed Company: The Journey Begins01:20:58 The Journey of Seed Breeding and Strain Development01:36:19 Exploring Tissue Culture Techniques01:52:50 The Future of Cannabis Community and Stigma01:58:46 Breaking Down Stigmas in Cannabis Consumption02:03:34 Advice for New Cannabis Growers02:14:22Learning from Imperfection in Cultivation