Cannabis breeding has seen an impressive evolution over the last several decades. Back in the day, landrace varieties slowly spread around the world. Following the smuggling routes of the global cannabis flower trade, seed-laden product made its way across the globe. Fast forward to now, when advances in genetics have led to a cannabis arms race of breeders constantly starting new seeds and searching for the next big phenotype.
Autoflower varieties have come a long way since they were first discovered nearly a half-century ago. Unlike most traditional cannabis, which is photoperiod sensitive, autoflower strains do not rely on shifts in light to trigger flowering.
