Episode 237: Martian Grow Is Sending Cannabis Seeds to Space to Create the Next Generation of Genetics
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This episode discusses Martian Grow's initiative to send cannabis seeds to space to study the effects of cosmic radiation on cannabis genetics.
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with the team behind Martian Grow , an ambitious international research initiative that's sending cannabis seeds into orbit aboard a SpaceX mission to study how cosmic radiation and microgravity influence cannabis genetics. Partnering with biotechnology researchers in Slovenia and aerospace companies developing microsatellites, Martian Grow aims to become the first organization to apply proven space agriculture research protocols to cannabis. The project could unlock new cannabinoid profiles, increased yields, unique terpene expressions, shorter flowering cycles, and entirely new genetic traits that simply can't be replicated on Earth. The conversation explores the science behind space-induced mutations, why seeds are the ideal medium for the experiment, and how similar research has already produced stronger food crops around the world. The team also discusses their vision of creating a collaborative research platform where breeders, cultivators, scientists, and consumers can all play a role in shaping the future of cannabis genetics. Whether you're fascinated by cannabis science, space exploration, plant genetics, or…
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