How to Pheno Hunt Like a Pro | Episode 26

About this episode

BigMike interviews Shane Ponto about the intricacies of pheno hunting and cannabis genetics.

In this episode of Inside Cultivation, BigMike sits down with Shane Ponto, co-founder of Maven Genetics—one of California’s most respected cannabis genetics and cultivation brands. What started as a passion for exceptional flower has grown into a fully vertically integrated operation with more than 150 employees, global demand, and a reputation built on quality. But behind every winning strain is a process most people never see. In this conversation, Shane pulls back the curtain on how Mave...

People in this episode

Host: BigMike

Guest: Shane Ponto

Topics covered

• cannabis cultivation
• genetics
• pheno hunting
• vertical integration
• quality control

Keywords

• pheno hunt
• cannabis genetics
• cultivation
• Maven Genetics
• quality flower

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maven Genetics

Places: California

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