Freeborn Selections/Aficionado with Mean Gene

Freeborn Selections/Aficionado with Mean Gene! This special session is with the elusive Mean Gene from Aficionado Estates fame discussing why he launched Freeborn Selections. Mean Gene is an incredible breeder known for his very developed palate, which drives his genetic research and discovery. Freeborn Selections allows Mean Gene to release a larger body of genetics that he's sifted and worked over the course of a couple decades - which isn't the release strategy of Aficionado, but still maintains the same high quality standards. Genetics released under Freeborn Selections are some of his most desirable and unique profiles produced and the cool thing is they aren't necessarily trending commercially - like GSC. Kevin and Mean Gene talk about the importance of growers and breeders communicate during the cultivation process in order to deliver some incredible products that are more dialed in towards specific desirable traits and effects. Mean Gene also talks about the Cannabis Genetic Auction for charity on Instagram he started to benefit and raise funds for Nicasio Anderson, Mandelbrot's young son, to help cover costs as he recovers from a stroke. You can also go to GoFundMe and search Nicasio Anderson to help out.

[@TheRBW62]

Well I'm 70, I been a Head since 67. Seen a lot of weed, always appreciated Cali Humboldt Weed the best in the West. You guys are Heros. I use Dr earth, great products. Peace & Love

[@tyke4873]

Pure Talent in that room,and even better they are not up there selfs ,its all about helping each other with this plant

[@jaggedbrain]

so true, you can feel the love for this plant emanating from both of them..

[@phillipromero9834]

Mean gene is one of my idols. Since i heard him speak years ago

[@phillipromero9834]

check out my grow on dr philgud 4.24/7. Or AZ.WEED.

[@jaggedbrain]

same here, :)

[@markduric7812]

Me too!

[@ronwitek4539]

Fellow breeder here from Michigan with the Lakota nation, your friend lootah aka Ron C here big UPS to everyone doing their thing look out for my genetics in the following years to come including old school genetics that have more than likely not been seen in over 15 years granted these beans still have life in them if not new genetics comming as well under name ( R.C reserves) keep it goin friends n keep C.A.l.M

[@anduin1]

These videos are a tremendous resource for those of us who live in parts of the world where we don’t have access to world class breeders or growers and we have to learn through things like this and the Internet. I really appreciate the way these guys approach cannabis and you can tell they’re both solid individuals.

[@danielvaradi6805]

Much love to these guys, Legends, really putting the Love of Cannabis out there. Maximum Respect !!!

[@breathspinecore]

I had the joy and honor of working with The Highest Grade when we ran several pounds of Mean Gene's personally grown Cherry Limeade that won 1st place at the Chalice Cup in '16, and was the one who processed it into oil. It's one thing to smoke it, it's another thing to grind several pounds of it at once. Projectile terpenes indeed, as Kevin says. Definitely some of the best weed I've ever smoked, and truly the most unique terp profile. MG nailed it with "Rose Funk". MG's a legend in my breeders pantheon, and a true OG.

[@ivarfoslien116]

Plantaseed Bro...where do I go for the show???? sounds unreal!

[@DJMD32]

Kev saw your lecture at the 2017 Salinas Grower's Symposium... Great info.. Thank You! in the light of sharing info.. CBD works as an allosteric modulator of your CB1 and CB2 receptors. It is not a competitive inhibitor of THC... rather it adjusts the shape of the receptor site of THC... and thus the effects. Best of luck in all your ventures. -JM

[@atomusbliss]

thank you!

[@ryancarter2386]

Most comprehensive video I've seen in ages. Thank you. There is still hope.

[@gazt657]

Massive respect Kevin n gene thanks guys the whole world needs people like you s 🙏 love from the UK

[@AZMYTHKAMINSKI]

Great talk you two! Sometimes it’s not about having an outlined set of talking points. The best material off and comes just from ripping upon one’s knowledge and experience. Seriously awesome insight for those of us that are new to the actual strain hunter game. Thanks!

[@10XRIEL]

I could listen to you guys all day, fascinating stuff I love the depth of knowledge going on here, thanks :)

[@jaggedbrain]

Humboldt camp! spend a week with Kevin and his pals for the low cost of......? lol im in.. r u?

[@eugenejordan4730]

Absolutely right on key guys..we r making strids in every direction and with growers and breeders like yourselves it's still a climb..peak is insight..lets keep rolling my brothers.. we will get there..as always stay green

[@rchunt6786]

Thank you for this series Kevin, and all involved. Please do a series on growers old school and new, methods of organic cultivation.

[@polarbear2263]

You do the best interviews, hand down, great job.

[@alirezanazari9334]

Kevin amazing interview I cant even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed watching the video.I had you mixed up for Mean Gene for the longest time.I really like to meet you one day your a class act Kevin I say that with the most sincerity.

[@kylegraham2321]

Would appreciate seeing further videos with both of you! #AlwaysLearning

[@dertychurchtablet3101]

Kyle Graham 2nd this

[@Wiggi147]

How cool is gene 😆😆🤣👌🏼and on point!!!

[@magicrganix4407]

Wow what a community gifting eachother seeds and strains as well as knowledgeable advice for the tubers! I need to put my name out there to be a part of this mentor circle!

[@m1ndflowmaticgaddy209]

Thanks alot for everything I'm just soaking up all the good info and vibes ☮️ much respect 👍

[@timdarmetko4039]

legends ! awesome . thanks guys

[@timdarmetko4039]

thanks for all the great meds :)

[@chiltepierce]

Amazing interview Kevin its awesome to see this much knowledge dropped.

[@mikesmith1803]

Really ,really great in every area... Thank you to both kev and gene for this.. Btw,kevs interview style shows so much respect patience and lack of ego or pretense. fucking big love

[@nicknick5972]

greetings from n.ireland inspiring as always and we appreciate ur vitality in all this

[@Kruizzer]

Really hyped on his root beer line. I was able to obtain some seeds that have his root beer as the father and some Kem dog as the mother fingers crossed for some really nice smoke in the future.

[@havokwonder1212]

Enjoyed this video alot!! Amazing info and good times :) thanks for making these videos

[@kellilees4905]

thank you for all the knowledge, i will put it to use

[@Blackie991]

Straight knowledge

[@BluGuyMyco]

If Kevin endorsed him, I do too

[@ffffffvgggggggjyds]

No gene is giving Kevin credit

[@puravida809]

Howdy from Russia! Kevin, a quick and sillyquestion here. Have you ever come across seeds that are very small and dark purple in color? I probably wouldn’t have even resurrected that memory but watching your vids just brought it back. Many years ago I made a very successful cross, but now I can’t remember even roughly which strains I was working with. The whole seed stock wa stolen from me, and the dude who took them disappeared, but several months later even had the balls to brag about growing some stickiest and biggest bugs from those beans, outdoor, in the tropical climate. I know it’s a very long shot but maybe you have an idea of which strains’ cross might have resulted in that? I’d love to revive that “bloodline”. Cheers Brother! Thanks for all the info! It’s really filling the gaps in my education. Peace!

[@yeahdudethatthingrocksdoug9422]

Blue Magoo is like that. My seed connection is bat shit crazy and sketchy. Go to your search engine and find the seed companies. The people in Holland are the best to buy from. Ask them and keep looking. After the Dutch is the British seed companies. Small darks seeds grow giant plants.

[@laurieedeburn2449]

Thanks

[@TenTenFarms]

he puts out the fire.

[@dertychurchtablet3101]

Respect, appreciate the whole video.

[@zgoat4127]

2 chill AF fellas

[@ivarfoslien116]

The real deal up there💯🔥👆

[@ShiddyCrisp]

Mean Gene!!!

[@matthewoberton1830]

Two bioengineers choppin game!!

[@joesmith2985]

How do we find freeborn selection is this strictly instagram i dont have it

[@chillinlikebobdylan1979]

Yea the GSC I had was Pieguy’s.

[@twistedt1077]

Really,really interesting,Thanks

[@atilla718]

who else is in love with Kevin and wants to be him?

[@victorscortt3065]

Id love to work a crop with him and be able to pick at his brain

[@thepincushionman7063]

I'd rather be me. Hey, looks like I got my wish 😍

[@ffffffvgggggggjyds]

Not a chance

[@pitpotdeeerste]

How do you guys keep seeds and germinate old seeds? Do you use any additive such as hormones, acid etc to improve germination rates?

[@jameshenley570]

pitpotdeeerste Kevin has a great video on his Facebook page in regards to the topic.

[@pitpotdeeerste]

i really dont want to get sucked in to facebook :)

[@MrBRolls]

Low humidity, cool temperatures and a lack of light. Dont ever freeze seeds either unless you plan on popping them after taking them out the freezer. The condensation can cause them to pop.

[@MrBRolls]

Try soaking rapid root plugs and in clonex clone solution and balance it to 6.1 ph. Leave it over night to soak and then squeeze some of the water out out gently with a paper towel. Plant the seed no more than 3/8s an inch and place under a dome with a heat pad. Good luck.

[@sleepdog5559]

Great information n video thanks guys! Anyone know of a reliable seed bank that'll deliver to Florida?? The dispensaries don't sell them here. Please someone help out a fellow grower with a seed bank. Peace FL.

[@caseG80]

If your on insta gram hit up @general dubs for prolific coast seeds or riot seeds. Attitude seed bank, speakeasyseedbank theneptuneseedbank thinktankseedbankv2 platinum_seedbank wolverine_seeds these are all on instagram and .com. Most ship bird and fish food seeds lol anywhere. Cheers

[@sleepdog5559]

Right on thanks... I appreciate it

[@gpmangsr40]

What strain was the weed in the late 70s that you would have to use scissors to cut up the buds the buds were so sticky they would stick to the wall and the smell was so strong you could smell it wrapped up in 3 bags Skunk?

[@jknocal]

Super good info

[@phackqu]

At the end of the day, where is a few great spots to grab some seeds ( domestic / foreign ?

[@growmiezhomiez8760]

Great video thank s kev

[@jamesbutterson5218]

DR. EARTH, my go to dry amendment. ☝💚💨

[@gpmangsr40]

I also smoked weed in the 90s that only took one hit and you would be really high for a good 4 hours

[@phillipromero9834]

6:07. Kev hit it on the button its personal for me too. Im on deck 4life 4reals 4ever

[@340wbymag]

Gene, We need a source for high-grade pollen, just as we need a source for seeds and clones. Be the man.... please!

[@mauricecalliss1303]

When just one seed comes up with the goods in unusual odds of that one seed being the one. Then and this happens alot.ita time to realise that there's something bigger going on man .the cosmos is everywhere and budda does truly provide. So to speak .

[@thomascorley3059]

I need a personal sit down with Mean Gene..

[@polaroidsofpolarbears365]

I know this is random, but does anyone else use Dr.Earth products? I love their (4-6-3) myco mix, it has so many great things in it and it also promotes amazing soil. I also put a Tbsp. or 2 in my teas to make them extra rich in beneficial bacteria.

[@jamesbutterson5218]

Stanky Fish Gutz ☮💨

[@jaimoss8052]

Stanky Fish Gutz i love dr earth i use it in my personal plants i keep them super og no bottled vegan juice, lol

[@theweedwhisper3779]

Grape limeade otter pop 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤮🤮🤤🤮🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤮🤤🤤🤤🤤🤮🤮🤮🤤🤮🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@kenburkham5483]

I bred 'Catpiss' in '98. I can't wait to go to my first cannacups and get some crazy seed strain

[@theweedwhisper3779]

Where can I get freeborn seeds?

[@peezyworld420]

The weed Whisper buds and roses has packs right now

[@mrwestsida12]

Neptune seed bank

[@mikaelgaiason688]

Seems like half the audio you can't hear, and the other half wants to blow my speakers out...

[@Tossdart]

Probably dumb question but I got a bean from a very old fem kush. It is a male. Has anyone tried such a male to pollinate? Is it a waste of time? I would be pollinating just one clone female. Thoughts anyone?

[@caseG80]

Go for it never hurts to try plenty of amazing stuff came from bag seed like gene talked about in this video. Cheers

[@Huskie-]

An a for the tax issue, why dont you charge 25 cents per cutting. And then just pay the tax on that nominal fee of 25 cents. You wouldn't be giving it away and it would be taxed and accounted for.

[@anduin1]

I bet the taxes have some base amount. Like in Canada it’s 10% but no less than $1.

[@kingsamoanOG]

BLR looked hella dank but the high just didn't do it for me.

[@ffffffvgggggggjyds]

Damn gene is a big guy

[@Mybwain]

Went exploring, got mugged

[@alphaomega8373]

Is he the real Mean Genes son? The eyes and eye brows could be...

[@Falconing89]

What u talking about willis

[@briancastronovo6007]

Root Beer 2015 👁

[@theweedwhisper3779]

Damn homie sup

[@Air-vf6cn]

Help me please

[@TheBlindbowman]

hOLD ON ONE SECOND .. YOUR SAYING THEY ARE TRACKING ..sales and taxing sales . so how is this any different then Amish goods ...? your faith is less then theirs .. how do they get this double standard to pass the courts ....

[@SuperLazyCat]

tazz11 yeah...legalization sadly also leads to regulation..

[@ericrogers7569]

All👂'zzzz

[@rayfuckingrules386]

This is so much knowledge.