As for the bro science in the cannabis scene: It's partially due to being illegal for so long, of course. The modern myths and misconceptions are because of economic interests, I believe.
There isn't much money to be made with a plant that grows so easily. The special fertilizer, special pots, special lamps (thank god I can grow legally on my balcony now and use sunlight) are all unnecessary, expecially now that it is legal.
Also, I doubt that they can create really true strains in these facilities in the Netherlands (that's where I have to order from).
I believe they:
Crossbreed some material, grow a bunch of specimen and take a cutting from each.
Then they bring the plants to flower, harvest, select the best specimen, go back to the earlier taken cuttings and use the clone of the best plants to get the colloidal silver treatment and then sell that stuff as a 'strain'.
From what I see, people get huge variety just from seeds out of the same bag.
And then they 'select for the best phenotype'.
What a joke.
I agree. So much seeds are released , without proper testing, and stabilization. I’m curious are you able to get clones?
Probably, yes.
The 'legalization' here has quite strict limitations for now.
I can only have 3 plants and 50g dried flowers - however that's supposed to work...
Under my special circumstances it's best to use small automatics on my balcony. (I also don't want to annoy my neighbors too much)
I take it as a challenge. Also that way I can get more harvests and get experience quicker, maybe.
I used to have a decent indoor setup, but now I do t have the room and forces to also grow autos. That’s on my @jonyoudyer account. Not doing so well though, still figuring out autos myself:)