A modern breeding guide for growers who want to understand the real art behind cannabis genetics.

“Cannabis Breeding” by Julien Ricco, founder of Botafarm California, dives deep into the principles of modern cannabis selection — combining traditional breeding knowledge with modern cultivation practices used in today’s high-level genetic work.  

This book breaks down everything from the history of cannabis genetics and landraces to phenotype hunting, parent selection, terpene profiles, stabilization, and elite clone work.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• the fundamentals of cannabis genetics and trait inheritance • how breeders select and preserve elite traits • how to choose parents for powerful crosses • the difference between European stabilization and modern Californian clone selection • how to run a proper phenohunt • how terpene and cannabinoid profiles influence breeding decisions • how to build a breeding project from start to finish

The book also explains Botafarm’s philosophy: prioritizing elite feminized clones, tissue culture sanitation, terpene intensity, structure, resin production, and high-quality phenotypic diversity over forced standardization.  

Written in a simple, direct, and practical way, this guide is made for growers who want more than hype genetics — it’s for people who want to truly understand how modern cannabis breeding works behind the scenes.

No fake guru talk. No recycled internet myths. Just real breeding knowledge from the modern California scene.