Freeborn Selections

Mean Gene & Freeborn Selections: Preserving Northern California

Written by: Buzz Jackson

|

Published on

|

Time to read 1 min

For over 30 years, Mean Gene from Freeborn Selections has been safeguarding the genetics that defined Northern California’s golden era of cannabis. Before the industry had legal frameworks, before hype dictated demand, there were small circles of growers who prized flavor, resilience, and lineage over everything else. Gene was grew up in this culture learning, collecting, and honing his knowledge.

Today, his work is making sure the best of that time—the strains that shaped modern cannabis—aren’t lost to careless breeding, over-commercialization, or fading memory.

A Living Archive of Norcal's Best Genetics

Gene’s selections are a direct link to a time when cannabis was grown with patience and purpose. His work with heirloom genetics ensures the most distinctive, resilient, and uniquely expressive traits from the ’80s and ’90s remain available to growers today.

A lifetime in the Craft

Gene is a walking encyclopedia of experience.  He’s built a deep, experience-driven understanding of breeding, cultivation, and preservation.


Releasing his work via Freeborn Selections, he’s continually bringing a combination of unique old school traits that are still distinctly modern.

Keep scrolling and find notable podcasts and interviews as well as where you can connect with him on socials.

Podcasts

Jackson Freeborn Selections Mendocino County USA.

Growing With Fishes 278 Mean Gene from Mendocino of Freeborn Selections

Rootbeer By Mean Gene From Mendocino episode 1.5

Not In My Bag Ep 4 Ft Not So Dog - The Pot Cast - 31/08/24

Articles

Exploring the Roots of the Cannabis Culture with Mean Gene of Freeborn Selection
https://theemeraldcup.com/mean-gene-freeborn-selections/

Forum Threads

Seed Finder - Freeborn Selections

Patreon

Instagram

Shop Freeborn Selections