RIGHT HEMISPHERE GENETICS INTERVIEW (MARCH 2023)

1. WHO ARE YOU? TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR COMPANY.

My name is Lee and I run Right Hemisphere Genetics. I grew up in Texas and spent most time in Austin. I started smoking herbs by end of the 5th grade. I quickly was obsessed with her. I spent a lot of time reading everything I could to learn more. I spent early years growing gorilla and experimenting. Fast forward to 2016. It wasn’t till I met my wife that I decided it was time to grow again and start our business.

2. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START BREEDING?

I decided to start breeding because I have a background in art and working with my hands so it was natural. I started to play with different strains and read everything I could. I wanted to create good herbs for my wife and I to smoke mainly. Everything I breed is for purpose and a goal.

3. WHAT IS YOUR PRIMARY METHOD OF GROWING? INDOOR/OUTDOOR? SOIL/ROCKWOOL?

I mainly grow indoor. I have tried lots of different styles and techniques and ways to grow. I landed on using coco and Ambrosia Cropz. These salts are a game and life changer. It embodies the KISS method. Organic Salts for the win.

4. DESCRIBE WHAT MAKES YOUR GENETICS AND YOUR COMPANY UNIQUE.

Right Hemisphere Genetics prides itself on craft and unique. We don’t follow and hype and take time to plan crosses. I am not a blanket breeder.

5. WHAT ARE YOU SEEKING TO ACHIEVE IN BREEDING?

My purpose for breeding is to create something better than the parents. I focus on craft, unique, terps, potency and yields.

6. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS? TEN YEARS?

I have a life plan and not so much 5 or 10 years goals. My goal is to keep doing what I love and pass on my company to my kids.

7. WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CANNABIS? ARE YOU A HEAVY SMOKER?

I am a huge smoker. I smoke everything herbs. I have no prejudice when it comes to how I enjoy it all. 

8. WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY ON BREEDING?

My philosophy in breeding is I make stuff I want to smoke all the time.

9. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO IN CANNABIS?

The progression of laws that allow everyone the chance to grow and find the passion we all have as breeders. Its important that everyone has success and has the chance to show themselves what they can do.

10. WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE LOOK OUT FOR IN YOUR LINEUP?

I would keep watching to look out for new collabs and unique gear.