F1s are not always the best.
They just display something called 'hybrid vigor'.
And expensive seeds are not always F1s.
And if you want to stabilize a strain that is an F1 that you enjoy, you are going to have to go back and do backcrosses to the parents and grandparents, as Tokudai said.
stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on . Finding that pheno... I have been interested in a few different exotic varieties, but starting with a 10 (or 12) seed/plant base, what are the chances of getting that perfect pheno? Not very likely IMHO, as stability does not seem to be the commercial breeders strongest skills. How about starting 10 packs instead of 1 - well 10 times the chance to find an outstanding candidate.. but cost is much increased to start, as well as space and equipment needed, and it seems like the same crapshoot, just a slightly larger Rating: 5