Phinest Tissue Culture

I had the unfortunate experience of losing my genetic library during a law enforcement raid.  I lost years of work in an instant.  I reached out to Phinest, who had several of my favorite keeper cuts going through their characterization process, and was able to get clean copies of each cultivar back.  Thanks to Phinest I was able to rebuild my mother stock and run a successful crop of my genetics the following season.  

— Luke McCabe 

As a nursery owner, breeder, and collector, I’ve worked with several meristem tissue culture labs over the years. Two problems are common: pathogen symptoms return or cultivar expressions change.  Methods matter. Across the many plants I’ve entrusted to Phinest, I’ve never had either problem.

Recently, they reinvigorated Gumbo, a high-value cultivar other nurseries had given up on because of its poor health. They also cleaned our exclusive Pink Cuvée while preserving its unique expression of a popular flavor. And there are many more cultivars in the pipeline we look forward to releasing soon. 

— Alan Phulps

Phinest Tissue Culture saved my Dantes Inferno #6 from being lost forever, and I will always be grateful for that. I was down to one very sick plant—the last plant I had of that genetic. There was no backup, no other healthy mother to take cuts from, and no second chance if I lost her. I cut the entire plant down and sent it to Phinest, putting everything I had left of Dantes Inferno #6 into their hands.

That was a difficult position to be in as a breeder. When you have put the work into creating and selecting a genetic, you understand what losing that individual plant means. The time, selection, and potential behind her all depend on keeping that genetic alive. Sending my last plant to Phinest meant trusting them with something I could not replace. If they hadn’t been able to rescue her, she would have been gone forever.

They came through for me. Their tissue culture service rescued Dantes Inferno #6 and preserved a genetic I was on the verge of losing completely. That experience is the reason my confidence in Phinest is personal. I trusted them with my last chance to save her, and they delivered when it mattered. 

It also reinforced how valuable their genetic storage service is. Having my genetics preserved with Phinest gives me a backup I can turn to if something happens to the plants in my own collection. If I lose a genetic that I have stored with them, I can get it back from Phinest. After coming so close to losing Dantes Inferno #6, that peace of mind means a great deal to me.

I would confidently recommend Phinest to breeders and growers who want to protect genetics that matter to them. My experience showed me the value of having a capable team you can trust with both rescue and preservation. Phinest saved a genetic that would otherwise have been lost forever, and I’m grateful to know I have them as a resource to help protect my collection moving forward.

— Mile High Dave
Galactic Gardens, LLC.

I thought this cut was done. One of our top selections was loaded with pathogen pressure and I didn’t think there was any coming back from it. Phinest brought it back in under a year, a pathogen-free, supercharged genetic that outperforms the original. If you’ve got a keeper worth saving, these are the guys.

— Jeff

Working with the team at Phinest has been an experience that is truly second to none. Their dedication, professionalism, and passion for preserving and advancing exceptional genetics are something I have come to deeply appreciate.

One of the things that sets Phinest apart is the extraordinary amount of time, care, and attention they put into evaluating every new genetic we bring to the table. Their commitment to extensive indoor and outdoor trials is unmatched. They don't cut corners, they don't make assumptions, and they leave absolutely nothing untested. And when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING!

Beyond their rigorous testing, Phinest has built a state-of-the-art tissue culture laboratory that houses some of the most legendary and sought-after genetics in cannabis history. Their dedication to genetic preservation is not only impressive but incredibly important to the future of this industry.

In an industry that is constantly evolving, where trust, integrity, and long-term relationships can sometimes be difficult to find, working with Phinest has been an absolute pleasure. There is something truly invaluable about knowing that the genetics I've spent years working with are being carefully preserved and protected within their tissue culture library.

For me, Phinest represents much more than just a nursery. They are trusted partners who genuinely respect the history, hard work, and passion behind every genetic they handle.

I couldn't be more grateful for the relationship we've built, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside a team that shares the same passion for exceptional genetics and their preservation.

— Steve Council