About Lighthouse Genetics

Premium Cannabis Genetics from Ontario, Canada — Bred for Stability, Grown with Purpose

Mac Budz cartoon portrait - Founder of Lighthouse Genetics cannabis seed bank

Meet Mac Budz — Breeder & Founder

Mac Budz is a cannabis breeder based in Ontario, Canada. What started as a personal passion for growing turned into years of hands-on breeding work — selecting phenotypes, stabilizing genetics, and developing strains that perform consistently for growers.

Mac founded Lighthouse Genetics to share that work with the growing community. Every strain in our lineup was developed in-house, tested through multiple generations, and selected for the traits that matter: potency, yield, structure, and terpene profile.

When he’s not in the grow room, Mac is connecting with growers on Instagram (@macs_budz), sharing growing tips on the Lighthouse blog, and planning the next generation of genetics.

Why Our Seeds Are Different

Most cannabis seed banks release first-generation crosses (F1 hybrids) and market them as finished strains. The plants look good in photos, but growers often end up with inconsistent results — different phenotypes in every pack, unpredictable growth patterns, and traits that don’t match the description.

We do things differently at Lighthouse Genetics.

Every strain we develop goes through multiple generations of selection — F2, F3, F4, and beyond — before it ever reaches a customer. This process is called stabilization, and it’s what separates a tested, reliable cultivar from a one-off cross.

Here’s what that means for you as a grower:

  • Consistent phenotypes — plants in the same pack grow with similar structure, flowering time, and yield
  • Predictable results — you know what you’re getting before you pop a seed
  • Locked-in traits — potency, terpene profiles, and growth patterns are stable, not random

This takes more time and more work than releasing F1 crosses. But we believe a strain isn’t truly “new” until it’s been proven through generations of selection. That’s our standard — and it’s why growers trust Lighthouse Genetics.

Strains Bred by Mac Budz

Every strain below was developed in-house and stabilized through multiple generations of selection.

Seed Banks We Partner With

Alongside our own genetics, we carry strains from some of the most respected names in cannabis breeding. Every partner we work with shares our commitment to quality genetics and consistent results. We proudly stock seeds from Barney’s Farm, Royal Queen Seeds, Sensi Seeds, Dinafem Seeds, FastBuds, DNA Genetics, Quebec Seeds, and Pacific Seeds.

Seed Companies

Why Growers Choose Us

Stabilized Genetics

Every strain tested through multiple generations for consistent, predictable results.

Discreet Shipping

Plain packaging, no branding on the outside. Your order stays between us.

Canadian Seed Bank

Based in Ontario, Canada. All orders shipped from Canada with tracking.

Premium Partners

Only the best genetics from 8 trusted seed banks worldwide, handpicked for quality.