a plant–first philosophy
(03) Phytoca is built on a 40 year family legacy in cannabis genetics and breeding, harnessing the life work of Scott Blakey aka ‘Shantibaba’. Scott’s commitment to genetics and cannabis origins has resulted in the creation of dozens of award winning strains, including the legendary High Times Cannabis Cup winners: White Widow and Super Silver Haze.
The collection of seeds worldwide for the development and crossbreeding of unique strains within Europe has allowed us to bring world-class plant based medicines to Australia.
- Seed Research & Collection
- Seed Research & Collection
- Seed Research & Collection
- Seed Research & Collection
- Seed Research & Collection
(04) Scott Blakey: How a Geneticist and CBD Consultant shaped where we are today.
Spent considerable time travelling around Asia and began collecting cannabis seeds from various countries including Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and India.
Toured South American continent for 11 months, collecting seed and pods for private seed bank and research. Made visits to Peru, Columbia, Ecuador, Bolivia and Chile. Covered the desert regions, the Andes, and the jungle regions.
Co-founded the infamous Dutch seedbank Green House Seed Co and won the Award for Skunk Haze at the High Times Cannabis Cup.
Received awards for numerous strains at the High Times Cannabis Cup, including: Master Kush, White Widow, White Rhino, Great White Shark and El Nino.
Co-founded Mr. Nice Seedbank with Howard Marks. Awarded 1st place in the ‘Best Seed Company’ category for the High Times Cannabis Cup awards. Worked in Germany, England, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Switzerland selling seed and their products.
Founded Gene Bank Technology, which created large-scale essential flower oil (hemp oil) production, for Body Shop USA.
Co-founded CBD Crew as the world’s first CBD enriched seed company, around the same time which the first series of CBD finished goods were brought to market.
CBD Crew begins to make CBD strains while selling seeds to worldwide projects in 10 or more countries. Mr. Nice Seedbank begins to produce for wholesale and research markets.
Received licences to cultivate in Washington State, Colorado and Oregon, expanding operations to the USA.
Co-founded Sciva International & Dr. Nice; introducing retail to the growing medical markets, with seed production for 15 major seed companies in Europe and a medical office in Barcelona dealing with patients.
Began exporting bespoke medicines to Australia through Phytoca.
(05) The culmination of collecting seeds throughout these regions to cross breed has created the basis of our family’s genetic seed bank. They have since been pioneering new strains in the plant medicine field.
- Our mission looks beyond the paradigm of traditional medicine
- Our mission looks beyond the paradigm of traditional medicine
- Our mission looks beyond the paradigm of traditional medicine
We support the process of prescribing full spectrum, whole plant medicine, from education and patient evaluation through to TGA approval (Special Access Scheme and Authorised Prescriber Scheme applications). Click here to access doctor information.
We supply both finished goods under the Phytoca label and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) for compounding plant based medicines. We also assist with information and support regarding products, prescriptions and storage. Click here to access pharmacist information.
We provide ancillary services including storage and distribution for existing plant medicine companies, sourcing and developing products for white labelling, as well as licensing & regulation guidance for those looking to enter the marketplace.
We educate the public about eligibility, safety and access to plant-based prescription medication through their doctor and pharmacy.
(Note) As the education and understanding of alternative therapies scale, patients, pharmacists and doctors are turning to plant based medicine. We exist to help you understand the journey, as we have for our many partners and clients.
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Phytoca products are prescription only medicines and are not listed or registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
Only eligible patients may access such medicines via an Authorised Prescriber or under the Special Access Scheme.
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