In this episode of Mango After Hours, our host Alex Villegas sits down with Sergio Picazo — cultivator, entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of The Connect Community — for one of the most insightful deep dives into modern cannabis culture. From Sacramento’s iconic District 6 to the emerging science of smokeability, Sergio explains how genetics, data analytics, water activity, and community collaboration are reshaping the future of the industry.Sergio shares his roots as a first-generation Mexican-American raised on discipline, hard work, and family unity — values that eventually guided him into cultivation, entrepreneurship, and leadership within Sacramento’s unique grower ecosystem. He breaks down why Sacramento stands alone: a city where fierce competition exists right alongside camaraderie, information sharing, and collective progress.The conversation jumps into the science of smokeability, championed by Dr. Allison Justice — from measuring puff PSI and vapor output to understanding harshness, moisture content, and water activity. Sergio highlights why THC percentages are misleading, why flavor and terpene transfer matter more, and why consumers have been conditioned away from sensory buying since the deli-style days before COVID.Sergio also opens up about building Cultivated from the ground up, learning deep water culture, discovering the power of tissue culture, flipping homes to fund his grow, and watching his parents become part of the journey. It’s a raw and inspiring story of risk, resilience, culture, and passion for the plant.If you're into cultivation, genetics, nursery operations, pheno hunting, or the culture behind cannabis, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Sergio Picazo Instagram Handles-@Sergio_thecustodian @theconnectcommunity @powrhouseMango After Hours Instagram - @mangoafterhoursBuy MangoTech Gear- www.mangotech.storeTrolmaster- www.trolmaster.com Thinkgrow- www.thinkgrow.com