Question about strains and potency?

[ohai]

I plan on starting my first grow soon, but I'm trying to do as much research and gather as much information as I can to make sure I do it right.

I was just wondering how do you "make" strains or make them more "potent"?

And could you increase the potency and health of a plant if it comes from a seed of lesser value(? I can't find the word I need here >.<)

Like can I make good pancakes from shitty pancake mix?

 

[Wild Heart]

The more healthy the plant the better quality, smoke, and potency. You can grow out seeds from a bag or get breeders seeds but either way just start growing you will love it.