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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

4K Strain

4K is an indica dominant strain (Doorstep × Golden Goat). ~27.0% THC; 64-day flowering; 2 breeder releases.

Median THC
27.0%
Flowering
61–67 days
Breeder releases
2
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Chemotype genetics-true

THC
27.0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the lab-verifiable signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). Cannabinoid type is set largely by a single gene (the THC:CBD ratio); about 96% of commercial flower is Type I, THC-dominant. Terpene profiles are sourced from Certificates of Analysis (COA) and roll out as Areto’s lab-verified data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strain4K
Descendants (3)
Child5KChildGelato-KChildHybrid Map of 4K

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Irie Genetics67dfeminized
Silver River Seeds27.0%61dfeminized

About 4K

Cuatro de nuestras mejores genéticas, se unen para crear esta joya con sangre de 4 kmpeonas, de allí su nombre. S.B.S.P (Starbud x Sour Power) ganadora Del Plata 2014 y dos podios en Uruguay y Flashback campeona de C.C.C.C 2011 forman Sour Flash “mayonesa”. Desfrán ( 5 copas, Del Mar 2011, Copa 420 Rio de Janeiro 2012 Sabor y Potencia, 1er mención Del Plata 2013, 2do premio Uruguay exterior 2014) x Mohan Ram (Campeona Del Plata 2015 y segunda Uruguay 2016) forman Mohan Thai. Entre estas dos genéticas del catálogo SRS logramos este choque frontal de genes que no hacen otra cosa que producir una planta fenomenal de otra dimensión. 3 de las plantas del cruce tienen dominancia indica tal es así que 4K es ideal para indoor, Desfran y Flash le dan tamaño general mientras que S.B.S.P y la Mohan le dan glamour con sus aromas y sabores extremos. Posee múltiples ramas en forma de calesita y el top de la planta brilla con matices lilas, rojizos y abundante resina psicoactiva. La Desfran le da una gran habilidad y adaptabilidad para ser cultivada en exteriores y Mohan con Sour Flash destacan con sus sabores ácidos. Al tener tantos buenos aportes es muy reacia a contraer plagas y hongos, fácil

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of 4K?
4K comes from Doorstep × Golden Goat.
Is 4K indica or sativa?
4K is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does 4K have?
Across breeder releases, 4K tests around 27.0% THC.
How long does 4K take to flower?
4K flowers in about 61–67 days.
Is 4K available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
4K is offered as: feminized.