Chemotype genetics-true
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, 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 strainAfghan
Descendants (156)
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Taste
Breeder releases (5)
About Afghan
Our Afghan originates from Northern Afghanistan, close to the border of Tajikistan. It is a 100% pure Indica landrace with a high level of THC. By inbreeding her we were able to improve stability and to cut down the height. To make her more suitable for indoor growing. Afghan is highly tolerant to irrigation and fertilization. Seeds will usually rise above ground within 3 to 4 days. There is little to no variation between individual phenos, especially when it comes to yield. The main buds are stretched, thick and solid. Side buds are also solid, but small and few in numbers. Afghan has a good flower to leaf ratio. She has very few leaves, but lots of calyxes covered in trichomes. She is therefore easy to trim. When grown to fruition she smells like grade quality Afghani hashish. Afghan has a sweet, fruity and earthy flavor. And her high has a typical narcotic, Indica buzz. Medicinal value: nausea, insomnia and spasms. 100% pure Indica.
Genotype: Afghani Kush IBL.
Hashish aroma and earthy, fruity flavor.
Short plant. Easy to grow. Easy to trim.
Medicinal plant. Medicinal value: nausea, insomnia and muscle spasms.
Narcotic Indica Buzz.
Potential THC level: high.
Flowering time indoor
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Afghan?
Afghan comes from Hindu Kush - Indica × Afghanistan - Indica.
Is Afghan indica or sativa?
Afghan is classified as pure indica.
How much THC does Afghan have?
Across breeder releases, Afghan tests around 17.0% THC.
How long does Afghan take to flower?
Afghan flowers in about 56–60 days.
Is Afghan available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Afghan is offered as: feminized, regular.