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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Alien Kush Strain

Alien Kush is an indica dominant strain (Strawberry Cough × Alien Dog V2). ~21% THC; 2 breeder releases; effects: tingly, relaxed, euphoric.

Median THC
21%
Flowering
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
21%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneLinaloolPineneOcimeneTerpinolene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the 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). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s 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 strainAlien Kush
Descendants (62)

Effects

TinglyRelaxedEuphoricSleepyHungryHappy

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

TeaWoodyFloweryPineEarthyTree fruit

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Alien Geneticsregular
The Cali Connectionregular

About Alien Kush

Not to mistake with the Alien Kush from The Cali Connection... Genetics: LVPK x Alien Tech

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Alien Kush?
Alien Kush comes from Strawberry Cough × Alien Dog V2.
Is Alien Kush indica or sativa?
Alien Kush is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Alien Kush have?
Across breeder releases, Alien Kush tests around 21% THC.
Is Alien Kush available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Alien Kush is offered as: regular.