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 strainBig Ben
Breeder releases (1)
About Big Ben
Big Ben by Wizard Trees is a feminized hybrid with extreme potency (THC above 30%). Created from Biscotti x Studio 54, it produces dark-toned, very dense and resinous buds with a unique terpene profile: sweet cookie dough mixed with an intense fuel note. Big Ben stands out for its solid production and excellent bag appeal; its smoke is as aggressive as it is delicious.
Genetics of Big Ben cannabis: Biscotti x Studio 54Big Ben from the American seed bank Wizard Trees results from the cross: Biscotti x Studio #54, a combination blending the creamy, sweet aroma of Biscotti with the gassy, chemical and extremely potent profile of Studio 54. This union produces a mainly indica hybrid that in most cases exceeds 30% THC.
Big Ben is an excellent plant for resin production, and its aroma and effects are clearly above average.
Cultivation of Big Ben seeds by Wizard TreesIn cultivation, it develops a medium-tall structure with strong branches and very compact, dark-toned flowers packed with trichomes. Its flowering cycle finishes in approximately 63 days indoors, offering high yields and excellent response to training and pruning techniques to manage its height. It performs optimally under hi
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Big Ben?
Big Ben comes from Biscotti × Studio 54.
Is Big Ben indica or sativa?
Big Ben is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Big Ben have?
Across breeder releases, Big Ben tests around 27% THC.
How long does Big Ben take to flower?
Big Ben flowers in about 84 days.
Is Big Ben available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Big Ben is offered as: feminized.