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 strainBlack Cat Kush
Breeder releases (1)
About Black Cat Kush
Black Cat Kush Seeds is a mostly indica feminized photoperiod strain from Homegrown Cannabis Co., a cross of Black Cherry Punch × OG Kush — combining the deep berry-cherry profile of Black Cherry Punch with the earthy fuel backbone of OG Kush.
Genotype: Mostly Indica
THC: 24%
CBD: 0.1%
Type: Feminized, Photoperiod, Indica
Flowering: 56–63 days
Height: Medium
Yield (indoor): 450–500 gr/m²
Difficulty: Intermediate
Lineage: Black Cherry Punch x OG Kush Terpenes & Taste
Myrcene, Caryophyllene, and Linalool produce a dark cherry and mixed berry aroma layered over an earthy OG base. The fuel notes from the OG Kush parent add depth beneath the sweeter berry foreground. Purple phenotypes are common. Effect Profile
Euphoric onset with deep body relaxation. At 24% THC, a high-potency indica hybrid suited to evening use. Physical tension relief is pronounced. Adverse effects include dry mouth and dry eyes. Cultivation Notes
Feminized photoperiod. Medium height. Indoor yield: 450–500 gr/m². Flowering 56–63 days. Cooler temperatures enhance purple expression. Difficulty: Intermediate
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Black Cat Kush?
Black Cat Kush comes from Black Cherry Punch × OG Kush.
Is Black Cat Kush indica or sativa?
Black Cat Kush is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Black Cat Kush have?
Across breeder releases, Black Cat Kush tests around 24.0% THC.
How long does Black Cat Kush take to flower?
Black Cat Kush flowers in about 59 days.
Is Black Cat Kush available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Black Cat Kush is offered as: feminized.