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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

California Nugget Strain

California Nugget is a sativa dominant strain (Sour Diesel × White Widow). ~19.0% THC; 63-day flowering.

Median THC
19.0%
Flowering
63 days
Breeder releases
1
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Chemotype genetics-true

THC
19.0%
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 30%Sativa 70%

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 strainCalifornia Nugget

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Kera Seeds19.0%63dfeminized

About California Nugget

The refreshing California Nugget is a mix between the well-known fertile White Widow and Sour Diesel, which is known for its Diesel-like scent and beautiful buds, which are covered in resin. California Nugget is a favourite amongst smokers as well as growers. It is particularly popular because of its unique characteristics that will get you in an incredibly good mood. The elevating California Nugget is composed of 65% Sativa and 35% Indica. It’s a mix between the well-known White Widow and Sour Diesel. The Sour Diesel is responsible for the recognizable petrol-like scent and thanks to the White Widow it’s easy to grow and you’re guaranteed a great yield. Thanks to its White Widow component, the California Nugget is a plant that’s easy to grow and has a high yield. The blooming period is about 8 weeks and it can be grown both outdoors and indoors, but when grown outside it does need a warmer climate to get the best results. It’ll be ready for harvest in October. Its buds will look like they’re covered in resin and shimmer beautifully. Thanks to the Sour Diesel it has an intriguing petrol-like and chemical scent that causes a very surprising and unique effect that you won’t really ge

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of California Nugget?
California Nugget comes from Sour Diesel × White Widow.
Is California Nugget indica or sativa?
California Nugget is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does California Nugget have?
Across breeder releases, California Nugget tests around 19.0% THC.
How long does California Nugget take to flower?
California Nugget flowers in about 63 days.
Is California Nugget available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
California Nugget is offered as: feminized.