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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Chernobyl Strain

Chernobyl is a sativa dominant strain (Afghani/Bubbleberry × Aunt B F2). ~19% THC; 64-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: uplifted, focused, energetic.

Median THC
19%
Flowering
60–68 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
6.5 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
19%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

TerpinoleneMyrceneLimoneneCaryophyllenePineneHumuleneLinaloolOcimene

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 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 strainChernobyl
Descendants (46)

Effects

UpliftedFocusedEnergeticEuphoricCreativeHappy

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

LimeCitrusLemonChemicalSweetFlowery

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
SubCool’s The Dank60dregular6.5/10
Landrace Bureau68dregular

About Chernobyl

Trainwreck X Trinity X Jack the Ripper When I came out west I started on a Quest for the best Trainwreck cutting I could find. I was not impressed with the Arcata cutting as it was to tall to slow and to bi-sexual for my taste. I had written off this legendary strain until I came across an amazing plant discovered by Smokescreen. Found inside a bag of Dank of the few seeds found one female exhibited all the traits of the famous wreck without producing a single male stamen even late into budding. The complex late coloring is a thing of beauty and the potency of this mother is epic. Extremly potent smoking just a few bowls is an adventure in repertory failure and flat lining your brain waves. We decided to combine this incredible female with the genetics of Jack the Ripper. Phenotypes: Fast growing plants that form multiple towers of buds Height: Tall Yield: Medium Indoor/Outdoor: Does well indoors and gets tremendous outdoors Best way to grow: Topped early and trained to stay as low as possible Harvest Window: 8-9 weeks Sativa/Indica: 60/40 Hybrid: Train Wreck X Trinity X Jacks Cleaner X Space Queen High type: Strong and pleasant very good for pain relief without paranoia Taste Like

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Chernobyl?
Chernobyl comes from Afghani/Bubbleberry × Aunt B F2.
Is Chernobyl indica or sativa?
Chernobyl is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Chernobyl have?
Across breeder releases, Chernobyl tests around 19% THC.
How long does Chernobyl take to flower?
Chernobyl flowers in about 60–68 days.
Is Chernobyl available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Chernobyl is offered as: regular.