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 strainChoco Candy
Breeder releases (1)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
|---|
| Zambeza | 21.0% | 65d | feminized | 7.0/10 |
About Choco Candy
Choco Candy: Chocolate Haze x Chocolate Thai = Chocolate² The skilful breeders of Zambeza really challenged themselves on this one. With having the goal of creating one of the most intense chocolate strains on the market, they went out on their worldwide hunt for the best genetics for Choco Candy. Luckily, they found a perfect match between Chocolate Haze and OG Chocolate Thai. Both of these strains already had the pronounced chocolate aroma, but it wasn’t strong enough to satisfy true chocolate lovers. Hand-selecting the phenotypes that develop the strongest chocolate taste, and then crossbreeding them over many generations, took its time. Things are ready when they’re ready. And yes, they truly are. Choco Candy is sativa-dominant and clearly shows this in its growing traits. Indoor growers can expect plants that are 100-150cm tall, yielding up to 400-450g/m². Guerilla- and outdoor growers will most likely grow plants that are 120-200cm in height, and harvest around 400-500g per plant, depending on the climatic conditions. The flowering time was brought down to about 65 days, which is relatively short for a Haze variety with this extreme potency. When it comes to flavour and high,
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Choco Candy?
Choco Candy comes from Chocolate Haze × OG Chocolate Thai.
Is Choco Candy indica or sativa?
Choco Candy is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Choco Candy have?
Across breeder releases, Choco Candy tests around 21.0% THC.
How long does Choco Candy take to flower?
Choco Candy flowers in about 65 days.
Is Choco Candy available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Choco Candy is offered as: feminized.