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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Chronic Strain

Chronic is an indica dominant strain (Strawberry Cough × Strawberry Diesel). ~22.0% THC; 60-day flowering; 4 breeder releases; effects: appetizing, calming, relaxing.

Median THC
22.0%
Flowering
60–63 days
Breeder releases
4
Avg rating
7.33 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
22.0%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneMyrceneTerpinoleneHumuleneLimoneneLinaloolOcimenePinene

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 70%Sativa 30%

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 strainChronic
Descendants (57)

Effects

AppetizingCalmingRelaxing

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

SkunkEarthyWoodyHoneyAmmoniaPungent

Taste

TangerineSweet LemonLemon

Breeder releases (4)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Serious Seeds60dreg. and fem.7.33/10
ApeOrigin22.0%60dfeminized
Bulk Seeds63dfeminized
Fatbush Seeds60dfeminized

About Chronic

Indoor clone grow time: 7 - 14 days Indoor flowering period: 8-9 weeks Indoor yield: 350-600 g/m² Outdoor harvest date: middle - end of October Improved in 2000. This is one of the larger yielding varieties, this medium height, not too dense plant is the perfect combination of good yield and excellent quality. Smokers that know and grow choose this plant for its combination of appearance and sweet smell. Grows a single huge central bud with few side branches. This strain does not respond well to topping. Mild, sweet smell develops while flowering, take care to dry thoroughly after harvest to maintain this subtle fragrance

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Chronic?
Chronic comes from Strawberry Cough × Strawberry Diesel.
Is Chronic indica or sativa?
Chronic is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Chronic have?
Across breeder releases, Chronic tests around 22.0% THC.
How long does Chronic take to flower?
Chronic flowers in about 60–63 days.
Is Chronic available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Chronic is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem..