Chemotype genetics-true
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 strainCongo x Zamaldelica
Breeder releases (1)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
|---|
| ACE Seeds | — | 84d | regular | — |
About Congo x Zamaldelica
Congolese x Zamaldelica F2 is a pure sativa polyhybrid created by crossing our long-flowering Congolese mother with the best Zamaldelica F2 males. This hybrid combines three classic African sativa genetics (Congo, Malawi, Zamal) with Thai sativa from Southeast Asia, producing a vigorous, high-yielding plant with potent and cerebral effects.
Ideal for growers seeking a moderate flowering sativa with reliable yields and strong resistance, this hybrid thrives in a variety of climates and delivers a classic African-Thai sativa experience, with clear, uplifting, and energetic effects. Technical Specifications
Type: Poly Hybrid Format: Regular Sativa / Indica Ratio: 100% Sativa Cannabinoid Profile:
THC: 15–20%
CBD: 0% Flowering Time:
Indoors: 11–13 weeks
Outdoors: End of October / Early November Yield: High Resistance:
Spider mites: Average–High
Powder mildew: High
Botrytis: High
White fly: Average–High
Cold: High
Heat: High Recommended Latitude: 0º–43º
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Congo x Zamaldelica?
Congo x Zamaldelica comes from Congo × Zamaldelica.
Is Congo x Zamaldelica indica or sativa?
Congo x Zamaldelica is classified as pure sativa.
How long does Congo x Zamaldelica take to flower?
Congo x Zamaldelica flowers in about 84 days.
Is Congo x Zamaldelica available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Congo x Zamaldelica is offered as: regular.