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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Congo Strain

Congo is a sativa dominant strain (A5 Haze × Africa - Sativa). ~18.0% THC; 75-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: energetic, talkative, uplifted.

Median THC
18.0%
Flowering
74–77 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
6.5 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
18.0%
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
ParentA5 HazeParentAfrica - SativaParentCongo - SativaParentAfricaParentPakistan
This strainCongo
Descendants (32)
ChildAlice NicoleChildAliceChildBangi Haze F9ChildBangi Haze IBLChildBangi HazeChildCongo x A5 HazeChildCongo x Kali ChinaChildCongo x PanamaChildCongo x Papua New GuineaChildCongo x ZamaldelicaChildQueen MotherChildNicole Kush

Effects

EnergeticTalkativeUpliftedHappyCreativeFocused

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

AmmoniaDieselPineappleTropicalGrapeBerry

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
ACE Seeds—74dreg. and fem.6.5/10
Anesia Seeds18.0%77dfeminized—

About Congo

GENETICS: Bangi x (Congo #3 x Chitral) 75% Sativa / 25 % Indica This delicious African hybrid combines the Bangi Congo which is a rare African landrace almost died out with fast flowering and small height, the Congo #3 which is another delicious Congolese with strong energetic high, and a bit of Chitral Indica to reduce its height and final flowering. STRUCTURE: Medium-high height. BOUQUET: The aroma is as sweet as honey with delicate and fresh floral details. POTENCY: Premium quality energetic high, perfect for an active life. FLOWERING: 10-11 weeks. Middle-end October PRODUCTION/M2: Medium GROW TYPE: Outdoors for warm climates

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Congo?
Congo comes from A5 Haze × Africa - Sativa.
Is Congo indica or sativa?
Congo is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Congo have?
Across breeder releases, Congo tests around 18.0% THC.
How long does Congo take to flower?
Congo flowers in about 74–77 days.
Is Congo available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Congo is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem..