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 strainCotton Candy Lobster
Effects
Breeder releases (1)
About Cotton Candy Lobster
Information on Cotton Candy Lobster Cotton Candy Lobster is a feminized photoperiod variety developed by Cipher Genetics and released in 2024 as part of their Blue Lobster line. With carefully selected indica-dominant genetics, this hybrid combines a dessert-like aromatic profile with dense buds covered in a snowy layer of white trichomes and bluish-purple tones that don't go unnoticed. Genetics: when Runtz meets the East Coast Cotton Candy Lobster is born from the cross between Cotton Candy Runtz and Blue Lobster. Cotton Candy Runtz is itself a hybrid of Runtz and Cotton Candy Kush, with Afghan and Haze influences in its lineage, which provides the dense structure and characteristic candy profile of the Runtz family. Blue Lobster, on the other hand, is a Maine Trees selection obtained from Apples & Bananas crossed with Eye Candy (Facade): an East Coast American genetic that claimed three awards at the Zalympix 2023 East Coast, introducing deep berry notes and a terpene complexity that's hard to ignore. The result is a variety with predictable structure and high trichome potential, also marketed under the alias Pink Lobster. Cultivation: indoor grower-friendly with attention to lat
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Cotton Candy Lobster?
Cotton Candy Lobster comes from Blue Lobster × Cotton Candy Runtz.
Is Cotton Candy Lobster indica or sativa?
Cotton Candy Lobster is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Cotton Candy Lobster have?
Across breeder releases, Cotton Candy Lobster tests around 25% THC.
How long does Cotton Candy Lobster take to flower?
Cotton Candy Lobster flowers in about 58 days.
Is Cotton Candy Lobster available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Cotton Candy Lobster is offered as: feminized.