Chemotype genetics-true
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant
Terpene profile most dominant first
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, 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 strainCritical Cheese
Descendants (3)
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Breeder releases (1)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
|---|
| Dinafem | 19.0% | 58d | feminized | 9.0/10 |
About Critical Cheese
Critical Cheese by Dinafem is a feminized, Sativa-dominant strain derived from a Cheese and a Critical +. It is the union of two of the strains of our catalogue renowned for they flavour and aroma. Critical Cheese is one of the bricks that was missing in our building and it truly caters for the lovers of these two great strains. This outstanding plant is hardy, easy to grow, fast flowering and delivers big, heavy, compact buds covered in resin. An anti-odour filter is required when growing Critical Cheese, since its smell is extremely strong during the last two weeks of the flowering period. It performs well indoors no matter what cultivation method is used, especially SCROG. However, the control of its size shouldn’t be overlooked. In outdoor cultivation, it responds best to temperate/dry climates and to the protected environment of greenhouses. Critical Cheese has intense flavour and aroma with hints of lemon, pine, perfume and cheese. The long-lasting effect is powerful and cerebral, uplifting and euphoric. It is the perfect choice for spending quality time with friends. 65% Sativa / 35% Indica
Genetics: Critical+ x Cheese
Indoor flowering period: 55-60 days
Outdoor harvest time
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Critical Cheese?
Critical Cheese comes from Cheese × Critical+.
Is Critical Cheese indica or sativa?
Critical Cheese is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Critical Cheese have?
Across breeder releases, Critical Cheese tests around 19.0% THC.
How long does Critical Cheese take to flower?
Critical Cheese flowers in about 58 days.
Is Critical Cheese available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Critical Cheese is offered as: feminized.