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 strainCrystal Candy XL Auto
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Breeder releases (1)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
|---|
| Sweet Seeds | — | 56d | feminized | — |
About Crystal Candy XL Auto
A tall, fourth-generation autoflowering strain. It is produced by selecting and crossing tall examples of our Crystal Candy Auto® (SWS61) plants. The genetics have been developed as part of a special programme within the Sweet Seeds® R+D Department designed to discover interesting, exquisite and subtly sweet aromas that evoke an olfactory sensation of sweet shops. The buds have a very sweet, fruity scent with aromatic tones of bubble gum and jelly beans, complemented by shades of acidic strawberries and ripe melons. This strain produces large amounts of aromatic resin crystals and beautiful buds. The plants easily grow over 1 metre tall. Variety SWS87
Indica: 60% / Sativa: 38,4% / Ruderalis: 1,6%
THC: 14-19% · CBD: 0,1%
Indoor Yield: 425-650g/m2
Outdoor Yield: 60-300 g/plant
Indoor/Outdoor Harvest: 8 weeks from germination
Height: 90-140 cm
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Crystal Candy XL Auto?
Crystal Candy XL Auto comes from Crystal Candy Auto × Crystal Candy.
Is Crystal Candy XL Auto indica or sativa?
Crystal Candy XL Auto is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Crystal Candy XL Auto have?
Across breeder releases, Crystal Candy XL Auto tests around 20% THC.
How long does Crystal Candy XL Auto take to flower?
Crystal Candy XL Auto flowers in about 56 days.
Is Crystal Candy XL Auto available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Crystal Candy XL Auto is offered as: feminized.