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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Dreamsicle Strain

Dreamsicle is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (Sherbet × Starfighter). ~15% THC; 63-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: energetic, uplifted, happy.

Median THC
15%
Flowering
63 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
—

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
15%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneLimoneneOcimeneCaryophylleneHumuleneLinaloolTerpinolene

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 50%Sativa 50%

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
ParentSherbetParentStarfighterParentCookies & CreamParentRed PopParentSherbert
This strainDreamsicle

Effects

EnergeticUpliftedHappyEuphoricRelaxedTalkative

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

CheeseVanillaDieselButterOrangeApple

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Elev8 Seeds—63dregular—
Exotic Genetix——feminized—

About Dreamsicle

Our goal with Dreamsicle was to retain some of the flavor/smell of the Sherbet but increase the frost and potency with the Starfighter. Sherbet is an extremely popular strain due to its exceptional smell, taste and pleasant high. It is also a vigorous grower with great intermodal length and density. Crosses with Sherbet can many times result in great yielders. Starfighter has exceptional frost, good yield and a creamy sweet taste/smell. It has insane bag appeal and has a tendency to bring these traits to other strains when crossed into them. Dreamsicle is an exceptional yielder of sticky, frosty buds with a creamy skunky citrus smell/taste. It is a great strain for stress, tension, anxiety and depression. It is perfect for a delicious after-dinner smoke. Flowering Time: 9 weeks Yield: Very Heavy Potency: Medium Genetics: Sherbet x Starfighter

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Dreamsicle?
Dreamsicle comes from Sherbet × Starfighter.
Is Dreamsicle indica or sativa?
Dreamsicle is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does Dreamsicle have?
Across breeder releases, Dreamsicle tests around 15% THC.
How long does Dreamsicle take to flower?
Dreamsicle flowers in about 63 days.
Is Dreamsicle available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Dreamsicle is offered as: feminized, regular.