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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Estrella Roja Strain

Estrella Roja is a sativa dominant strain (Colombia Punto Rojo × Dagga Afghan). ~20.0% THC; 90-day flowering.

Median THC
20.0%
Flowering
90 days
Breeder releases
1
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Chemotype genetics-true

THC
20.0%
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
This strainEstrella Roja
Descendants (3)
ChildCitrus FruitChildDagga AfghanChildHybrid Map of Estrella Roja

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Breeders20.0%90dregular

About Estrella Roja

“Ilumina con luz propia, concentra tanta energía que puede crear agujeros negros, donde el espacio-tiempo sean desconocidos” Planta de hojas intermedias (entre delgadas y anchas), con predominancia sativa, descendiente de una de las mejores variedades del mundo, la conocida Punto Rojo (Colombiana), cruzada con la hermosa Malva Silvestre de tonos purpuras. Esta variedad se caracteriza por ser una sativa muy rápida, el frio hace que exteriorice una amplia gama de colores púrpuras, aun así varios de sus fenotipos no necesitan de climas fríos para lograr esas bellas tonalidades rojas y purpuras. En floración sus múltiples brotes se asemejan a una estrella, exhibiendo sus resplandecientes tricomas como si tuviera luz propia, su efecto es grandioso y psicodélico. Linaje: Punto rojo x Lilly Malva Aromas: Cítricos combinados con laurel Genotipo: Sativa 80% Indica 20% Sabores: Mandarina, pino, frutas dulces Vegetativo: 30 Días aprox. Su crecimiento se puede realizar a 12/12. Para plantas enormes se recomienda 3 meses de crecimiento a 18 horas de luz diarias. Tiempo de floración: 70 días aprox. THC: 20% aprox. Valor Medicinal: Contra la depresión y la ansiedad, combate el cancer

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Estrella Roja?
Estrella Roja comes from Colombia Punto Rojo × Dagga Afghan.
Is Estrella Roja indica or sativa?
Estrella Roja is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Estrella Roja have?
Across breeder releases, Estrella Roja tests around 20.0% THC.
How long does Estrella Roja take to flower?
Estrella Roja flowers in about 90 days.
Is Estrella Roja available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Estrella Roja is offered as: regular.