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Pure indica retail shopping label — not genetics

Golden Kush Strain

Golden Kush is a pure indica strain (Acapulco Gold x C99 × Cranberry Haze). ~24% THC; 61-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: creative, energetic, aroused.

Median THC
24%
Flowering
56–67 days
Breeder releases
2
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Chemotype genetics-true

THC
24%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneLinaloolMyrcenePineneHumuleneTerpinolene

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 100%

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 strainGolden Kush

Effects

CreativeEnergeticArousedHappyUplifted

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

FloweryDiesel

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Goldenseed56dfeminized
SnowHigh Seeds67dregular

About Golden Kush

A powerful, strongly relaxing high and a 56 day flowering time makes Golden Kush a perfect strain for people looking for pain relief and a good sleep. Thick, frosted buds and a good yield, with a nice light scent and a hard hitting high. Pure Indica Sex: Feminised THC Content: High CBD Content: Medium Flowering Time: 56 days Yield: High

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Golden Kush?
Golden Kush comes from Acapulco Gold x C99 × Cranberry Haze.
Is Golden Kush indica or sativa?
Golden Kush is classified as pure indica.
How much THC does Golden Kush have?
Across breeder releases, Golden Kush tests around 24% THC.
How long does Golden Kush take to flower?
Golden Kush flowers in about 56–67 days.
Is Golden Kush available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Golden Kush is offered as: feminized, regular.