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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Gutbuster Strain

Gutbuster is an indica dominant strain (Kimbo Kush × Cookies and Cream). ~18% THC; 55-day flowering; effects: creative, euphoric, relaxed.

Median THC
18%
Flowering
55 days
Breeder releases
1
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Chemotype genetics-true

THC
18%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

LimoneneCaryophylleneMyrceneLinaloolPineneHumuleneTerpinoleneOcimene

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 70%Sativa 30%

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 strainGutbuster

Effects

CreativeEuphoricRelaxedUpliftedEnergeticTingly

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

VanillaBlueberryBerryWoodyCheeseEarthy

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Exotic Genetix55dregular

About Gutbuster

Washington State breeders Exotic Genetix crossed two of their own strains to create Gutbuster, a 70% indica-dominant hybrid that offers the mellowing effects that indica fans love. Combining the blackberry flavors of Kimbo Kush with the vanilla ice cream and chocolate chip cookie flavors of Cookies and Cream makes Gutbuster a truly memorable strain. THC levels have been recorded as high as 25%. Genetics: Kimbo Kush x Cookies & Cream Sex: Regular Type: 70% Indica /30% Sativa Height: Medium-Tall Flower Time: 50-60 Days Yield: Above Average

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Gutbuster?
Gutbuster comes from Kimbo Kush × Cookies and Cream.
Is Gutbuster indica or sativa?
Gutbuster is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Gutbuster have?
Across breeder releases, Gutbuster tests around 18% THC.
How long does Gutbuster take to flower?
Gutbuster flowers in about 55 days.
Is Gutbuster available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Gutbuster is offered as: regular.