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 strainHead Smog
Breeder releases (1)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
|---|
| Katsu Seeds | 21.1% | 63d | regular | — |
About Head Smog
Battle of the Buds Winner Hybrid: Trinity Skunk x Hotcakes
THC: 21.1%
CBD: 0.3%
Terpenes: 5.8% Grow Notes: 63 day average finish. Will stretch 2x or more with healthy plants, and you’ll want to lollipop well to avoid lower larf. Gets real heavy and will need support in the last week or more. Feed organic inputs for best results. CO2 not required. Terps: Frankincense/Myrrh, Sandalwood, Bubblegum Fluoride treatment, cheap carpet powder. Dry/Cure: Amsterdam slow-dry method is suggested, along with a 3-week minimum cure
Effects: Spaced-out, anxious. Time travelling. Pre-Hallucinogenic butterflies. Extreme LSD/Stimulant-like effects at high doses. LSD comatose/blackouts reported with extreme consumption. This strain has no ceiling. The more you consume the next level it takes you. Be careful. Strong enough to make your Uber forget how to drive, and will often give even the most seasoned smokers the butterflies as if you just consumed some magic mushrooms. Paranoid, space/time travels, and even bad trips have been recorded from high-tolerance, veteran smokers. Complaints have been received due to the extreme potency of this strain and should only be consumed by medical patients, addicts
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Head Smog?
Head Smog comes from Trinity Skunk × Hotcakes.
Is Head Smog indica or sativa?
Head Smog is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does Head Smog have?
Across breeder releases, Head Smog tests around 21.1% THC.
How long does Head Smog take to flower?
Head Smog flowers in about 63 days.
Is Head Smog available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Head Smog is offered as: regular.