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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Himalayan Gold Strain

Himalayan Gold is an indica dominant strain (Himalaya - Indica × Super Bud). ~19% THC; effects: sleepy, euphoric, creative.

Median THC
19%
Flowering
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating
2.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
19%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

PineneTerpinoleneMyrceneCaryophylleneLimoneneOcimeneHumuleneLinalool

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 strainHimalayan Gold
Descendants (8)

Effects

SleepyEuphoricCreativeEnergeticUpliftedFocused

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

Tree fruitTarMentholFloweryBerry

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Unknown or Legendaryregular2.0/10

About Himalayan Gold

The Himalayan mountains are home to many cannabis strains. Parents of Himalayan Gold originate in Himalayan-bordering countries of Nepal and North India. When grown indoors, Himalayan Gold plants can reach up to 5 feet. However when grown outdoors, they have been known to reach up to 8 feet in length. The aromas of this plant have been characterized as a sweet and spicy chocolate and a hint of pepper. With a THC content up to 15% and a CBD of 1.4%, the high hits down and then works its way up

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Himalayan Gold?
Himalayan Gold comes from Himalaya - Indica × Super Bud.
Is Himalayan Gold indica or sativa?
Himalayan Gold is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Himalayan Gold have?
Across breeder releases, Himalayan Gold tests around 19% THC.
Is Himalayan Gold available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Himalayan Gold is offered as: regular.