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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Jamaican Strain

Jamaican is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (Apple Runtz × El Nino). ~10% THC; 56-day flowering; effects: giggly, creative, happy.

Median THC
10%
Flowering
56 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating
—

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
10%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

PineneMyrceneTerpinoleneOcimeneCaryophylleneHumuleneLimoneneLinalool

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 50%Sativa 50%

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
ParentApple RuntzParentEl NinoParentIsland Sweet SkunkParentJamaica - HybridParentJoTaKe
This strainJamaican
Descendants (29)
ChildAfghani (New Mexico) / Jamaican F1 HybridChildAstralChildAuto GagarinChildBob LoveChildCandyChildConch FritterChildInternational Space StationChildIsland Sweet Skunk x JamaicanChildJamaica SpecialChildJamaican CheeseChildJamaican GushersChildJamaican Piff

Effects

GigglyCreativeHappyUpliftedEnergeticRelaxed

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

EarthyCoffeePungentWoodySweetSkunk

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Federation Seed Company—56dregular—

About Jamaican

The Jamaican originates form the island of Jamaica, and is a perfect example of long term breeding and the necessity of preserving years of work. One of the most beautiful crown and cola we've ever seen, the Jamaican will finish in 8 weeks with thick solid buds absolutely covered in crystal on every possible surface. Easy to smoke and easy to cultivate makes the Jamaican one of the most popular strains in the medical community. A great consistent workhorse, durable and not overly finicky to grow. Fruity flavour with earthy undertones, the Jamaican is quick to trim but slow to dry, due to the extreme size of the buds. Best when quick dried and slow cured for the real connoisseur. The true taste of Jamaica without leaving the house, stay home and visit paradise

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Jamaican?
Jamaican comes from Apple Runtz × El Nino.
Is Jamaican indica or sativa?
Jamaican is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does Jamaican have?
Across breeder releases, Jamaican tests around 10% THC.
How long does Jamaican take to flower?
Jamaican flowers in about 56 days.
Is Jamaican available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Jamaican is offered as: regular.