Chemotype genetics-true
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant
Terpene profile most dominant first
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, 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 strainKona Gold
Descendants (44)
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Breeder releases (3)
About Kona Gold
A very rare and illusive strain gifted to us by a private breeder based on the big island. Kona Gold is one of the big 5 legendary Hawaiian strains, that include Maui Wowie, Puna Budder and Molokai Snow, and Kauai Electric. The real-deal KG is very difficult to find so we are very excited about this release. Its appearance and growth structure mimic that of the classic Christmas tree sativa, but all seem to stay squat during flower. Leaves appear broader than most sativas, but they narrow down the higher up the branch you get. It’s clear many generations have gone into this IBL, but the quality of each plant remains extremely high. If you grow inside, you are gonna love these girls. Vigour is good, but nothing like a pure sativa. These plants grown wide with very strong branching, no need for support at all. If we’d vegged these in bigger pots I feel we see more of a stretch, but I personally love the whole ‘mini-sativa’ package. Beautiful and practical in every sense. Regarding stability, two words, ‘ROCK SOLID’!!! We have had ‘zero’ issues with this line, it’s been maintained extremely well. The buds are very dense and pack quite a punch. The cola on pheno #1 （mother of IBL） was
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Kona Gold?
Kona Gold comes from 98 Aloha White Widow × Durban Poison.
Is Kona Gold indica or sativa?
Kona Gold is classified as pure sativa.
How much THC does Kona Gold have?
Across breeder releases, Kona Gold tests around 17% THC.
How long does Kona Gold take to flower?
Kona Gold flowers in about 70–84 days.
Is Kona Gold available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Kona Gold is offered as: reg. and fem., regular.