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 strainMalawi
Descendants (92)
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Taste
Breeder releases (3)
About Malawi
After years of hard work and intense selections with sativas from all around the world, we can confirm that Malawi is the most powerful and psychedelic landrace sativa we know. Its dense flowers of enormous trichomes compete with the most powerful indica/sativa and indica hybrids on the market in reference to their size and cannabinoids concentration. The potency of their flowers is simply devastating, and it is especially recommended for experienced smokers that seek extreme sativa effects without renounce to an abundant harvest. Resistance against SPIDER MITES: MEDIUM
Resistance against MILDEW: MEDIUM-HIGH
Resistance against BOTRYTIS: VERY HIGH
Resistance against COLD: MEDIUM GENETICS: 100 % Malawi sativa, Central Africa. LANDRACE STRAIN
FLOWERING: 11-14 weeks. Late October / Early November.
STRUCTURE: Sativa of medium internodes and strong branching.
YIELD / M2: Medium-High
BOUQUET: Strong, concentrated aroma of oil, wood and lemon.
HIGH: Extraordinarily powerful, intense and psychedelic, with more than 4 hours of duration. Only recommended for hard and experienced smokers. GROWING TIPS: Although this sativa shows all its potential in tropical/subtropical climates, it has been g
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Malawi?
Malawi comes from Strawberry Cough × Ad Hoc.
Is Malawi indica or sativa?
Malawi is classified as pure sativa.
How much THC does Malawi have?
Across breeder releases, Malawi tests around 22% THC.
How long does Malawi take to flower?
Malawi flowers in about 77–88 days.
Is Malawi available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Malawi is offered as: reg. and fem., regular.