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Pure sativa retail shopping label — not genetics

Nepalese Strain

Nepalese is a pure sativa strain (Amstel Gold × Burmese). ~20% THC; 105-day flowering; 4 breeder releases; effects: happy, euphoric, giggly.

Median THC
20%
Flowering
77–133 days
Breeder releases
4
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
20%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneLinaloolPineneTerpinoleneOcimene

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

Sativa 100%

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 strainNepalese
Descendants (33)

Effects

HappyEuphoricGigglyUpliftedCreativeRelaxed

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

FloweryGrapefruitEarthyWoodySpicy/HerbalCitrus

Breeder releases (4)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Scott Family Farms77dregular
The Landrace Team133dregular
The Real Seed Companyregular
The Seed Bankregular

About Nepalese

Genetics: Pure Nepali Landrace Latitude: Nepal 27°N – USA 37°N Sourcing: Provided by a reliable acquaintance in Nepal with strong familiarity and contacts in the country. Traditional use: Exntensive. Primarily the creation of hashish. Regional Harvest: Long growing/flowering season 18-20 weeks. October/November in Nepal. Height: Usual height 3+ metres but can go 5+ metres. Aromas: Sweet spices; cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, clove, flowery/fruity scents and incense, sandalwood. Effects: Intense cerebral effect and an overall physical euphoria Characteristics: Plants are very robust and females and males have been known to live 2+ years. Grow type: Outdoor, Greenhouse, NOT suited for indoor unless very experienced. Very small, very dark seeds, brown to black. Vigorous sprouting from fresh stock. Robust seedlings, fast grower. plants have wide leaves that narrow over time, very large plates. Stalk is green, often tinged with pink and purple, some are VERY purple. Wide internodes, long spacing between leaves on stems. A towering plant that exceeds 5 metres with optimum conditions. These plants are robust and vigorous, resistant to pests outdoors to a high degree, no mildew issues, and a

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Nepalese?
Nepalese comes from Amstel Gold × Burmese.
Is Nepalese indica or sativa?
Nepalese is classified as pure sativa.
How much THC does Nepalese have?
Across breeder releases, Nepalese tests around 20% THC.
How long does Nepalese take to flower?
Nepalese flowers in about 77–133 days.
Is Nepalese available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Nepalese is offered as: regular.