Chemotype genetics-true
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant
Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the lab-verifiable 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). Cannabinoid type is set largely by a single gene (the THC:CBD ratio); about 96% of commercial flower is Type I, THC-dominant. Terpene profiles are sourced from Certificates of Analysis (COA) and roll out as Areto’s lab-verified 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 strainNorthern Big Bud
Descendants (3)
Breeder releases (1)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
|---|
| BSB Genetics | 18.0% | 56d | feminized | — |
About Northern Big Bud
By combining Two of the most famous cannabis strains, the old school Northern Lights and the famous record breaking yielder, the Big Bud, you can expect a huge yielding variety with a fruity sweet taste which being a 100% indica ensures you also have a very fine medicinal strain which is excellent for relaxation, pain relief and sleep. So not only do you have a great commercial variety, you also have a great connoisseur variety, she really is the best of both worlds, you will not regret her in any way. This hardy strain is ideally suited for both indoors and outdoors cultivation and can reach heights of 100-120cm indoors and 170cm outdoors. She also has a very high resistance to mould and pests making her ideal for the less experienced grower and better suited for Northern hemisphere environments than many other strains. Expect very compact and dense highly resinous buds from this plant, a real cash croppers dream! Genetics: Northern Lights X Big Bud
Flowering Time: 8 Weeks
Type: 100% Indica
Yield: 500-600gm2 Under 600 Watt / 1200 grams a plant outdoors
Grows: Indoors / Outdoors
THC: 18%
Effects: Medicinal, relaxing, narcotic
Smell: Strong, fruity, sweet
Taste: Fruity, sweet, citru
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Northern Big Bud?
Northern Big Bud comes from Big Bud × Northern Lights.
Is Northern Big Bud indica or sativa?
Northern Big Bud is classified as pure indica.
How much THC does Northern Big Bud have?
Across breeder releases, Northern Big Bud tests around 18.0% THC.
How long does Northern Big Bud take to flower?
Northern Big Bud flowers in about 56 days.
Is Northern Big Bud available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Northern Big Bud is offered as: feminized.