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 strainOpium
Descendants (7)
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Breeder releases (2)
About Opium
Type: Sativa 50%/Indica 50%.
Flowering time: 60 days indoors. Early October (n.L.).
Suitable environment: Indoors. Outdoors between 50º n.L. and 50º s.L..
Yield: 450 g per m² indoors. 1000 g per plant outdoors.
Effect: Visual, cerebral, powerful.
Flavor: Bittersweet. THC: ***
CBD: * Queen of Plants… We call her Opium. Yes, the Queen of Paradise plants is a bold claim but one we are confident to make. This sativa/indica mix combines a majestic grow with a deliciously regal smoke. As you would expect with our Queen, we invested much time and energy into her preparation. By the time she stepped into the limelight she had been bred over several generations, using the genetics of original classic lines; and she didn’t disappoint when she arrived. A High Times Cannabis Cup prize winner, Opium was an instant hit with the growing community. The characteristics we channeled into Opium have created a strain with stand out qualities. The plant grows strong, with a thick stem and bushy side branches. This gives it the tools to produce BIG and heavy buds that are trichome rich. A pleasure to work with for the indoor gardener (60 days flower time), this sturdy plant is versatile. It can be grown
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Opium?
Opium comes from Colombia - Sativa × Aghani.
Is Opium indica or sativa?
Opium is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Opium have?
Across breeder releases, Opium tests around 18% THC.
How long does Opium take to flower?
Opium flowers in about 60–63 days.
Is Opium available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Opium is offered as: feminized.