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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Papaya Strain

Papaya is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (3z × Auto GMO Cookies). ~17% THC; 61-day flowering; 3 breeder releases; effects: relaxing, sleepy, spacy / confusing.

Median THC
17%
Flowering
56–67 days
Breeder releases
3
Avg rating
9.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
17%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneLimoneneCaryophyllenePineneLinaloolHumuleneOcimeneTerpinolene

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 50%Sativa 50%

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 strainPapaya
Descendants (170)

Effects

RelaxingSleepySpacy / Confusing

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

EarthSageWood

Taste

EarthSandalwoodGrape

Breeder releases (3)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
V Elementum Seeds56dfeminized9.0/10
Nirvana Seeds67dfeminized
Oni Seed CoClone only

About Papaya

Papaya from V Elementum seeds is a predominantly Indica cannabis strain created by crossing Papaya with Kush, giving a productive, powerful and fragrant cannabis variety, with a pronounced papaya aroma. Papaya's growth is vigorous, making it easy to grow indoors and outdoors, blooming quickly and appealing to fans of fast-growing strains with a relaxing effect. Papaya Kush's flowering period is fast - it's ready for harvest in only 55 days, forming large, dense flowers covered with a thick layer of resin. Its indoor yield is 600g per m2 and when grown outdoors in ideal conditions, it can produce up to 1600g per plant, and can be harvested at the end of September. As the name suggests, the taste and smell of Papaya are dominated by a tropical fruit flavour, with an earthy background forming a very special sensation in the mouth. Its effect is relaxing, typical of an Indica, accompanied by sativa notes for a calm yet sociable high. V Elementum Papaya info: Type: Feminized seeds Genetics: Papaya x Kush 70/30 Indica-Sativa Flowering indoors: 8 weeks Harvest outdoors: End of September Indoor yield: 600g per m2 Outdoor yield: Over 1600g per plant THC: High

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Papaya?
Papaya comes from 3z × Auto GMO Cookies.
Is Papaya indica or sativa?
Papaya is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does Papaya have?
Across breeder releases, Papaya tests around 17% THC.
How long does Papaya take to flower?
Papaya flowers in about 56–67 days.
Is Papaya available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Papaya is offered as: Clone only, feminized.