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 strainRay's Choice
Breeder releases (1)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
|---|
| Kiwiseeds | — | 70d | reg. and fem. | — |
About Ray's Choice
1987 was the year that set Kiwiseeds on it`s path to success. It was that year that Ray, a very good friend of mine, and an extremely fine grower with a wealth of breeding knowledge, came back from California with handful of gigantic cannabis seeds. These turned out to be as far as we know the very first indica plants grown in our part of the world, and it changed our lives for good. Within the 1st season we had bred our own hybrids using our strong home-grown sticky sativas and crossing them with the Afghani indica genetics bought back by Ray. These first F1 hybrids were fantastic! Ray`s choice is a 85%/15% sativa/indica cross (because Ray always liked a little indica in his sativa) It`s a strong grower, forming magnificant colas. It`s sweet and fruity and oozing resin that turns sticky when dry. Finishing times are fairly good for the quality/quantity content. Choice Ray! Thanks mate! Genetics: Sativa 85% / Indica 15%
Flowering: 65-75 days
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Yield: 500-550 g/m²
High: up high
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Ray's Choice?
Ray's Choice comes from Sativa × Afghanistan.
Is Ray's Choice indica or sativa?
Ray's Choice is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Ray's Choice have?
Across breeder releases, Ray's Choice tests around 25% THC.
How long does Ray's Choice take to flower?
Ray's Choice flowers in about 70 days.
Is Ray's Choice available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Ray's Choice is offered as: reg. and fem..