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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Riley Kush Strain

Riley Kush is an indica dominant strain (Purple Afghan Kush × OG Kush). ~18% THC; 60-day flowering; effects: focused.

Median THC
18%
Flowering
60 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
18%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneLimoneneCaryophyllenePineneLinaloolHumuleneTerpinoleneOcimene

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 70%Sativa 30%

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 strainRiley Kush
Descendants (3)
ChildCupidChildStrawberries and CreamChildHybrid Map of Riley Kush

Effects

Focused

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

Diesel

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Rabid Genetics60dregular

About Riley Kush

Short sturdy plant that goes very purple in flower. 60 day flowering time. Overpowering scent and terpine profile of grape pop (purple drank) Very strong indica dominant 23-28% thc

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Riley Kush?
Riley Kush comes from Purple Afghan Kush × OG Kush.
Is Riley Kush indica or sativa?
Riley Kush is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Riley Kush have?
Across breeder releases, Riley Kush tests around 18% THC.
How long does Riley Kush take to flower?
Riley Kush flowers in about 60 days.
Is Riley Kush available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Riley Kush is offered as: regular.