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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Samoa Kush Strain

Samoa Kush is an indica dominant strain (Platinum Cookies × Bubba Kush). ~28% THC; 58-day flowering; effects: uplifting, couchlocking, calming.

Median THC
28%
Flowering
58 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating
9.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
28%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneMyrcenePineneLinaloolOcimeneTerpinolene

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 strainSamoa Kush

Effects

UpliftingCouchlockingCalming

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

DieselStrawberryGrapePungentLemonSkunk

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
The Bank Genetics58dfeminized9.0/10

About Samoa Kush

Yield: Average Flower time: 56-60 Days Growth Stature: Average to Tall Nugget Type: Dense golf ball size flowers Traits to look for in ideal phenotype: High resin production, unique terpene profile Undesirable traits from parents: Lower than average yield

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Samoa Kush?
Samoa Kush comes from Platinum Cookies × Bubba Kush.
Is Samoa Kush indica or sativa?
Samoa Kush is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Samoa Kush have?
Across breeder releases, Samoa Kush tests around 28% THC.
How long does Samoa Kush take to flower?
Samoa Kush flowers in about 58 days.
Is Samoa Kush available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Samoa Kush is offered as: feminized.