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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Shishkaberry Strain

Shishkaberry is an indica dominant strain (Afghani × Banana Daddy). ~17% THC; 56-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: relaxed, sleepy, happy.

Median THC
17%
Flowering
49–64 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
—

Chemotype genetics-true

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

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneCaryophylleneLimonenePineneLinaloolHumuleneOcimeneTerpinolene

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
ParentAfghaniParentBanana DaddyParentBlue Satellite #2ParentBlueberry SativaParentCherry Gar-See-Ya
This strainShishkaberry
Descendants (27)
ChildAK47 x ShishkaberryChildBarbara BudChildBlue Kush BerryChildBlue Satellite #1ChildDiamond KushChildFunk BerryChildGrapeful BerriesChildJuiceChildNicoleChildNukenChildRaspberry ParfaitChildSalmonberry

Effects

RelaxedSleepyHappyGigglyEuphoricTingly

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

BerryFlowerySweetBlueberryTree fruitEarthy

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
United Cannabis Seeds—64dfeminized—
Ustad Seeds—49dregular—

About Shishkaberry

As the recipient of the 2001 high times cannabis cup, Shishkaberry has quite the reputation. The strain’s origin may be murky, but its profound effects and unique flavor are as clear as day. This Indica-leaning variety has become a fan favorite over the years due to the soaring THC levels, ease of growing and record flowering period. The Shishkaberry marijuana is an Indica-leaning strain （80%） developed by crossing an unknown Afghani strain with the Cannabis Cup award-winning DJ Short Blueberry. It is a highly potent strain that packs a massive 24% THC and less than 1% of CBD

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Shishkaberry?
Shishkaberry comes from Afghani × Banana Daddy.
Is Shishkaberry indica or sativa?
Shishkaberry is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Shishkaberry have?
Across breeder releases, Shishkaberry tests around 17% THC.
How long does Shishkaberry take to flower?
Shishkaberry flowers in about 49–64 days.
Is Shishkaberry available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Shishkaberry is offered as: feminized, regular.