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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Silver Pearl Strain

Silver Pearl is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (Amstel Gold × Blue Haze). ~16% THC; 52-day flowering; 3 breeder releases; effects: activating, psychedelic, sleepy.

Median THC
16%
Flowering
50–53 days
Breeder releases
3
Avg rating
6.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
16%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneLimoneneCaryophylleneHumuleneLinaloolOcimeneTerpinolene

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 strainSilver Pearl
Descendants (29)

Effects

ActivatingPsychedelicSleepy

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

Sage

Taste

SageCookie Dough

Breeder releases (3)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Nirvana Seeds52dregular6.0/10
Sensi Seeds53dregular
The Seed Bank50dregular

About Silver Pearl

Silver Pearl is a three way hybrid developed in the early 90s. Early girl, Skunk #1 and Northern lights, make up this tasty strain. Silver Pearl buds glisten with trichomes yet are not as overpowering as the "white" strains. Silver Pearl is very hearty and finishes early making it a great strain for novice growers. The flavour is surprisingly fresh and not too skunky. Yields could be of commercial interest. * Plant type: Best suitable for indoor growing. * Plant height: Medium- Indica/Sativa mix * Stoned or high?: Stoned- Indica Body Buzz * THC level: Medium 8-15% * Flowering Weeks: 7/8 * Yield (Sea of Green on one m2): 400/500 * Harvest Month: 9/10 * Grow difficulty: Moderate

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Silver Pearl?
Silver Pearl comes from Amstel Gold × Blue Haze.
Is Silver Pearl indica or sativa?
Silver Pearl is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does Silver Pearl have?
Across breeder releases, Silver Pearl tests around 16% THC.
How long does Silver Pearl take to flower?
Silver Pearl flowers in about 50–53 days.
Is Silver Pearl available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Silver Pearl is offered as: regular.