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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Snowball Strain

Snowball is an indica dominant strain (Chem 4 OG × KLT x CNK). ~23% THC; effects: relaxed, euphoric, tingly.

Median THC
23%
Flowering
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
23%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneMyrceneLimoneneHumulenePineneLinaloolTerpinoleneOcimene

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 strainSnowball
Descendants (7)

Effects

RelaxedEuphoricTinglyHappyHungryUplifted

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

ChemicalNuttyDieselCitrusLemonSweet

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Ethos Geneticsfeminized

About Snowball

This indica is well known for producing huge yields of dense, thrichome covered flowers. Perfect for any level of grower. A unique mix of creamy, fuel and light citrus terpenes make this strain one of our absolute favorites. • Cup Winner • Indoor/Outdoor • Yield: 50-75 grams/sq ft

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Snowball?
Snowball comes from Chem 4 OG × KLT x CNK.
Is Snowball indica or sativa?
Snowball is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Snowball have?
Across breeder releases, Snowball tests around 23% THC.
Is Snowball available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Snowball is offered as: feminized.