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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Sour Candy Strain

Sour Candy is a sativa dominant strain (California Orange × Sour Diesel). ~17% THC; 80-day flowering; effects: talkative, uplifted, focused.

Median THC
17%
Flowering
80 days
Breeder releases
1
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 30%Sativa 70%

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 strainSour Candy
Descendants (3)
ChildBriberryChildCali OrangeChildHybrid Map of Sour Candy

Effects

TalkativeUpliftedFocusedHappyCreativeEnergetic

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

DieselTropicalBerrySweetEarthyApple

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
G13 Labs80dfeminized

About Sour Candy

It is a medium tall, usually not too branchy (sometimes stretchy) plant, producing compact, crystal covered buds. Originally the Bubble Gum was developed by growers in Indiana, USA. From there the genetics moved to New England and eventually Holland. It took many generations to finally produce this stable Bubble Gum, with the characteristic, sweet smell (truly resembling a typical bubble gum taste) and euphoric high; the original trademarks of this famous strain. The mother Sour Diesel is one of the finest genetics available in current market. Originally Sativa, with clean and euphoric potent effect, but not very cerebral, it is the perfect all-day long mate. Crossing our best Indica of massive production with Diesel, we increase production and shorten flowering period. Indoor growing period is 2-3 weeks and flowering takes 75-85 days

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Sour Candy?
Sour Candy comes from California Orange × Sour Diesel.
Is Sour Candy indica or sativa?
Sour Candy is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Sour Candy have?
Across breeder releases, Sour Candy tests around 17% THC.
How long does Sour Candy take to flower?
Sour Candy flowers in about 80 days.
Is Sour Candy available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Sour Candy is offered as: feminized.