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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Sour Chem Strain

Sour Chem is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (Afghaniberry × Golden Lemons). ~21% THC; 70-day flowering; effects: uplifted, creative, energetic.

Median THC
21%
Flowering
70 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
21%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneLimoneneMyrceneHumulenePineneLinaloolTerpinolene

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 strainSour Chem
Descendants (19)

Effects

UpliftedCreativeEnergeticHappyEuphoricRelaxed

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

ChemicalDieselAmmoniaEarthyPungentLime

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
MassMedicalStrains70dfeminized

About Sour Chem

Sour Chem is a classic crossing of two staple clone-only varieties in feminized form. The Sour Diesel meets Chem 91, for a reinvigorated intense hybrid mixing the best of both worlds. Sour and Chem are said to be relatives, which makes this technically a backcross. They do share many similarities, and these offspring display the best traits of each! You can expect powerful fuel, gas, skunky, complex rich and delicious herb with maximum intensity stone. Large yields of the best green weed around

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Sour Chem?
Sour Chem comes from Afghaniberry × Golden Lemons.
Is Sour Chem indica or sativa?
Sour Chem is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does Sour Chem have?
Across breeder releases, Sour Chem tests around 21% THC.
How long does Sour Chem take to flower?
Sour Chem flowers in about 70 days.
Is Sour Chem available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Sour Chem is offered as: feminized.