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Pure indica retail shopping label — not genetics

Special K Strain

Special K is a pure indica strain (OG Kush × Northern Lights). ~20% THC; 65-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: thought provoking, calming, couchlocking.

Median THC
20%
Flowering
60–70 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
—

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
20%
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 100%

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
ParentOG KushParentNorthern LightsParentWestern WindsParentUnknown Strain
This strainSpecial K

Effects

Thought provokingCalmingCouchlocking

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

EarthyCitrusSweet

Taste

AppleLemonNectar

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Royal Dutch Genetics—60dfeminized—
Sagarmatha Seeds—70dregular—

About Special K

Our newest variety to the Royal Dutch Genetics collection is the Special K. A cross between OG Kush x Northern Lights, both strains from the California region. Special K is an Indica-dominant variety with Citric flavour and a big yielder. Not a difficult plant to grow and gives great results! Genetics: OG Kush x Northern Lights Type: Indica Location: indoor/outdoor Flowering Time: 8-9 weeks Outdoor Harvest: September Height: Medium Characteristics: citrus flavoured kush, strong indica effect, couchlock

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Special K?
Special K comes from OG Kush × Northern Lights.
Is Special K indica or sativa?
Special K is classified as pure indica.
How much THC does Special K have?
Across breeder releases, Special K tests around 20% THC.
How long does Special K take to flower?
Special K flowers in about 60–70 days.
Is Special K available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Special K is offered as: feminized, regular.