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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Swiss Gold Strain

Swiss Gold is a sativa dominant strain. effects: energetic, focused, relaxed.

Median THC
Flowering
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
0%
CBD
13%
Chemotype
Type III
CBD-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneLimoneneTerpinoleneCaryophylleneHumulene

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

This strainSwiss Gold
Descendants (4)

Effects

EnergeticFocusedRelaxedHappyCreativeUplifted

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

DieselBerry

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Unknown or Legendaryregular

About Swiss Gold

Swiss Gold is a high-CBD strain from Northern California that is typically classified as a sativa and was bred by the late Lawrence Ringo. Ringo describes the structure of the strain as "pure indica, short and fat." Swiss Gold regularly tests with CBD:THC ratios of 2:1, and carries an earthy aroma of fresh citrus. The relaxing effects reduce pain and stress while stimulating the appetite, and eventually cradle you to sleep

Frequently asked questions

Is Swiss Gold indica or sativa?
Swiss Gold is classified as sativa dominant.
Is Swiss Gold available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Swiss Gold is offered as: regular.