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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

White Lightning Strain

White Lightning is an indica dominant strain (Aliens On Moonshine × Animal Mints). ~17% THC; 55-day flowering; 3 breeder releases; effects: relaxed, happy, uplifted.

Median THC
17%
Flowering
55 days
Breeder releases
3
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
17%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneTerpinolenePineneLimoneneCaryophylleneHumuleneLinaloolOcimene

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 strainWhite Lightning
Descendants (41)

Effects

RelaxedHappyUpliftedTinglyEuphoricHungry

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

FlowerySweetSkunkPungentEarthyWoody

Breeder releases (3)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
British Columbia Seed Company55dregular
Pacific NW Rootsregular
Unknown or Legendaryregular

About White Lightning

A sensational cross between Northern Lights #5 and White Widow. Wonderfully sweet and resinous. The plants have a mostly Indica growth pattern and excellent hybrid vigour. The buds look sugar coated with resin and produce a classic, astounding Indica stone. The pungent sweetness of the White Widow really comes through in this blend, adding a touch of fruitiness to the Northern Lights #5. Flowering Time: 50-60 days Height at maturity: 2-3 feet Yield: up to 125 grams Heritage: White Widow x N.L.#5 (F-1 hybrid)

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of White Lightning?
White Lightning comes from Aliens On Moonshine × Animal Mints.
Is White Lightning indica or sativa?
White Lightning is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does White Lightning have?
Across breeder releases, White Lightning tests around 17% THC.
How long does White Lightning take to flower?
White Lightning flowers in about 55 days.
Is White Lightning available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
White Lightning is offered as: regular.