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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

White Russian Strain

White Russian is an indica dominant strain (AK × Annunaki). ~20.5% THC; 61-day flowering; 9 breeder releases; effects: pain numbing, relaxing, thought provoking.

Median THC
19.0–22.0%
Flowering
53–67 days
Breeder releases
9
Avg rating
8.67 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
19.0–22.0%
CBD
0.1%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneCaryophyllenePineneLimoneneHumuleneOcimeneLinaloolTerpinolene

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 Russian
Descendants (65)

Effects

Pain numbingRelaxingThought provoking

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

Sour CreamPepperBlood Orange

Taste

Apricot TreeBlood OrangeLemon

Breeder releases (9)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Serious Seeds58dreg. and fem.8.67/10
Brothers Grimm53dregular
Bulk Seeds63dfeminized
Capricorn Seed Company53dregular
Dr. Blazefeminized
Gea Seeds19.0%63dfeminized
Lucky 13 Seed Company67dregular
Semyanich22.0%60dfeminized
United Cannabis Seeds64dfeminized

About White Russian

Indoor clone grow time: 5-10 days Indoor flowering period: 53-63 days Indoor yield: 350-500 g/m² Outdoor harvest time: middle - end of October The plants yield very powerful buds, coated with resin. Very strong, long lasting High, more cerebral than a knockout. Medicinal plant. These seeds can produce plants that are fantastic in both appearance, and effect. One of the most typically indica strains, White Russian is a stable cross of AK-47 and White Widow (a prize winning indica clone). Medium height, consistent plants and dense, very resinous flower tops (crystals appear after about 5 weeks of flowering). With such a strong indica background, the plants smell quite strong during both their growth and flowering period

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of White Russian?
White Russian comes from AK × Annunaki.
Is White Russian indica or sativa?
White Russian is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does White Russian have?
Across breeder releases, White Russian tests around 19.0–22.0% THC.
How long does White Russian take to flower?
White Russian flowers in about 53–67 days.
Is White Russian available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
White Russian is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem., regular.