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Pure indica retail shopping label — not genetics

X18 Strain

X18 is a pure indica strain (Aunt of Farouk × Banana Stardawg). 61-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: relaxing, calming, pain numbing.

Median THC
Flowering
60–63 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
8.0 / 10

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
This strainX18
Descendants (29)

Effects

RelaxingCalmingPain numbing

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Tom Hill63dregular8.0/10
The Landrace Team60dregular

About X18

X18 like PTK is an old indica line derived from Pakistan import that was introduced to Northern California in the early 1980's. Bred for many years by my very able friend "the chemist". X18 is pure, never outcrossed, and breeds true for many traits. The unique sour apple/pear/citrus smell/flavor is very strong (far from subtle) and nearly fixed in the line. 70-80% of the line is characterized by this flavor, with the occasional extreme skunky phenotype as well. Type: Pure Indica Flowering Indoor: 8-10 weeks Harvestin Outdoor: Mid October Yield: Average

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of X18?
X18 comes from Aunt of Farouk × Banana Stardawg.
Is X18 indica or sativa?
X18 is classified as pure indica.
How long does X18 take to flower?
X18 flowers in about 60–63 days.
Is X18 available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
X18 is offered as: regular.