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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Zazen Strain

Zazen is a sativa dominant strain (Blue Orca Haze × Blue Thai). 68-day flowering.

Median THC
Flowering
68 days
Breeder releases
1
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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

Parents
This strainZazen
Descendants (5)
ChildGuru JuiceChildHighland Blue ThaiChildAfghaini #1ChildNL#5 NH F4ChildHybrid Map of Zazen

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Swami Organic Seed68dregular

About Zazen

Known Phenotypes: Thai and haze expressions with a high mutant rate. Growth Characteristics: Taller sativa expressions dominate. Scent: Fuel, chocolate, sandalwood, chap stick. Appearance: Thai dominant plants with medium stretch and large flowers. Effect of smoking: Elating, motivating, introspective, creative moods, not overpowering. Flowering times: 55 – 80 days Breeder’s Notes: A novelty Blue Orca NL#5/Haze backcross First off zazen is a novelty…an idea simply because. No intentions of reproduction…a backcross to Blue Orca using the most resinous Blue Orca x NL#5 Neville’s/Haze F1 male found at the time. Unique expressions of all the various types this backcrossed polyhybrid contains. Absolutely the most frostiest plants you’ll ever see…period…and some extreme oddballs as well. Cull all mutants and slow growers. Scent is often indescribable, not attractive, more on the petrol end of the spectrum, serious raw resin. Sativa dominant smoke reminiscent of the original nl#5haze except a bit more sweet and smokable. Thai dominant with raw indica resin features surfacing. Not attractive on some expressions

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Zazen?
Zazen comes from Blue Orca Haze × Blue Thai.
Is Zazen indica or sativa?
Zazen is classified as sativa dominant.
How long does Zazen take to flower?
Zazen flowers in about 68 days.
Is Zazen available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Zazen is offered as: regular.