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Chemo

Chemo is a nearly pure Indica of Canadian origin, with dark green growth, medium height and large flowers. The aroma is described as earthy and pine-like, while the flavor is strong but less pungent than that of some comparable strains. Sources describe a heavy, deeply relaxing effect and a short flowering period with medium to high yields.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Effects

  • strong
  • heavy

Genetics

Lineage and family tree

Chemo is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below.

Editorial profile

Chemo in detail

Origin & classification

The English source describes Chemo as a strain of legendary Canadian origin. The dataset links it to UBC Chemo and lists Jordan of the Islands as the breeder. The available texts do not explain precisely how these details are historically connected. The frequently told origin story therefore cannot be expanded further. What is clearly documented is a strongly Indica-oriented classification, even though the structured category field uses only the more general term Hybrid.

Aroma & flavor

The plant description is brief but specific. Chemo is said to produce dark green plants of medium height and develop large flowers. The primary description classifies the yield as medium to high, without providing a fixed weight. This leaves room for differences between growing conditions and phenotypes. For indoor flowering, the source states six to eight weeks; the strain data field lists seven to eight weeks. The common point is a comparatively short flowering window, while the broader original figure is more reliable for editorial presentation.

Terpene profile

Regarding the aroma, the English description adds heavy pine and earthy notes. The original breeder description calls the flavor strong and very pronounced, while describing the smell as less pungent than that of other varieties. This relative statement does not indicate a low-odor plant, but merely a comparison within the range of strains available at the time. Individual terpenes are not documented. Further sweet, fruity or chemical notes are also absent, so the sensory profile is deliberately limited to pine, earth and a strong flavor.

Effect tendency

The effect is described as heavy, strong and deeply relaxing, and is associated more with an evening profile. Such descriptions reflect personal experiences and are not a guaranteed response. The source also states a THC range, but this is not linked to a specific batch or laboratory analysis and can therefore only be regarded as a rough historical reference. CBD values are unavailable. No medical claims are derived from the traditional name. Chemo therefore has a surprisingly clearly defined profile: Canadian origins, dark medium-sized plants, large flowers, an indoor flowering period of approximately six to eight weeks, medium to high yield potential, and an earthy, pine-like character with a heavy effect described by the sources. The exact breeding history remains unclear, as does the discrepancy between the general Hybrid category and the nearly pure Indica classification.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Chemo

What type of strain is Chemo?

We list Chemo as a Hybrid strain with the parent line UBC Chemo.

What genetics does Chemo have?

Chemo's parent line is UBC Chemo.

What effect tendency does Chemo have?

We primarily describe Chemo as strong and heavy. Effects are subjective impressions and not a medical promise.

What flowering time is given for Chemo?

A flowering time of 7-8 weeks is given for Chemo.

Which breeder is named for Chemo?

Jordan of the Islands is named as the breeder of Chemo.