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indica-dominant strainCode Red
For Code Red, Exotic Genetix crosses Red Runtz with Scotty 2 Hotty. The aroma profile ranges from sweet berries and tropical fruit to earth, wood, pine and spice. Focused and creative impressions are reported alongside relaxation and calm. Myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene are listed; the THC figures still need to be standardized.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- earthy
- fresh
- woody
- pine-like
- zesty
Effects
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are provided for context. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Lineage and family tree
Code Red is at the top. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainCode Red
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ParentsRed Runtz
- GrandparentsRuntz
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GrandparentsRed Pop
- 3rd generationCookies & Cream
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3rd generationStrawberry
- 4th generationAfghanistan
- ParentsScotty 2 Hotty
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ParentsRed Runtz
Editorial profile
Code Red in detail
Origin & classification
Code Red is an indica-dominant breeding from Exotic Genetix, created from Red Runtz and Scotty 2 Hotty. The lineage and breeder are consistent in the master data and the connected description. The additional Seedfinder passage, by contrast, contains only general navigation and promotional text, with no further specific strain characteristics. The main description is therefore authoritative for this profile.
Aroma & flavour
The aroma combines several layers. Sweet berries and tropical fruit form the fruity side, while earth, wood and pine create a drier, forest-like base. Spicy and zesty accents are also present. The documented spectrum therefore ranges from ripe fruit sweetness to fresh, resinous sharpness, without being reducible to a single leading aroma.
Terpene profile
Myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene are listed as terpenes. The source associates myrcene with sweet, earthy impressions, pinene with fresh forest and pine notes, and caryophyllene with spicy depth. This classification helps describe the aroma but does not guarantee a specific effect. In addition, where corresponding laboratory data are available, “pinene” should ideally be specified more precisely as alpha- or beta-pinene in an analytical record.
Effect tendency
The effects are described as a combination of active and calm impressions. Focus and creativity are mentioned, along with relaxation and calm. The source text describes an intense, longer-lasting experience. Such statements reflect recurring reports; intensity, sequence and duration may vary from person to person and depending on the product. No additional effects are inferred from the indica-dominant classification alone.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
There is a factual inconsistency regarding the cannabinoids. The description refers to typically more than 25 percent THC, while the structured field lists a maximum of 25 percent. This conflict must not be resolved with a seemingly precise figure. The only reliable conclusion is that Code Red is described as THC-rich. For CBD, the source states less than one percent, while the master data lists a maximum of one percent. Both values depend on the batch and phenotype.
Further classification
Specific information on flowering time, yield, plant height, flower structure or cultivation method is missing. Code Red is therefore best compared based on its confirmed Exotic Genetix origin, its broad fruit-forest-spice aroma and the described balance of creative concentration and calming relaxation. Consumption recommendations or medical conclusions cannot be derived from these data.
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Frequently asked questions about Code Red
What type of strain is Code Red?
We list Code Red as an indica-dominant strain with the lineage Red Runtz × Scotty 2 Hotty.
What genetics are behind Code Red?
The lineage of Code Red is Red Runtz × Scotty 2 Hotty.
What does Code Red smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Code Red is primarily sweet, earthy, fresh, woody, pine-like, tropical, berry-like and zesty. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Code Red?
Code Red’s profile includes myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene. They complement the described aromatic character.
What effects can be expected from Code Red?
We primarily describe Code Red as focused, creative, relaxing and calming. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Code Red?
Code Red is listed with a THC range of up to 25 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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