About Chronic
Chronic was bred by Serious Seeds (the same breeder behind AK-47) by crossing Northern Lights, Skunk, and AK-47 genetics. The strain was designed to deliver a consistently potent, high-yielding hybrid with excellent bag appeal. Chronic has a sweet, earthy, and spicy aroma with a pungent skunky edge. Its effects are indica-dominant but balanced: a euphoric head high that settles into deep physical relaxation. Chronic won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 1994, and the strain's name became so influential that 'chronic' entered American slang as a generic term for high-quality cannabis.
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History
Serious Seeds released Chronic in the mid-1990s and it quickly became one of their flagship strains alongside AK-47. The strain won a High Times Cannabis Cup in 1994. Its influence on cannabis culture extends beyond its genetics — the word 'chronic' became a global slang term for weed, popularized by Dr. Dre's 1992 album 'The Chronic' and Snoop Dogg's usage. While the album title was inspired by the strain, the relationship between the strain and the slang term created a feedback loop that cemented both in cannabis history.
Notable breeders: Serious Seeds (Simon)
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Three-way hybrid combining two indica lines (NL, Skunk) with AK-47's four-way genetics
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Chronic is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Chronic is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Terpinolene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Chronic is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Chronic:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chronic indica or sativa?
Chronic is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Chronic?
Chronic has a genetic lineage of Northern Lights x Skunk x AK-47. Three-way hybrid combining two indica lines (NL, Skunk) with AK-47's four-way genetics
What is the lineage of Chronic?
Chronic descends from Northern Lights x Skunk x AK-47. Three-way hybrid combining two indica lines (NL, Skunk) with AK-47's four-way genetics It belongs to the Diesel Era genetic family.
What is the THC content of Chronic?
Chronic typically tests at 18-23% THC.
What does Chronic smell and taste like?
Chronic has a Sweet, earthy, skunky, spicy, pine aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet, earth, skunk, spice, pine.
What are the effects of Chronic?
Users report Euphoric, relaxing, happy, creative, balanced. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
What are the phenotypes of Chronic?
Chronic is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Chronic, Chronic Haze. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Chronic?
Serious Seeds released Chronic in the mid-1990s and it quickly became one of their flagship strains alongside AK-47. The strain won a High Times Cannabis Cup in 1994. Its influence on cannabis culture extends beyond its genetics — the word 'chronic' became a global slang term for weed, popularized by Dr. Dre's 1992 album 'The Chronic' and Snoop Dogg's usage. While the album title was inspired by the strain, the relationship between the strain and the slang term created a feedback loop that cemented both in cannabis history.
How long does Chronic take to flower?
Chronic has a flowering time of approximately 8-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of Chronic?
Chronic produces a High yield. Flowering takes approximately 8-10 weeks.
Medical Applications
Chronic is commonly associated with: