DNA Cake Indica-dominant hybrid (~80% indica / 20% sativa)

DNA Cake is recorded as an indica-dominant hybrid (~80% indica / 20% sativa) cannabis cultivar. It is listed with the parent cross Gelato Sorbet × Lava Cake. Commonly reported effects associated with this cultivar include relaxing, calming.

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DNA Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid sitting at roughly 80% indica and 20% sativa, bred from a cross of Gelato Sorbet and Lava Cake. That parentage puts it squarely in the dessert-lineage camp, combining the creamy, fruit-forward genetics of Gelato Sorbet with the dense, resinous character Lava Cake is known for. THC content runs between 19 and 23%, placing it in the upper-mid range — potent enough to command respect but not so extreme as to be unapproachable for experienced consumers. The terpene profile is built around limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, and linalool, which together produce a layered aromatic experience. On the nose and palate, users commonly report citrus and berry notes up front, followed by earthy and diesel undertones, with sweet, spice, and floral qualities rounding out the back end. The limonene contributes the brighter citrus character, while myrcene adds the earthy, musky weight. Caryophyllene brings in the spice and a faint diesel edge, and linalool is responsible for the softer floral notes. The overall flavor profile is complex without being contradictory — the sweetness and fruit keep it approachable, while the earthier elements add depth. Effects are commonly reported as relaxing and calming, consistent with what you would expect from an indica-heavy genetic profile at this THC range. Users tend to describe a settled, unhurried quality to the experience rather than anything sharp or stimulating. From a cultivation standpoint, DNA Cake is rated intermediate in difficulty, meaning it rewards growers who have a few runs under their belt and understand how to manage canopy, airflow, and feeding schedules properly. Flowering time lands between 8 and 9 weeks, or roughly 56 to 63 days, which is a fairly standard window for an indica-dominant hybrid. Yield potential is moderate to high, giving cultivators a reasonable return for the effort involved, provided conditions are well managed. Given its lineage, growers should anticipate dense bud structure and likely benefit from defoliation work to keep airflow adequate through the later stages of flower. No offspring strains are documented in the current data for DNA Cake, so its breeding significance at this point rests primarily in how it consolidates two well-regarded dessert-lineage parents into a single, well-rounded cultivar.

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No documented offspring in the encyclopedia.

Attributes

THC range 19–23%
Terpenes Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Linalool
Commonly reported effects Relaxing, Calming
Commonly reported flavors Citrus, Berry, Earthy, Diesel, Sweet, Spice, Floral
Flowering time 8–9 weeks (56–63 days)
Difficulty Intermediate
Yield potential Moderate to High