RKS GENETICS
♛ROYAL KING SEEDS
IN-HOUSE GENETICS · ESTD. 2018
GENETICS VERIFICATION REPORT
RKS·CK-2026-0993
HERITAGE RESERVEGeneration:S1 FEMINISIERT·Line:RKS Master Selection
Phenotype:CK-Pheno #6 (Kush-Profile)
Client / Brand
Royal King Seeds Ltd.
Product Name
Cali Kush Feminized
Strain Genetics
Indica-dominante Kreuzung (10/90)
Batch / Lot Number
CK-2026-0993
Production Date
2026-03-01
Date of Analysis
2026-04-18 — 2026-04-27
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RKS Stabilized Line
S1 · Trait-Locked
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Verified Genetics
ISO 17025 Co-Signed
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Breeder-Selected Phenotype
CK-Pheno #6 of 12
RKS BREEDER NOTES
Batch No. CK-2026-0993 · Heritage Reserve · Cycle 52
From the RKS Breeding Floor
The Cali Kush stabilization program at RKS focuses on three traits: resin density, structural compactness, and cold tolerance. The phenotype documented here was selected across three cycles and twelve mothers per cycle, with only the plants meeting all three criteria carried forward. The data on this Certificate reflects the upper-percentile expression you can expect when these seeds are grown under our breeding-room SOPs — a benchmark, not a guarantee. The line traces to a Northern Lights × Purple Punch cross, with each generation selected to fix the traits that define Cali Kush.
Breeding Objective · CK-Pheno #6
- Fix the phenotype expression that defines this strain
- Improve resistance to common pathogens under indoor SOP
- Maintain commercial yield bands across cycles
- Reduce flower-window variance ≤ 5 days within cohort
D. Van Royen
Master Breeder · Royal King Seeds
Genetics verified by RKS Breeding Team
Cannabinoid Profile
Method: HPLC-DAD · AOAC 2018.11| Analyte | Distribution | Result (%) | mg/g | LOQ |
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| THCa | | 25.11 | 251.1 | 0.05 |
| Δ9-THC | | 1.38 | 13.8 | 0.05 |
| CBDa | | 0.10 | 1.0 | 0.05 |
| CBD | | 0.08 | 0.8 | 0.05 |
| CBG | | 0.99 | 9.9 | 0.05 |
| CBC | | 0.58 | 5.8 | 0.05 |
| CBN | | 0.17 | 1.7 | 0.05 |
| Total THC ((THCa × 0.877) + Δ9-THC) | | 23.4 | 234.0 | — |
LOQ = Limit of Quantitation. ND = Not Detected. Results reported on dry-weight basis.
Terpene Profile
Method: GC-FID · Headspace Sampling| Terpene | Concentration | Result (%) | mg/g | Aroma Note |
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| Myrcene | | 0.710 | 7.10 | Earthy, mango |
| Caryophyllene | | 0.570 | 5.70 | Spicy, peppery |
| Linalool | | 0.250 | 2.50 | Lavender, sweet |
| Pinene | | 0.270 | 2.70 | Pine, fresh forest |
| Ocimene | | 0.120 | 1.20 | Sweet, herbal |
| Total Terpenes | | 1.92 | 19.20 | Earthy, mango |
Safety & Contaminant Screen
All categories tested per Cal. BCC Title 16 §5719Pesticides & Plant Growth Regulators
66-analyte panel · LC-MS/MS & GC-MS/MS
PASSHeavy Metals
Pb, Cd, As, Hg · ICP-MS
PASSMicrobial Impurities
Salmonella, STEC, Aspergillus spp. · qPCR
PASSMycotoxins
Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 · Ochratoxin A · LC-MS/MS
PASSResidual Solvents
Cat I & II solvents · GC-MS Headspace
PASSForeign Matter
Visual + microscopic inspection
PASSFilth & Foreign Materials
Insect frag., mammalian excreta, hair, mold
PASSWater Activity & Moisture
aw meter · oven loss-on-drying
PASSQuality Metrics
Stability & storage indicatorsPhenotype Consistency & Stabilization Line
RKS internal selection criteria · not tested by labPhenotype Consistency
The values reported on this Certificate reflect the top-performing phenotype(CK-Pheno #6) selected from a 12-plant cohort of the RKS Cali Kush S1 line. Across three production cycles, individual plants from this seed line have fallen within a 10–15% variation envelope on total cannabinoids and total terpene yield when grown under comparable indoor conditions.
Cohort variation (n=12)Reference pheno = THC 23.4%
21.4% (low)25.5% (high)
Note: phenotype expression is subject to environmental conditions (light, nutrients, VPD, training). These figures are not a guarantee of grow outcome.
Stabilization Status
S1 FEMINISIERTThis line has been stabilized through successive inbred generations with phenotype-driven selection. Trait-locking criteria for the CK-Pheno #6 selection:
- Earth-forward terpene expression
- Trichome coverage ≥ 30%
- Stable purple/dark coloration where genotype carries it
- Mid-canopy bud uniformity
- Mold resistance under high RH
- Cohort variance ≤ 7 days
Expected Grow Outcomes
RKS internal cultivation reference · standard indoor SOP⏱
Flower Time
7 – 9 Wochen
weeks
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Yield (Indoor)
449–648
g / m²
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Yield (Outdoor)
599–798
g / plant
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Plant Height
79–128
cm indoor
Reference outcomes are based on RKS breeding-room conditions: 600–900 PPFD, VPD 1.0–1.4 kPa, mineral-fed coco substrate, 18/6 veg · 12/12 flower. Outcomes will vary with cultivator skill, environment, and phenotype selection.
♛ RKS Genetics Authority Statement
The genetic line analyzed in this Certificate was bred, selected, and stabilized by the Royal King Seeds Breeding Team at our in-house breeding facility. This batch was independently verified by SC LABS under chain-of-custody protocol CAN-COC-540. The data herein is published as a reference benchmarkfor the RKS Cali Kush stabilized line — a documented standard against which every seed in this lot has been bred to perform.
D. Van Royen
D. VAN ROYEN
Master Breeder · Royal King Seeds
M. Albright
M. ALBRIGHT
Genetics Verification Lead · RKS Breeding Team
Analytical Methods
Validated SOPs · ISO 17025 scopeHPLC-DAD
Cannabinoid potency by reverse-phase HPLC with diode array detection. SOP-CAN-101 Rev 4.
GC-FID Headspace
Terpene quantification · 38-analyte target list. SOP-TER-204 Rev 2.
LC-MS/MS & GC-MS/MS
Pesticide and mycotoxin screening with QuEChERS prep. SOP-PES-310 Rev 5.
ICP-MS
Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) digested via microwave HNO₃. SOP-MET-115 Rev 3.
qPCR Microbiology
PathoSEEK® assay for Salmonella, STEC, and Aspergillus. SOP-MIC-401 Rev 2.
GC-MS Headspace (Solvents)
Cat I & II residual solvents per USP <467>. SOP-RSV-220 Rev 3.
Laboratory Authorization
Document validity: 12 months from date of issueDr. Priya Raman
Dr. Priya Raman, Ph.D.
Lead Analyst · Cannabinoid & Terpene Chemistry
Mark Linden
Mark Linden
Laboratory Director · ISO 17025 Approving Officer
Disclaimer of variation · Results published in this Certificate represent a selected phenotype of the RKS Cali Kush S1 stabilized line under controlled indoor conditions. Individual seedlings may produce plants that vary by approximately 10–15% on total cannabinoids and terpene output, and may express alternate phenotypes within the line. Final cannabinoid and terpene expression is subject to cultivator inputs — lighting, substrate, nutrient regime, environment, and training technique. This document is intended as a reference benchmark of the genetic potential of the RKS Cali Kushline, not as a guarantee of any individual plant’s outcome.
Note for seed buyers · This Certificate analyzes mature, cured flower from a selected reference plant cultivated by the RKS breeding team under controlled conditions. Seed-grown plants may vary slightly from the tested phenotype depending on environment, nutrient regime, and grower input. For best expression of the CK-Pheno #6profile, follow the cultivation reference outlined in the “Expected Grow Outcomes” section above.