Afghani #1
Modern
DCindica
Deep Chunk
Top flavors
pineearthyspicy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Deep Chunk effects are mostly energizing.
Deep Chunk
Top flavors
pineearthyspicy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Deep Chunk effects are mostly energizing.
Deep Chunk is a modern indica variety born from the combination of Malawi Gold and Skunk #1. This genetic pairing results in a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, offering a medium yield with a flowering period of exactly 53 days. Because it is categorized as a modern strain, it is designed for ease of use, with a difficulty rating of easy that makes it accessible for a wide range of growers.
The sensory profile of Deep Chunk is defined by a complex arrangement of terpenes, led by a dominant pinene presence followed by myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene. The aromatic complexity continues with traces of ocimene, beta-pinene, humulene, linalool, bisabolol, guaiol, and nerolidol. This specific chemical composition provides a distinct experience for the user, reflecting the balance of these eleven identified compounds.
As a THC-dominant cultivar, Deep Chunk is engineered to produce feelings of relaxation and focus. These traits make it a functional choice for those managing pain, stress, or sleep-related issues. The strain has served as a significant foundation for new genetics, with a substantial list of notable offspring including Deep Jungle, Durban Cookies, Shaq Fu, Cereal Killer, Orange Grove, ACDC x Deep Chunk, Arne's Deep Passion, Blue Chunk, Bobby’s Widow, Bro Og K9 x DC, Bubba Purple Chunk, and Chocodog Lab DC.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
pinene ~60%myrcene ~28%caryophyllene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| pinene | ~60% | pine | focus · creative |
| myrcene | ~28% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene | ~12% | spicy | relaxing · social |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
Russo 2011: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (IC50 0.44 mM) counteracting THC-induced short-term memory deficits; most widely encountered terpenoid in nature; anti-inflammatory via PGE-1.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~12%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
Genetic Profile
Pure Indica
■ Indica 100%■ Sativa 0%
Body-heavy, relaxing genetics. Short stature, dense buds, broad leaves.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Deep Chunk.
Ancestry
Grandparents
Acapulco GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
AfghaniLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
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Siblings
Share parents malawi gold / skunk 1
Rare Dankness #1myrceneSkybloodlimoneneAfgan KushpineneAfghan LemonpineneAfghan SkunkpineneAfghani #1pineneAfghanistan - IndicaterpinoleneAmerican DreampineneAnesthesialimoneneBlue MoonshinepineneCapital GpineneChem 91 Skunk VApineneDominion SkunkcaryophylleneHash PlantmyrcenePineapple ChunkmyrcenePolecat 91 BXcaryophylleneCoville BlueberrypinenePineTar SkunkpineneCritical MassmyrceneGreen CrackmyrceneCherry BombcaryophylleneSister NicemyrceneAlien GraveyardmyrceneAll BluepineneAmnesia LemonlimoneneGranny SkunkmyrceneLocal SkunkmyrceneRuderalismyrceneSawtooth SkunkpineneSis Skunkmyrcene
Offspring — 30 strains bred from Deep Chunk
706 Sherbetcaryophyllene706 SkunkpineneArne's Deep PassionmyrceneBlue ChunkpineneBobby’s WidowmyrceneBubba Purple ChunkmyrceneCereal KillerpineneChocodog Lab DCpineneChocolate Chunky Munky F2pineneChuck DpineneChunky BallspineneChunky BeefpineneChunky Cherry MalawipineneChunky Lemon TreepineneChunky Orange CookiepineneCouch ProjectpineneDark DancemyrceneDaymanmyrceneDeep 6ixpineneDeep Chunk F14pineneDeep Chunk SelectpineneDeep HealerpineneDeep JunglepineneDeep KillpineneDeep NevillepineneDeep NorthpineneDeep PhazepineneDeep RojopineneDeep Strawberry DieselpineneDeep Wreckpinene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deep Chunk indica or sativa?
Deep Chunk is modeled here as a pure indica (body-heavy, relaxing genetics).
What terpene is dominant in Deep Chunk?
Pinene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Deep Chunk good for daytime use?
Deep Chunk is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.