RKS GENETICS
♛ROYAL KING SEEDS
IN-HOUSE GENETICS · ESTD. 2018
GENETICS VERIFICATION REPORT
RKS·TC-2026-0841
CORE LINEGeneration:AUTO F3·Line:RKS Heritage Line
Phenotype:TC-Pheno #4 (Berry-Forward)
Client / Brand
Royal King Seeds Ltd.
Product Name
Tropicana Cookies Auto
Strain Genetics
Autofloraison Hybrid (60/40)
Sample ID
RKS-TC-AUTO-0841
Batch / Lot Number
TC-2026-0841
Production Date
2026-03-08
Date of Analysis
2026-04-20 — 2026-04-27
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RKS Stabilized Line
Auto · Trait-Locked
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Verified Genetics
ISO 17025 Co-Signed
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Breeder-Selected Phenotype
TC-Pheno #4 of 12
RKS BREEDER NOTES
Batch No. TC-2026-0841 · Core Line · Cycle 50
From the RKS Breeding Floor
The Tropicana Cookies line has been stabilized through successive inbred generations with phenotype-driven selection. The hybrid character — predictable balance, terpene complexity, manageable structure — has been our breeding objective from cycle one. The phenotype reported here is the top-performing selection from our most recent twelve-plant cohort; the variation envelope on the report shows the realistic spread you can expect from seeds in this line. The line traces to a Gorilla Glue × Wedding Cake cross, with each generation selected to fix the traits that define Tropicana Cookies.
Breeding Objective · TC-Pheno #4
- 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 | | 23.12 | 231.2 | 0.05 |
| Δ9-THC | | 1.62 | 16.2 | 0.05 |
| CBDa | | 0.26 | 2.6 | 0.05 |
| CBD | | 0.08 | 0.8 | 0.05 |
| CBG | | 0.91 | 9.1 | 0.05 |
| CBC | | 0.30 | 3.0 | 0.05 |
| CBN | | 0.09 | 0.9 | 0.05 |
| Total THC ((THCa × 0.877) + Δ9-THC) | | 21.9 | 219.0 | — |
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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| Myrcène | | 0.770 | 7.70 | Complex, layered |
| Limonène | | 0.570 | 5.70 | Complex, layered |
| Caryophyllène | | 0.250 | 2.50 | Complex, layered |
| Terpinolène | | 0.270 | 2.70 | Complex, layered |
| Ocimène | | 0.120 | 1.20 | Complex, layered |
| Total Terpenes | | 1.98 | 19.80 | Complex, layered |
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(TC-Pheno #4) selected from a 12-plant cohort of the RKS Tropicana Cookies Auto 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 21.9%
19.5% (low)23.9% (high)
Note: phenotype expression is subject to environmental conditions (light, nutrients, VPD, training). These figures are not a guarantee of grow outcome.
Stabilization Status
AUTO F3This line has been stabilized through successive inbred generations with phenotype-driven selection. Trait-locking criteria for the TC-Pheno #4 selection:
- Cookies-family aroma fidelity
- Caryophyllene > 0.35%
- Trait stability across 3 production cycles
- Bud density 0.38–0.45 g/mL
- Mid-night-temperature tolerance
- Cohort flower variance ≤ 6 days
Expected Grow Outcomes
RKS internal cultivation reference · standard indoor SOP⏱
Flower Time
8 – 10 semaines (graine à récolte)
weeks
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Yield (Indoor)
355–510
g / m²
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Yield (Outdoor)
95–300
g / plant
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Plant Height
75–130
cm total
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-912. The data herein is published as a reference benchmarkfor the RKS Tropicana Cookies 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. Theodore Whitman
Dr. Theodore Whitman, Ph.D.
Senior Analyst · Mass Spectrometry
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 Tropicana Cookies Auto 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 Tropicana Cookies line, 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 TC-Pheno #4 profile, follow the cultivation reference outlined in the “Expected Grow Outcomes” section above.