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sativa-dominant strain818 Headband
818 Headband combines Sour Diesel with SFV OG Kush to create a sativa-dominant Cali Connection line. The strain is clearly on the fuel side: sour, kerosene-like, gassy and carried by OG Kush structure. A flowering time of around ten to eleven weeks suits its Diesel-leaning, long-ripening character and classic West Coast orientation.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- sour
- gassy
- kerosene-like
- earthy
Effects
- head-focused
Genetics
Parentage and family tree
818 Headband is at the beginning. Below are the documented parent lines through the 2nd generation.
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Strain818 Headband
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ParentsSour Diesel
- GrandparentsMass Skunk
- GrandparentsChemdog
- ParentsSFV OG Kush
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ParentsSour Diesel
Editorial profile
818 Headband in detail
Origin & classification
818 Headband is a sativa-dominant strain from The Cali Connection. The strain is also associated with the Sour OG context and is built on a direct cross of Sour Diesel and SFV OG Kush. This places it precisely between bright Diesel sharpness and dense OG Kush structure.
Aroma & flavour
Sour Diesel contributes the sour fuel side. It explains the kerosene-like, gassy impression and the strain’s more alert character. SFV OG Kush adds earthiness, spice, denser flower structure and greater physical depth. As a result, 818 Headband does not feel like a pure Diesel profile, but rather a combination of drive, sharpness and OG pressure.
Terpene profile
Aromatically, the strain is clearly rooted on the sour side. The key descriptors are fuel, sour, kerosene and funk. Sweetness or fruit are not the focus. Instead, it develops a distinctive West Coast profile with a rough, gassy edge. This directness in particular makes the strain interesting to compare with other Headband and Sour OG lines.
Effect tendency
The flowering time is around ten to eleven weeks. This is not an ultra-fast timeframe, but it suits the Diesel-leaning heritage. Lines like these often need a little more time to fully develop their aroma and structure. The longer period is therefore part of the strain’s logic, not a peripheral detail.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
There is less structured detail available on the effects than for many newer profiles. The parentage nevertheless provides a clear direction: Sour Diesel represents mental presence and brighter activity, while SFV OG Kush contributes greater calm and physical grounding. 818 Headband therefore remains sativa-dominant without leaving out the more physical OG side.
Further classification
In the Strain Finder, 818 Headband is particularly interesting as a classic Cali line. It combines Sour Diesel and SFV OG Kush into a profile that shows less dessert, less candy and significantly more fuel, sourness and West Coast pressure.
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Frequently asked questions about 818 Headband
What type of strain is 818 Headband?
We list 818 Headband as a sativa-dominant strain with the Sour Diesel × SFV OG Kush parentage.
What genetics are behind 818 Headband?
The parentage of 818 Headband is Sour Diesel × SFV OG Kush.
What does 818 Headband smell and taste like?
Aromatically, 818 Headband is primarily sour, diesel-like, gassy, kerosene-like and earthy. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
What effect tendency does 818 Headband have?
We primarily describe 818 Headband as clear-headed, head-focused and relaxing. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.
What flowering time is stated for 818 Headband?
A flowering time of 10-11 weeks is stated for 818 Headband.
Which breeder is named for 818 Headband?
The Cali Connection is named as the breeder or cultivator of 818 Headband.
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