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indica-dominant strain

Headband

Headband is an indica-dominant hybrid most commonly associated with OG Kush and Sour Diesel. However, several origin stories make its exact breeding history uncertain. Fresh lemon, sour notes, earth and diesel define the aroma.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • citrusy
  • lemony
  • diesel-like
  • sour

Effects

  • body-focused
  • euphoric
  • creative

Terpenes

  • Limonene
  • Myrcene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC up to 27 %
CBD up to 1 %

These values are intended for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parentage and family tree

Headband is at the beginning. The documented parent lines through the 2nd generation follow below.

Editorial profile

Headband in detail

Origin & classification

Several origin stories circulate around Headband. One places the strain with DNA Genetics in Amsterdam: an OG Kush phenotype is said to have first been crossed with Sour Diesel, with the resulting hybrid then backcrossed to the same OG Kush plant. The sources explicitly present this version as only one account. More certain is the general connection between OG Kush and Sour Diesel; the exact breeding sequence remains unconfirmed.

Aroma & flavour

The name is said to refer to a characteristic pressure or tension in the forehead that some users compare to a headband. This sensation is an experiential report and not an inevitable reaction. Euphoria, creativity and a strong head sensation are also mentioned. The source data additionally lists a physical component. Headband therefore appears as a hybrid whose description combines mental intensity with a noticeable physical aspect.

Terpene profile

In terms of aroma, fresh lemons and general citrus notes meet earth, sour notes and petrol or diesel. This combination is consistent across the German and English descriptions. Another brief source also mentions resinous flowers. The documented terpenes Limonene and Myrcene fit a citrus top note and deeper base as source information, but are not sufficient to chemically explain the entire aroma. Terpene ratios remain dependent on batch and phenotype.

Effect tendency

The sources give a broad THC range of 17 to 27 percent; only a maximum value of 27 percent is stored in structured form. CBD is listed at up to one percent. Such ranges already show that Headband cannot be described by an unchanging potency value. Differences between plants, growing methods, harvest times and laboratories must be taken into account. Medical claims regarding pain or mood are not adopted as established properties.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Headband is described as a balanced yet indica-dominant hybrid. This wording refers to the source profile and does not predict a fixed effect progression. Reliable data on breeder, flowering time, yield and growth are not available in the dataset. For the editorial presentation, the uncertain origin legend, the broadly accepted OG Kush–Sour Diesel connection, the lemon-diesel aroma and the forehead-pressure experience that inspired the name are therefore the most informative characteristics.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Headband

What type of strain is Headband?

We classify Headband as an indica-dominant strain with the OG Kush × Sour Diesel parentage.

What genetics are behind Headband?

Headband’s parentage is OG Kush × Sour Diesel.

What does Headband smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Headband is primarily citrusy, lemony, diesel-like and sour. Depending on batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Headband?

Headband’s profile includes Limonene and Myrcene. They complement the described aroma profile.

What effect tendency does Headband have?

We primarily describe Headband as body-focused, euphoric and creative. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is Headband’s THC content?

Headband is listed with a THC range of up to 27 %. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.