Headband

Cannabis Strain Review: Headband

headband strain review
a.k.a. Humboldt Headband, Head Band, Sour Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 70% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
84%
Uplifted
73%
Creative
65%
Euphoric
60%
Happy
53%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
38%
Dry Eyes
33%
Dizzy
17%
Headache
14%
The Scaries
6%

Headband has an ASHI score of 6 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 45 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Headband won 2 awards in categories like in places like Canada. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 70% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Best Overall Rec Sativa Flower Connoisseur Cup
9 Hybrid The Karma Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Creative, Euphoric and Happy effects of Headband produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Headband has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain, and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Headband's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene and Pinene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Headband that includes: Earthy, Diesel, Pungent, Lemon, Sweet and Tangy, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Headband has an aroma profile of Sour, Lemon, Diesel, Pungent and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 27%
CBD
0 - 0.2%
CBN
0.08 - 0.12%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Headband presents Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene and Pinene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 27%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 0.2%. CBN levels should be around 0.05%. CBG in this strain should be about 0.5%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Difficult

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
mid-October 30 to 80in 21oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
9 to 10 weeks 30 to 80in 18oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Headband is known for being difficult. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 30 to 80in height to be with a yield of 18oz/ m2 in about 9 to 10 weeks. Outdoors, Headband should harvest around mid-October you can expect 30 to 80in height and 21oz/ plant yield.

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Headband shares genetics with Sour Diesel and OG Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Headband. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Headband before creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe