Hybrid
Rainbow Strain
Also known as: Rainbow Kush, Rainbow Bud
THC15% - 22%
CBD0% - 1%
Flowering8 to 9 weeks
Top terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
Quick answer
Rainbow (aka Rainbow Kush) is a long-circulating hybrid of undocumented lineage, typically testing around 15% - 22% THC with myrcene leading the profile. Effects: Relaxed, Happy, Tingly, Euphoric.
Rainbow is the old soul of the menu: a hybrid that has been circulating since before the dessert-wave, no documented parents, about 18 percent THC on Leafly, and a soft apricot-tropical nose with a warm, tingly, sociable lift. I hand it to easy afternoons and smokers who find modern 28-percent hybrids exhausting. I do not hand it to potency hunters; this is a background-high strain. The honest downside: every Rainbow batch is somebody's different version, so trust the jar.
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Lab Sheet
Strain facts – the numbers behind the high
THC Range
15% - 22%
Individual batches vary; craft lots often test higher.
CBD Range
0% - 1%
Trace amounts only. This is a THC-driven profile.
Type
Hybrid
Ratio drives the shape of the high.
Top Terpenes
Myrcene · Caryophyllene · Pinene
The terpene leaders behind the flavour and feel.
Flowering Time
8 to 9 weeks
Grower reference for cultivar finish time.
Lineage
Parents undocumented (Leafly documents the cultivar, not the cross)
Documented parent genetics.
Where this sits in the hybrid laneMost hybrids test 16% to 25% THC
Rainbow Strain: 15% - 22% THC. Right in the sweet spot of the hybrid lane.
The story of Rainbow
Rainbow, also sold as Rainbow Kush or Rainbow Bud, is a long-circulating hybrid that Leafly documents well but credits to no single breeder: the parents are simply not reliably recorded, so we say so instead of inventing a family tree. The name comes from the multicoloured flecks in its flowers, and Leafly's reviewer base tags it around 18 percent THC with apricot, tropical and sweet flavours, myrcene, caryophyllene and pinene leading. It is an old-menu gentle hybrid, not a hype drop, and that is its charm.
Terpene breakdown
Myrcene leads with the soft, fruity body warmth, caryophyllene adds a light peppery balance, and pinene keeps the head clear. Leafly's flavour tags read apricot, tropical and sweet: stone fruit rather than candy, with a gentle tropical finish. It is one of the less loud profiles on the menu, which suits its easygoing reputation.
Growing Rainbow
With the parents undocumented, growing notes are general: expect a forgiving hybrid structure, about 8 to 9 weeks indoors, medium height and colourful flecked buds late in flower. Growers who want certainty should work from a known cut; Rainbow's long menu history means many versions circulate under one name.
How to consume Rainbow
Leafly's top effects are aroused, tingly and relaxed, with the overall read energizing: a gentle, warm lift that stays sociable and settles into a light tingle. A dry herb vape around 185 to 195 C keeps the apricot and tropical notes; joints lean earthier. Low THC by modern standards, so casual smokers can enjoy it and veterans can use it all day.
Rainbow vs similar strains
For the same gentle old-school hybrid feel,
Blue Dream is the brighter daytime relative and
Juicy Fruit the sweeter tropical one. Against the candy-rainbow family on our menu,
Rainbow Belts and
Rainbow Runtz are the modern, stronger descendants; Rainbow itself is the mellow ancestor figure.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainbow strain?
A long-circulating hybrid also sold as Rainbow Kush or Rainbow Bud. Leafly documents it but no breeder or parents are reliably recorded; expect 15 to 22 percent THC.
What does Rainbow taste like?
Apricot, tropical fruit and sweetness, with an earthy-herbal base.
Is Rainbow indica or sativa?
A gentle hybrid: relaxed and tingly with an overall energizing read, not a heavy sedative.
How strong is Rainbow?
Leafly quotes about 18 percent THC, lower than modern hybrids; pleasant and functional.
Is Rainbow the same as Rainbow Belts or Rainbow Runtz?
No. Those are modern Zkittlez-family crosses; Rainbow is the older, mellow, undocumented hybrid.
Where can I buy Rainbow in Canada?
Check the in-stock list above, BMWO ships Canada wide with live pricing and Xpresspost tracking.