818 Headband
818 Headband
Weedstraindb™ Strain Profile
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818 Headband
Classification: Hybrid (Indica-leaning)
Hook:
818 Headband, also known as "818 OG," is a smooth and powerful indica-leaning hybrid that delivers a signature headband effect—pressure around the temples—followed by full-body relaxation and mellow euphoria.
Lineage:
Sour Diesel × OG Kush × Master Kush
(Variant of Headband genetics named after the 818 area code in California)
Aroma / Flavor / Appearance:
Pungent diesel and lemon aroma with earthy and piney undertones. Flavor is bold—gassy with hints of citrus, spice, and herbal Kush. Buds are dense and resin-rich with olive green tones and orange hairs.
Effects & Use:
Starts with a cerebral buzz and uplifting focus, then melts into relaxing body effects. Ideal for early evening or late-day use to unwind without total couch-lock.
Medical / Wellness Use:
Commonly used for anxiety, headaches, stress, and mild to moderate pain. The strain’s calming and slightly euphoric effects are beneficial for mood elevation and mental clarity.
Grow Notes:
- Indoor Flowering: 9–10 weeks
- Outdoor: Mid to late October
- Moderate to high yield
- Grows best with topping and light training
- Strong aroma—carbon filtration recommended
- Resilient to pests, moderate mold resistance
Lab Profile:
- THC: 20–25%
- CBD: <0.1%
- Terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene
Patient Reminder
Strain names are not enough. Two products with the same strain name can feel different depending on grower, harvest, cure, storage, lab profile, terpene content, and individual biology.
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