Pineapple Express, OG Kush… these are some of the most familiar strains that cannabis users know, but they only scratch the surface of what’s out there.
As growers continue to experiment with strains, create their own flavors and aromas, and produce an abundance of top-shelf bud, cannabis users now have access to hundreds (if not thousands) of impressive strains.
As cannabis connoisseurs ourselves, we’ve made it our mission to introduce our fellow weed lovers to some of our best-loved strains. Today, we’re going to be talking about all things Rainbow Sherbet.
This may not be one of the most popular strains on the market, but we’re here to share its flavors, aromas, benefits, and growing techniques, in the hopes of encouraging you to branch out, and try this incredible strain for yourself!
What Is Rainbow Sherbet?
Rainbow Sherbet is an evenly balanced hybrid strain (50/50 Indica and Sativa) that delivers a unique flavor that’s fruity and potent, and delivers a focused, creative, and innovative type of high.
Rainbow Sherbet is a pretty common cannabis strain that can be bought from the most reputable dispensaries, and it’s grown all throughout the world. Rainbow Sherbet is a relatively new strain, and it’s a descendant of the Sherbet family, which was first created by Mr. Sherbinski.
Its taste and smell are widely considered to be top-shelf by cannabis connoisseurs, and it has a unique profile and high that smokers seek all across the world.
Although it’s an even blend between Indica and Sativa, Rainbow Sherbet has an average THC content of 20-22%, making it a pretty potent psychoactive strain that’s ideal for users suffering from arthritis, anxiety, nausea, chronic pain, PTSD, and spinal cord injuries.
Because Rainbow Sherbet is a beautifully balanced hybrid, its ideal for users seeking treatment for both physical and mental ailments.
Rainbow Sherbet offers an intense mind and body high that’s often used for pain management, and even in the management of ADHD and anxiety symptoms.
Rainbow Sherbet Parents
To learn a bit more about the flavors, aromas, and effects of Rainbow Sherbet, we need to explore its heritage. So, let’s take a closer look at the parents of Rainbow Sherbet, and learn how their own genetics have influenced this unique strain.
Blackberry
The Blackberry strain is another hybrid marijuana strain that’s the descendant of Black Domina and Raspberry Cough. This strain is celebrated for giving its users a buzzed, relaxing high. It’s also known for its pretty punchy aroma that’s fruity, earthy, and fuely.
Its tight buds and frosty nugs are sensational to look at, and it’s a popular strain amongst growers, too. Blackberry is a pretty low-maintenance grow, and it takes between 9-11 weeks to flower.
Blackberry gives its users a burst of hunger, sleepiness, and arousal, and its dominant flavors are fruit berries and a plumy undertone. Blackberry is used to help users deal with stress, pain and anxiety, and even physical conditions like arthritis.
Champagne
Now let’s take a look at Rainbow Sherbets’ other high-profile parent, Champagne. Champagne is a popular strain in the community, and it’s a cross between a Hashplant and Hindu Kush.
As the name implies, Champagne is the dominant scent in this strain, giving it a fun, flavorsome edge that’s truly unique to its strain. Although there are other Champagne strains out there, you won’t find any that smell or taste quite like this one!
This strain is a traditional hybrid, but some strains lean more toward Sativa. Sativa-dominant Champagne strains offer more of a head high, and their psychoactive properties outweigh the physical high usually found with Indica-dominant Champagne strains.
Champagne is known for making its users feel hungry, light-headed, and tingly. These feelings are great for relieving a build-up of physical tension in the body. Some batches of Champagne can contain a THC content as high as 26%.
Its sweet and herbaceous scent is complimented by a flowery body that often resembles a bottle of Champagne, and its dark green coloring is intercepted by a thick layer of frosty trichomes.
Rainbow Sherbet: Aroma
The flavors and aromas of Rainbow Sherbet are heavily influenced by its parents. However, most strains of Rainbow Sherbet have more of a berry undertone than a Champagne one, and the aroma of this strain tends to be pretty pungent.
It’s rich, sweet, and distinctive – if you want to be subtle about your use, this may not be the strain for you – it’s identifiable from a mile off! Although berry is the dominant flavor, this unique bud has a pretty sweet and sugary aroma, too.
You may also pick up subtle notes of mint when you exhale, making for a very pleasant smoke indeed. Rainbow Sherbet has a terpene profile made up of Limonene, Humulene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene, and Linalool.
These terpenes give Rainbow Sherbet its fruity, yet earthy, scent. Other strains such as Blueberry Muffin and Jack Herer also contain high levels of Myrcene, so Rainbow Sherbet is often reminiscent of these strains.
Rainbow Sherbet can also have quite a tangy scent, noticeable on the inhale, thanks to its Limonene terpenes which can have a citrus-like edge. These terpenes also have mood-enhancing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Rainbow Sherbet: Flavor
Unsurprisingly, the taste of Rainbow Sherbet is reminiscent of its aromas. Thanks to its limonene and humulene terpenes, this strain often tastes somewhat citrusy, earthy, and some even say spicy.
Its spicy notes are most notable on the exhale and are reminiscent of other strains like Jesus OG. This spiciness can only be likened to black pepper, but its limonene terpenes balance this out with their citrus, berry-like edge.
Although the flavor of Rainbow Sherbet is reminiscent of other strains with similar terpenes, its entire flavor profile is rich and complex. There are few strains out there that can match the taste experience of Rainbow Sherbet.
Although these citrussy, spicy notes are dominant, Rainbow Sherbet does of course taste pretty sweet, just as its name suggests. It’s not as candy-like as other strains, but its fruity overtones are playful, fun, and will make you feel more like you’re enjoying a candied treat than some bud!
If you’re not a fan of spicy strains, you may find this bud a little overpowering. Although berry and fruit are its dominant flavors, its black pepper-like spice lingers in the mouth and builds with each inhale.
If you’re not keen on the flavor, you may need a palette cleanser between tokes to keep enjoying those immediate fruity flavors, otherwise, the peppery notes can dominate this experience.
The Benefits Of Rainbow Sherbet
Rainbow Sherbet is a popular strain for users suffering from all sorts of conditions. If you’re wondering whether or not Rainbow Sherbet is the right strain for you, read on to learn more about its benefits below.
Pain relief
Management of ADHD symptoms
Reduced depression
Reduced anxiety
Nausea
Treatment of spinal cord injuries
Management of PTSD symptoms
Increased creativity
Relaxation
Hunger
Laughter
Full body high
With a THC content of between 20-22%, Rainbow Sherbet is notoriously psychoactive. As well as offering a physical high, Rainbow Sherbet can also produce a stimulating mental high that may be overwhelming for some users.
If you have anxiety or paranoia, you may find the first half an hour of this high quite intense. Proceed with caution.
Growing Rainbow Sherbet
Rainbow Sherbet is a hardy, versatile strain that can be grown either inside or outside, depending on your preference. If you’re aiming to produce bigger yields, we’d recommend growing Rainbow Sherbet outside.
Outside grows tend to have more space, and can produce far bigger yields than indoor grows – as much as 2-3 ounces per square foot, whereas most indoor grows are in the region of 1-2 ounces.
Although this is a relatively straightforward strain to grow (even for novice growers), some factors related to light, humidity, and soil quality can influence the quality of your final yields.
Typically, rainbow sherbet does best when it has access to full sun and well-drained soil, although it can still thrive indoors with access to artificial light and decent soil, too.
Always grow weed in accordance with the laws in your area. This advice should only be used to grow cannabis in legal districts only – illegal growing is not encouraged.
The Bottom Line
Rainbow Sherbet has some pretty impressive parents, so it’s no wonder this strain has earned such a stellar reputation.
Its tastes and aromas take influence from its Champagne and Blackberry ancestors, to offer its users a hybrid high with a distinctive taste, and an impressively balanced mind and body high.
Although a few strains come close to the taste and smell of this strain, there’s nothing out there that can quite match the full experience Rainbow Sherbet offers.
Mellow, exciting, euphoric, and fun, this is one strain you can use for almost all occasions, and most ailments will benefit from its healing properties.
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