White Rainbow: The Best Weed Strain Of The Month

Ever heard of the White Rainbow cannabis strain? We’ve sure had our fair share of smoking it.

Our March pick for the best strain easily goes to White Rainbow. For those of us up north, March brings gloomy weather—but what better way to lift your spirits than with the deeply calming yet mentally stimulating White Rainbow, a sativa-dominant hybrid that keeps you energized and relaxed at the same time?

This article covers the far and wide landscape of the White Rainbow weed, including genetics, cannabinoid content, effects, and much more.

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With two distinct genetic backgrounds, White Rainbow can vary significantly depending on the breeder and phenotype selection:

1. White Rainbow bred from Fish Scale x Apples and Bananas:

• Fish Scale (Gelatti x The Menthol): A rarer cultivar with deep purple hues, a heavy resin production, and sweet, diesel aromas. The classic creaminess from Gelatti gets paired with the minty freshness from The Menthol.
• Apples and Bananas (Platinum Cookies x Granddaddy Purple x Blue Power x Gelatti): This complex strain combines many cultivars to produce a more layered high.

This variation of White Rainbow delivers a well-rounded, true hybrid experience, seamlessly blending uplifting cerebral effects with soothing physical relaxation.

2. White Rainbow bred from White Widow x Sour Diesel

• White Widow (Brazilian Sativa Landrace x South Indian Indica): A classic Dutch strain known for its heavy resin production, uplifting euphoria, and skunky, piney aroma. This cultivar contributes crystal-covered buds and a sharp mental buzz that defined the 90s cannabis scene.
• Sour Diesel (Chemdawg 91 x Super Skunk): A fast-hitting, sativa-dominant strain that delivers an electric cerebral high with fuel-like citrus and earthy flavors. Its potency and signature gasoline-like funk make it one of the most recognizable strains in cannabis history.

This alternate lineage of White Rainbow is a powerful, old-school hybrid that leans toward a sativa-dominant high that’s more cerebral and energizing.

We tried Arete’s White Rainbow strain, bred from White Widow x Sour Diesel, and this will be the White Rainbow strain we continue to review throughout this article.

This 60/40 Sativa-dominant Hybrid is one of the strongest strains in Arete’s catalog.

White Rainbow contains 30.6% THCa with 32.2% total active cannabinoids. Its terpene content? A generous 3.2%, giving you delicious aromas and flavors paired with motivating effects.

Any seasoned user will tell you that THCa produces the exact same effects as Delta-9 THC. This is because THCa is the precursor to Delta-9, meaning THCa transforms into Delta-9 THC when heated, like from the spark of a lighter.

At first glance, you’ll notice that White Rainbow has some insanely frosty buds with dark green and purple hues, not to mention an abundance of dark orange pistils.

Crack open a nug, and brace yourself. Sour, earthy notes come through strongly at first, followed by floral and herbal sweetness that lingers in the air. The sour, earthy aromas translate directly in flavor with every hit, and the ash leans on the floral side.

If you’re into bold, in-your-face aromas that translate into a distinct flavor, this strain delivers a sensory experience that hits just as hard as its effects.

White Rainbow is becoming increasingly popular for a good reason: It’s extremely potent. Arete’s White Rainbow (White Widow x Sour Diesel) is one of the strongest batches we’ve tried in a long time. After all, we mentioned that it contains 32.2% of total cannabinoids, with most of that being THCa.

Typical effects experienced when consuming White Widow (White Widow x Sour Diesel) include:

• Initial rush of motivation and energy
• Fast and long-lasting mood enhancement
• Increased imaginative thinking and idea generation
• Relief from physical tension
• Gentle, tingly body buzz

Best for daytime use or a mid-day pick-me-up, this powerful strain practically screams creativity. Using it at nighttime isn’t recommended, as it might keep you too alert to hit the hay.

If you’re after a sour, herbal smoke with exceptionally powerful effects, get your hands on this heavy hitter.

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