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The Headbanger strain comes from two extremely potent parent strains. The breeding of strains is done carefully and in a way to maximize the potency, flavor, and effects of the strain being bred. Breeders also want to create a durable lineage in order to make a certain strain easy to grow. 

Learn everything you need to know about smoking, growing, and buying the Headbanger marijuana strain. 

Headbanger Marijuana Strain Genetics

Is Headbanger strain an Indica or Sativa?

Headbanger is a Sativa-dominant hybrid of Biker Kush and Sour Diesel. The strain has won multiple awards including the 2013 Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam. The strain is ideal for getting chores done around the house as it will allow for unparalleled focus levels. 

Biker Kush strain is potent at around 25 percent THC so it should be reserved for experienced consumers. The flavors of citrus and fruit are accompanied by a calming high that allows you to relax. Medical patients have found relief from cramps, inflammation, and moderate symptoms of depression. 

Sour Diesel could be one of the most recognizable strains in the entire marijuana industry. The strain has up to 26 percent THC and has been known as one of the best wake and bake strains available. Expect a flavor of a combination of candy, citrus, and dank. 

Headbanger Strain Yield

macro of cannabis buds isolated on grey, headbanger weed strain

A grower can expect a great yield from Headbanger. Indoors you can expect up to 2 ounces per square foot. You might find you harvest well over a pound outdoors per plant. The yield depends on the growing technique, seed genetics, watering schedule, and other variables. 

Headbanger Pot Strain Flowering Time 

Headbanger has a flowering phase that lasts 40 to 50 days. The phase is one of the shorter ones in cannabis when you consider the large yield. Headbanger is a favorite among growers due to the convenience of growing the strain, the effects, and the potency. 

Expect dark green dense nugs of Headbanger. There is a covering of trichomes that helps announce how potent the strain is. There are also brown hairs that sparsely cover each bud. 

Finding strains that have short flowering periods can allow you to plant your entire crop at once. Longer flowering times might require a far different harvest time. You don’t want to be clipping and harvesting every week for a month rather than on a single weekend. 

THC Content Of The Headbanger Strain 

Headbanger has a potency of 25 to 28 percent THC. The strain is not recommended for those without experience smoking potent strains. The high is one that will make it easy to focus on certain things if they keep your interest. You should not expect any form of sedation unless you smoke an insane amount of this potent strain. 

Flavor And Aroma Of The Headbanger Strain 

Headbanger is going to have a flavor of berry, citrus, and diesel. The aroma is of earth and diesel. The dominant terpenes in this potent strain are Limonene, Valencene, and Myrcene.  

Price Of Headbanger Weed

Headbanger is going to be relativevly affordable when you take into account hte potency. You can expect to pay $30 to $35 per 1/8th of an ounce. You will see the full oz. cost around $180.

Headbanger Strain Weed Seeds

Seed Fantasy and Seed Finder both have Headbanger marijuana seeds for sale. The one aspect the seed bank might not elude to is that it is illegal to ship seeds even domestically. The last thing you want is a federal charge due to a seed bank ignoring the law. 

Weed seeds should be relatively easy to find in a state with legal marijuana. Heading to the dispensary is your best bet if you do not have any friends that grow and have cuttings they are willing to give you. Do not risk legal trouble for something that you can easily purchase in a legal manner. 

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Final Words

The Headbanger weed strain is one that you will have to try once you have gained experience with cannabis. You do not want to start with a strain this too potent as it could lead to paranoia or anxiety. Yyou want to enjoy cannabis rather than spend your time high in an unpleasant manner.

Growing Headbanger is something that so many growers do because of the potency, short flowering period, and demand for the strain. What is a strain that you have grown that surprised you with a huge yield despite having a short flowering time? 

Gavin Kushman. Cannabis strain writer in a cannabis garden
Gavin Kushman

Gavin is a worldly adventurer and cannabis connoisseur, embarking on journeys that take him to the far corners of the globe to explore and document the varied effects, flavors, and histories of both renowned and lesser-known strains. From the misty high-altitude farms of the Hindu Kush highlands to the vibrant cannabis cafes of Amsterdam, Gavin's quest for knowledge spans continents. A recognized authority in the cannabis industry, he frequently lends his expertise to leading publications such as Cannabis Training University, where his captivating blog articles chronicle his unique experiences with different cannabis strains.

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