Hybrid · DNA Genetics
Headband
Headband is the OG Kush x Sour Diesel cross that originated as a clone-only cut in Northern California in the early 2000s, with DNA Genetics' Reserva Privada sublabel later releasing the most widely circulated seed version. The strain's name comes from the pressure sensation many users report at the temples after smoking — a subtle band-like feeling that does not cross into headache territory. The flavor leans diesel-fuel on the inhale with a lemon-pine exhale from the OG Kush side, and plants finish in nine to ten weeks indoors with medium-density buds and a frosty trichome layer. The high is balanced cerebral-physical with a strong, long-duration body relaxation that distinguishes it from straight Sour Diesel.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, DNA Genetics / Reserva Privada catalogue, leafly
Potency
- THC range
- 20–27%
- Typical THC
- 24%
- CBD
- up to 0.1%
Flowering
- Indoor weeks
- 9–10 wk
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Climate
- Mediterranean, warm dry
Yield & size
- Indoor
- 450-550 g/m²
- Outdoor
- 500-700 g/plant
- Height
- 120-150 cm
Indica / sativa ratio
Terpene profile
The aromatic compounds below shape how Headband smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- secondary
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
- secondary
Limonene
Uplifting citrus — typically associated with mood elevation and stress relief.
- minor
Pinene
Alert and pine-forward — associated with mental clarity and bronchodilation.
Reported side effects
Lineage
Headband traces to OG Kush × Sour Diesel. The cross sits in the OG / Diesel family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents and grandparents for Headband based on breeder catalogues. Library entries are clickable; ancestors not yet documented on this site appear in a lighter, non-linked box.
Strains crossed with Headband
Headband is a parent of 3 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry Headband genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 50% / 50%
- Flowering days
- 63–70 days
- Stretch
- Moderate
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst, scrog
Feed schedule for Headband
These EC and NPK targets are starting points calibrated for the strain's Hybrid lean and moderate difficulty rating — not gospel. Drop 15-20% off any EC ceiling on your first run and let the plant tell you where it actually wants to feed.
Suggested feed schedule
- Late veg
- 1.3-1.5 EC
- Early flower
- 1.4-1.6 EC, NPK 2-2-4
- Mid flower
- 1.7-1.9 EC, NPK 1-3-5
- Late flower
- 1.5-1.7 EC
- Final week
- Plain pH-balanced water for the last 7-10 days; light flush if you ran nutrients on the higher end.
Full breakdown of feed math, runoff testing, and salt buildup in our nutrient guide.
What to expect through the grow cycle
Headband is documented with a 10-week flower split across the standard hybrid phases. The visual below maps a documented 14-week cycle built from 4weeks of vegetative growth and the strain's published flowering window.
Published grow reports for Headband concentrate the most observational notes on the mid-to-late flower transition. This timeline is descriptive — it reflects what reports document, not a how-to. Actual week-to-week behaviour varies with phenotype, light intensity, pot size, and environment.
Phase details
- Veg (weeks 1-4)
- The documented vegetative period for Headband. Plants establish root structure, leaf canopy, and node count before flower triggering, with a moderate difficulty rating shaping how forgiving the early canopy work tends to be.
- Stretch (weeks 5-8)
- Headband is documented as having moderate stretch. Reports describe the plant roughly doubling in height during this phase as the hybrid structure establishes its final flowering frame.
- Bud sites (weeks 9-10)
- Pre-flowers form at the nodes and calyxes begin to develop. Grow reports for Headbandnote this as the window where the canopy's eventual bud distribution becomes visible.
- Bud development (weeks 11-12)
- Flowers thicken and calyxes fatten through this phase. Documented Headband runs show the bulk of visible flower mass accumulating here, with resin production accelerating toward the end.
- Ripening (week 13)
- Trichomes transition from clear toward cloudy and amber. Reports for Headband describe the Caryophyllene-led terpene profile maturing through this window, with aroma sharpening week over week.
- Final (week 14)
- Calyx swelling is documented as complete and the harvest window opens. Published Headband runs end here, within the 9-10 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about Headband
Why is it called Headband?
Many users report a subtle pressure or band-like sensation at the temples after smoking, which gave the strain its name. The feeling is not a headache — most users describe it as a unique physical marker of Headband's high.
Is Headband related to 707 Headband?
Yes — 707 Headband is a Humboldt County phenotype of the same OG Kush x Sour Diesel cross, selected by Humboldt Seed Organization. The genetics overlap but the 707 cut leans more sativa-dominant.
Breeder of record
DNA Genetics
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