- Green Ribbon is a hybrid Hybrid (50/50 Balanced) strain originating from USA (California), dating back to 2005.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 20-25%.
- Its lineage runs through Green Crack x Trainwreck / Afghani, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 2 documented strains descend from Green Ribbon, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Green Ribbon
Green Ribbon is an historic California clone-only cultivar that gained widespread popularity during the early 2000s medical dispensary era. Believed to be a cross between Green Crack (Cecil B. / Cush) and a potent Trainwreck/Afghani hybrid, Green Ribbon produces chunky, lime-green flowers encrusted in a thick layer of trichomes with pale yellow hairs. The aroma is fresh, zesty, and sweet—featuring tart green apple, sour lime, sweet pine needles, and floral spice. The smoke is smooth and invigorating, delivering a balanced, clear-headed euphoria that sparks creative focus while relaxing the body without drowsiness.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
🌿 1. California Medical Dispensary Era
Green Ribbon emerged in Northern California medical collectives during the mid-2000s, quickly earning a loyal following for its functional, anti-anxiety sativa high and rapid flowering time.
🍏 2. Tart Lime & Sweet Pine Terpenes
The cultivar's high limonene and pinene content produced a refreshing citrus-pine flavor that stood out from standard heavy Kush varieties.
🥣 The Mother of Fruity Pebbles OG: Obsoul33t of Alien Genetics used Green Ribbon as the foundational mother plant in his historic cross that created the legendary Fruity Pebbles OG (FPOG).
Seeds & Availability
Green Ribbon was bred by California Medical Underground, Alien Genetics (FPOG lineage). Official seed packs from the breeder and authorized retailers sell out fast and are frequently counterfeited — verify pack authenticity (breeder logo, batch codes) before buying, and expect phenotype variation between packs.
Genetic Background
Green Crack (Skunk #1 x Afghani landrace) crossed with a Trainwreck/Afghani hybrid
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Green Ribbon is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Green Ribbon is dominated by Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene, along with 1 other minor terpenes. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Green Ribbon:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Green Ribbon?
Green Ribbon typically tests at 20-25% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. The balanced hybrid effects make it versatile for different tolerance levels.
Is Green Ribbon a sativa or indica?
Green Ribbon is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain (Hybrid (50/50 Balanced)). Bred from Green Crack x Trainwreck / Afghani, its effects lean on a balanced hybrid experience. Users report: Uplifted, euphoric, energetic, focused, creative.
Green Ribbon strain review — what to expect
Green Ribbon is known for Uplifted, euphoric, energetic, focused, creative. Green Crack × Trainwreck / Afghani. A legendary California medical clone famous for sweet pine, sour lime, and as the maternal mother of Fruity Pebbles OG (FPOG). The aroma profile features citrus, sweet, sour, pine, floral. Dominant terpenes: Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene.
What is Green Ribbon crossed from?
Green Ribbon was bred from Green Crack x Trainwreck / Afghani. Detailed ancestry: Green Crack (Skunk #1 x Afghani landrace) crossed with a Trainwreck/Afghani hybrid. This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
What terpenes are in Green Ribbon?
Green Ribbon is dominated by Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene, with 1 additional minor terpenes. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Green Ribbon yield and how long does it flower?
Green Ribbon has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks and produces high (500-550 g/m²) yields. Plants reach medium height, making it a versatile size for most indoor setups.
What is Green Ribbon and where does it come from?
Green Ribbon is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain that originates from USA (California). It belongs to the 2000s era of cannabis genetics. Green Crack × Trainwreck / Afghani. A legendary California medical clone famous for sweet pine, sour lime, and as the maternal mother of Fruity Pebbles OG (FPOG).
What is the genetic background of Green Ribbon?
Green Ribbon has the following ancestry: Green Crack (Skunk #1 x Afghani landrace) crossed with a Trainwreck/Afghani hybrid.
Is Green Ribbon indica or sativa?
Green Ribbon is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Green Ribbon smell and taste like?
Green Ribbon has a Citrus, sweet, sour, pine, floral aroma, with flavors described as Citrus, sweet, sour, earthy, floral. Its dominant terpenes are Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene.
What are the effects of Green Ribbon?
Users report Uplifted, euphoric, energetic, focused, creative.
How strong is Green Ribbon? (THC & CBD content)
Green Ribbon typically tests at 20-25% THC with low CBD. Strength always varies by grow and harvest.
Medical Applications
Green Ribbon is commonly associated with: