About Moonbow
Moonbow was created by Archive Seed Bank (Portland, Oregon), crossing Zkittlez with Do-Si-Dos. The resulting seeds were pheno hunted to select the Moonbow #1 and #112 cuts that became legendary. The buds are dense and format with extreme bag appeal — deep purples, greens, and oranges under a thick trichome coat. The aroma is a stunning blend: Zkittlez's tropical candy and fruit medley combines with Do-Si-Dos's gas and dough for a profile that's both sweet and pungent. Effects are well-balanced: an uplifting, creative head buzz with physical relaxation. Moonbow became the foundation of Archive's entire Moonbow series and is widely considered one of the most influential exotic strains of the 2020s.
Flavor Profile
History
Archive Seed Bank's founder Fletcher spent years developing the Moonbow line, sourcing a specific Zkittlez cut and crossing it with Do-Si-Dos. The pheno hunt was extensive, with #1 and #112 emerging as the two most famous expressions. Moonbow spawned an entire series of crosses from Archive (Moonbow x various) and became one of the most sought-after clone-only strains in the Pacific Northwest and California. Archive's Moonbow drops consistently sell out within minutes. The strain is widely credited with pushing the Zkittlez lineage in new, gassier directions.
Notable breeders: Archive Seed Bank (Fletcher)
Genetic Background
Zkittlez (Grape Ape x Grapefruit) x Do-Si-Dos (Girl Scout Cookies x Face Off OG)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Moonbow is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Moonbow is dominated by Linalool, Pinene, Limonene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Moonbow is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Moonbow:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moonbow indica or sativa?
Moonbow is a hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Moonbow?
Moonbow has a genetic lineage of Zkittlez x Do-Si-Dos. Zkittlez (Grape Ape x Grapefruit) x Do-Si-Dos (Girl Scout Cookies x Face Off OG)
What is the lineage of Moonbow?
Moonbow descends from Zkittlez x Do-Si-Dos. Zkittlez (Grape Ape x Grapefruit) x Do-Si-Dos (Girl Scout Cookies x Face Off OG) It belongs to the Runtz Family, Modern Exotics genetic family.
What is the THC content of Moonbow?
Moonbow typically tests at 22-28% THC.
What does Moonbow smell and taste like?
Moonbow has a Tropical candy, berries, gas, dough, earth, citrus, cream aroma profile, with flavors described as Candy sweetness, tropical fruit, gas, dough, berries, earthy finish.
What are the effects of Moonbow?
Users report Euphoric, uplifted, creative, relaxed, happy, focused.
What are the phenotypes of Moonbow?
Moonbow is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Moonbow #1, Moonbow #112, Moonbow 1. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Moonbow?
Archive Seed Bank's founder Fletcher spent years developing the Moonbow line, sourcing a specific Zkittlez cut and crossing it with Do-Si-Dos. The pheno hunt was extensive, with #1 and #112 emerging as the two most famous expressions. Moonbow spawned an entire series of crosses from Archive (Moonbow x various) and became one of the most sought-after clone-only strains in the Pacific Northwest and California. Archive's Moonbow drops consistently sell out within minutes. The strain is widely credited with pushing the Zkittlez lineage in new, gassier directions.
How long does Moonbow take to flower?
Moonbow has a flowering time of approximately 9-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of Moonbow?
Moonbow produces a Moderate yield. Flowering takes approximately 9-10 weeks.
Further Reading
Learn more about Moonbow's genetic family and history:
Medical Applications
Moonbow is commonly associated with: