Rainbow Belts

Rainbow Belts is an indica/sativa variety from Archive Seed Bank and can be cultivated indoors (where the plants will need a flowering time of ±65 days) and outdoors. Archive Seed Banks Rainbow Belts is a THC dominant variety and is/was only available as feminized seeds.

Archive Seed Banks Rainbow Belts Description

Zkittlez is one of the biggest names in modern cannabis genetics, wowing smokers the world over with its bold candy aromas and potent high. In this article, we take a closer look at Rainbow Belts, a new hybrid descending directly from the almighty Zkittlez genetic line.

Strain History of Rainbow Belts

Rainbow Belts is the creation of Archive Seed Bank and a direct descendant of Zkittlez—arguably the US' favorite “candy” strain. Archive Seed Bank was founded by Fletcher "ThaDocta" Watson, who began growing cannabis at the age of 17 and started his career as a breeder in 2008. After collecting seeds for several years, ThaDocta developed a passion for heirloom genetics, many of which he still uses in the creation of his strains today.

In 2015, ThaDocta, originally from Virginia, moved to Portland, Oregon to found the Archive Seed Bank and dispensary. The reason was simple—it was the only state where he was allowed to produce, process, and sell his product directly to the public (many US states do not allow individuals or companies to hold multiple cannabis licenses for cultivation, processing, and retail). Thanks to Portland's laws, ThaDocta and his team are able to sell 100% in-house products at their dispensary, from seeds and clones through to dry flower, concentrates, and everything in between. By far, ThaDocta's most famous creation to date is the beloved Dosidos, a strain that has taken the entire North American cannabis market by storm since its creation in 2016. Rainbow Belts is one of Archive's newer creations, and was officially launched in 2022.

Genetic Lineage of Rainbow Belts

The Archive Seed Bank and Dispensary currently stocks three different varieties of Rainbow Belts: Rainbow Belts 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0.

The original Rainbow Belts 1.0 is a cross of Zkittlez and Moonbow #75, which also contains Zkittlez genetics. The Archive decided to preserve Rainbow Belts 1.0 thanks to the strain's sexual stability, OG-like potency, and delicious lime candy aromas/flavors. While Archive Seed Bank won't reveal the original genetics behind its Moonbow line, it is believed to descend from a cross of Zkittlez and Dosidos. After carefully selecting Moonbow #75 from a total of 200 different phenotypes, ThaDocta backcrossed this peculiar plant with the original Zkittlez, creating Rainbow Belts 1.0.

Rainbow Belts 2.0 is the next descendant of the Rainbow Belts line and is the culmination of a unique backcross of a Rainbow Belts F1 male and Rainbow Belts #20—a unique "breeder's choice" clone-only cut of the original Rainbow Belts. The result is a shorter, less-stretchy variety that produces dense, large buds in express time while preserving the fruity candy aromas that Rainbow Belts 1.0 was known for.

Finally, Rainbow Belts 3.0 is the latest development in the Rainbow Belts line, preserving the vigor of the strain while enhancing its original candy aroma with intense notes of sour fuel and skunky herbal undertones. The strain was bred from Rainbow Belts #20 and a unique Moonbow phenotype known as Moonbow 112 F2 #60. The result is a larger, stretchier strain with the same great Zkittlez terpenes as previous versions and XL resin production, ideal for making hash and concentrates. In fact, Rainbow Belts 3.0 hash has won multiple cups and accolades, including Ego Clash hash competitions, High Times cups, and more.

Physical Characteristics of Rainbow Belts

Rainbow Belts is a hybrid cannabis strain that some sources deem slightly indica dominant, though Archive Seed Bank hasn't revealed the strain's exact indica-sativa split. Of course, the physical traits of Rainbow Belts 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 vary slightly: Rainbow Belts 3.0 is the tallest of the three, with long, stretchy branches, while Rainbow Belts 2.0 is much more compact. Meanwhile, Rainbow Belts 1.0 lies somewhere in the middle, producing moderately tall and stretchy plants.

All Rainbow Belts varieties are renowned for their beautiful colors. Vegging plants exhibit luscious, bright green leaves with broad fingers that gradually fade as the plants flower and mature. As they approach harvest, Rainbow Belts plants become heavy with dense, indica-like flowers that can take on beautiful shades of yellow, blue, purple, and pink. Combined with their thick, frosty coating of trichomes, it's impossible not to see the resemblance between Rainbow Belts flowers and the colorful candy the strain’s name is inspired by. Rainbow Belts 2.0 also stands out for its ability to turn completely purple come harvest time.

Properties and Effects of Rainbow Belts

Rainbow Belts is a high-potency hybrid, supposedly producing around 20% THC and a strong mix of terpenes including caryophyllene, linalool, and limonene (among others). Apart from lending the strain its delicious candy-sweet aroma with citrus and floral overtones (which some users compare to the aroma of Trix cereal), these terpenes combine with the strain's high amounts of THC to create a relaxing effect that soothes the mind and body. Many users report feeling an immediate cerebral euphoria that leaves them feeling giggly and talkative. As these effects settle in, some users also note a relaxing, yet not immobilizing, body stone.

Uses of Rainbow Belts

Rainbow Belts is beloved by both recreational and medical cannabis users. Recreational smokers treasure the strain for its potent yet balanced effects, generally recommending it for:

• Social settings

• Creative work

• Relaxing at home

• Enjoying the great outdoors

Meanwhile, many medical patients report using Rainbow Belts to soothe a variety of symptoms and conditions. While there is no clinical research to attest to the medicinal potential of this strain, some use it to deal with issues related to physical discomfort, mental tension, sleep, and appetite.

As is the case with all high-THC cannabis strains, Rainbow Belts can also produce some negative/unwanted side effects in some people, including anxiety and dry mouth and eyes.

Cultivation and Production of Rainbow Belts

All three Rainbow Belts varieties are available in seed and clone form directly from Archive Seed Bank and Dispensary, making it relatively easy to cultivate these strains at home, depending on where you live. All varieties are versatile and suitable for both rookie and experienced growers. Moreover, they can be grown indoors, outdoors, and in greenhouses, as well as soil, hydro, or hybrid setups.

Rainbow Belts 1.0 is a moderate-sized strain with medium stretch. It is the only Rainbow Belts variety available as a feminized seed, making it a great choice for growers who need to minimize the risk of growing a stray male. Rainbow Belts 2.0, on the other hand, is available as a regular seed and produces more compact, faster-flowering plants that deliver extra-large buds. Finally, Rainbow Belts 3.0 is a larger and bushier plant that produces exceptionally resinous buds, ideal for hash production. It is also only available as regular seeds.

While Archive Seed Bank hasn't published any specific grow information on this strain, some growers suggest that Rainbow Belts takes roughly 8–10 weeks to flower, responds well to training, and is fairly resistant to pests and stress. Unfortunately, there's no reliable information available regarding Rainbow Belts' yield potential.

Rainbow Belts — A Sugary-Sweet Flavour Explosion With Every Toke

Rainbow Belts is a direct descendant of the almighty Zkittlez. Preserving the bold, candied fruit aroma of its predecessor and exhibiting strong grow traits and a relaxing high, Rainbow Belts seems to delight practically every smoker or grower lucky enough to sample her. Best of all, Rainbow Belts is available in three unique versions, all of which are bred and sold directly via Archive Seed Bank in Portland, Oregon.

• Rainbow Belts »»» Zkittles x MoonBow Phenotype: #75
• Zkittles
  • »»» {Grape Ape x Grapefruit} x Unknown Strain
  • Grape Ape x Grapefruit
    • Grape Ape
      • Grand Daddy Purple Grape Ape Probably
        • »»» Purple Urkel x Big Bud Probably
        • Purple Urkel
          • Unknown Mostly Indica »»» Mostly Indica
        • Big Bud
          • »»» {Big Bud x NL#1} x Big Bud
          • Big Bud x NL#1
            • Big Bud »»» Indica
            • NL#1 IBL
              • »»» Purest Indica x Afghani probably from Neville IBL
              • Purest Indica
                • Afghani (specified above)
              • Afghani probably from Neville
                • Afghanistan Probably Indica »»» Indica
          • Big Bud »»» Indica
    • Grapefruit
      • Unknown Hybrid »»» Indica/Sativa Hybrid
  • Unknown Strain
• MoonBow Phenotype: #75
  • »»» Zkittlez x Do-Si-Dos
  • Zkittlez (specified above)
  • Do-Si-Dos
    • »»» OGKB x Face/Off OG BX1
    • OGKB Probably
      • Girl Scout Cookies Phenotype: selected pheno
        • Thin Mint GSC probably
          • »»» OG Kush South Florida x F1 Durban probably
          • OG Kush South Florida
            • »»» Unknown Strain Unknown Strain: Emerald Triangle x Hindu Kush Neville
            • Unknown Strain Unknown Strain: Emerald Triangle »»» Unknown Strain
            • Hindu Kush Neville »»» Indica
          • F1 Durban S1
            • »»» F1 x Durban S1
            • F1
              • Unknown Strain
            • Durban
              • South African Sativa Geo Information: KwaZulu-Natal »»» Sativa
    • Face/Off OG BX1
      • »»» {Unknown Strain Phenotype: #32 x Face-Off OG Kush} x Face-Off OG Kush
      • Unknown Strain Phenotype: #32 x Face-Off OG Kush
        • Unknown Strain Phenotype: #32 »»» Unknown Strain
        • Face-Off OG Kush
          • OG Kush Selfed (specified above)
      • Face-Off OG Kush (specified above)

Map of the Rainbow Belts Family Tree

Click to show all parents of Rainbow Belts in our dynamic family tree map.

We found 15 direct descendants from Archive Seed Banks Rainbow Belts in the seedfinder strain database, here a short overview. To see all hybrids and their descendants, visit our Rainbow Belts Genealogy Page and check out all the direct crosses as like as the following generations.

Rainbow Belts 2.0

Rainbow Belts ^#20 x Rainbow Belts ^F1

Rainbow Belts 3.0

Rainbow Belts ^#20 x Moonbow 112 ^{F2, #60}

Zapplez 2.0

Rainbow Belts ^#4 x {Blue Zushi x Sour Apple Runtz}

… And Beyond

Rainbow Belts ^{Infinity Cut} x Rainbow Belts 2.0 ^{Buzz Lightyear Male}

Black Belt

Rainbow Belts ^{Zlow Cut} x Rainbow Belts 2.0 ^{Buzz LightYear Male}

Raspberry Belts

Rainbow Belts x BlueMeanies

VV'z

Z7 x Rainbow Belts

Bifrost

Rainbow Belts x Platinum

Lemon Cherry Belts

Rainbow Belts x Lemon Cherry Gelato

Rainbow Belts Bx1

Rainbow Belts x Sour Rainbow ^#5

Map of the Rainbow Belts Descendants

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