Hybrid60% Indica / 40% Sativa20-30% THC

Rainbow Sherbet

Also known as: RS11, RS-11, Rainbow Sherbert #11, Rainbow Sherb #11

Breeder: DEO Farms

Rainbow Sherbet — most widely known as RS11 or Rainbow Sherbert #11 — is an indica-leaning hybrid bred by DEO Farms of Deep East Oakland by crossing his OZ Kush F2 selection, Pink Guava, with Sunset Sherbet. Wizard Trees selected the acclaimed #11 phenotype from the seed run and helped bring it to market through Doja Pak-linked channels, making RS11 one of the defining "candy gas" cultivars of the modern exotic cannabis era. The strain is celebrated for its vibrant, colorful flowers, intensely fruity and fuel-forward terpene profile, and potent yet socially manageable effects. Use the DEO Farms/Wizard Trees Rainbow Sherbet #11 identity carefully: the best-documented breeder account is Pink Guava x Sunset Sherbet, while some retailers describe later seed versions as Pink Guava x OZK because Pink Guava itself is an OZ Kush F2 selection. For this profile, sources that contradicted the DEO/Pink Guava x Sunset Sherbet account were treated as secondary or discarded.

Lineage

Pink Guava x Sunset Sherbet

THC Range

20-30%

Flower Time

9-10 weeks

Difficulty

Moderate

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Pink Guava x Sunset Sherbet

Pink Guava, an OZ Kush F2 selection by DEO Farms, contributes the cultivar's high-pitched tropical fruit character — guava brightness, Z-lineage candy sweetness, and limonene-forward aromatic intensity that drives the lemon-lime top note; its OG Kush and Zkittlez ancestry also supply the underlying fuel and gas backbone. Sunset Sherbet (Girl Scout Cookies x Pink Panties) donates creamy dessert sweetness, visual color potential, and the dense frosty bud structure that makes RS11 so photogenic, while also adding a grounding body quality that blends with the Pink Guava side to produce RS11's balanced yet relaxing effect profile.

Terpene Profile

DOMINANT

Limonene — Drives the tropical citrus brightness — guava, lemon-lime, and bright fruit — that gives RS11 its signature candy-gas identity; confirmed as the lead terpene in THC Design's batch analysis at 8.27 mg/g and corroborated across Leafly, Phinest, HENDRX, and Sigma Seeds.

DOMINANT

Caryophyllene — Supplies a pepper, clove, and fuel-spice backbone that contrasts the fruit sweetness and adds depth and complexity to the aroma; appears as the second or co-dominant terpene across virtually all public and lab-sourced profiles.

DOMINANT

Linalool — Adds soft floral and lavender softness that rounds out the candy-gas profile; reported by Phinest as one of the three dominant terpenes and confirmed by THC Design at 4.07 mg/g, contributing to the cultivar's calming and relaxing effect qualities.

SECONDARY

Myrcene — Provides earthy depth, mango-like sweetness, and a relaxing body foundation that reinforces the indica-leaning character; reported by THC Design at 0.62 mg/g and listed as a secondary aromatic compound by The Canna School and Sigma Seeds.

SECONDARY

Humulene — Contributes dry, woody, and hoppy undertones that add complexity beneath the fruit and gas; listed by Leafly alongside caryophyllene and limonene as one of the three primary reported terpenes, and by THC Design at 1.39 mg/g.

Aroma: RS11 opens with a powerful hit of tropical candy — guava, citrus zest, lemon-lime sherbet, and berry — followed immediately by a spicy, gassy depth of pepper, clove, acrid fuel, rubber, and petroleum. Sweet skunk and pungent soda-pop notes round out the profile, giving it the "candy gas" identity the cultivar is known for. HENDRX describes the aroma as layered, with acrid fuel and tobacco giving way to candy, lemon, and lime, while Leafly's consumer profile records sour citrus, extra-fruitiness, and a lingering sweet and spicy character. THC Design's batch reports primary aromas of citrus, clove, lavender, hops, and basil.

Flavor: On the palate, RS11 delivers tropical fruit, guava, and creamy sherbet sweetness up front, transitioning through apricot, peach, cherry, and citrus zest at the midpoint before finishing with pepper, gas, lemon-lime, and earthy Kush. The smoke is generally smooth with a lingering sweet and spicy finish. Flavor intensity is highly production-dependent — well-grown and properly cured examples open with full candy-and-fuel complexity, while under-cured batches can present as faint or one-dimensional, as observed in a Gas & Middies review of a Pro Gro RS11 batch where the aroma was attractive but taste faded quickly.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Effects arrive within minutes as a clear-headed cerebral lift — focused euphoria that brings giggles, social energy, and a heightened sense of awareness and curiosity.

The early mental clarity and uplifting mood give way progressively to physical relaxation. Consumers report feeling calm, happy, and mentally alert while the body unwinds; effects can become sedating or sleepy at higher doses or later in a session, reflecting the cultivar's indica-leaning foundation. Leafly users report focused, giggly, and relaxed as top effects; The Canna School additionally records talkative, uplifted, and tingly; and HENDRX notes laughter, euphoria, sociability, motivation, and muscle relaxation as part of the full experience.

Duration: Duration is not precisely quantified by primary sources. SeedFinder notes the effect can last "a long while" without losing intensity, consistent with a potent indica-leaning hybrid. Expect a medium-to-long session; potency varies with batch THC content, which ranges from roughly 20% to above 30% depending on the producer.

Commonly Reported Uses

Stress reliefMood elevationChronic pain managementInsomniaSocial occasions

Grower's Notes

Flower

9-10 weeks

Indoor Yield

450-500 g/m2

Outdoor Yield

400-600 g/plant

Difficulty

Moderate

Height / Stretch

Medium to tall

Environment

Indoor preferred; warm, dry outdoor climates

Rainbow Sherbet (RS-11) is a clone-only indica-leaning hybrid from DEO Farms that rewards attentive canopy management and environmental control with exceptionally resinous, candy-gas flowers. The following notes cover the key cultivation considerations for this variety.

Growth Structure and Training

RS11 is medium-to-tall with moderate post-flip stretch, typically around 1.5x height; seed versions can push additional lateral branching beyond the elite clone selections. Top early, apply LST, or set a SCROG net before the stretch begins — dense terminal tops will shade lower bud sites if the plant runs untrained, reducing the canopy evenness that makes this cut so marketable. Internode spacing is manageable, and the Sherbet genetics encourage the plant to stack into rounded, colorful tops rather than elongated spear colas. Keep training interventions complete before the first signs of floral development.

Flowering Time and Harvest

Budget 9 to 10 weeks, with clone-source listings commonly citing 58–64 days and some seed expressions running slightly longer. Use the calendar as a starting point, not a finish signal. The final week is the most critical: it is where guava and citrus top notes intensify from candy sweetness into layered complexity, cream and gas depth settle in, and blue-purple pigmentation fully matures. Harvest when trichome heads are predominantly cloudy with the first signs of amber on the oldest calyxes, and when the nose has transitioned from simple candy to layered fruit, cream, and fuel. Cutting early is the most reliable way to flatten the terpene profile that makes RS11 worth the effort.

Nutrient Management

RS11 is a moderate, quality-focused feeder. Keep nitrogen conservative through stretch — excess N keeps foliage lush and mutes terpene clarity at the expense of finish quality. Build a solid calcium and magnesium baseline from early flower, particularly under LED where those deficiencies surface first, then shift to moderate phosphorus and potassium support through mid-flower without chasing high EC. Back off inputs in the final week and run a clean flush if using soluble salts. In living soil, avoid late top dressings that hold the plant green past its terpene window. Target pH 6.0–6.8 in soil, 5.5–6.0 in coco or hydro systems.

Growing Media

Coco coir, rockwool, living soil, and well-aerated peat-based mixes have all produced quality results with this cultivar. Substrate choice matters less than root zone management: consistent oxygen at the roots, reliable dryback cycles between irrigations, and disciplined watering habits that never allow prolonged saturation or salt buildup are the universal requirements. In coco and rockwool, stable daily fertigation at consistent EC and pH drives even growth. In living soil, resist supplemental amendments past week five or six — keeping the plant from running vegetatively green late in flower matters more than final-push feeding.

Environment and Climate

The dense bud structure that makes RS11 visually marketable is also its primary environmental liability. Airflow through the canopy is non-negotiable: run oscillating fans at canopy level and through the interior, and practice selective defoliation early enough that air moves freely around developing flower sites. Target humidity in the low-to-mid 40s through late flower and taper toward 40% RH in the final two weeks. Daytime temperatures of 75–82°F and nighttime lows around 65–70°F work well throughout flower. PPFD targets of 800–1000 µmol/m²/s are appropriate for mid-flower; ease back to 600–750 in early flower while the canopy establishes.

Lighting

Full-spectrum LED with even PPFD distribution across the canopy outperforms hotspot-intensity approaches for this cultivar. RS11's market value is driven by nose, color, and visual quality — outcomes that depend on even light distribution rather than peak intensity at the center of the canopy. Maintain 18/6 or 20/4 through vegetative growth, flip to 12/12 at desired canopy height, and prioritize coverage consistency. CO2 supplementation at 1000–1200 ppm can support yield under high-intensity setups but is not required for quality expression.

Pest and Disease Resistance

Botrytis is the primary threat — tight, compact tops trap moisture and can hollow internally before external signs appear; inspect flower interiors in the final two weeks. Powdery mildew establishes quickly in stagnant air and is best prevented through consistent airflow and humidity management rather than reactive spraying late in the cycle. Spider mites and thrips accelerate in dense, leafy canopies — defoliate early enough to maintain visibility and run preventive IPM through the vegetative phase. Avoid chemical applications after week four of flower to protect terpene integrity at harvest.

Yield

Indoor yields cluster around 450–500 g/m² under well-distributed light with proper canopy management. Outdoor plants in warm, dry climates — California, southern Oregon, similar Mediterranean conditions — produce roughly 400–600 g/plant depending on container size, season length, and training approach. RS11 is not the highest-producing cultivar on a commercial bench and growers should plan accordingly; it earns its space through terpene intensity, bag appeal, and market premium rather than raw weight. Trellis training, consistent feeding, and completing the full 9–10 week finish are the most reliable levers for maximizing usable yield.

Bud Structure and Trichomes

RS11 produces dense, compact calyxes that stack into rounded, visually striking tops — a direct expression of the Sunset Sherbet genetics in the cross. Trichome coverage is heavy and evenly distributed across buds and sugar leaves, giving harvested flowers a frosted, greasy appearance under direct light. The calyx-to-leaf ratio is favorable with tight leaf structure, and colors at harvest typically include lime-green, yellow-gold, blue-to-purple, and bright orange pistils — the visual combination that made RS11 one of the most recognizable exotic cuts of the early 2020s.

Color Development

The Sunset Sherbet parentage carries meaningful purple and blue pigmentation potential. Color expression is most reliable when nighttime temperatures drop to 62–65°F during the final two to three weeks of flower; the temperature differential triggers anthocyanin expression and shifts buds toward violet, blue, and indigo tones. Do not compromise humidity control or botrytis prevention for cosmetic temperature manipulation — the risk of disease in a cold, humid room outweighs the upside of deeper color. Moderate overnight drops in a well-managed environment are sufficient; chasing dramatic temperature swings is unnecessary.

Drying and Curing

Dry slowly at approximately 60°F and 60% RH to protect the volatile limonene and guava aromatics that define the cultivar's identity. Temperatures above 70°F accelerate terpene volatilization and flatten the tropical nose before the jar ever opens. Target a 10–14 day hang-dry until stems snap cleanly, then transfer to sealed glass jars or bins for curing; burp daily for the first two weeks, then weekly for at least a month. RS11's layered fruit, cream, and fuel complexity is the product of a slow cure, not just a quality grow — patience here is disproportionately rewarded.

Wash and Extraction

No verified public yield dataset exists for the DEO Farms Pink Guava x Sunset Sherbet cut specifically, and hash yield claims should be treated as unverified until confirmed with your own material. The cultivar's heavy resin coverage and greasy tropical-gas terpene profile are promising indicators for solventless work — run a small fresh-frozen test batch before committing a full harvest to ice water hash or live rosin. Anecdotal reports from craft extractors point to full-melt potential from premium indoor runs, and the guava-citrus character translates well to live rosin, retaining the tropical complexity of the flower in concentrated form.

History & Origin

Rainbow Sherbet was bred by Rob of DEO Farms / Deep East Oakland in the Bay Area through an OZ Kush F2 project. Rob first F2'd OZ Kush and called his selection Pink Guava, ran it for a season, then crossed Pink Guava to Sunset Sherbet to create the Rainbow Sherbet seed line. The open pollination produced approximately 120 seeds that were evaluated by both DEO Farms and Wizard Trees. Scott of Wizard Trees received the seeds, ran 100 of them, and selected standout phenotypes including RS #3, RS-11, and RS #54 (also known as Studio 54). The #11 and #54 cuts were introduced by Wizard Trees around 2022 as clone-only selections and brought to broader market attention through Doja Pak-linked channels — though the breeder credit belongs to DEO Farms and the selector credit to Wizard Trees, with Doja Pak serving as a market-release and brand-amplification partner. By 2023, RS-11 was being grown by licensed cultivators across multiple U.S. states and had become one of the most sought-after exotic clone lines in the modern cannabis market, with genetics circulating through Michigan, California, and beyond.

Awards & Recognition

●Leafly Strain of the Year 2023: 1st runner-up (RS11 / Rainbow Sherbet #11)

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Rainbow Sherbet as a parent:

Zoap— Rainbow Sherb V2 x Pink Guava #16 Pheno 21→

Rainbow Sherbet #54 (Studio 54)— Sibling phenotype to RS11, selected by Wizard Trees from the same Pink Guava x Sunset Sherbet seed run

Cereal Killa— Rainbow Sherbet #54 cross by Sensi Seeds

Rainbow Sheesh— Rainbow Sherbet #54 cross by Matchmaker Genetics

Studio Candy— Rainbow Sherbet #54 cross by Sensi Seeds

Frequently Asked Questions

7 common questions about Rainbow Sherbet

What is Rainbow Sherbet and what are its genetics?

Rainbow Sherbet is a hybrid cannabis strain (60% Indica / 40% Sativa) bred by DEO Farms. It is a cross of Pink Guava x Sunset Sherbet, testing at 20-30% THC. Rainbow Sherbet — most widely known as RS11 or Rainbow Sherbert #11 — is an indica-leaning hybrid bred by DEO Farms of Deep East Oakland by crossing his OZ Kush F2 selection, Pink Guava, with Sunset Sherbet. Wizard Trees selected the acclaimed #11 phenotype from the seed run and helped bring it to market through Doja Pak-linked channels, making RS11 one of the defining "candy gas" cultivars of the modern exotic cannabis era.

What does Rainbow Sherbet smell and taste like?

Rainbow Sherbet's dominant terpenes are Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool. The aroma is described as rs11 opens with a powerful hit of tropical candy — guava, citrus zest, lemon-lime sherbet, and berry — followed immediately by a spicy, gassy depth of pepper, clove, acrid fuel, rubber, and petroleum. sweet skunk and pungent soda-pop notes round out the profile, giving it the "candy gas" identity the cultivar is known for. hendrx describes the aroma as layered, with acrid fuel and tobacco giving way to candy, lemon, and lime, while leafly's consumer profile records sour citrus, extra-fruitiness, and a lingering sweet and spicy character. thc design's batch reports primary aromas of citrus, clove, lavender, hops, and basil.. The flavor profile features on the palate, rs11 delivers tropical fruit, guava, and creamy sherbet sweetness up front, transitioning through apricot, peach, cherry, and citrus zest at the midpoint before finishing with pepper, gas, lemon-lime, and earthy kush. the smoke is generally smooth with a lingering sweet and spicy finish. flavor intensity is highly production-dependent — well-grown and properly cured examples open with full candy-and-fuel complexity, while under-cured batches can present as faint or one-dimensional, as observed in a gas & middies review of a pro gro rs11 batch where the aroma was attractive but taste faded quickly..

What are the effects of Rainbow Sherbet?

Effects arrive within minutes as a clear-headed cerebral lift — focused euphoria that brings giggles, social energy, and a heightened sense of awareness and curiosity. The early mental clarity and uplifting mood give way progressively to physical relaxation. Consumers report feeling calm, happy, and mentally alert while the body unwinds; effects can become sedating or sleepy at higher doses or later in a session, reflecting the cultivar's indica-leaning foundation. Duration is typically duration is not precisely quantified by primary sources. seedfinder notes the effect can last "a long while" without losing intensity, consistent with a potent indica-leaning hybrid. expect a medium-to-long session; potency varies with batch thc content, which ranges from roughly 20% to above 30% depending on the producer.. Commonly reported uses include Stress relief, Mood elevation, Chronic pain management, Insomnia.

How hard is Rainbow Sherbet to grow?

Rainbow Sherbet is rated moderate difficulty. It flowers in 9-10 weeks, reaches medium to tall in height, and yields 450-500 g/m2 indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred; warm, dry outdoor climates environments.

Does Rainbow Sherbet turn purple?

Yes. Rainbow Sherbet is known to express purple coloration, with reported colors including lime-green, yellow, blue, orange-pistils, white-trichomes. Cooler nighttime temperatures during late flowering typically intensify anthocyanin expression.

What strains were bred from Rainbow Sherbet?

Rainbow Sherbet has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Zoap, Rainbow Sherbet #54 (Studio 54), Cereal Killa, Rainbow Sheesh, Studio Candy. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.

Has Rainbow Sherbet won any cannabis awards?

Yes. Rainbow Sherbet has received recognition including Leafly Strain of the Year 2023: 1st runner-up (RS11 / Rainbow Sherbet #11).

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