Candy Store

Ethos Genetics lists the lineage of Candy Store as Lemon Berry Candy OG and Ethos Cookies #16; the breeder carries the strain in its Unique Boutique Line. Several breeding generations from the same house circulate under the name, labeled R1, R2, and RBX. How far apart the offspring can be is shown by a phenotype hunt that produced a plant with a terpinolene profile reminiscent of Jack Herer, while Ethos describes the strain through berry and candy notes.

Genetics and Origin:

The version that Ethos Genetics describes on its own strain page carries the designation RBX; one strain description explains it as a backcross of the original combination, while other descriptions call the generation R1. Grow reports also mention an R2. Classifications diverge: one description sees a balanced hybrid with 50% indica and 50% sativa, another an indica-dominant plant.

In 2022, the growing team at Happy Valley Genetics raised 80 Candy Store seeds and kept phenotype #25, which according to the operation carries a terpinolene-dominated profile in the style of Jack Herer. In 2023, Happy Valley Genetics crossed this plant with Ethos's End Game #3, producing Candy Games #25.

Aroma and Flavor:

Ethos Genetics names candied berries, thick florals, and sandalwood over an undertone of gasoline. Another strain description records earth and wood with a spicy-floral note, plus berries and incense; in flavor it describes a sweet and sour berry candy that turns slightly spicy on the exhale. User reports compare the flavor to candied apple and lemon candy, some note a kushy edge, and it is remarked that intensity varies from batch to batch. During flowering, one grower described a sharp scent of lemon candy, another a smell that almost resembled cotton candy.

Effects:

Users report an uplifted mood, focus, and relaxation, with some also mentioning creativity, euphoria, or an energetic effect. One description, in contrast, depicts a slow-onset effect that builds gradually, is accompanied by tingling, and noticeably calms the body, in some cases to the point of drowsiness. Dry mouth, dry eyes, and headache are named as accompanying effects, with dizziness mentioned occasionally. Users rate the strength differently: some found the strain potent, others moderately strong.

THC Content:

Ethos Genetics does not state a THC value for the RBX; the breeder puts the sum of active cannabinoids at over 30%. Strain descriptions name THC ranges of 18 to 28% as well as 19.17 to 24.33%, another gives a value of 22% plus 1% CBG. In a 2026 user report, a batch's lab certificate is cited at 19.9% THC, a single measurement without the lab named.

Cultivation:

Ethos Genetics's RBX is feminized and photoperiod; the breeder states 60 to 63 days of flowering. According to the breeder, the plant grows medium to tall with strong side branches, carries large flowers well down the stem, and forms very large trichome heads, which is why Ethos highlights it for extraction. The breeder rates the yield as high, naming both indoor and outdoor as suitable settings. One strain description deviates, giving 48 to 63 days of flowering and rating cultivation as easy.

One grow report documents about 58 days of flowering, purple discoloration, heavy resin coverage, and roughly 100 g per plant. From an outdoor grow, one grower reports 2 to 3 ounces per plant; they describe the plant as low-maintenance, easy to train, and unaffected by rain and wind.

Community Experiences:

Growers mainly highlight scent and flavor, including one who grew 2 phenotypes side by side. There are also dissenting voices: one grower was unconvinced when comparing it to strains from another breeder, and one consumer had the impression that the purchased product did not match the expected phenotype.