Glitter Bomb

Glitter Bomb, also known as El Chivo #5, is a hybrid cannabis strain that gets its name from its dark flowers that seem to glitter thanks to their thick coating of sugary trichomes. With bold grape and gas aromas and up to 28% THC, Glitter Bomb is beloved by recreational smokers and medical patients for its strong, relaxing effects, while growers treasure the strain's strength and vigor. Keep reading to learn all there is to know about the Glitter Bomb cannabis strain. History of the Glitter Bomb Strain The creation of Glitter Bomb was a collaborative effort between Compound Genetics and NorCal Genetics—two highly regarded cannabis breeders from California. Compound Genetics is arguably one of the most revered names in modern cannabis breeding, and its founder Chris Lynch has been behind the creation of many high-profile strains, including: • Apples & Bananas • Pavé • Grape Gas • Horchata • Gastro Pop • Khalifa Mints NorCal Genetics, on the other hand, was founded in the 1990s in San Francisco's Sunset District. Led by Jay Michaels, a legacy breeder with over 35 years of experience, NorCal Genetics has become a top name in modern cannabis. The brand has created many popular strains and also stocks a long list of unique phenotypes of strains such as Runtz, Jealousy, Gary Payton, Animal Mintz, and many more. Compound Genetics and NorCal Genetics created Glitter Bomb in 2022 by crossing two unique hybrids from their respective catalogues and taking the time to hunt down the dank, dark purple phenotype that so many smokers and medical patients now love. Genetic Lineage of Glitter Bomb Glitter Bomb was bred from a Grape Gas #10 male and an OGKB Blueberry Headband female. Below we'll take a closer look at both of these strains, their traits, and how they may have impacted those of Glitter Bomb. Glitter Bomb's first parent, Grape Gas #10, is a unique Grape Gas phenotype. Bred by Compound Genetics and commercialized by Cookies, Grape Gas (AKA Grape Gasoline) is a high-poten