Ringo's Gift

Overview

Ringo's Gift is a tribute strain created by Lawrence Ringo, the visionary cannabis breeder and CBD pioneer who founded Southern Humboldt Seed Collective and dedicated much of his life to developing therapeutic high-CBD genetics. Named in his honor following his passing in 2014, Ringo's Gift is a cross between ACDC and Harle-Tsu — two of Ringo's most celebrated creations — resulting in one of the highest-CBD cannabis strains ever documented. CBD concentrations in Ringo's Gift regularly range from 13% to 24%, while THC content remains negligible at 0.5–1.5%, producing CBD-to-THC ratios that can approach or exceed 24:1 in top phenotypes. This extraordinary cannabinoid profile makes Ringo's Gift almost entirely non-psychoactive, positioning it as an ideal medical strain for patients of all ages and sensitivities, including children and elderly individuals who cannot tolerate any degree of intoxication. The strain exhibits sativa-leaning hybrid growth characteristics, producing medium to tall plants with dense, heavily frosted buds that belie their low THC content. The trichome density reflects the abundant CBD and minor cannabinoid content, and the resinous flower material produces high-quality extracts and CBD concentrates. Aromatically, Ringo's Gift presents a pleasing blend of sweet earthiness, pine, and citrus with subtle floral and spicy undertones, underpinned by a terpene profile rich in myrcene, caryophyllene, and terpinolene. These terpenes amplify the strain's anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anxiolytic properties through the entourage effect. Medical applications for Ringo's Gift are extensive and well-supported by patient reports: the strain is widely used for epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, severe anxiety, chronic inflammation, and neuropathic pain. Cultivation requires moderate experience, particularly in managing the tall, vigorous growth and ensuring optimal conditions during the critical late flowering window to maximize CBD expression.

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