Bombsicle strain guide
Bombsicle is an indica-leaning hybrid with a sweet, fruity candy smell and a name that sounds like a summer treat. Not much is published about where it came from, but the people who try it tend to describe the same things: berry and cherry sweetness, and a relaxed, tingly feel.
Where does Bombsicle come from?
Honestly, nobody seems to know for sure. Strain databases list Bombsicle as an indica-dominant hybrid, roughly 70% indica, but its parents and breeder are not documented. You'll see guesses online about dessert or sherbet strains in its background, but none of them come from a breeder, so treat them as guesses.
The name is easier to read: several people say it smells like those red, white and blue firecracker ice pops.
What does Bombsicle smell and taste like?
Sweet fruit comes first. Listings mention berry, cherry, tree fruit and tropical notes, and one describes it as strawberry candy. Some people pick up citrus too, plus a little gas or spice underneath the sugar.
No published terpene results for Bombsicle turned up in our research, so we can't say which terpenes drive that smell. If your package lists a terpene breakdown, that's the best guide for your batch.
Bombsicle effects: what people report
People most often call Bombsicle relaxed and tingly, with a happy, euphoric lift early on. Some reviews describe a heady start that slowly turns into a heavy, sleepy finish, which fits its indica lean. Others mention feeling giggly or creative, and a few report strong munchies.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry eyes, dry mouth and dizziness are the most common complaints.
How strong is Bombsicle?
There isn't much data here. The one strain listing that gives a number puts Bombsicle at 35% THC and 2% CBD, which is unusually high for flower and is best read as a single listing rather than a typical result.
Because the numbers are so thin, go by the label on your product. If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what the THC and CBD numbers mean.
Buying Bombsicle in Canada
Since its genetics aren't documented, two products called Bombsicle may not be the same plant. Read the label for the producer, the THC and CBD numbers and any terpene results.
You might see it as dried flower, pre-rolls or vape cartridges. Check the packaging date too, since fresher flower holds onto more of that candy smell.
Bombsicle vs Rocket Pop
There's no documented family link between these two, but they're often compared for the same reason: both are named after that striped ice pop. Rocket Pop has a known background, a cross of Blueberry Cookies and Cherry OG, and leans blueberry and citrus, while Bombsicle leans cherry, berry and candy. Both get described as relaxed and happy. Rocket Pop is usually listed around 20% THC, while Bombsicle's only published figure is far higher. If you'd like a strain with a clear family tree, start with Rocket Pop. If you want the candy-shop sweetness, try Bombsicle.
Strains like Bombsicle
If you like Bombsicle, these share its fruity, candy-sweet side:
- Rocket Pop: another ice pop namesake, with blueberry and citrus notes.
- Cherry Bomb: a fruity hybrid if the cherry side is what you're after.
- Fruity Pebbles: sweet, sugary and fruit-forward, like a bowl of cereal.
- Blue Raspberry: candy-style berry sweetness that matches the ice pop theme.
