How to Grow RS11 x Gushers
RS11 x Gushers is a frosty, flavor-rich, indica-dominant feminized strain that crosses Rainbow Sherbet #11 with Gushers. It is a 55/45 indica with a high 21-25% THC, an earthy, fruity flavor, and a happy, relaxed, talkative effect. Compact, resinous and easy to grow, it is a rewarding strain to grow.
As a feminized strain, RS11 x Gushers produces only female, flower-bearing plants, so you can skip sexing and avoid sorting out males. Every seed goes toward a productive, bud-growing plant from the start. You grow it under long days through its vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s final size and its timing.
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RS11 x Gushers
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THC | 21% - 25% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 55% Indica / 45% Sativa |
Gushers
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THC | 22% - 25% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Potent, flavorful and beginner-friendly, RS11 x Gushers is a rewarding strain to grow. You can see the full genetics and buy RS11 x Gushers seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (21-25%) |
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| Lineage | Rainbow Sherbet #11 x Gushers |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 55% Indica / 45% Sativa |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Flowering time | 9 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 3.77 ft / 1.15 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.31-1.47 oz/ft² (400-450 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 15.87-19.4 oz/plant (450-550 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Earthy, Fruity |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Talkative |
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Growing a Feminized Strain
RS11 x Gushers is a photoperiod feminized strain, which means it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than its age. You keep it under long days, usually 18 hours of light, for as long as you want it to grow and build structure, then switch to 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness (12/12) to tell the plant to start flowering. Because every seed grows into a female, there are no males to find and remove, so your whole crop goes toward buds.
That control suits a compact plant like RS11 x Gushers, which stays short and tidy at around 1.15 m. It is indica-dominant at 55/45 with a little sativa reach, so it holds a manageable structure that works well in small spaces. Use the vegetative stage to top it and spread the canopy, which opens up the flowering sites and helps its dense, frosty, resinous buds develop evenly through its short 9 week bloom.
Climate and Where to Grow It
RS11 x Gushers suits a warm, tropical climate and grows well both indoors and outdoors where it gets strong light and a steady, warm season. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it finishes around October, so it needs a reasonably mild autumn to ripen its frosty buds fully. At a compact 1.15 m it is very easy to manage in a tent or on a balcony, which makes it a practical, low-fuss grow.
Its high 21-25% THC places it firmly among our high-THC seeds, and its compact, indica-dominant structure sits naturally in our indica seeds. Its kush heritage, carried through the Triangle Kush in its Gushers parent, also places it among our kush strains. Its flavor and frost come from its parents: the fruity RS11 crossed with the rich Gushers.
On yield it is a moderate but reliable producer, around 400-450 g/m² indoors and 450-550 g per plant outdoors, so it rewards a clean grow and good light more than sheer bulk. Its fruity flavor and heavy frost are the real highlight here. Keep temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C) and humidity sensible through flowering so the dense, resinous buds ripen clean.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
RS11 x Gushers is a resinous, flavorful plant that feeds moderately, but build the nutrients gradually rather than pushing it hard early. Start light while it is young, build through the vegetative stage, shift toward phosphorus and potassium once it flips into flower, then flush at the end so the earthy, fruity notes come through clean. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.5-0.7 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative | 1.0-1.4 | Build nitrogen gently as the plant grows |
| Early flower | 1.3-1.6 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.5-1.8 | Peak bloom feed for its resinous buds |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip it to 12/12, RS11 x Gushers takes about 9 weeks to finish, a short, convenient bloom. It builds dense, chunky, trichome-smothered buds, developing a fruity aroma over an earthy base as it ripens. That fruity-earthy scent and heavy frost are the signature of its Rainbow Sherbet #11 and Gushers parents, and the amount of resin it packs on is one of its calling cards.
Yields are moderate, around 400-450 g/m² indoors and 450-550 g per plant outdoors on a well-fed specimen. Keep the colas supported and the canopy open so light reaches the lower buds, feed it steadily through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest fruity-earthy flavor and the most rounded effect.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry matters with such dense, resinous buds, because they can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects the fruity and earthy aroma that defines the strain.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the full earthy and fruity character and smooths the smoke, turning a freshly dried harvest into the rich, full-bodied result RS11 x Gushers is known for.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. RS11 x Gushers is a resinous, frosty plant, so its trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That resin and its fruity, earthy aroma make the trim genuinely valuable, turning offcuts into a flavorful concentrate run rather than waste, a real bonus from such a frosty cultivar.
Flavor and Terpenes
RS11 x Gushers leads with a fruity flavor over a soft, earthy base, the rich profile it inherits from its parents. It is a full-bodied, rounded smoke, and a good cure brings that fruity-earthy character forward in the jar and on the inhale, with the earthy base giving it depth.
Its terpene profile frames that flavor. Myrcene brings a soft, earthy base, while humulene adds an earthy, hoppy note underneath. Terpinolene lends a fresh, complex, herbal brightness that lifts the whole profile. The fruity notes themselves come through from its Rainbow Sherbet #11 and Gushers genetics, with these terpenes giving the earthy, herbal frame around them.
Effects and Best Use
With its high 21-25% THC and indica-dominant 55/45 make-up, RS11 x Gushers delivers a potent, well-rounded experience. It is reported as happy, relaxed and talkative, pairing a bright, upbeat head with a comfortable, settled body. The potency is genuinely high, so a measured dose goes a long way, especially for newer smokers who may prefer to start slow.
That happy, relaxed, talkative profile makes it a versatile, sociable strain for the afternoon or evening, well matched to its fruity-earthy flavor. The combination of real potency, a rich taste and a balanced, upbeat effect is exactly why RS11 x Gushers is such a rewarding feminized cross to grow.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
RS11 x Gushers is forgiving and beginner-friendly, and its compact size makes it easy to handle, but its dense, frosty buds are the main thing to plan for. Those tight colas can trap moisture, so keep the air moving and ease the humidity down as the flowers fill out to avoid trouble in the heart of the bud. Support the heaviest colas late in flower so they do not bend under the weight of all that resin.
At a compact 1.15 m it is simple to train, and gentle, low-stress training during veg opens the canopy so light reaches every bud site. Do your topping and training early, while the plant is still growing, spread the canopy evenly, and take advantage of its short 9 week bloom to turn crops around quickly in a small space.
As a pro tip, make the most of its fruity flavor and frost: keep the feed moderate rather than heavy, since over-feeding can mute the delicate fruity-earthy notes, and protect those terpenes with a proper plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure. Save the frosty trim for concentrates, and harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber for a rich, flavorful result.
FAQ
Is RS11 x Gushers a feminized strain?
Yes. RS11 x Gushers is a photoperiod feminized strain, so every seed grows into a female, flower-bearing plant and you never have to sex or remove males. You grow it under long days through the vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s size and when it finishes.
How much THC does RS11 x Gushers have?
RS11 x Gushers is a potent, high-THC strain, testing from about 21% up to 25% depending on the phenotype and how it is grown. Combined with its indica-dominant 55/45 genetics, the result is a happy, relaxed, talkative effect. Because the potency is high, it is well worth dosing carefully, especially if you are newer to strong strains.
How long does RS11 x Gushers take to flower?
RS11 x Gushers takes about 9 weeks in flower once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle, a short and convenient bloom. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it comes down around October, so it suits a warm, tropical climate with a mild autumn. That window lets it build its dense, frosty buds and fruity-earthy aroma to the full.
What does RS11 x Gushers taste like?
It has a fruity flavor over a soft, earthy base, the rich profile behind its genetics. Myrcene brings the earthy base, humulene an earthy, hoppy note and terpinolene a fresh, herbal brightness. A proper three to four week cure brings that fruity-earthy character forward on the inhale, full-bodied and rounded with a clean, herbal lift.
How much does RS11 x Gushers yield?
RS11 x Gushers is a moderate producer, giving around 400-450 g/m² indoors and 450-550 g per plant outdoors, so it rewards a clean grow and good light more than sheer bulk. Give it an open canopy, steady feeding and support for the resinous colas to get the most from its frosty, flavorful, high-THC buds.
Is RS11 x Gushers indica or sativa?
RS11 x Gushers is indica-dominant, at a 55/45 split, so it grows as a compact, sturdy plant with dense, frosty buds, staying short at around 1.15 m. That balance shows in its happy, relaxed, talkative effect, which pairs an upbeat head with a comfortable body and suits afternoon or evening use.
