The Great (3) is a documented cannabis cultivar in the Strain Encyclopedia. It is listed with the parent cross Ave of the Giants × Great Success. Commonly reported flavor notes for this cultivar include earthy, gas.
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The Great (3) is a hybrid cannabis strain bred from two well-regarded parents: Great Success and Ave of the Giants. The cross brings together distinct genetic lines with the intention of combining desirable characteristics from both sides, resulting in a variety that carries a straightforward identity without unnecessary complexity.
On the nose, The Great (3) presents an earthy, gassy profile that is consistent and direct. There is no layering of exotic or fleeting top notes here — what you smell is what you get, and that honesty carries through to the flavor. Consumers commonly report the same earthy, gas-forward taste on the inhale and exhale, making this a strain that delivers a cohesive sensory experience from start to finish. The terpene composition responsible for these qualities skews toward the denser, fuel-adjacent end of the spectrum, which will appeal to growers and consumers who favor that particular character.
Commonly reported experiences associated with The Great (3) align with what one might expect from a strain carrying this kind of terpene expression. Users have described effects in general terms consistent with relaxation and presence, though individual responses will vary and no specific outcomes can be guaranteed.
From a cultivation standpoint, this strain offers a practical flowering window of 60 to 65 days, which sits comfortably in the mid-range for indoor production and gives growers a reasonable timeline without an extended wait. Yield potential is rated medium to high, suggesting that with competent environmental management and adequate nutrition, this variety is capable of rewarding the grower with a solid return. It is not an extreme producer by any measure, but it is not a light one either, making it a sensible option for cultivators who want reliable output without gambling on finicky genetics.
The Great (3) occupies an honest position in the catalog — a cross with clear genetic origins, a consistent sensory profile, and cultivation characteristics that make it accessible to intermediate growers while still offering enough yield potential to interest experienced operators. The lineage of Great Success crossed with Ave of the Giants gives breeders a foundation worth exploring further for those looking to work with gas and earth-dominant genetics in future selections.