With a name like Bubba Kush, don’t expect anything less than a knockout punch.
Bubba Kush is another exemplary offspring of OG Kush – this time, with a mysterious, unnamed Indica. Not knowing the other parent’s name for surehas given experts much to speculate about.
Tracing it back to its first appearance in the 1990s, it’s said to have been created by a breeder named Bubba, hence the name. The most popular myth involves crossbreeding OG Kush with Northern Lights, but no one knows for certain. Nevertheless, this 100% Indica strain has won numerous global awards, including the Outdoor Prize at the Copa Cannabis in Uruguay and fifth place at the IC 420 Growers Cup in 2008.
These accolades given to Bubba Kush say a lot about its benefits, both recreational or medical. With a THC level of up to 22%, it creates a hazy mental hit and comfy body buzz. But, before all that, it will invigorate you first with a coffee and nut aroma. As for the taste, there’s tanginess due to OG Kush, as well as a sweet chocolate flavor that will coat your taste buds.
With all of Bubba Kush’s notable qualities, it would be difficult for enthusiasts not to attempt growing their own plant. Luckily, there are photoperiod and autoflower seeds to fit every grower’s experience level.
| Feminized & Regular | Autoflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Genotype | Genotype100% Indica | GenotypeIndica +Ruderalis |
| Lineage | LineageOG Kush x Unknown Indica | LineageOG Kush x Unknown Indica x Ruderalis |
| THC | THC14 to 22% | THCUp to 20% |
| CBD | CBDLess than 1% | CBDLess than 1% |
| Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield8 to 9Weeks /400 to 500 g/m² | Indoor Flowering / Yield8 to 10 weeks / 400 to 450 g/m² |
| Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldEnd of October / 500 to 600 g/plant | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldJune to October / 50 to 150 g/plant |
| Recommended To | Recommended ToBeginner / Intermediate | Recommended ToBeginner |
Bubba Kush is one of the easiest strains to cultivate because of its strong Indica characteristics. It’s manageable in most environments due to its short height, and it has a natural resistance to bugs, molds, and diseases. Its nutrient requirements are simple, and it tolerates different weather conditions well. Moreover, it has a sturdy structure that can carry the weight of its heavy green buds covered with loads of trichomes without any trouble.
For the photoperiod version of Bubba Kush, keep the lights on indoors for 18 consecutive hours a day for the seedling and vegetative stages, then switch to 12 hours for the flowering period. It prefers a temperature between 21 and 27 degrees Celsius (70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit) with the night time (lights off) temperature about 10 degrees lower than the daytime temp. The relative humidity (RH) should stay around the 50 to 60% mark during the vegetative stage but lower it gradually by 5% per week during budding.
As for the growing medium, use organic soil if you want to boost this strain’s terpene profile. That said, hydroponic setups are also great for faster growth. Growing in water instead of soil results in direct nutrient absorption, but just make sure to keep the pH level at 5.5 to 6.5.
In addition, the best way to increase the yield is to use the Sea of Green (SOG) technique. Pruning and topping may be necessary if the foliage gets too bushy. If everything goes well, the flowering phase will only take 8 to 9 weeks to complete. Then, a yield of 400 to 500 grams (14 to 18 ounces) per square meter awaits you.
Outdoors, Bubba Kush isn’t very picky, either. Even if the temperature drops once in a while, you’d still be able get a decent harvest. With that being said, it would much rather live in a warm and dry climate so that it can grow to its full potential. Each plant can grow to about 2 meters (3 feet) tall and generate up to 600 grams (21 ounces) of smokable weed by the last week of October.
Feminized seeds are easier to grow and produce the highest yields. On the other hand, regular seeds let you grow plants that are as close to the source as possible if you’re planning to clone. Just remember to germinate more seeds and separate the males as early as possible if you’re using regular.
When it comes to autoflower varieties, Bubba Kush is even more straightforward to cultivate. Without having to switch the light cycle and having a natural resilience, newbies won’t encounter any issues with this plant. Additionally, they have the shortest life span. This is the best option if you’re in a hurry to get your hands on these delicious buds.
For indoor growing, both soil and hydroponic arrangements are fine. To level up the buds’ quantity, use a SOG setup. You can keep the lights on for 18 or 20 hours a day but stick to a 22 to 25-degree Celsius (72 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit) temperature so that the plants are comfortable. The RH level can start at 70% to 90% in the seedling stage, and as they grow bigger, a deduction of 5 to 10% per week should be followed until it reaches 45%. From seed to harvest, it should only take 8 to 10 weeks. A moderate yield of 400 to 450 grams (14 to 16 ounces) per square meter can be expected.
Planting this strain outside is also a great choice. Due to the compact size, you can keep this plant on your terrace if you don’t have the appropriate garden space. If you want to have a continuous supply of weed, germinate in March and June so that you can harvest some buds in the summer and late fall. Each 1-meter (3 feet) shrub can produce up to 150 grams (5 ounces).