Bubble Kush Strain: Effects, Yield and Grow Info

Bubble Kush is a mostly indica strain bred from Bubble Gum and OG Kush, with around 19% THC, a sweet, earthy flavor and a relaxing high that hits both body and mind. It grows indoors or outdoors and flowers in roughly 53 days (7-8 weeks). Royal Queen Seeds sells it in feminized form only.

Bubble Kush is an 80% indica, 20% sativa hybrid with about 19% THC. It pairs a delicious, resin-heavy flavor with the relaxing yet uplifting effects that OG Kush is famous for. It's a great pick for kicking back and daydreaming, with a pleasant head high on top.

How do you grow Bubble Kush, and how much does it yield?

Indoors, Bubble Kush yields around 550-600 grams per square meter (roughly 1.8-2 oz per sq ft), at a height of 80-140 cm (about 2.5-4.5 ft). Outdoors, you can harvest 600-650 grams of dried bud per plant (around 21-23 oz), with plants reaching 160-200 cm (5-6.5 ft). It's known for heavy yields and vigorous growth.

Bubble Kush effects and medical uses

Bubble Kush relaxes both body and mind, which makes it a solid choice for unwinding, and patients often reach for it for pain. Some users also report it helps with low mood and insomnia. With its 80% indica, 20% sativa profile, it brings on a calm, feel-good state.

What does Bubble Kush look and taste like?

Bubble Kush produces big, dark green buds with red pistils and plenty of visible trichomes. The flavor is sweet and earthy, with hints of bubble gum.

Bubble Kush strain specs

• THC: 19%
• CBD: Low
• Indoor yield: 550-600 g/m²
• Outdoor yield: 600-650 g of dried bud per plant
• Indoor height: 80-140 cm
• Outdoor height: 160-200 cm
• Flowering time: 7-8 weeks
• Genetics: Bubble Gum x OG Kush
• Type: 20% sativa, 80% indica
• Effect: Body and head high

What do growers say about Bubble Kush?

Bubble Kush gets good reviews from growers, who highlight its big yields and standout traits.

Smoke report: aroma and flavor

Users say Bubble Kush smells and tastes great, with the sweet, earthy notes you'd expect from Bubble Gum.

All in all, Royal Queen Seeds' Bubble Kush is an indica-dominant strain with a great balance of flavor and effects. Thanks to its heavy yields, it works for rookie and veteran growers alike, and it delivers a satisfying, rewarding cannabis experience.

What's the difference between indica and sativa?

Cannabis is considered a monotypic genus in the Cannabaceae family. What does that mean? Basically, there's only one species in the genus Cannabis, even though people usually talk about three: sativa, indica and ruderalis. These are really subspecies, but each has its own traits that make growers around the world pick one over another.

Here we're focusing on the two subspecies people mean most often when they talk about weed: indica and sativa. Why does the indica vs. sativa difference matter? Because knowing what sets each one apart helps you choose a seed (that link goes to our shop in Argentina) and then grow it well: where to grow it, what temperature and light it needs, how much it can yield and what kind of high you'll get.

Here's some basic info on each type so you can make your own call.

Sativa vs. indica: how are they different?

Indica:

Indicas are stocky, bushy plants with broad, dark green leaves that help them soak up light. Also:

• They flower faster and pack on more buds, which tend to be dense and grow in tight clusters around the nodes of the stem and branches, with relatively short gaps (called internodal spacing, or internodes) between each cluster.
• Since they come from harsh climates, they handle temperature swings well. They're ideal when you're short on time, since they produce a lot of flower.
• Indicas are faster-flowering strains: 45 to 60 days.
• Once flowering starts, they shoot up fast, but they shouldn't get out of control.
• Expect them to stretch 50-100% beyond their veg height during flowering.

Sativa:

A sativa plant tends to grow tall, and because its leaves are thin and light green, it produces less chlorophyll and needs lots of light. Other traits:

• Their buds are airy rather than dense, and they're often bigger than indica buds because they spread out along the branches instead of clustering around the nodes. Once dried, these buds weigh less than indica buds because they're less dense. They also tend to have a milder smell, both while the plant is growing and after drying.
• Sativas originally come from hot regions. Another difference from indicas is that their flowering takes longer, and they need hot, humid conditions to reach their full potential.
• They need less vegetative growth time before flowering, so the total time sativas need ends up close to what indicas need.
• They can stretch very fast once flowering begins and keep growing taller throughout the whole flowering phase.
• It's normal for sativas to stretch 200-300% (or more) beyond their veg height during flowering.

Where do indica and sativa come from?

Both subspecies are adaptations to different climates. Cannabis sativa comes from the equatorial regions of countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Jamaica, Colombia and Mexico, where plants get lots of sun and day length barely changes all year.

Cannabis indica, on the other hand, comes from the Hindu Kush, a huge mountain range over 800 km (500 miles) long spanning Afghanistan, Pakistan, northern India and even China, where the climate is pretty cold.

How do sativa and indica highs feel?

Indica and sativa feel different. That can be hard to grasp, especially for people who've never tried anything psychoactive. Still, here's how each type of weed tends to hit.

What effects does sativa produce?

Sativa flowers give you a more energetic, euphoric and creative high, the kind that makes you laugh at everything, even when nothing's funny. Sativa is perfect for any social hangout, and you can count on it not sending everyone to bed.

Just as sativas can leave you helpless with the giggles, they can also give you an itch to do something, anything. The sporty types might feel like going for a run or hitting the gym. Artists start creating, musicians start playing, gardeners start gardening. Whatever inspiration a sativa sparks, it'll show up in whatever's closest at hand.

What effects does indica produce?

The classic line is that indicas carry more CBD and less THC than sativas, though that really depends on the strain (the chemistry varies a lot), and they're associated with what many people call a heavy body high or couch-lock. They're perfect for a PlayStation session or binge-watching a show (just pick one that doesn't need too much focus).

Indica relaxes you and heightens your senses, especially touch, hearing and taste. At high doses, it'll knock you out. That's why it's one of the best types of weed for a night with no plans, when you're staying home somewhere you know you won't have to move.

Every smoker wants something different from growing and consuming. To make sure you get what you're after, read up on different strains and how to grow them all the way to flower.