Bubba Kush is a classic indica, carried at Growlantis as The Bulldog Seeds feminized line. From OG Kush x Afghan genetics, it is an 80% indica plant with a famous chocolate and coffee flavor and a relaxing effect. At a comfortable 14-19% THC with high yields and a straightforward grow, it suits both new and experienced growers who want a dependable, flavorful indica.
This is a photoperiod feminized strain, so it flowers when you shorten the light cycle. The figures below are The Bulldog Seeds breeder values; check your own pack for the exact numbers.
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Bubba Kush
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THC | 14% - 19% (Medium) |
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Lineage | OG Kush x Afghan |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 4.92 ft | 1.5 m |
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Yield | High |
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Yield Indoor | 1.15 - 1.64 oz/ftĀ² | 350 - 500 g/mĀ² |
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Flowering Time | 8 - 10 weeks |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
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Effects | Creative, Energetic, Uplifted |
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Flavors | Chocolate, Coffee, Sweet |
Bubba Slush
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THC | 22% - 23% (Medium) |
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Lineage | Bubba Kush x Gelato |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 5.25 ft | 1.6 m |
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Yield Outdoor | 22.93 oz/plant | 650 g/plant |
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Flowering Time | 8 - 9 weeks |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
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Effects | Relaxed, Happy, Focused, Calming |
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Flavors | Sweet, Diesel, Chocolate, Cream |
Bubba Kush Grow Info
| Trait | Bubba Kush (The Bulldog Seeds) |
| Genetics | OG Kush x Afghan |
| Seed type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetic profile | 80% indica / 20% sativa |
| THC | 14-19% (medium) |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Height | About 1.5 m |
| Indoor yield | High, 350-500 g/mĀ² |
| Effects | Relaxed, with a creative, uplifting lift |
| Flavor | Chocolate, coffee, sweet |
These are The Bulldog Seeds’ published figures for the Bubba Kush line at Growlantis. When you need an exact THC percentage, height, or yield, check the specification on your own Bubba Kush seed pack.
What Makes Bubba Kush Worth Growing
Bubba Kush is a classic for good reason. Its OG Kush and Afghan roots make it hardy and reliable, and the standout chocolate, coffee, and sweet flavor sets it apart from the usual fruity or fuel-heavy strains. For a dependable, great-tasting indica, it is an easy recommendation.
The effect is relaxing with a pleasant creative, uplifting edge at a moderate 14-19% THC, so it eases tension without being purely sedating. Yields are high for an indica at 350-500 g/mĀ² indoors, and the plant’s manageable size and forgiving nature make it a strong choice for growers of all levels, including beginners.
Is Bubba Kush Indica or Sativa?
Bubba Kush is heavily indica dominant, listed at 80% indica and 20% sativa, from OG Kush and Afghan genetics.
In the plant, that means a sturdy, resinous, manageable structure that is easy to keep in a tent. In the high, the indica side brings relaxation and comfort, while the small sativa share adds a creative, uplifting lift, so it is a well-rounded evening strain rather than a pure knockout.
Flowering Time and Total Grow Time
Because Bubba Kush is a photoperiod strain, two timing numbers matter, and they are not the same.
- Flowering time: 8-10 weeks. This is the bloom stage, and it starts only when you switch the lights to 12/12 indoors, or the outdoor days shorten in late summer.Ā
- Total grow time (seed to harvest): flowering plus your veg period. Veg length is yours to set, so a typical indoor run from seed lands around 12-16 weeks depending on how long you veg.Ā
The practical point is that the 8-10 week figure is the flowering window, not the whole grow. You decide the veg length, and that is the main lever for final plant size.
Does Bubba Kush Need a 12/12 Light Cycle?
Yes. Bubba Kush is a photoperiod strain, so indoors it needs a 12/12 light cycle to start flowering. You veg it under a longer schedule, usually 18/6, then switch to 12 hours on and 12 off to trigger bloom.
Outdoors the season does this for you, with flowering starting as the days shorten in late summer. This is the key difference from an autoflower, which blooms on age no matter the light schedule.
Bubba Kush Grow Timeline, Week by Week
Veg length is up to you, so the flowering weeks are the fixed part. Adjust the start to suit your space.
- Weeks 1-2: germination and seedling. The taproot and first leaves establish. Keep water light and conditions stable.Ā
- Weeks 3-5: vegetative growth. The plant builds a sturdy frame. Top it and start LST or a SCROG net to spread the canopy.Ā
- Flip to 12/12: switch the light cycle at about two thirds of your target height, to leave room for the stretch.Ā
- Flower weeks 1-3: the stretch and first pistils.Ā
- Flower weeks 4-8: dense, resinous buds form and the chocolate and coffee aroma builds.Ā
- Flower weeks 8-10: ripening and harvest. Judge by the trichomes, not the day count.Ā
Choosing Your Setup: Space, Light and Pots
Bubba Kush is easy to house. At around 1.5 m it suits a standard tent with a short veg, and its sturdy structure takes well to SCROG and LST that flatten the canopy and lift the yield.
Light should be strong and even to fill out the dense indica buds. A full-spectrum LED at 30-40 watts per square foot over a trained canopy gets the most from the plant. Keep airflow good around the resinous colas.
For containers, use 3-5 gallon pots indoors, or larger fabric pots and open ground outdoors. As a photoperiod, it transplants fine, so you can pot up as it grows.
Germinating and Raising Seedlings
The paper towel method is the easy, reliable start. Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours, then set them between damp paper towels on a covered plate, kept dark and warm at 70-85Ā°F (21-29Ā°C). A taproot usually shows in two to three days.
When the root reaches about 1-2 cm, plant it root-down a knuckle deep in a light, airy mix and keep the surface moist until it breaks ground. New to germination? Our beginner growing guides walk through it step by step.
The Vegetative Stage and Training
Because Bubba Kush is a photoperiod plant, you can veg as long as you like and use the full training toolkit, which autoflowers cannot handle.
Top it early to build multiple colas, then use LST or a SCROG net to spread the branches into a flat, even canopy so light reaches more bud sites. Keep nitrogen available through veg, and plan for a moderate stretch after you flip to 12/12. The hardy OG and Afghan structure takes training well.
Feeding and Watering Bubba Kush
Feed to the plant’s vigor. Bubba Kush is a healthy, productive indica, so it takes a solid bloom schedule, but build it up gradually and read the leaves rather than chasing the bottle. Use a nitrogen-forward base through veg, then shift to a bloom formula higher in phosphorus and potassium once you flip to 12/12.
Water by root-zone moisture. Demand climbs through late veg and flower, so let the top layer dry between waterings to keep oxygen at the roots, and expect a trained plant to drink more as the buds fill out.
Flowering and Knowing When to Harvest
After the flip, the plant stretches for two to three weeks, then settles into dense bud production. The chocolate, coffee, and sweet aroma builds through the middle weeks, a treat on the nose, so run a carbon filter indoors and keep air moving around the colas.
As the 8-10 week window closes, let the trichomes decide. Harvest when most are cloudy with a few amber for the fullest relaxing effect. After the cut, hang the branches in the dark at about 60Ā°F (15-16Ā°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, then cure in jars, burping daily for the first weeks to protect that chocolate-coffee flavor.
Growing Indoors vs Outdoors
Indoors, the manageable height and SCROG-friendly structure make Bubba Kush straightforward. Keep a flat canopy under strong light and the high 350-500 g/mĀ² indoor yield is reachable.
Outdoors, Bubba Kush performs well in warm, sunny climates with well-drained soil, growing into a sturdy, productive plant that finishes by early to mid autumn. Plant after the last frost, give it full sun and a good root run, and support the branches as the dense buds get heavy.
How Tall and How Much? Height and Yield
Height is easy to manage. At around 1.5 m, Bubba Kush suits indoor tents with a short veg, and topping and training keep the canopy flat and even. Outdoors it has room to grow larger.
On yield, it is a strong indica producer at 350-500 g/mĀ² indoors under good light and a trained canopy, with healthy harvests outdoors in suitable climates. Strong light, canopy management, and healthy roots are what move you toward the top of its range.
Best US Climates for Bubba Kush
Bubba Kush does best in warm, sunny, dry climates thanks to its Afghan and OG Kush roots. Growers in California, the Southwest, and the Mountain states get the conditions it likes, with clean finishes on the dense buds.
Its 8-10 week flowering can also finish in temperate and northern states before the fall weather turns. In the humid Southeast, keep airflow strong around the resinous colas. To compare it with other options, see our roundup of the best Bubba strains.
Common Problems When Growing Bubba Kush
A few predictable issues are easy to avoid.
Flipping to 12/12 too late
Bubba Kush stretches in early flower. If you flip when it is already near your light, the stretch pushes the colas into the lamp. Flip at about two thirds of your target height.
Humidity in dense indica buds
The resinous buds trap moisture and can rot. Keep late-flower humidity down and air moving around the canopy to protect the harvest.
Treating it like an autoflower
This is a photoperiod plant. It will not flower under 18/6 and needs the light switched to 12/12 indoors. If you want a strain that flowers on its own, choose an autoflower instead.
Harvesting by the calendar
The 8-10 week window is a guide, not a cutting date. Read the trichomes and wait for mostly cloudy heads, with some amber for a heavier, more relaxing effect.
Making the Most of Your Harvest
Do not waste the trim. The Afghan and OG Kush heritage makes it a good hash plant, so the resinous sugar leaves make excellent bubble hash, dry sift, or infused oil. The stems, roots, and fan leaves compost well and feed your next grow.
Is Bubba Kush Right for You?
If you want a classic, reliable indica with a standout chocolate and coffee flavor and a relaxing effect, yes. It is hardy, high-yielding, and forgiving enough for a first grow. If you want maximum potency or a racy daytime high, look elsewhere. For another affordable Afghan Kush indica, see our Special Kush #1 grow guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bubba Kush indica or sativa?
Bubba Kush is heavily indica dominant, listed at 80% indica and 20% sativa, from OG Kush and Afghan genetics. It grows as a sturdy, resinous plant, and the effect is relaxing with a creative, uplifting lift from the small sativa share. It is a well-rounded evening strain rather than a pure knockout.
Does Bubba Kush need a 12/12 light cycle?
Yes. Bubba Kush is a photoperiod strain, so indoors it needs the light switched to 12/12 to start flowering. You veg it under a longer schedule like 18/6, then flip to 12 hours on and 12 off. Outdoors it flowers naturally as late-summer days shorten.
How long does Bubba Kush take to flower?
Bubba Kush flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch to 12/12. That is the bloom stage only. Total time from seed also includes your veg period, usually a few weeks, so plan the overall grow around flowering plus however long you choose to veg.
What does Bubba Kush taste like?
Bubba Kush is known for a rich chocolate and coffee flavor with a sweet edge, a treat that stands out from fruity or fuel-heavy strains. The taste comes through strongest after a careful dry and cure, so take your time at harvest to protect those chocolate and coffee notes.
How much does Bubba Kush yield?
Bubba Kush is a high indica yielder at 350 to 500 g/m2 indoors under strong light and a trained canopy, with healthy harvests outdoors in suitable climates. Light intensity, canopy management from training, and healthy roots are the main factors that move the yield toward the top of its range.
How tall does Bubba Kush grow?
Bubba Kush reaches around 1.5 m, which is manageable for an indoor tent, especially with a short veg. You can keep it tighter by topping and flipping to 12/12 earlier, or give it more veg and open ground outdoors to grow a larger, higher-yielding plant.
Can you clone Bubba Kush?
Yes. As a photoperiod strain, Bubba Kush clones well, unlike autoflowers. Take cuttings from a healthy plant during veg, root them, and keep them under long light until you are ready to flower. Cloning lets you keep a favorite chocolate-coffee phenotype and skip germination on your next run.
