About

• Phenotype: 85% Indica | 15% Sativa

Indica heavy Big Bud is cherished for the cerebral high it brings and the accompanied benefits with high such as feeling euphoric and elated as well as physical relaxation.

A predominantly Indica hybrid, Big Bud bears sticky, huge flowers and a powerful body high. The aptly-named Big Bud strain won 1st prize in the mostly Indica cannabis division in the second-ever High Times Cannabis Cup in 1989.

The THC content of this beautiful marijuana strain varies from about 15% to 20%. This high-quality plant presents very resinous buds that adhere in large pieces even when packed in small quantities for sale. Due to the high trichome-count, the very sticky buds are invariably hard to break up by hand.

Origins

• Lineage: Afghani x Skunk #1 x Northern Lights

The Indica dominant Big Bud strain originated in the US in the 1980s as a result of a beautiful cross between early staple strains Haze, Northern Lights, and Afghani. It quickly earned great fame through the then underground market.

The intrepid fans of this amazing weed shifted it to the cannabis safe haven of the Netherlands, during the war on Drugs initiated by Richard Nixon and furthered by Ronald Reagan.

In Netherlands, it was developed into a genetically stabilized strain. Fortunately, the laborious work on it played a vital role in its survival, and the consumers’ favourite Big Bud reclaimed popularity in the US.

Effects

• Euphoric | Happy | Relaxing | Sleepy

The monster strain, Big Bud packs a big punch. Their effect begins slow and then brings you to a head high to feel happy and elated. One can’t help feeling happy using this strain.

The astonishing Big Bud strain hits your body and leaves you experience total body relaxation, thus making you lethargic and lazy. In simpler terms, this extremely relaxing strain could leave you couch-locked.

People start to feel sleepy after an hour or so using this surprising strain. After its effect is diminished, the user is bound to feel hungry.

Aroma & Taste

• Earthy | Fruity | Herbal | Peppery | Spicy

This deeply tranquillizing marijuana hybrid features an earthy and spicy aroma with a faint hint of fruitiness. This massive bud yielding strain smells good and tastes better.

Briefly speaking, people are likely to adore its sweet and spicy taste with a fruity undertone that lingers in your mouth and breath.

Helps With

• Anxiety | Headaches | Insomnia | Arthritis

The past winner of the cannabis Cup, Big Bud is preferably used at the end of the day that makes you lazy and takes you to the world of sleepiness. The strong Indica strain does not bear a high CBD, but it is great for those who feel intense pains and aches.

It also helps you cure anxiety and stress issues, including depression and PTSD. The high Indica content offers a sedative property that soothes your body thereby relieving tension and symptoms of pain. However, its potency also leads you to be lazy and lethargic.

Growing

• Easy

What makes Big Bud a distinct cannabis strain among the rest? Its mighty buds may pop your eyes out of sockets as soon as you view its physical appearance. Better grow it outdoors where it could attain 5 feet or more height. It loves warm climates to thrive well out doors, but it can flourish well indoors under a hydroponic setup.

The thick stalks of this rare cannabis plant hold the weight of massive flowers. Even so, botanists and gardeners should be mindful of providing support with tensioned strings or wires. This pretty easy to grow strain requires early topping and bending that allows a more horizontal growth!

Flowering & Yield

• 9 Weeks | 600 g/m²

When the growers plant it indoors, they harvest an estimated 12 to 20 ounces yield per square meter within 7 to 9 weeks, including the curing time.

The strong Big Bud strain can also be grown outdoors, where it can withstand harsh climates. However, the warm climate with lots of sunlight is needed to reap its better yield. The October harvest yield is generally 25 ounces per plant or even more.