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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Big Bud Strain

Big Bud is an indica dominant strain (20 Guage × Afghan/Skunk). ~18.0% THC; 56-day flowering; 15 breeder releases; effects: psychedelic, sleepy, stressful.

Median THC
15.0–20.0%
Flowering
49–65 days
Breeder releases
15
Avg rating
7.06 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
15.0–20.0%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

PineneMyrceneOcimeneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneTerpinoleneLinalool

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainBig Bud
Descendants (213)

Effects

PsychedelicSleepyStressfulActivatingLight headedCouchlockingRelaxingCalming

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

Passion FruitRotGrapeLemon

Taste

EarthGrapePineMuskyMustardMint

Breeder releases (15)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Sensi Seeds58dreg. and fem.6.62/10
Nirvana Seeds60dregular5.75/10
Ministry of Cannabis15.0%53dfeminized8.33/10
Homegrown Fantaseeds56dregular7.5/10
Bulk Seed Bank18.0%53dfeminized
Bulk Seeds58dfeminized
Dr. Blazefeminized
Fatbush Seeds65dfeminized
Goldenseed55dreg. and fem.
Growi Seeds Amsterdam53dregular
Hemcy Genetics56dregular
Linda Seeds49dfeminized
SeedStockers63dfeminized
The Seed Bankregular
Vision Seeds20.0%60dfeminized

About Big Bud

The name says it all! Big Bud is one of our most popular classic Award Winning cannabis strains due to it`s massive monster buds covered with fat, thick resin glands. Big Bud is a fast flowering Indica variety that stays compact and is easy to manicure making this an ideal variety for the indoor cash cropper. While growing Big Bud stays compact but will stretch if left unattended and can triple in size at the change of the light cycle. These gigantic buds have a deep green color, are extremely heavy and dense with a rich, sweet hash like aroma complimented by a sweet hashy flavor. Big Bud will knock you out with a long lasting body centered indica-type stone. Flowering: 50-65 days Height: 110-150 cm Yield: up to 150 gr

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Big Bud?
Big Bud comes from 20 Guage × Afghan/Skunk.
Is Big Bud indica or sativa?
Big Bud is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Big Bud have?
Across breeder releases, Big Bud tests around 15.0–20.0% THC.
How long does Big Bud take to flower?
Big Bud flowers in about 49–65 days.
Is Big Bud available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Big Bud is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem., regular.