Genetics & Lineage
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Reported by Nirvana Seeds (1 of 3 breeder reports).
Other breeder reports: SeedStockers: (Afghani × Skunk) × Auto Magnum; Vision Seeds: Northern Lights #1 × Skunk #1.
Breeder-reported parentage; not DNA-verified.
Academic research: A THCAS sequence from Big Bud (type 7) shares 749 A (Asp) with type 1/4 but has one additional nonsynonymous substitution. (2021; citation)
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Taste
Breeder releases (4)
| Breeder | Type | Parentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nirvana Seeds | Indica dominant | (Afghani × Skunk) × Old School Big Bud |
| SeedStockers | Hybrid | (Afghani × Skunk) × Auto Magnum |
| Sensi Seeds | — | — |
| Vision Seeds | — | Northern Lights #1 × Skunk #1 |
Academic research (1 study)
Peer-reviewed, open-access studies that examined samples sold or grown under this name. Findings describe those samples, not the breeder’s release, and may not match every product. Each quote is copied from the paper’s full text.
- Genetic analysis: A THCAS sequence from Big Bud (type 7) shares 749 A (Asp) with type 1/4 but has one additional nonsynonymous substitution.749 A (Asp)1018 G (Ala)
“Type 7 comprises accession LC120319.1 from cultivar “Big Bud” described by Kitamura et al. (2016) that shares 749 A (Asp) with type 1/4 but has one additional nonsynonymous substitution (1018 G; Ala).”
van Velzen R, Schranz ME. (2021). Origin and Evolution of the Cannabinoid Oxidocyclase Gene Family. Genome biology and evolution. doi:10.1093/gbe/evab130
Source records checked: 2026-10-28. Research checked: 2026-10-28. Fields without supporting records remain unknown. Potency and terpene composition vary by product batch; use that batch’s COA for tested values. View sources.
Researched details
Support applies to the cited claim and release, not every product sold under this strain name.
- Parentage: (Afghani × Skunk) × Old School Big Bud (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Reported effects: focusing, sedating, calming (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Retail classification: Indica dominant (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Retail classification: Hybrid (SeedStockers · release) source
- Parentage: (Afghani × Skunk) × Auto Magnum (SeedStockers · release) source
- Reported effects: happy, chill (SeedStockers · release) source
- Aromas: earthy, floral (SeedStockers · release) source
- Flavors: earthy, floral (SeedStockers · release) source
- Reported effects: sedative, soothing (Sensi Seeds · release) source
- Aromas: fruity, sweet (Sensi Seeds · release) source
- Flavors: molasses (Sensi Seeds · release) source
- Parentage: Northern Lights #1 × Skunk #1 (Vision Seeds · release) source
- Reported effects: relaxing, euphoric, physical buzz (Vision Seeds · release) source
- Flavors: sweet, earthy (Vision Seeds · release) source
Not established across all releases: aromas, retail classification, summary, reported effects, parentage, flavors, reported terpenes, reported type.
Indica, sativa and hybrid are retail shopping labels, not genetics. Parentage is breeder-reported and not DNA-verified. Use your product’s batch COA for tested potency. How Areto sources this page.
Direct breeder sources
- Big Bud Feminized — official Nirvana release. Accessed 2026-09-30.
- Big Bud — official SeedStockers release page. Accessed 2026-10-28.
- Big Bud — official Sensi Seeds release page. Accessed 2026-10-28.
- Big Bud — official Vision Seeds release page. Accessed 2026-10-28.
Cultivar facts come directly from the cited breeders. A breeder’s description is a reported claim, not independent genetic verification or a test of your product batch. Community members’ personal experiences are separate from these facts. Corrections: genetics@areto.tech.