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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Biggest Bud Strain

Biggest Bud is an indica dominant strain (Big Bud × NL#1). ~18.0% THC; 53-day flowering.

Median THC
18.0%
Flowering
53 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
18.0%
CBD
0.83%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the lab-verifiable 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). Cannabinoid type is set largely by a single gene (the THC:CBD ratio); about 96% of commercial flower is Type I, THC-dominant. Terpene profiles are sourced from Certificates of Analysis (COA) and roll out as Areto’s lab-verified 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
ParentBig BudParentNL#1
This strainBiggest Bud
Descendants (3)
ChildAuto Biggest BudChildUnknown RuderalisChildHybrid Map of Biggest Bud

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Victory Seeds18.0%53dfeminized

About Biggest Bud

Big Bud has always been famous as a cannabis strain with staggering yields. Her superior Indica pedigree was carefully refined and steadily improved over many years and has now been perfected for release as an all-female seed strain! The first clone-only Big Bud was a sturdy Afghanica infused with Skunk genes - a hybrid possessing amazing vigour and unexpected, record-breaking production. Resin production is prolific, even on the inner surfaces of flower clusters, making for a powerful physical stone that´s brightened by the high of Skunk´s Sativa ancestors. As with the regular version, enormous production remains the central feature of feminised Big Bud. On both small and large plants, flower clusters are huge, sparkling, and wonderfully solid. Indoor flowering period: 7-8 weeks Outdoor harvest time: September/October Indoor yield: 600 g/m2 Outdoor yield: 500 g/plant Height: Medium - Tall THC: 18% CBD: 0.83%

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Biggest Bud?
Biggest Bud comes from Big Bud × NL#1.
Is Biggest Bud indica or sativa?
Biggest Bud is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Biggest Bud have?
Across breeder releases, Biggest Bud tests around 18.0% THC.
How long does Biggest Bud take to flower?
Biggest Bud flowers in about 53 days.
Is Biggest Bud available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Biggest Bud is offered as: feminized.