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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Orange Bud Strain

Orange Bud is an indica dominant strain (Grand Daddy Purple × Mimosa). ~16.5% THC; 52-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: energetic, activating, aphrodisiac.

Median THC
16.5%
Flowering
48–56 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
3.41 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
16.5%
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
This strainOrange Bud
Descendants (47)

Effects

EnergeticActivatingAphrodisiacRelaxingThought provoking

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

MintBlood OrangeLemon

Taste

MintBlood OrangeOrange BlossomGrapefruitMangoEarth

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Dutch Passion16.5%56dreg. and fem.6.82/10
Ceres Seeds48dfeminized

About Orange Bud

A 100% Skunk selection, grows with thick hard buds and orange pistils. A very appreciated variety. One of the original Skunk (100% Skunk!) varieties and still one of the best we have ever seen. Orange Bud was selected from outstanding Skunk genetics in the early 80's, it is a highly potent and very stable strain that grows well indoors or outdoors with any type of grow medium. Even new growers will find Orange Bud easy and pleasurable to grow, producing generous levels of dense, hard bud covered with crystals and beautiful orange hairs. As well as being a cup winning variety in the 80's and 90's, Orange Bud remains a classic Skunk that should be savoured by any Skunk connoisseur. Orange bud is particularly notable for its yields in 'sea of green' grows. The highly potent smoke is uplifting and cerebral, good for stoners who have active lifestyles. The unique taste is sweet with clear citrus tones of nectarine and ripe orange. This remains a top-5 best seller for all the right reasons – stable, potent, easy to grow and with great yields, Skunk fans delay no longer, buy some today! THC: 16.5% flowering period: 8 weeks harvest time outdoor: end of Oct

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Orange Bud?
Orange Bud comes from Grand Daddy Purple × Mimosa.
Is Orange Bud indica or sativa?
Orange Bud is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Orange Bud have?
Across breeder releases, Orange Bud tests around 16.5% THC.
How long does Orange Bud take to flower?
Orange Bud flowers in about 48–56 days.
Is Orange Bud available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Orange Bud is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem..