THC Content:
– Highest Strain: 20%
– Strain Average: 17.5%
Seed Information:
The aptly-named Big Bud is a predominantly indica hybrid that boasts huge, sticky flowers and a powerful body high. Big Bud originated in the U.S. in the 1980s as a possible cross between early staple strains Afgahni, Haze, and Northern Lights and spread quickly through the then-underground market. During the War on Drugs initiated by Richard Nixon and furthered by Ronald Reagan, intrepid fans of Big Bud transported the strain to the cannabis safe haven of the Netherlands, where it was nurtured and genetically stabilized. Fortunately, Big Bud has survived and has reclaimed popularity in the U.S. The strain won 1st prize in the “Mostly Indica” category in the second-ever High Times Cannabis Cup in 1989. The THC composition of Big Bud varies from about 15% to about 20%.Big Bud has height to match its outsized flowers — plants can grow up to 7 feet tall. As such, it can be grown outdoors, but only inconsistently warm climates with reliables sources of sunlight. Big Bud can be grown indoors as well, but because of its height requires early topping and bending in the vegetative stage to allow for more horizontal than vertical growth. The plant’s support system is robust as well: the thick central stalks can grow to almost 2 or 3 inches in diameter, allowing the lateral branches to hold up this strain’s famously hefty flowers, often without the need for supporting stakes. Big Bud flowers somewhat quickly for an indica, within 7 to 8 weeks, and has a medium-high yield. Plants can offer as much as 46 grams or about 1.5 ounces per square foot. Because of the size of Big Bud’s flowers
