Bubba Kush strain guide
Bubba Kush is a classic indica with one of the most distinctive smells around: coffee, chocolate and earth. It's known for a heavy, sleepy feel, and it has been a favourite since it surfaced in the United States in the 1990s.
Where does Bubba Kush come from?
Bubba Kush's history is not well documented. The most common story says it appeared in the 1990s, possibly from OG Kush crossed with an unknown indica, and spread through Southern California.
Details vary from source to source, and there are many Bubba Kush cuts and seed lines today, which is why versions can smell and feel different.
What does Bubba Kush smell and taste like?
Bubba Kush smells rich and earthy: roasted coffee, cocoa and a little sweet hash. It's mellow rather than sharp.
Caryophyllene and myrcene often lead its terpene results, giving that peppery, earthy depth. The flavour is smooth and earthy, with a slightly sweet finish.
Bubba Kush effects: what people report
Reports lean strongly toward sleepy and relaxed, with a heavy body. Hunger is a common mention, and most people describe it as a night strain.
Effects vary with the product, the amount and you, so treat these as reports rather than promises. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints.
How strong is Bubba Kush?
Bubba Kush usually sits in the moderate range, with published lab results usually putting it around 15% to 22% THC and little CBD.
It can still feel strong because of how heavy it is, so start small and check your batch's label.
Buying Bubba Kush in Canada
Bubba Kush shows up from several Canadian producers, mostly as dried flower and pre-rolls, and it's a popular choice for hash.
A good batch smells clearly of coffee and cocoa when you open it.
Bubba Kush vs OG Kush
Bubba Kush is often linked to OG Kush, but they smell and feel quite different. OG Kush is bright and gassy, with lemon and pine and a happy, euphoric edge. Bubba Kush is mellow and earthy, with coffee and cocoa, and reports lean much sleepier. OG Kush also tends to test higher for THC. For a classic gas strain, choose OG Kush. For a rich, earthy one, choose Bubba Kush.
Strains like Bubba Kush
If you like Bubba Kush, these sit close by:
- Northern Lights: another heavy classic, earthier, with pine.
- Pink Kush: a similar weight, with a sweet vanilla smell.
- OG Kush: its likely relative, with more fuel and lemon.
- GMO: a heavy strain with a savoury smell.