Double Gum strain guide
Double Gum is an indica-leaning strain from White Label Seeds, bred by crossing Bubblegum back to itself. It's known for a sweet pink bubblegum smell and a happy, euphoric feel. It's an older, fairly mellow strain by today's standards.
Where does Double Gum come from?
Double Gum comes from White Label Seeds, the house line of Sensi Seeds in the Netherlands. One strain database describes it as a Bubblegum backcross, and another database lists it as Bubblegum crossed with Bubble Gum. Grow Diaries says the same thing in plainer words: Bubblegum bred with itself to lock in the flavour.
Bubblegum's own roots go back to an American hybrid from the Indiana area that was later worked in the Netherlands. One strain database lists a short flowering time of about 45 to 50 days and notes Double Gum was sold as regular seeds. Grow Diaries mentions it's also known as Double Bubble.
What does Double Gum smell and taste like?
Double Gum smells like what the name promises: sweet, pink bubblegum. Reviewers compare it to chewing gum and gum wrappers, and one strain database also lists fruity notes like strawberry, blueberry and apple. Another database's users add a sweet, slightly sour lemon side.
Published results list myrcene as its top terpene, followed by caryophyllene and limonene. Myrcene gives the soft, sweet base, limonene the citrus and caryophyllene a little spice.
Double Gum effects: what people report
People describe Double Gum as euphoric and uplifting, with a giggly, happy mood and some creative energy. Grow Diaries reports that it comes on fast and can turn deeply relaxing as it settles, which fits its indica background.
These are reports from a small number of reviews, not promises. Your experience depends on the product, the amount and your tolerance. Dry mouth is the main complaint, and a few one strain database's users say it made them a bit fidgety.
How strong is Double Gum?
Double Gum is moderate by modern standards. One strain database lists about 17% THC and Grow Diaries up to 18%. That's still enough to feel, so start small if you're new.
The THC and CBD numbers on your product's label are the ones to go by, since growers and batches vary.
Buying Double Gum in Canada
Double Gum is an older seed strain and isn't common on shelves. Check that the label says Double Gum and not plain Bubblegum or Bubblegum Kush, which are related but different.
If you find it, it's most likely as dried flower. Check the THC number and the packaging date, since that bubblegum smell fades as flower ages.
Double Gum vs Bubblegum
Bubblegum is the strain Double Gum was bred from. Bubblegum is the original, with the famous sweet gum smell and a balanced, happy feel. Double Gum crosses Bubblegum back onto itself to make that candy smell more reliable from seed, and it's described as more indica, with a heavier, more relaxing finish. Their THC is similar. If you want the classic, start with Bubblegum. If you want a sweeter, more settled take, try Double Gum.
Strains like Double Gum
If you like Double Gum, these are close matches:
- Bubblegum: the strain it was bred from, with the same candy-gum smell.
- Bubblegum Kush: Bubblegum crossed with Kush, sweet with a heavier feel.
- Indiana Bubblegum: a take on the American line behind Bubblegum.
