Bubblegum Weed was developed in Indiana. It is sometimes called Indiana Bubblegum Strain, but most people accept that the true Bubblegum strain came from the original Indiana Bubblegum. This strain is incredibly popular over in the Netherlands. It’s a staple of pretty much every coffee shop there because of its sweet smell and reasonably strong high. It won two Cannabis Cup awards in 1994 and came second place both in 1995 and 1999. This highly-decorated strain can also be found in some North American dispensaries.

This strain is sometimes referred to as Hubba Bubba strain, Bubblegum Haze, Bubblegum Kush.

It looks like someone had a successful day of trimming! Photo: @stoners_in_the_corner

Bubblegum Strain: Indica or Sativa?

Bubblegum Weed is an Indica-dominant hybrid. It was first bred in 1993 and produces powerful euphoria in some users. It’s a 60/40 leaning indica, meaning it has both of the effects that some people look for. The most important thing to know about this strain is that the smell and flavor are very sweet, which a lot of users love. As mentioned previously, this strain is probably in 80% of Dutch coffee shops. The only places it’s not available either have a different staple strain, or they’re upmarket ones that only sell the dankest of strains. If you want to try this strain, the best place to do so is either in Rotterdam or Amsterdam.
 

Bubblegum genetics

Bubblegum’s exact genetics are hard to say. However, what is known is that this strain was first created in Indiana. It was then delivered to TH Seeds, who took what was known as Indiana Bubblegum weed and created Bubblegum strain. This was TH Seeds' first entry into their now very well-known and much more diverse seedbank. Bubblegum is made from:
 

• Indiana bubblegum cannabis

Bubblegum Pot THC percentage 

The average Indica-dominant hybrid has around 12.5% THC content. Bubblegum strain can sometimes test at 19%, but the average is 15.5%. When Bubblegum weed was first bred around 1993 it was considered very strong, but, compared to today's increasingly potent strains, it’s considered to be mild to medium. When it first hit the scene, this strain would have been held aloft for being incredibly potent. Now it’s still used, but it’s considered to be much more of a medicinal strain than a recreational strain.

Bubblegum Strain price

The price of Bubblegum is incredibly low. In the coffee shops in Amsterdam and Rotterdam it’s normally about $8 a gram. In the dispensaries in California and elsewhere, it’s going to be about the same price, if not slightly lower. Bubblegum seeds are also available online, which brings the supply up even more. It also reduces demand, as some people simply grow it themselves. These combined factors make this a cheap strain, which is great for those who want to use it every day to treat stress.
 

Bubblegum Strain taste 

The taste of Bubblegum is not only its namesake, but it’s also the reason it’s so popular today. If you took away the taste and simply left this indica-dominant hybrid to stand only with its effects, most people would choose another strain. However, this sweet tasting strain makes up for what it lacks in potency, by leaving you with the following tastes in your mouth:
 

• Sweet
• Earthy
• Berry

As it’s all about the taste, you should probably grab a flower vape to smoke this one with. If you use a flower vape you’re not actually combusting anything, which means you can enjoy your strain without burning it. This means that not only is the flavor way better, it’s also healthier for you.
 

Bubblegum Strain oil, wax, shatter, edibles, etc.

Another great advantage of using a vaporizer is that you can use your already vaped bud (AVB) to make edibles. Make sure you grind your weed first, to allow for the full flavor of Bubblegum to get out. After you’ve ground the weed simply vape it. Take the AVB and mix it with a fat or an oil and abracadabra you’ve got yourself a potent edible mix. You can cook this into something else or hold your nose and eat it as is. The best way to do this is to spread some butter on some toast and then sprinkle some AVB over the top. This takes about an hour and a half to kick in, so be patient. If you don’t have a vape, please ensure you decarboxylate your weed first.
 
You can also make concentrates from any strain, although there are definitely better-suited strains than Bubblegum. This does not mean it’s not worth making concentrates from Bubblegum, as it still has a decent THC percentage and a really nice flavor. It’s just that you need massive amounts of trichomes and THC, as well as a great flavor to really make amazing concentrates. Making Butane Hash Oil is considered dangerous, so be careful if you do attempt it yourself.

Cannabis gum

Cannabis gum comes in two forms, either CBD or THC. It is basically chewing gum that is mixed with either one (or both) of the two main active ingredients in cannabis. The idea is to give you a quick, easy, and subtle way to get high. You can find a massive selection of these in LA dispensaries. Basically, anything you can think of that Americans might mix with THC, they’ve probably already done it. Americans would call this pot gum.

Bubblegum nugg up close, photo: @blackmaskdnb

Bubblegum in raw rosin form, photo: @aom_on_nevada

Strains can both give you a headache and they can help you manage headache pain. What you experience just depends on the frequency of use. If you smoke it every day all day, then it will likely start to give you headaches. On the other hand, if you just smoke it when you actually get a headache, then it should help you negate some pain. Bubblegum is a fantastic strain for stress relief and is probably used by the majority of its users for this purpose.

Bubblegum Strain flowering time 

The flowering time of Bubblegum is around 9 weeks, which makes it a fairly long grow. However, it’s definitely worth the wait.
 

Bubblegum Strain Growing tips 

Bubblegum grows great in outdoor climates like that found in New England. As you can see in the video above, this strain is perfect for the Screen of Green (SCROG) growing technique. This can help you maximize yields by allowing light to get to the largest surface area of the plant. SCROG is best for indoor grows.
 

Bubblegum Strain seeds

The seeds for Bubblegum are available online, from the original breeders, TH Seeds. This makes it incredibly handy, as you know that the seeds are coming from a Dutch seed bank, and not from a random, possibly dodgy website.
 

Bubblegum Strain yield

The yield of Bubblegum is around 350-500 grams per square meter. This is a pretty large yield and makes Bubblegum an ever better strain for growers.

Bubblegum mid-grow, photo: @pinoydope 

What is the Bubblegum Marijuana Strain? 

Bubblegum was first created in 1993 and was taken from Indiana to TH Seeds in Amsterdam. There, they perfected the strain and the seed bank now sell the seeds themselves. It’s a fantastic tasting Indica-dominant hybrid, which will make you salivate when you put it inside either a blunt or a vaporizer.
 

• Indica-dominant hybrid
• Great taste
• First created in 1993
• Was considered more potent than it is now
• TH Seeds got this strain from Indiana
• Has won or come 2nd in many Cannabis Cup competitions
• Great for stress relief

 What are your thoughts or questions about Bubblegum Kush? Leave them in the comment box below! 

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Written by Megan Medeiros (BA)

Megan Medeiros has a bachelor’s degree in English and is currently working on a master’s in English at James Madison University. She's the owner and operator of Medeiros Writing, and has been working as a cannabis writer for the past three years, mostly following the legal climate of marijuana, especially in areas like California, Colorado, Oregon, Canada, and other legal areas.

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