How to grow Cake Bomb Regular
What’s up, cultivator! Are you ready to grow a strain that’s an absolute dessert for the senses? Let’s talk about Cake Bomb Regular. This isn’t just a plant; it’s an experience. Known for its explosive potency and an aroma that will make you think someone’s baking a vanilla cake in your grow tent, this is a strain that will delight you from seed to smoke.
Growing “Regular” seeds is a journey back to the roots of cannabis, giving you both male and female plants. This is your chance to not only grow an amazing homegrown crop but to also innovate and maybe even breed your own strains! As your trusted guide, I’m here to educate and help you nurture this incredible plant so it can thrive. Let’s get to it!
Recommended Strains
Cake Bomb Regular
THC: 15% - 20%
Type of seed: Regular
Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
Cake Bomb
- THC: 15 - 20%
- Type of seed: Feminized
- Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
From Seed to a Sweet & Sticky Harvest: The Full Grow-Along
Cake Bomb is a robust plant, but giving it the right care will unlock its full, explosive potential. Here’s the recipe for a successful harvest.
Germination: Lighting the Fuse
Every great Cake Bomb starts with a single, healthy seed. My go-to method is the classic paper towel technique.
- Soak: Give your seeds a 12 to 24-hour soak in a glass of room-temperature water.
- Wrap: Place the hydrated seeds between two paper towels that are damp, but not sopping wet.
- Keep it Warm & Dark: Put your paper towel setup inside a Ziploc bag or between two plates.
- Sprout!: In 24-72 hours, a tiny white taproot will emerge. The bomb is live! Carefully plant it about a half-inch deep in your starter pot, with the root pointing down.
The “Regular” Seed Advantage: What to Expect
Regular seeds are cannabis in its most natural state. This means you’ll get a mix of both male and female plants.
- For Bud-Only Growers: Your mission is to identify the male plants as soon as they show their sex (usually a week or two into flowering) and remove them. This prevents them from pollinating your females, which would cause the females to produce seeds instead of potent, seedless buds (sinsemilla).
- For the Breeders & Innovators: This is where the fun begins! The male plants produce the pollen you need to cross with your best female plants. This is how you create your own unique hybrids and become a part of our community of creators!
The Vegetative Stage: Letting the Cake Rise
During veg, your Cake Bomb is building its structure. It will grow into a strong, bushy hybrid plant.
- Light Cycle: You need long “days” to promote strong vegetative growth. An 18/6 light cycle (18 hours of light, 6 of darkness) is perfect.
- Nutrient Needs: Your plant is hungry for Nitrogen (N) during this phase. Use a well-balanced “grow” fertilizer to fuel all that leafy development.
- Train for More Cake: This plant responds incredibly well to training. Techniques like Topping or Low-Stress Training (LST) will open up the plant structure and allow light to reach more bud sites. More light = more cake!
The Flowering Stage: The Frosting on the Cake
This is where the magic happens. To trigger flowering, you MUST switch your lights to a strict 12/12 cycle (12 hours of light, 12 hours of absolute darkness).
The flowering time for Cake Bomb is typically 8-10 weeks. In the first few weeks, keep a close eye out for the first signs of sex. Males will develop small, round pollen sacs, while females will show delicate white “hairs” (pistils). Once you’ve separated your males (if you’re not breeding), the females will focus all their energy on producing incredibly dense and frosty buds. The sweet, cakey, and earthy aroma will become very powerful.
When you flip your lights, switch to a “bloom” fertilizer that is higher in Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) to support this amazing flower production.
Common Mistake to Avoid: High Humidity. Those dense, beautiful buds are a magnet for mold if your humidity is too high. It is CRITICAL to keep your humidity levels lower (around 40-50%) and ensure good airflow during the flowering stage.
Promos & Deals
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing Your Bakery
Cake Bomb is a versatile strain that can be grown in any setting with a bit of planning.
Growing Indoors This is where you can create the perfect, controlled environment to produce top-shelf buds.
- Height: This is a very manageable plant for indoor grows. Expect a final height between 3 to 4 feet (90-120 cm). Its bushy structure is perfect for filling out a tent.
- Odor Control: I’ll say it again: this strain is aromatic! That sweet, pungent, cake-like smell is a dead giveaway. A good carbon filter is absolutely essential for a discreet indoor grow.
Growing Outdoors If you have a warm and sunny climate, you can cultivate a massive Cake Bomb outdoors.
- Height Potential: Unrestrained outdoors, this plant can stretch up to 5 or 6 feet (150-180 cm) tall.
Best U.S. Cities and Climates: This strain loves warm, sunny, and stable weather. Think Mediterranean.
- California (Los Angeles, San Diego): The warm, dry, and sunny climate is a perfect match.
- The Pacific Northwest (Seattle, Portland): The temperate climate works well, but you’ll want to use a greenhouse or have a plan to protect those dense buds from the autumn rains.
- Colorado (Denver): The intense sun will boost resin production to another level, and the dry climate is great for preventing mold.
Pro-Level Playbook: Cloning and Delicious Extractions
Cloning: Have Your Cake and Grow It Too!
Find a specific female plant with the perfect flavor and high? Don’t let those amazing genetics go!
- Select & Snip: Take a healthy 4-6 inch cutting from a lower branch of your chosen mother plant in her vegetative stage. Use a sterile razor for a clean cut.
- Hormone Dip: Immediately dip the cut end in a rooting hormone to inspire vigorous root growth.
- Plant It: Place the cutting into a moist starter cube like Rockwool.
- Keep It Humid: Cover your new clones with a humidity dome to keep them from wilting.
- Another Batch in the Oven: In about two weeks, you’ll have a rooted clone that’s a perfect genetic copy of your prized mother!
What to Do With Your Trim? Make the Best Edibles Ever!
A sustainable grower uses every part of the harvest. The frosty trim from your Cake Bomb is a flavor explosion waiting to happen.
Given its name and flavor profile, this is THE strain for making incredible edibles. Infusing your trim into butter or coconut oil will create a base for some of the most delicious and potent cookies, brownies, or treats you’ve ever had. You can also make top-tier extracts like rosin or BHO to capture its potent effects and flavor in a concentrated form.
The Grand Finale: Harvest, Dry & Cure
You’ve made it! Get a jeweler’s loupe and look at the trichomes. When they have changed from clear to mostly milky-white, with just a hint of amber, you’ve reached peak potency.
- The Chop: Cut your plants and trim away the large fan leaves.
- The Slow Dry: Hang the branches in a dark room with good airflow, a temperature around 60-70°F (15-21°C), and humidity around 50-55%. This usually takes 7-10 days.
- The Cure: This is the final step for amazing flavor. Trim the buds and place them in airtight glass jars. “Burp” the jars daily for the first couple of weeks. A proper cure of at least two to three weeks is what will bring out that deep, rich, sweet cake flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the effects of Cake Bomb really like?
It’s a classic powerful hybrid high. It usually starts with a wave of cerebral euphoria that lifts your mood and inspires creativity. This then melts into a deep, soothing body relaxation that’s great for stress, muscle tension, and pain. It’s potent, so start slow!
Is this a good strain for a beginner to grow?
Yes, it can be! Its genetics make it fairly resilient. The only extra step is identifying and removing the male plants. As long as a new grower pays attention to that and keeps humidity low during flowering, it’s a very manageable and rewarding plant.
What’s the biggest difference between “Regular” and “Feminized” seeds?
Regular seeds, like these, will produce both male and female plants (about 50/50). Feminized seeds are specifically bred to produce only female (bud-producing) plants. Regular seeds are essential for anyone who wants to try breeding their own new strains.
How can I best prevent mold with this strain?
Airflow is EVERYTHING. Make sure your plants aren’t too crowded. Prune some of the large fan leaves that are blocking airflow in the middle of the plant (defoliation). And use oscillating fans to keep the air moving gently around your buds.
How big will my yield be?
Cake Bomb is known for being a very generous yielder. Those buds get incredibly dense and heavy. If you treat the plant well and use some basic training techniques, you can expect a very bountiful harvest.
