How to Grow Bubblegum Autoflower
Bubblegum Autoflower brings the sweet, nostalgic flavor of classic Bubblegum into a fast, easy autoflower. It is a balanced 55/45 plant with a medium 15-23% THC, a sweet berry and tropical flavor, and a happy, relaxed and talkative effect. A compact, modest-yielding auto grown for its standout sweet taste rather than bulk, it is an easy, beginner-friendly plant with a lot of character.
This is an autoflowering strain, so it flowers on its own with age rather than on a change in the light cycle, running from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks. The seeds are feminized, so every plant grows into a flowering female and you never have to identify the sex or remove males. It keeps the sweet, fruity Bubblegum character, crossed with ruderalis to add automatic flowering and a quick turnaround.
Recommended Strains
Bubblegum Auto
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THC | 15% - 23% (Medium) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | Low |
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Phenotype | 55% Indica / 45% Sativa |
Bubble Gum Sherb
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THC | 30% - 32% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
Sweet, flavorful and genuinely easy to grow, Bubblegum Autoflower is a rewarding way to grow a classic sweet-flavored strain fast. You can see the full genetics and buy Bubblegum Auto seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our autoflowering seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Medium (15-23%) |
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| Lineage | Bubblegum x Ruderalis |
| Type | Autoflowering (feminized) |
| Genetics | 55% Indica / 45% Sativa |
| Climate | Dry, warm |
| Life cycle | 8-10 weeks seed to harvest |
| Harvest | All season |
| Height | 3.28 ft / 1 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.15 oz/ft² (350 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 2.47-4.23 oz/plant (70-120 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Berry, Sweet, Tropical |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Talkative |
Promos & Deals
Growing an Autoflowering Strain
Bubblegum Autoflower flowers automatically with age rather than in response to the light cycle, so it does not need a switch to 12/12 to start flowering. It begins on its own after a few weeks and runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks, under long days of 18 to 20 hours of light the whole way through. Because the seeds are feminized, every plant grows into a flowering female, so there is no sexing and no need to remove males.
Because the life cycle is fixed, the plan matters more than with a photoperiod plant: you cannot veg it longer to make it bigger, so start it in its final pot, keep any training light, and avoid stress so it uses its short life to build buds. In return you get a very compact, easy plant of around 1 m, which makes it one of the simplest ways to grow a sweet, flavorful auto in a small tent or tight space.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Bubblegum Autoflower does best in a warm, dry climate with plenty of sun and good airflow. A drier environment suits its buds and helps them finish clean. Because it is an autoflower, it is not tied to the seasons: it finishes on its own short timer, so you can run it all season and even fit more than one cycle into a warm, dry year.
It grows well indoors and out, though it is a modest yielder either way. Indoors it returns around 350 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors it gives roughly 70-120 g per plant, so it is best seen as a strain grown for its sweet flavor and easy nature rather than for bulk. As a compact plant of around 1 m it stays small and discreet, so keep the canopy open so light and air reach the lower buds.
Even in a dry climate, keep humidity sensible through flowering to protect the buds: around 55-60% early on, nearer 40-45% as the flowers fill out, and lower toward harvest. Clean airflow keeps the finish clean and the sweet aroma intact. Aim for daytime temperatures around 72-82°F (22-28°C), which this warm, dry-climate plant enjoys.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Bubblegum Autoflower is a light-to-moderate feeder, and as a compact autoflower it pays to go gently: build nutrients up slowly and let the plant set the pace, since there is no long veg to recover from mistakes. Feed it through its cycle, then taper off for the final flush so the sweet berry flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Early growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Because it is an autoflower, Bubblegum Autoflower starts flowering on its own after a few weeks of growth and runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks, with no light-cycle change needed. It fills out with sweet-smelling, resinous buds on a short, compact frame, carrying the fruity Bubblegum character the line is loved for. Thanks to that quick, self-timed cycle you can harvest it all season.
Yields are modest: around 350 g/m² indoors and 70-120 g per plant outdoors, so this is a strain you grow for its sweet flavor and easy nature rather than for a big harvest. Give it a little gentle training so the lower buds get light, feed it lightly through its cycle, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest sweet berry flavor.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry is worthwhile with such a sweet, fruity strain, because a gentle dry protects the aroma and the trichomes that carry its flavor.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the sweet berry and tropical notes and smooths the smoke, which matters on a Bubblegum strain where that sweet, nostalgic flavor is the main attraction.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Bubblegum Autoflower is a resinous, aromatic plant, so its trim works well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. It makes for a flavorful, sweet-berry concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away, a smart way to get a little more from a modest-yielding plant.
Flavor and Terpenes
Bubblegum Autoflower has a sweet, nostalgic flavor led by ripe berry and a sugary-sweet, slightly tropical character, the taste that made the original Bubblegum famous. It is a smooth, sweet-and-fruity smoke, and a good cure really brings that sweetness forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that character. Myrcene lays down a ripe, fruity base, while linalool adds the soft, sweet and floral quality behind the bubblegum sweetness. Caryophyllene brings a gentle, peppery spice, and terpinolene contributes a fresh, slightly tropical lift, with alpha-pinene and humulene rounding it out. Together these terpenes frame the sweet berry and tropical character Bubblegum Autoflower is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its medium 15-23% THC and balanced 55/45 make-up, Bubblegum Autoflower delivers a smooth, well-rounded experience. It is reported as happy, relaxed and talkative, pairing a cheerful, sociable head with an easy, settled body, so it is versatile from the afternoon into the evening. Its medium potency keeps it approachable and easy to dose.
That happy, relaxed and talkative profile makes it a good social, easygoing strain, well suited to unwinding with friends or simply enjoying its sweet, nostalgic flavor. The combination of a fast, compact auto grow, a standout sweet taste and an approachable effect is exactly why the Bubblegum line stays popular.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The biggest thing to get right with Bubblegum Autoflower, as with any autoflower, is the planning: because its life cycle is fixed and fairly short, you cannot veg it longer to fix a slow start. Start it in its final pot to avoid transplant stress, keep any training light, and do not let early problems linger, since the plant has little spare time to recover before it flowers.
Its small size makes it easy to manage, but a tidy canopy still pays off: keep the air moving, hold humidity sensible as the buds fill out, and defoliate a few of the largest fan leaves in mid-flower so light reaches the lower buds. Its compact, even growth makes a multi-plant run simple, since the plants grow at a similar pace.
As a pro tip, go gentle on the nutrients: autos are smaller, lighter feeders, so it is easy to overdo it with a compact plant like this, and a lighter touch keeps that sweet berry flavor clean, which is the whole point of a Bubblegum strain. Finish with a plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure.
FAQ
Is Bubblegum Autoflower an autoflowering strain?
Yes. Bubblegum Autoflower is an autoflowering, feminized strain, so it flowers on its own with age rather than needing a switch to a 12/12 light cycle, and every seed grows into a flowering female. You run it under long 18 to 20 hour days from seed to harvest, with no sexing and no males to remove, which is a big part of why it is so beginner-friendly.
How much THC does Bubblegum Autoflower have?
Bubblegum Autoflower is a medium-THC strain, testing at around 15-23% depending on the phenotype and grow. Combined with its balanced 55/45 genetics, the result is a happy, relaxed and talkative effect. That medium potency makes it approachable and easy to dose, which suits both newer growers and those who prefer a gentler, more rounded high.
How long does Bubblegum Autoflower take to grow?
Bubblegum Autoflower runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 10 weeks, since as an autoflower it starts flowering on its own after a few weeks rather than waiting for a light-cycle change. That quick, self-timed cycle means you can grow it all season and even fit more than one run into a warm, dry year, which is one of the main appeals of an auto.
What does Bubblegum Autoflower taste like?
Bubblegum Autoflower has a sweet, nostalgic flavor led by ripe berry with a sweet, slightly tropical character, the taste the Bubblegum line is famous for. Myrcene drives the fruity base, linalool the soft sweetness, caryophyllene a gentle spice, and terpinolene a fresh lift. A proper three to four week cure really brings that sweet flavor forward on the inhale.
How much does Bubblegum Autoflower yield?
Bubblegum Autoflower is a modest yielder, giving around 350 g/m² indoors and 70-120 g per plant outdoors, so it is grown for its sweet flavor and easy nature rather than for bulk. Results depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so start it in its final pot, feed it lightly, and keep an open canopy so the lower buds develop well.
Is Bubblegum Autoflower good for beginners?
Yes. Bubblegum Autoflower is a beginner-friendly plant: it is a very compact auto at around 1 m, feminized so there is no sexing, and it finishes fast in 8 to 10 weeks. Its even, predictable growth takes a lot of the guesswork out of a first grow, so with a little planning it is an easy, rewarding and flavorful crop.
