How to Grow Bubblegum
Bubblegum is a compact, balanced hybrid best known for its sweet, berry flavor, bred from Original Bubblegum crossed with a secret hybrid. This 50/50 indica-sativa pairs a berry, fruity and tropical profile with a high 13-25% THC and a creative, focused and happy effect, finishing in 8 to 10 weeks. It is a forgiving, beginner-friendly plant, best grown indoors.
This is a feminized photoperiod strain that stays short at around 1.2 m, which makes it one of the easier classics to fit into a tent. Its balanced genetics give an even, well-rounded effect, and its compact size and strong indoor yield are a big part of why Bubblegum has stayed a favourite for decades.
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Bubblegum
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THC | 13% - 25% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
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 |
Sweet, resinous and reliable, Bubblegum is a rewarding way to grow a true old-school hybrid. You can see the full genetics and buy Bubblegum seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (13-25%) |
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| Lineage | Original Bubblegum x Secret Hybrid |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 3.94 ft / 1.2 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.15-1.64 oz/ft² (350-500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 3.53-4.23 oz/plant (100-120 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Berry, Fruity, Sweet, Tropical |
| Effects | Creative, Focused, Happy |
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Growing a Compact Hybrid
As a balanced 50/50 hybrid, Bubblegum grows into a short, manageable plant of around 1.2 m, with a tidy structure that is easy to handle. It is a feminized photoperiod strain, which means two things: every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to sex the plants, and the plant flowers on light rather than age. Indoors you keep it under long days of around 18 hours while it grows, then switch to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering.
Its compact size makes it ideal for small tents and discreet spots, and it responds well to simple training. A little low-stress training or light topping early on opens the canopy and helps light reach the lower bud sites, which is worth doing because this plant packs on dense, resinous flowers for its size. Keep airflow moving through the canopy to protect those buds.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Bubblegum does best in a warm, sunny climate with plenty of light and good airflow, in keeping with its tropical preference. Its quick 8 to 10 week flowering means it finishes around October outdoors, before the wetter, colder weather of late autumn sets in, which helps in regions with a shorter or less predictable season.
This is clearly a strain for indoor growing. Indoors it returns a strong 350-500 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors it is modest at 100-120 g per plant, so for the best harvest a controlled tent is the way to go. Its compact 1.2 m height makes it easy to fit, and lets you dial in the warmth and light it likes.
Keep humidity under control through flowering to protect the dense buds: around 55-60% early on, nearer 40-45% in mid-bloom and lower still toward harvest. Resinous buds can trap moisture, so steady airflow and sensible humidity are the keys to a clean finish. Aim for daytime temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C).
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Bubblegum is a steady feeder through its flowering window, but it still pays to build nutrients up gradually and read the leaves rather than overfeed. Taper right 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 them to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Light feed while the roots establish |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds structure |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the resinous buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Bubblegum flowers in 8 to 10 weeks, a reasonable window for a balanced hybrid. It stays compact and fills in dense, resin-flecked buds up a short frame rather than stretching, which keeps it easy to manage in a tent. Outdoors the harvest window lands around October in the northern hemisphere.
Yields depend heavily on where you grow it. Indoors it is a strong producer at around 350-500 g/m² under good light, while outdoors it is more modest at 100-120 g per plant, so for the biggest, most potent harvest grow it in a tent. Keep the lower growth tidy so energy goes to the main bud sites, and harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest expression of its flavor and strength.
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 stops the denser inner buds staying damp while the outside dries out, which protects both the aroma and the trichomes over this compact, resinous harvest.
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 the sweet, berry notes forward and smooths out the smoke, and it is what develops the classic Bubblegum sweetness into its best, fullest form.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Bubblegum is a resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That gives you a bonus run of sweet, berry-tinged concentrate from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Bubblegum lives up to its name with a sweet, berry-forward profile, backed by fruity and tropical notes over a light, earthy base. It is a smooth, moreish flavor rather than a sharp or gassy one, and a good cure really brings that sweet, berry character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that character. Myrcene lays down a ripe, fruity-earthy base, while caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery spice and humulene an earthy, hoppy depth. Terpinolene brings a fresh, sweet lift that leans into the fruity side, with linalool adding a soft, floral note and alpha-pinene a clean, piney edge. Together they frame the sweet, berry-and-fruit character the strain is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its high THC, up to 25%, and balanced 50/50 make-up, Bubblegum delivers a well-rounded, versatile experience. It is reported as creative, focused and happy: a bright, clear-headed and good-natured lift that leans more active than sleepy, thanks to its even hybrid balance. The THC can run high, so it is worth starting with a moderate amount if you have a lower tolerance.
That upbeat, balanced profile makes it a versatile day or evening strain, well suited to creative work, social settings or simply unwinding. The combination of a compact, forgiving grow, a strong indoor yield and that one-of-a-kind sweet Bubblegum flavor is exactly why this old-school hybrid keeps its following.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The main thing to plan for with Bubblegum is its resinous, compact growth. The dense buds it forms for its size can trap moisture and are prone to mould in a damp finish, so keep the air moving, bring humidity down as the buds mature, and open up the canopy with a little training so air can get through. Its short 1.2 m height makes that easy in a tent.
Plan around where it yields best. This one gives a strong harvest indoors but a more modest amount per plant outdoors, so for the biggest return run it in a tent where you control light and climate. Feed it steadily through flowering but always read the plant rather than pushing nutrients, since a compact hybrid like this does not need a heavy hand.
As a pro tip, reward the flavor with a proper cure: the classic sweet Bubblegum character really develops after three to four weeks in the jar. Run a clean plain-water flush at the end, then follow the trichomes rather than the calendar, and you will get the fullest, sweetest expression of what this strain can do.
FAQ
How long does Bubblegum take to flower?
Bubblegum flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks, a reasonable window for a balanced hybrid. Grown outdoors in the northern hemisphere it is usually ready to harvest around October. Give it a settled, dry finish and harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy for the best balance of aroma and effect.
How tall does Bubblegum grow?
It stays compact, reaching around 1.2 m, which is short even for a balanced hybrid. That manageable height makes it ideal for small tents and discreet spots, and it still delivers a strong indoor yield without needing much vertical room. A little low-stress training opens the canopy and helps light reach the lower buds.
How much THC does Bubblegum have?
It is a high-THC strain, with a range up to around 25%. Because it can run strong, it is worth starting with a moderate amount if your tolerance is lower. Combined with its balanced 50/50 genetics, the result is a creative, focused and happy experience that leans more active than sleepy.
What does Bubblegum taste like?
It has a sweet, berry-forward flavor with fruity and tropical notes over a light, earthy base. Myrcene drives the fruity-earthy base, caryophyllene adds a peppery spice, humulene an earthy depth and terpinolene a fresh, sweet lift, with linalool and pinene rounding it out. A good cure brings the sweet, berry side forward.
How much does Bubblegum yield?
It is a strong indoor producer at around 350-500 g/m², but more modest outdoors at 100-120 g per plant, so it is best grown in a tent. Results depend on pot size, light and canopy management, so open up the canopy and keep humidity in check to get the biggest, cleanest harvest.
Is Bubblegum good for beginners?
Yes. It is compact, forgiving and quick to finish, staying short enough for a tent, which makes the cultivation beginner-friendly. The one thing to be aware of is that its THC can run high, so a newer user should go easy on the smoke and start with a moderate amount.
