How to grow Bubblegum Haze
Hey there, fellow cultivator! Are you ready to grow a strain that tastes like a sweet, nostalgic memory and feels like pure, creative energy? Then you are going to LOVE Bubblegum Haze. This incredible sativa-dominant hybrid takes the legendary sweet, fruity flavor of Bubblegum and crosses it with the soaring, euphoric high of a classic Haze. The result? A truly special plant that will fill your garden with an irresistible aroma and your mind with inspiration.
This is the perfect strain for daytime adventures, creative projects, and sharing good times with your community. As your Seed Hero, I’m here to educate and guide you on how to nurture this plant from a tiny seed into a producer of top-shelf, super-flavorful homegrown cannabis. Let’s get to it!
Recommended Strains
Bubblegum Haze
THC: 17% - 20%
Type of seed: Feminized
Phenotype: Mostly Sativa
Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
Bubblegum
- THC: 13% - 25%
- Type of seed: Feminized
- Phenotype: Mostly Hybrid
- Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
From Seed to Sweet Success: The Full Grow-Along
Bubblegum Haze is a rewarding plant to cultivate. It requires a little attention, but the payoff in flavor and effect is more than worth it. Here’s how to make it thrive.
Germination: Popping the Bubble
Every amazing harvest starts with a single pop. The paper towel method is a classic for a reason, it’s simple and effective.
- Soak: Give your seeds a 12 to 24-hour soak in a glass of room-temperature water. This is the wake-up call!
- Wrap: Gently place the seeds between two paper towels that are damp, but not dripping wet.
- Keep it Warm & Dark: Put your paper towel setup inside a Ziploc bag or between two plates to create a dark, humid germination station.
- Sprout!: In 24-72 hours, a little white taproot will emerge. You’re in business! Carefully plant it about a half-inch deep in your starter pot, with the root pointing down.
Common Mistake to Avoid: Too much water. A soggy paper towel can rot your seed. You want it to be damp, like a well-wrung-out sponge, not soaking wet.
The Vegetative Stage: Building a Strong Sativa Frame
During the veg stage, your Bubblegum Haze is building its structure. As a sativa-dominant plant, it will want to grow tall and reach for the light.
- Light Cycle: You need long “days” to promote strong growth. An 18/6 light cycle (18 hours of light, 6 of darkness) is the gold standard and works perfectly.
- Nutrient Needs: Your plant is hungry for Nitrogen (N) during this phase. A good, balanced “grow” fertilizer will give it all the fuel it needs.
- Training is Key: To prevent your plant from getting too tall and lanky, and to increase your yield, you need to train it! Techniques like Topping (snipping the main top) or Low-Stress Training (LST) will encourage it to grow into a wider, bushier plant with many more bud sites.
The Flowering Stage: The Sweet-Smelling Stretch
This is where the real show begins. 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 Bubblegum Haze is typically 8-10 weeks. In the first couple of weeks, expect a “flowering stretch” where the plant can gain significant height. Then, it will focus all its energy on developing dense, sticky buds. The aroma will become INCREDIBLE—that signature sweet bubblegum scent mixed with earthy Haze notes.
When you flip your lights, switch to a “bloom” fertilizer that is higher in Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) to support all that amazing flower and resin production.
Common Mistake to Avoid: Inconsistent dark periods. Light leaks during the 12 hours of darkness can stress your plant, confuse its flowering cycle, and hurt your final yield. Protect that dark time!
Promos & Deals
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing Your Grow Environment
Bubblegum Haze can be grown in any setting with a little planning.
Growing Indoors This is where you can create the perfect environment to maximize flavor and potency.
- Height: This plant can get tall. Indoors, expect a final height between 31 to 55 inches (80-140 cm). You will definitely want to use the training techniques we talked about to manage its height and create an even canopy for your lights.
- Odor Control: I’m not joking, the smell is amazing but it is STRONG. If you need to be discreet, a high-quality carbon filter is an absolute must.
Growing Outdoors If you have a long, sunny season, you can grow a true Bubblegum Haze monster.
- Height Potential: Unrestrained by a ceiling, this plant can stretch towards the sun, sometimes growing up to 6.5 feet (200 cm) or more!
Best Climates & Cities (USA): This strain needs a long, warm, and sunny season to let its Sativa genetics fully mature.
- Southern California (Los Angeles, San Diego): The warm, dry, and sunny Mediterranean climate is absolutely perfect.
- The Pacific Northwest (Portland, Seattle): The moderate summer temperatures are great, but you’ll need to use a greenhouse or rain cover to protect the buds from the autumn rains.
- Colorado (Denver, Boulder): The intense high-altitude sun is fantastic for resin production, but you’ll need to be mindful of the shorter growing season.
Pro-Level Playbook: Cloning and Epic Extractions
Cloning: Double Your Bubble!
Find a plant with that perfect bubblegum flavor and uplifting high? Don’t let those amazing genetics go!
- Select & Snip: Take a healthy 4-6 inch cutting from a lower branch of a mother plant in her vegetative stage. Use a sterile blade for a clean cut.
- Hormone Dip: Immediately dip the cut end in a rooting hormone to inspire fast root development.
- 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.
- New Generation: In about 10-14 days, you’ll have a new plant that’s a perfect genetic copy of your prized mother!
What to Do With Your Trim? Capture That Flavor!
A sustainable grower uses every part of the plant. The frosty trim from your Bubblegum Haze is a flavor goldmine.
The absolute best way to preserve that unique bubblegum terpene profile is to make a high-quality, solventless extract. If you have the gear, making live resin or rosin is the ultimate goal. This captures the fresh flavor of the living plant. For a simpler method, making high-quality bubble hash is also a fantastic way to concentrate that amazing taste and effect.
The Grand Finale: Harvest, Dry & Cure
You’ve made it! Get a jeweler’s loupe and look at the trichomes. When they have turned from clear to mostly cloudy/milky, with just a few starting to turn amber, you’ve hit the sweet spot for an energetic, euphoric high.
- 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 50-60%. This takes about 7-10 days.
- The Cure: This is the final, crucial step. 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 weeks is what will bring out that intense, sweet bubblegum flavor and make the smoke incredibly smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the effects of Bubblegum Haze really like?
It’s a classic Sativa-dominant high! It starts with a wave of uplifting, energetic euphoria that’s great for creativity and focus. It makes you want to get up and do something! This is followed by a gentle body relaxation that keeps you from feeling anxious or racy.
Is this a good strain for beginners?
It’s a great strain for an “ambitious beginner.” It’s not as simple as a short, sturdy indica, as you’ll need to manage its height with training. But if you’re willing to learn, it will innovate your skills and reward you immensely.
Does it actually taste like bubblegum?
It’s surprisingly close! The dominant flavor is a very sweet, fruity, candy-like taste that is very reminiscent of classic pink bubblegum. This is layered with the more traditional earthy and spicy notes from the Haze parent. It’s a truly unique and delicious flavor profile.
How can I best manage its height indoors?
Training, training, training! Start topping your plant after it has developed 4-5 nodes. This will stop it from growing one single tall cola and force it to grow out into a wider bush. A SCROG (Screen of Green) net is an excellent tool for this strain to create a flat, even canopy.
How big will my yield be?
If you treat this plant right and manage its structure with training, Bubblegum Haze is a very generous yielder. Creating a wide, even canopy with multiple bud sites will result in a very large harvest of top-shelf, flavorful buds.
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