How to Grow Donny Burger
Donny Burger is a potent, indica-dominant feminized strain from the Solo Burger line. It is a 70/30 plant with a very high 27-30% THC, a savory, funky flavor of cheese, garlic and earth, and a relaxed, euphoric effect. Pungent, resinous and seriously strong, it is a grow for anyone who wants heavy potency and a bold, non-sweet profile that stands apart from the usual fruity crosses.
This is a feminized photoperiod strain of around 1.5 m that flowers in 9 to 10 weeks once you switch it to bloom. Every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to identify the sex or remove males, which keeps the grow simple from start to finish. Its Solo Burger heritage gives it a sturdy, mostly indica structure, a pungent savory profile and a generous, resin-heavy harvest.
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Donny Burger
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THC | 27% - 30% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
Candy Kush
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THC | 14% - 19% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Funky, strong and productive, Donny Burger is a rewarding way to grow a very high-THC indica with a savory, one-of-a-kind flavor. You can see the full genetics and buy Donny Burger seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our high-THC seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Very high (27-30%) |
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| Lineage | Solo Burger |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate, warm |
| Flowering time | 9-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.64-1.97 oz/ft² (500-600 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 17.64-21.16 oz/plant (500-600 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Cheese, Garlic, Earthy, Pungent |
| Effects | Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric |
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Growing a Feminized Photoperiod Strain
Donny Burger is a photoperiod strain, so it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than on age. You grow it under a long day of around 18 hours of light while it builds size and structure, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger flowering, which runs 9 to 10 weeks from the flip to harvest. Because the seeds are feminized, every plant comes up female and goes on to flower, so you never have to check the sex or cull males.
That control over the light cycle is one reason it suits first-time growers. You decide how long to veg the plant and therefore how big it gets before you flip it, which lets you match it to your space. As a 70% indica of about 1.5 m it grows fairly compact and bushy, so give it an open canopy and a little low-stress training to spread the light evenly across its resin-heavy structure.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Donny Burger does well in a warm, temperate or Mediterranean-style climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its Solo Burger heritage makes it a vigorous, adaptable plant, and outdoors it suits a season that lets its resinous buds ripen fully and finish by around October, since it takes a slightly longer 9 to 10 week bloom.
It performs well indoors and out. Indoors it returns a strong 500-600 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors a healthy plant with room and sun gives 500-600 g. As a fairly compact indica of about 1.5 m it stays manageable in height, so the main job is keeping the canopy open so light and air reach the lower buds.
Keep humidity under control through flowering to protect the dense, resinous colas: around 55-60% in early bloom, nearer 40-45% as the buds fill out, and lower toward harvest. A chunky, very high-THC indica can hold moisture inside its sticky buds, so steady airflow and sensible humidity are what keep the finish clean over its longer bloom. Aim for daytime temperatures around 70-82°F (21-28°C).
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Donny Burger is a hungry, productive plant, but it still pays to build nutrients up gradually and let the plant set the pace. Feed it steadily through veg and bloom, then taper off for the final flush so the savory, pungent 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 |
| Vegetative 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
Once you switch Donny Burger to a 12/12 light schedule it flowers in 9 to 10 weeks, a slightly longer window that rewards patience with dense, resinous buds. As a mostly indica plant it fills out with solid, chunky, frosty colas up a compact frame rather than stretching tall. Grown outdoors in a warm climate it is typically ready to harvest around October, once the trichomes have turned mostly cloudy.
Yields are strong: around 500-600 g/m² indoors and 500-600 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Give it a little training so the lower buds get light, feed it well through bloom, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest savory flavor and the strongest effect from its very high THC.
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 important with such a resinous, very high-THC indica, because its sticky, dense buds can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
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 develops the full savory, cheesy and garlicky character and smooths the smoke, which matters on a pungent strain like this where that funky, non-sweet profile is the whole point.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Donny Burger is a very resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Given its very high THC, that trim makes for a strong, savory concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Donny Burger is a savory, funky strain rather than a sweet one: a pungent nose of aged cheese and garlic over a deep, earthy base. It is bold and distinctly savory, the kind of flavor that fills a room, and a good cure really develops that cheesy, garlicky character in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile is led by just two terpenes, and both suit the savory profile. Caryophyllene drives the peppery, spicy funk that underpins the garlic and aged-cheese character, while myrcene lays down a deep, earthy, musky base that carries the pungency and the heavy, relaxed body. Together they frame the cheese, garlic and earthy character Donny Burger is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its very high 27-30% THC and mostly 70% indica make-up, Donny Burger delivers a strong, body-forward experience. It is reported as relaxed, happy and euphoric, settling into a heavy, easy body with a cheerful lift, so it leans firmly toward the end of the day. Because the THC runs so high, it is well worth starting with a moderate amount, especially if you have a lower tolerance.
That heavy, relaxed profile makes it an evening strain, well suited to winding down after a long day. The combination of a productive grow, a strong yield and a bold, savory flavor, all with a very high-THC kick, is exactly why it stands out from sweeter, fruitier hybrids.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The most common issue with a resinous, very high-THC indica like Donny Burger is moisture getting trapped in the dense, sticky buds late in flower, especially over its slightly longer 9 to 10 week bloom. Keep the air moving around and through the canopy, hold humidity down as the flowers fill out, and don’t let the plant sit in still, damp air. Defoliating a few of the largest fan leaves in mid-bloom helps light and air reach the lower buds.
Because it is a fairly compact, bushy indica, train it early. A little low-stress training or a light topping in veg opens the canopy and turns one dominant cola into several even ones, which suits its productive structure and lifts the yield. Give it a sturdy frame, as those heavy, frosty colas gain real weight toward the end of flower.
As a pro tip, lean into the savory profile: run a clean plain-water flush at the end and give it a full three to four week cure, which is what develops that cheesy, garlicky depth. Bear in mind the THC runs very high and the effect is heavy, so start with a moderate amount and keep it for the evening.
FAQ
Is Donny Burger a feminized strain?
Yes. Donny Burger is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you never have to identify the sex or remove males. You grow it under long days, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to start flowering. That keeps the whole crop productive and makes the grow more straightforward, which is part of why it suits first-time growers so well.
How much THC does Donny Burger have?
Donny Burger is a very high-THC strain, testing at around 27-30%. Because it runs so high, it is well worth starting with a moderate amount if your tolerance is lower. Combined with its mostly 70% indica genetics, the result is a heavy, relaxed and euphoric effect that leans firmly toward evening use rather than daytime activity.
How long does Donny Burger take to flower?
Donny Burger flowers in about 9 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light schedule, a slightly longer window that rewards patience with dense, resinous buds. As a photoperiod strain you also control how long it vegetates beforehand. Outdoors in a warm climate it is usually ready to harvest around October.
What does Donny Burger taste like?
Donny Burger is savory and funky rather than sweet: a pungent nose of aged cheese and garlic over a deep, earthy base. Its two main terpenes do the work, with caryophyllene driving the peppery, spicy funk and myrcene laying down an earthy, musky base. A proper three to four week cure really develops that cheesy, garlicky character.
How much does Donny Burger yield?
Donny Burger is a strong producer, giving around 500-600 g/m² indoors and 500-600 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Results depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so keep the plant well fed through bloom, train it lightly for an even canopy, and support those heavy, frosty colas as they develop toward harvest.
Is Donny Burger good for beginners?
Yes. Donny Burger is a beginner-friendly plant to grow: it is compact at around 1.5 m, feminized so there is no sexing, and forgiving as long as you keep the air moving and the feeding steady. The one thing to plan for is its very high THC, so while the grow is simple, start with a moderate amount when it comes to enjoying the harvest.
