How to Grow Glitter Bomb
Glitter Bomb is a very potent, perfectly balanced feminized hybrid that crosses MAC with Grape Gasoline. The result is a 50/50 plant with a high 25-29% THC, a berry, earthy, fruity and sweet flavor, and a euphoric, happy and relaxed effect. It lives up to its name with dense, trichome-coated buds that shimmer with frost, and it is as productive as it is good-looking.
This is a feminized, 50/50 photoperiod hybrid of moderate height, 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 and the whole crop productive. Its MAC and Grape Gasoline roots give it a balanced structure and an exceptionally frosty, high-THC harvest.
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Glitter Bomb
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THC | 25% - 29% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
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THC | 22% - 25% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
Frosty, fruity and genuinely strong, Glitter Bomb is a rewarding way to grow a high-THC hybrid with real bag appeal. You can see the full genetics and buy Glitter Bomb seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our high-THC seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (25-29%) |
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| Lineage | MAC x Grape Gasoline |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 50% Indica / 50% 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 | Moderate |
| Flavors | Berry, Earthy, Fruity, Sweet |
| Effects | Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Photoperiod Strain
Glitter Bomb 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 an advantage. 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 balanced 50/50 hybrid it grows with a moderate, even structure, so give it an open canopy and a little low-stress training to spread the light evenly across its productive, resin-coated frame.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Glitter Bomb does well in a warm, temperate or Mediterranean-style climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its MAC and Grape Gasoline heritage makes it a vigorous, adaptable plant, and outdoors it suits a long, warm season that lets its frosty 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 a good 500-600 g. As a balanced hybrid 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, resin-coated colas: around 55-60% in early bloom, nearer 40-45% as the buds fill out, and lower toward harvest. Those heavily frosted, sticky buds can trap moisture, so steady airflow and sensible humidity are what keep the finish clean. Aim for daytime temperatures around 70-82°F (21-28°C).
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Glitter Bomb 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 berry, fruity and sweet 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 Glitter Bomb to a 12/12 light schedule it flowers in 9 to 10 weeks, a slightly longer window that rewards patience with dense, glittering, resin-heavy buds. As a balanced hybrid it fills out with solid, frosty colas up a moderate frame, building the thick trichome coat that gives the strain its name. Grown outdoors in a warm climate it is typically ready to harvest around October.
Yields are strong: around 500-600 g/m² indoors and a good 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 berry 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 frosty, high-THC hybrid, 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 heavy trichome coat.
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 berry, sweet and earthy, gassy notes and smooths the smoke, which matters on a MAC-and-Grape-Gasoline cross where that mix of fruit and fuel is the whole character.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Glitter Bomb is an exceptionally resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim is ideal for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Given its very high THC and glittering frost, that trim makes for a strong, flavourful berry-and-gas concentrate from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Glitter Bomb has a bold, layered profile: a ripe berry and fruity sweetness from its Grape Gasoline side, set over an earthy, gassy base with a sweet finish. It is a rich, full flavor rather than a light one, and a good cure really brings that berry-fruit-and-earthy character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile is led by two dominant terpenes. Myrcene lays down the ripe, fruity-earthy base that carries the berry sweetness and drives the balanced body, while caryophyllene adds the warm, peppery spice that gives the flavor its edge and pairs with the gassy, earthy side. Together these two frame the berry, earthy, fruity and sweet character Glitter Bomb is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its very high 25-29% THC and balanced 50/50 make-up, Glitter Bomb delivers a strong, well-rounded experience. It is reported as euphoric, happy and relaxed: an uplifting, cheerful lift that eases into a deep physical relaxation, a potent yet balanced effect that reflects its high THC. Because the THC runs very high, it is well worth starting with a moderate amount, especially if you have a lower tolerance.
That balanced, euphoric-yet-relaxed profile makes it a versatile strain, suited to daytime and social use as much as a relaxed evening, for those comfortable with a strong, high-THC hybrid. The combination of a productive grow, a solid yield, a glittering frosty look and a berry-and-gas flavor is exactly why it stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The most common issue with a frosty, high-THC hybrid like Glitter Bomb 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 balanced hybrid, 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, resin-coated colas gain weight toward the end of its longer flowering.
As a pro tip, respect the potency and protect the frost: this is a very high-THC strain, so cure it well for three to four weeks to make the strength smooth, and handle the buds gently so you keep that glittering trichome coat intact. Run a clean plain-water flush to protect the berry-and-gas flavor, and start with a moderate amount when you first try it.
FAQ
Is Glitter Bomb a feminized strain?
Yes. Glitter Bomb 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, since there are no males to find and cull.
How much THC does Glitter Bomb have?
Glitter Bomb is a very high-THC strain, testing at around 25-29%. Because it runs so high, it is well worth starting with a moderate amount if your tolerance is lower. Combined with its balanced 50/50 genetics, the result is a euphoric, happy and relaxed experience that pairs an uplifting lift with a deep body relaxation.
How long does Glitter Bomb take to flower?
Glitter Bomb 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, frosty 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 Glitter Bomb taste like?
It has a bold, layered profile: a ripe berry and fruity sweetness from Grape Gasoline over an earthy, gassy base with a sweet finish. Its two dominant terpenes drive this: myrcene gives the fruity-earthy berry base, and caryophyllene the peppery spice. A proper cure brings the berry-fruit-and-earthy character forward.
Why is it called Glitter Bomb?
The name comes from its looks. Glitter Bomb produces exceptionally dense, trichome-coated buds that shimmer with frost, so they appear to sparkle like glitter. That heavy resin coat is also why it makes such good hash from the trim, and it reflects the very high THC the strain carries.
How much does Glitter Bomb yield?
Glitter Bomb 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.
