How to Grow Honey Buns
Honey Buns is a potent, balanced feminized hybrid that crosses Gelatti with Honey B. The result is a 50/50 plant with a high 23-27% THC, a sweet honey, vanilla and earthy flavor, and a euphoric, happy and relaxed effect. It is productive, resinous and beginner-friendly, carrying the smooth, creamy sweetness of its Gelato-family genetics.
This is a feminized, 50/50 photoperiod hybrid of moderate height, around 1.5 m, that flowers in 8 to 9 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 Gelatti and Honey B roots give it a balanced structure and a resinous, sweet-scented harvest.
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Honey Buns
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THC | 23% - 27% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
Gary Payton x Honey
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THC | 20% - 23% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Sweet, smooth and dependable, Honey Buns is a rewarding way to grow a high-THC hybrid with a distinctive honey-and-vanilla flavor. You can see the full genetics and buy Honey Buns seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (23-27%) |
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| Lineage | Gelatti x Honey B |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate, warm |
| Flowering time | 8-9 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.47-1.8 oz/ft² (450-550 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 15.87-17.64 oz/plant (450-500 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Honey, Vanilla, Earthy, Sweet |
| Effects | Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Photoperiod Strain
Honey Buns 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 8 to 9 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, resinous frame.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Honey Buns does well in a warm, temperate or Mediterranean-style climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its Gelatti and Honey B 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, before the autumn damp sets in.
It performs well indoors and out. Indoors it returns a strong 450-550 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors a healthy plant with room and sun gives a good 450-500 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, resinous colas: around 55-60% in early bloom, nearer 40-45% as the buds fill out, and lower toward harvest. Sticky, resin-coated 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)
Honey Buns 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 sweet honey and vanilla 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 Honey Buns to a 12/12 light schedule it flowers in 8 to 9 weeks. As a balanced 50/50 hybrid it fills out with solid, chunky, frosty buds up a moderate frame, carrying the sticky, resinous structure of its Gelato-family side. 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 450-550 g/m² indoors and a good 450-500 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 honey-and-vanilla flavor and the strongest effect from its 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 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 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 brings out the sweet honey, vanilla and earthy notes and smooths the smoke, which matters on a Gelatti cross where that smooth, creamy sweetness is the main attraction.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Honey Buns is a very resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Given its high THC, that trim makes for a strong, flavourful honey-and-vanilla concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Honey Buns has a smooth, sweet profile that lives up to its name: a warm honey note, a creamy vanilla sweetness, and a soft earthy base underneath. It is a rounded, sweet flavor rather than a sharp or gassy one, and a good cure really brings that honey-and-vanilla character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile is led by two dominant terpenes. Myrcene lays down a ripe, earthy-sweet base that carries the honey sweetness and drives the body of the effect, while caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery spice that gives the smooth sweetness some depth and backbone. Together these two frame the honey, vanilla, earthy and sweet character Honey Buns is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its high 23-27% THC and balanced 50/50 make-up, Honey Buns delivers a strong, well-rounded experience. It is reported as euphoric, happy and relaxed: an uplifting, cheerful lift that eases into a comfortable body relaxation, in keeping with its hybrid balance. Because the THC runs high, it is worth starting with a moderate amount if you have a lower tolerance.
That balanced, upbeat profile makes it a versatile strain, suited to daytime and social use as much as a relaxed evening. The combination of a productive, beginner-friendly grow, a strong yield and a smooth honey-and-vanilla flavor, all with a high-THC kick, is exactly why it stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The most common issue with a resinous hybrid like Honey Buns is moisture getting trapped in the dense, sticky buds late in flower. 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 sticky, resinous colas gain weight toward the end of flower.
As a pro tip, protect the honey-and-vanilla flavor, since it is the appeal of this strain: run a clean plain-water flush at the end and cure for three to four weeks, which brings that smooth, sweet character to its best. Bear in mind the THC runs high, so start with a moderate amount, and lean on its beginner-friendly nature by keeping the feed steady and the canopy open.
FAQ
Is Honey Buns a feminized strain?
Yes. Honey Buns 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 makes the whole crop productive and keeps the grow simple, which helps make it beginner-friendly.
How much THC does Honey Buns have?
Honey Buns is a high-THC strain, testing at around 23-27%. Because it runs high, it is 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 stays even and works from daytime and social use into the evening.
How long does Honey Buns take to flower?
Honey Buns flowers in about 8 to 9 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light schedule. As a photoperiod strain you also control how long it vegetates beforehand, which sets its final size. Grown outdoors in a warm, temperate climate it is usually ready to harvest around October, once the trichomes have turned mostly cloudy.
What does Honey Buns taste like?
It lives up to its name with a warm honey note, a creamy vanilla sweetness and a soft earthy base, carried over from its Gelatti and Honey B parents. Its two dominant terpenes drive this: myrcene gives the earthy-sweet base, and caryophyllene a peppery spice. A proper cure brings the honey-and-vanilla character forward.
How much does Honey Buns yield?
Honey Buns is a strong producer, giving around 450-550 g/m² indoors and 450-500 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 sticky, resinous colas as they develop.
Is Honey Buns good for beginners?
Yes. It is a feminized, balanced and forgiving plant, so the cultivation is beginner-friendly: every seed is female and its even hybrid structure handles mistakes well. The main things to watch are its high THC, so go easy on the smoke at first, and humidity around the dense, resinous buds, which steady airflow keeps in check.
