Big Bud Feminized is prized around the world for its bumper buds. The strain is robust, easy to grow, and has natural mold and pest resistance. It also has a deliciously sweet, fruity aroma, and a taste that’s similar to molasses.
Big Bud Feminized cannabis seeds are 85% indica. Sensi Seeds took the original Big Bud (which dates back to the 1980s), and added Skunk #1 and Northern Lights into its genetic make-up. This results in a plant that’s robust, skunky and capable of impressive bud sizes.
This is the feminized version of the strain. That means that the seeds are highly unlikely to produce any male plants, which makes cultivation much easier. Big Bud has a comparatively short flowering time (of around 50 to 65 days), which makes it a good option for those that like quick results. When grown outdoors, it’s usually finished mid- to late October.
Big Bud Feminized won’t grow to towering heights indoors. In fact, depending on the environment, their growth can be limited to just 18 to 36 inches. Outside, however, it’s another matter: When the plants reach maturity, they may be as tall as 78 to 90 inches.
Structurally, the plants are relatively narrow, with fewer leaves than other varieties. The most notable thing about them (as the name suggests) are the massive buds that typically form around the central stem, and are dense and heavy. It’s not uncommon for the branches to break under their own weight, but this can be remedied with some tension wire or alternative support.
Big Bud Feminized thrives in warmer climates with longer summers. Locations such as the Mediterranean are ideal. Alternatively, the plants can be grown indoors, or in a greenhouse.
As most of Big Bud’s flowers form on the central stem, it’s the perfect candidate for the SOG (Sea of Green) system. The plants are flexible, and can be trained into whatever position is required. SCROG (Screen of Green) is also effective, and the strain responds well to supercropping and lollipopping.
Big Bud Feminized plants produce a pleasant aroma as they’re growing; sweet, fruity and with a hint of spice. Dried flowers even take on a scent that’s almost like molasses. Users will detect this sweet spiciness in the taste as well as the smell.
All seeds contain less than 0.2% THC and are compliant with the 2018 Farm Bill.