- Bubba Kush is a hybrid Hybrid (Indica-dominant 80/20) strain originating from USA (Florida / Southern California), dating back to 1996.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 20-25%.
- Its lineage runs through OG Kush x 1993 New Orleans Indica ('Bubba'), making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 5 documented strains descend from Bubba Kush, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Bubba Kush
Bubba Kush is the gold standard of soothing, evening cannabis. Discovered by Matt 'Bubba' Berger in 1996 when an OG Kush plant accidentally pollinated a mystery New Orleans indica mother, Bubba Kush broke away from fuel-heavy profiles to establish an entirely new sensory domain: roasted dark espresso beans, bittersweet baker's chocolate, sweet damp earth, and spicy Afghani hashish. The flowers are compact, round, forest-green pebbles frequently blushing with deep midnight-purple hues and encrusted in dense amber-tinted trichomes. The smoke is rich, thick, and velvety, initiating an instant wave of warm mental contentment before blanketing the body in a heavy, gravity-defying muscle melt that reliably guides consumers into restorative sleep. The 'Pre-98' clone-only cut remains one of the most legendary collector cuts on the planet.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
🎺 1. The 1993 New Orleans Bagseed
In 1993, Florida grower Matt Berger acquired bagseeds from a bag of potent Northern Lights/Afghani flower while visiting New Orleans, dubbing the resulting stocky, broad-leafed keeper cut 'Bubba'.
☕ 2. The 1996 Silver Lake Accidental Cross
In late 1996, Matt moved to Silver Lake, Los Angeles to grow alongside JoshD. In their cramped crawl space grow, an OG Kush plant unexpectedly dusted Matt's 'Bubba' mother plant.
The resulting offspring produced compact, round, forest-green and purple nuggets with an intoxicating aroma of roasted dark espresso, fudge mocha, and sweet hashish.
🌙 Pre-98 Heritage: Cuttings circulated before 1998 became known as 'Pre-98 Bubba Kush'—the gold standard of soothing, evening cannabis for sleep and chronic pain.
🌌 3. The Sedative Standard
Bubba Kush remains the universal benchmark for heavy nighttime indicas, fathering modern legends like Death Star and Blackberry Kush.
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Bubba Kush is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Bubba Kush
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Bubba Kush
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Bubba Kush with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Bubba Kush selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Bubba Kush variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
1996 accidental cross of an OG Kush male/hermaphrodite with an Afghani/Northern Lights bagseed mother from New Orleans
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Bubba Kush is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Bubba Kush is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, along with 1 other minor terpenes. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Bubba Kush is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Bubba Kush:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Bubba Kush?
Bubba Kush typically tests at 20-25% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. As an indica-leaning strain, the THC produces a heavier body-driven effect.
Is Bubba Kush a sativa or indica?
Bubba Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain (Hybrid (Indica-dominant 80/20)). Bred from OG Kush x 1993 New Orleans Indica ('Bubba'), its effects lean toward a relaxing, body-driven indica experience. Users report: Profound full-body sedation, physical pain relief, euphoric tranquility, tension release, heavy sleep induction.
Bubba Kush strain review — what to expect
Bubba Kush is known for Profound full-body sedation, physical pain relief, euphoric tranquility, tension release, heavy sleep induction. OG Kush × 1993 New Orleans Indica ('Bubba'). The undisputed benchmark of heavy nighttime indicas. Born from an accidental 1996 pollination in a Silver Lake crawl space, Bubba Kush is world-famous for its roasted coffee, dark cocoa, and tranquilizing body melt. The aroma profile features roasted espresso beans, dark chocolate fudge, sweet damp loam, hashish spice, subtle pine. Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
What are the phenotypes of Bubba Kush?
Bubba Kush expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Pre-98 Bubba Kush (Original 1996 Clone), Katsu Bubba, Matt's Bubba Cut, Bubba Diagonal. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Bubba Kush crossed from?
Bubba Kush was bred from OG Kush x 1993 New Orleans Indica ('Bubba'). Detailed ancestry: 1996 accidental cross of an OG Kush male/hermaphrodite with an Afghani/Northern Lights bagseed mother from New Orleans. This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Bubba Kush available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Bubba Kush is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Bubba Kush?
Bubba Kush is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, with 1 additional minor terpenes. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Bubba Kush yield and how long does it flower?
Bubba Kush has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks and produces moderate (350-450 g/m²) yields. Plants reach short and stout (80-110 cm) height, making it well-suited for smaller grow spaces.
What is Bubba Kush and where does it come from?
Bubba Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that originates from USA (Florida / Southern California). It belongs to the late-1990s era of cannabis genetics. OG Kush × 1993 New Orleans Indica ('Bubba'). The undisputed benchmark of heavy nighttime indicas. Born from an accidental 1996 pollination in a Silver Lake crawl space, Bubba Kush is world-famous for its roasted coffee, dark cocoa, and tranquilizing body melt.
What is the genetic background of Bubba Kush?
Bubba Kush has the following ancestry: 1996 accidental cross of an OG Kush male/hermaphrodite with an Afghani/Northern Lights bagseed mother from New Orleans.
Is Bubba Kush indica or sativa?
Bubba Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Bubba Kush smell and taste like?
Bubba Kush has a Roasted espresso beans, dark chocolate fudge, sweet damp loam, hashish spice, subtle pine aroma, with flavors described as Mocha coffee, earthy hash, dark cocoa, peppery cedar, sweet woody finish. Its dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
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Medical Applications
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