- Indiana Bubble Gum is a hybrid Hybrid (Indica-dominant 60/40) strain originating from USA, dating back to 1995.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 19-24%.
- Its lineage runs through Indiana Heirloom Hybrid, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 3 documented strains descend from Indiana Bubble Gum, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Indiana Bubble Gum
Indiana Bubble Gum is one of the most influential heirloom cultivars in cannabis history. Originating in Indiana during the late 1970s or early 1980s, this sweet-tasting cultivar migrated to New England before traveling to Amsterdam in 1993, where legendary breeders Adam of TH Seeds and Simon of Serious Seeds stabilized it for seed production. The buds are dense, light green, and blanketed in frosty resin with bright orange pistils. The aroma is world-famous: an uncannily authentic scent of sweet pink Bazooka bubblegum, candied berries, and sugary floral syrup. Consuming Indiana Bubble Gum delivers a classic, feel-good euphoria that lifts mood, eases social anxiety, and relaxes the body in a warm, blissful glow.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
🍬 1. The Indiana to Amsterdam Migration
Originating in Indiana in the late 1970s, the original clone-only cut was transported to Maine and Massachusetts before legendary breeders Adam (TH Seeds) and Simon (Serious Seeds) brought cuttings to Amsterdam in 1993 to stabilize it into seed lines.
🏆 2. Multi-Cup Winning Candy Terpenes
Bubble Gum won four High Times Cannabis Cup awards in the mid-1990s (1994, 1995, 1999), celebrated as the world's first strain to genuinely taste like sugary pink bubblegum confectionery.
🧬 Breeding Legacy: Indiana Bubble Gum fathered BOG Seeds' famous BogBubble and Sour Bubble lines, and contributed sweet candy genetics to hundreds of modern dessert hybrids.
Seeds & Availability
Indiana Bubble Gum was bred by Indiana Underground Cultivators, Adam / TH Seeds, Simon / Serious Seeds, BOG Seeds. Official seed packs from the breeder and authorized retailers sell out fast and are frequently counterfeited — verify pack authenticity (breeder logo, batch codes) before buying, and expect phenotype variation between packs.
Genetic Background
Original Midwest heirloom hybrid (Afghani x Mexican/Colombian lineage) stabilized in the 1970s-1990s
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Indiana Bubble Gum is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Awards & Recognition
Indiana Bubble Gum has earned the following recognition:
Terpene Profile
Indiana Bubble Gum is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene, along with 1 other minor terpenes. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Indiana Bubble Gum:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Indiana Bubble Gum?
Indiana Bubble Gum typically tests at 19-24% 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 Indiana Bubble Gum a sativa or indica?
Indiana Bubble Gum is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain (Hybrid (Indica-dominant 60/40)). Bred from Indiana Heirloom Hybrid, its effects lean toward a relaxing, body-driven indica experience. Users report: Relaxed, happy, uplifted, euphoric, mellow.
Indiana Bubble Gum strain review — what to expect
Indiana Bubble Gum is known for Relaxed, happy, uplifted, euphoric, mellow. Late-1970s Indiana Heirloom. Stabilized in Amsterdam by TH Seeds and Serious Seeds, famous worldwide for tasting uncannily like pink Bazooka bubblegum. The aroma profile features bubblegum, sweet candy, fruity, floral. Dominant terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene.
What is Indiana Bubble Gum crossed from?
Indiana Bubble Gum was bred from Indiana Heirloom Hybrid. Detailed ancestry: Original Midwest heirloom hybrid (Afghani x Mexican/Colombian lineage) stabilized in the 1970s-1990s. This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
What terpenes are in Indiana Bubble Gum?
Indiana Bubble Gum is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, 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 Indiana Bubble Gum yield and how long does it flower?
Indiana Bubble Gum has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks and produces moderate to high (450-500 g/m²) yields. Plants reach medium height, making it a versatile size for most indoor setups.
What is Indiana Bubble Gum and where does it come from?
Indiana Bubble Gum is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that originates from USA. It belongs to the 1990s era of cannabis genetics. Late-1970s Indiana Heirloom. Stabilized in Amsterdam by TH Seeds and Serious Seeds, famous worldwide for tasting uncannily like pink Bazooka bubblegum.
What is the genetic background of Indiana Bubble Gum?
Indiana Bubble Gum has the following ancestry: Original Midwest heirloom hybrid (Afghani x Mexican/Colombian lineage) stabilized in the 1970s-1990s.
Is Indiana Bubble Gum indica or sativa?
Indiana Bubble Gum is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Indiana Bubble Gum smell and taste like?
Indiana Bubble Gum has a Bubblegum, sweet candy, fruity, floral aroma, with flavors described as Bubblegum, sweet candy, fruity, creamy. Its dominant terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene.
What are the effects of Indiana Bubble Gum?
Users report Relaxed, happy, uplifted, euphoric, mellow. As an indica-dominant strain, it leans toward relaxing body effects.
How strong is Indiana Bubble Gum? (THC & CBD content)
Indiana Bubble Gum typically tests at 19-24% THC with low CBD. Strength always varies by grow and harvest.
Medical Applications
Indiana Bubble Gum is commonly associated with: