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It鈥檚 not easy to describe most aromas without using the name of whatever causes them.

What does 鈥渟trawberry鈥� smell like? Well, it smells like strawberries. The same goes for 鈥渃hocolate,鈥� 鈥渟poiled milk鈥� and 鈥減oop鈥� 鈥� they smell like chocolate, spoiled milk, and poop, respectively.

Another familiar scent 鈥� at least to anyone who鈥檚 ever been a kid 鈥� is 鈥渂ubblegum.鈥� You could say it鈥檚 鈥渟omewhat sweet鈥� or 鈥渟omewhat fruity,鈥� but that doesn鈥檛 really capture the essence of the aroma. Bubblegum simply smells like bubblegum.

So does the bubblegum strain of weed. And it doesn鈥檛 just smell like that stuff you used to chew and chew and chew, at least until you were able to blow perfect bubbles. It tastes a lot like bubblegum, too.

Naturally, that鈥檚 not the primary reason to buy an eighth of bubblegum from your dealer or at your local dispensary. A much better reason is to enjoy the creative, relaxing high.

Bubblegum: The Quick Summary

Bubblegum is a hybrid strain that can lean either slightly Sativa or slightly Indica. It is relatively high in THC, with moderate-to-low 嫩草影院 content. The high is best described as euphoric and relaxing, and it can often produce body lock. The taste and scent of this strain are complex, sweet, and enjoyable.

Bubblegum: The Background

The bubblegum strain originated in Indiana, but it took several other growers to develop it into the strain that鈥檚 loved by so many users today. An early but 鈥渕ature鈥� version was cultivated in New England. However, the bubblegum that we now know was perfected in the Netherlands.

One Dutch company, Cerebral Seeds, ended up producing a version of the strain that leans Sativa. Another, T.H. Seeds, wound up creating with a bubblegum strain that leans Indica. And the latter was the version that took the world by storm in the mid-1990s, as it won multiple awards at High Times Cannabis Cup competitions.

Bubblegum wasn鈥檛 a flash in the pan. It was still winning awards in the 2000s, including first place in the 2005 Spannabis Cannabis Cup Championships. The strain isn鈥檛 quite as celebrated now as it was then, but it remains a perennial favorite.

Bubblegum: The Effects

The best description of the high normally induced by the bubblegum strain: enjoyable.

As a balanced hybrid, the experience is both cerebral and relaxing. For most users, it begins with an increase in creativity and focus, along with euphoria that is likely to boost mood and relieve stress. A short time later the Indica effects start to kick in, bringing on gentle relaxation which may progress to a moderate couch lock or even sleepiness. There鈥檚 enough Indica content to bring on the munchies, too.

Bubblegum may heighten mood and produce euphoria, but it鈥檚 best enjoyed in the evening for chill sessions with friends. If you鈥檙e going solo, evenings are also when the relaxation and body lock often associated with this strain won鈥檛 interfere with mental productivity 鈥� and may eventually bring on restful sleep.

This strain usually contains between 13% and 18% THC, although occasional samples have tested closer to 20%. There is only a minimal amount of 嫩草影院 in bubblegum, well under 1%.

Bubblegum: The Flavor and Aroma

Weed connoisseurs are particularly fond of this strain, because of its complexity.

Bubblegum does taste very much like its namesake, with a mix of sweet and fruity (primarily berry) flavors. Those flavors are tempered, though, by a little bitterness that鈥檚 provided by notes of earthiness and spice.

The aroma of the bubblegum strain is much the same story. While you can definitely identify the 鈥渂ubblegum smell,鈥� there鈥檚 a lot more to it. You鈥檒l probably notice spearmint, strawberry, and/or other fruit aromas, yet there are also fragrances reminiscent of spices like thyme or basil. It鈥檚 all 鈥渨rapped鈥� in a somewhat-bitter, dank scent; this complex aroma enhances the entire experience of smoking bubblegum.

Bubblegum: Potential Medical Benefits

Aside from the enjoyable high, the most common use of this strain is for its ability to ease anxiety. It鈥檚 excellent for unwinding after a stressful day, but its mood-enhancing abilities also make it a worthwhile choice for those who regularly suffer from depression or anxiety issues.

The Sativa component of bubblegum weed can help people who have difficulty concentrating or focusing. The Indica effects of bubblegum, and the resultant couch-lock that often follows, make it quite effective in countering muscle, joint or whole-body pain. It鈥檚 a good way to deal with sleep disorders or insomnia, because of the sleepiness that follows once the Sativa effects have subsided, and it鈥檚 also able to help those who suffer from poor appetites.

Bubblegum: Possible Side Effects

There are no unusual side effects that have reported by those who鈥檝e smoked bubblegum weed. You should anticipate the strong possibility of body lock or sleepiness that鈥檚 characteristically associated with this strain, and those new to pot may experience the usual dry mouth or lightheadedness. But this is not a strain that causes excess paranoia or other serious reactions.

Bubblegum: The Plant

This strain is fairly easy to grow, particularly since it has been cultivated for so long and has become quite stable. Both regular and feminized seeds can be purchased from TH Seeds and Serious Seeds (formerly Cerebral Seeds), two of the original cultivators, as well as many other seed banks. Bubblegum can also be bred with other strains.

The plant can be grown indoors or outdoors, reaches a very manageable height of 4-5 feet tall, and doesn鈥檛 grow particularly full. One important note: bubblegum is commonly affected by rot and mold so attention and careful cultivation is required. Humidity should also be kept low when possible; that makes indoor growing a bit more reliable for this strain unless your climate is warm and dry. The outdoor flowering time can range from 55-60 days with harvests traditionally ready in October, and the indoor flowering period is usually between 56-64 days.

A bubblegum harvest ordinarily produces 300-400 grams per square meter, although that can be increased to 500 or 550 grams per square meter with optimal cultivation methods such as the 鈥淪ea of Green鈥� indoor practice of growing many small plants instead of a few large ones. A balanced macronutrient feeding regimen is recommended.

You won鈥檛 have to wait until the harvest to enjoy the sweet aroma of bubblegum; even the plants emit a pleasant scent as they grow.