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Strain Library · Indica · OG Kush × Northern Lights × Unknown Afghani

Bubba Kush

Bubba Kush is the template for modern heavy-body indicas — a short, stout plant with dense nugs and a profile that reads like coffee, chocolate, and soil.

Most useful at the end of the day. Not a conversation strain; plan accordingly.

Tasting notes
coffee, earthy, chocolate, sweet
Terpenes
myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene
LineageOG Kush × Northern Lights × Unknown Afghani
BreederBubba
On the labelTHC 17–22% · CBD 0–0%
Stocked atAsk a shop

We describe cultivars by smell and taste only. Ask the shop what a first serving looks like, and start small.

Frequently asked

Is Bubba Kush a sativa, indica, or hybrid?

Bubba Kush is classified as a indica strain. Its genetic lineage is OG Kush × Northern Lights × Unknown Afghani.

What does Bubba Kush taste like?

Bubba Kush's flavor profile is characterized by coffee, earthy, chocolate, and sweet notes.

What THC range does Bubba Kush test at?

Bubba Kush typically tests at 17–22% THC. The exact figure is on the label of each batch; ask the shop what a first serving looks like and start small.

Mentioned in

Articles featuring Bubba Kush

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Where to ask

Licensed New York dispensaries

Licensed shops to call or visit about Bubba Kush and other indica strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.

Reviews

What reviewers said

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  • J
    4.0

    Worth keeping for the right night

    Tried this on a Sunday-night couch after a long hike. Coffee on the palate didn't hurt. Not the strain I'd reach for first, but the one I'd reach for when the night called for it. Picked up at a licensed New York retailer; OCM QR-code verified. 21+, as always.

  • M
    5.0

    Coffee forward, with earthy on the exhale

    On the first inhale, the coffee comes through clearly — not perfumed, just present. Earthy layers in on the exhale, and the chocolate stays around longer than I expected. The indica structure reads honestly: nothing showy, just balanced. Bubba Kush earns its name in the catalog. Adults 21+ only.

  • T
    4.0

    Settles in like the catalog says it does

    Settled in for a slow evening at home with this. Reliable for what Bubba Kush advertises: nothing surprising, which is the compliment. Bought from a licensed dispensary, verified the QR code, kept it adults-only.