Small Bud Bubble Gum

THE GENETICS

Bubble Gum is one of the most iconic and beloved hybrid varieties of the European cannabis scene, famous worldwide for its remarkably sweet, sugary aromatic profile that recalls with disarming precision the taste of classic strawberry bubble gum. Born in the United States in Indiana in the mid-1980s and then brought to Europe, where it was perfected by the Dutch growers at T.H. Seeds, Bubble Gum is the result of years of targeted genetic selection aimed at developing and stabilising an aromatic profile unique of its kind: sweet, fruity, almost artificial in its intensity yet completely natural. The variety won numerous awards at the Amsterdam Cannabis Cups in the 1990s, establishing itself as one of the reference strains of the indica-dominant European scene. In the CBD version it keeps its unmistakable aromatic profile intact — the one that made this strain legendary worldwide — with a THC content within the legal limits.

THE SMALL BUDS

Small Buds are the selection of the plant's smallest flowers — small, compact tops with a diameter of less than one centimetre — obtained from the same high-quality indoor cultivation that produces the standard-size flowers. This is not a lower-quality product: small buds share exactly the same cannabinoid profile, the same aromatic profile and the same cultivation care as the large tops, differing only in size. The smaller buds develop in the inner and lateral areas of the plant, less exposed to direct light than the apical tops, and are separated at harvest through a careful manual sorting process. In the specific case of Bubble Gum, the small buds have a feature much appreciated by connoisseurs: the compact, dense structure typical of indica genetics concentrates resin and terpenes in a small space, often enhancing the aromatic perception when the jar is opened. This format offers the same sweet bubble gum explosion as the large tops in a more practical form and at a more affordable price.

APPEARANCE

Small Bud Bubble Gum comes as small, rounded and very compact buds, with a dense structure typical of indica-dominant genetics that makes them particularly solid and resinous even at a reduced size. The colour is a medium-light green with shades tending towards lime green in the more exposed areas, enriched by vivid, abundant orange-pink pistils spread evenly over the whole surface. The trichome coverage is dense and crystalline, particularly visible at the edges of the small leaves surrounding the calyxes, giving every single small bud a shiny, precious look despite its small size. In some buds, slight pink shades can be seen in the inner leaves — a typical feature of the Bubble Gum strain that contributes to its unique visual identity. Each batch is hand-selected and trimmed to guarantee uniform size and the absence of excess foliage.

AROMA

The aromatic profile of Small Bud Bubble Gum is its most extraordinary and immediately recognisable feature: opening the container is like opening a bag of strawberry candies, with a sweet, sugary explosion, almost artificial in its intensity, which is the unmistakable signature of this legendary strain. The dominant notes are those of strawberry and berry bubble gum — sweet, round, persistent and enveloping — accompanied by nuances of raspberry, watermelon and a vanilla sweetness that further rounds off the profile. In the background emerge delicate floral notes of rose and hibiscus that add a romantic, feminine dimension to the bouquet, together with a light creamy component reminiscent of whipped cream. The compact structure of the small buds concentrates the terpenes, enhancing the olfactory perception: the profile is identical to that of the large tops but is often perceived as even more immediate and intense. The aromatic persistence is long and sweet, with a sugary aftertaste that stays pleasant for hours.

CULTIVATION AND SELECTION

Small Bud Bubble Gum comes from the same controlled indoor cultivation that produces the large tops in the catalogue: plants grown in environments where temperature, humidity, photoperiod and ventilation are managed with precision to bring out the natural resin production and the strain's characteristic sweet terpene profile. Bubble Gum is a variety that particularly rewards the grower's care with exceptional aromatic production: careful management of nutrition in the advanced flowering stages is essential to develop and preserve the terpenes responsible for the sweet, sugary profile that makes it unique. The distinction between large tops and small buds takes place exclusively at harvest, through a meticulous manual sorting process. The small buds are then treated with the same care as the standard tops: slow drying in controlled environments, proper curing and final hand selection to guarantee consistent batches free of impurities. Cultivation takes place without pesticides or chemical fertilisers, in full respect of the highest organic standards.

FLOWER SPECIFICATIONS

Aromatic Profile

Storage

The CBD percentage shown is purely indicative and represents the maximum value obtained in the laboratory on this genetic. As this is a natural product, variations in cannabinoid values may occur from one flower to another. Product compliant with Italian Legislative Decree 242/2016 as amended. THC content below the legal limits (0.2%). Intended exclusively for sale as a collector's item and for technical use. Not suitable for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children.

Certificate of analysis available on request.