Afghan Big Bud Seeds

Afghan Big Bud: Big, Bold Buds

Afghan Big Bud seeds grow into medium to tall plants with short leaves and massive, pyramid-shaped buds. These buds contain a lot of THC with minimal amounts of CBD. The leaves and buds of this strain are coated with thick, resiny crystal trichomes that make the plant appear white. The plants grow some of the biggest buds you will ever see in the cannabis world. The harvested nuggets are bright green and orange. Breaking the nuggets apart releases a sweet aroma that is sure to make your mouth water. The nuggets are also exceptionally dense and dank and hard to break apart with just your fingers so have your weed grinders at the ready. While Afghan Big Bud has yet to win any major cannabis awards, the Big Bud parent strain won the 1989 Cannabis Cup, making Afghan Big Bud an award-winning strain by proxy. Its award-winning genetics make it a top choice for growers looking for massive yields and a relatively easy-to-grow strain.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Afghan Big Bud can be grown both indoors and outdoors by virgin growers looking to cut their teeth on a heavy strain of cannabis. Outdoor environments should closely resemble Mediterranean climates with plenty of sunlight and fresh air. Mimicking that climate indoors requires top-quality grow lights and ample nutrients in the soil. Because the buds of this strain grow larger than average you will need supports to keep the branches from breaking. Experienced growers love this strain because it is relatively low-maintenance and produces delicious flavor and aroma profiles.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Afghan Big Bud marijuana can be grown indoors and outdoors by novice growers. The desired temperature for this strain is between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. This strain requires 18-20 hours of light during the vegetative stage and a 12/12 light cycle to induce the flowering stage. The same light cycle will help you reach harvest.
•  Moisture control: Humidity levels of approximately 40-50% during the vegetative phase, gradually decreasing to 30-40% or slightly lower during the flowering stage. This change in humidity will help keep mold and bud rot off of your plants.
• Training Techniques: Topping this strain and Low-stress training (LST) will ultimately increase your yields by allowing the entire plant to receive light and air from top to bottom. You can also use the Screen of Green technique to help reinforce the stems and branches so the big buds don’t break them. If you want to create an even grow, topping and LST are the right methods to get that done.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

• Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect the Afghan Big Bud strain to harvest after a short flowering period of 55-65 days. If you are growing outside, then you can expect flowering to occur in the beginning of October.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 650 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 900 grams per plant. This cannabis strain lives up to its name, producing big buds and hefty yields of high-THC marijuana. Growing this strain is very rewarding as long as you follow the grow tips provided above.

Dominant Terpenes in Afghan Big Bud: Fruity Vibes

The Afghan Big Bud terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is caryophyllene, while myrcene and pinene are secondary terpenes.

• Caryophyllene: Most Dominant – Known for its spicy and peppery taste and aroma, this terpene can be found in cinnamon and cloves as well as cannabis.
• Myrcene: Secondary Terpene – Earthy and woody scents and flavors. This terpene is one of the most frequently seen terpenes in cannabis.
• Pinene: Piney Flavor –Found in conifer trees and pine needles. This terpene is responsible for the earthy and pine-like fragrance and flavor.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Afghan Big Bud:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Afghan Big Bud seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That relaxed, euphoric, and sleepy feeling you get when enjoying the Afghan Big Bud strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 20%, the THC in this Indica-dominant strain is responsible for the happy and relaxed feeling you get when enjoying Afghan Big Bud cannabis.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Afghan Big Bud are less than 1%, the cannabinoid is still present, and the effects are noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, sleep, pain, and even stress. The CBD in the Afghan Big Bud strain, even in its lower amounts, definitely has a positive effect on the user.