Bubba Kush vs Northern Lights: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Bubba Kush and Northern Lights? Whether you are a consumer choosing your next purchase or a grower planning your next harvest, this side-by-side guide covers everything you need to know.
Quick Overview
- Bubba Kush: Indica (OG Kush × unknown Indica) – THC: 17-22% – Deeply relaxing, sedative, happy, sleepy
- Northern Lights: Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) – THC: 16-21% – Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy
Effects Comparison
Bubba Kush is known for its Deeply relaxing, sedative, happy, sleepy effects, making it popular among users looking for Insomnia, pain, stress, muscle spasms. Northern Lights on the other hand delivers Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy effects, commonly used for Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms.
Flavor & Aroma
Bubba Kush offers Chocolate, coffee, earth, hash, while Northern Lights is characterized by Pine, earth, sweet, spice.
Growing Guide
Bubba Kush flowers in 8-9 weeks, reaching 70-100 cm (indoor) / up to 130 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 350-450 g/m². Northern Lights flowers in 7-8 weeks, growing to 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m².
Awards
- Bubba Kush: High Times Strain of the Year nominations
- Northern Lights: Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Bubba KushIndica THC
17-22% CBD
< 1% |
Northern LightsIndica THC
16-21% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Indica (OG Kush × unknown Indica) | Indica dominant (90% Indica / 10% Sativa) |
| 🌍 Origin | USA – New Orleans / Los Angeles 1996 | USA to Netherlands (Afghani × Thai) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-9 weeks | 7-8 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 70-100 cm (indoor) / up to 130 cm (outdoor) | 80-120 cm (indoor) / up to 150 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 350-450 g/m² | 400-500 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 400-500 g/plant | 500-600 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Early-mid (October) | Early (September – October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| ✨ Effect | Deeply relaxing, sedative, happy, sleepy | Deeply relaxing, sedative, euphoric, happy |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Chocolate, coffee, earth, hash | Pine, earth, sweet, spice |
| 🏆 Awards | High Times Strain of the Year nominations | Cannabis Cup 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Insomnia, pain, stress, muscle spasms | Insomnia, pain, anxiety, muscle spasms |