Original Auto BubbleGum

Original Auto BubbleGum Cannabis Seeds by FastBuds

Original Auto BubbleGum is an autoflowering feminised cannabis seed from FastBuds that delivers the classic candy-sweet BubbleGum genetics in a fast, fuss-free package. From seed to harvest in roughly 9 weeks, this balanced hybrid (55% Indica / 45% Sativa) produces resin-drenched buds with a strawberry-smoothie scent that genuinely fills a room. If you want old-school flavour without old-school growing headaches, this is where you start.

Why Original Auto BubbleGum Seeds Deserve a Spot in Your Grow

The original BubbleGum strain has been floating around since the mid-'90s — one of those genetics that people genuinely get nostalgic about. FastBuds took that lineage and crossed it into their autoflowering programme, and the result is a plant that keeps the trademark candy terps while chopping weeks off the calendar. You're looking at roughly 63 days from the moment the seed cracks to the moment you're trimming sticky colas. No light schedule changes, no photoperiod fuss.

We've seen a lot of autoflower versions of classic strains come through over the years, and the honest truth is that many of them sacrifice flavour or yield for speed. This one doesn't — at least not in any way you'd notice. The resin production is genuinely impressive for an auto. If you're into making hash or concentrates, the trichome coverage on these buds makes them a top pick. The smoke itself is smooth, almost deceptively so, with those unmistakable sweet strawberry and candy notes on the exhale that made the original BubbleGum famous in the first place.

The one honest limitation: she can stretch up to 1.3 metres tall, which is big for an autoflower. If you're working with a compact tent — say a 60x60 — you'll want to do some light training early on. She responds well to it, but you do need to plan for it. In a taller space or outdoors, it's a non-issue, and that extra height translates directly into bigger yields.

Original Auto BubbleGum Grow Specs and Performance

Here's what you're working with. These numbers come straight from FastBuds and match what we'd expect from a well-fed auto of this calibre.

Growing Original Auto BubbleGum: What Actually Matters

This is one of those strains we'd hand to a first-time grower without hesitation — and also one we'd recommend to someone running a commercial SOG setup who needs reliable, fast results. She's genuinely forgiving. That said, there are a few things worth knowing before you pop the seed.

The biggest thing: she's a heavy feeder. Most autos are fairly modest in their nutrient demands, but Original Auto BubbleGum wants to eat. During the vegetative stage, a 3-1-2 NPK ratio works well as true leaves develop — start light and increase gradually. Once pistils appear (typically around weeks 3–5), ease off the nitrogen and shift towards bloom nutrients to prioritise flower development. Seedlings do best at 100–200 PPM, ramping up to 600–800 PPM during peak veg. The good news is she rarely shows signs of nutrient burn or deficiency, so you've got a wide margin for error.

Structure-wise, expect one dominant central cola with several long side branches. The plant fills out nicely without much intervention, but if height is a concern, a bit of low-stress training in the first two weeks of growth keeps her manageable. SOG setups work particularly well — pack them in, let them stretch, and harvest a sea of uniform colas.

She handles cold climates better than most autos we've seen. If you're growing outdoors in northern Europe or at altitude, this is a solid choice. The autoflowering genetics mean she'll flower regardless of daylight hours, so late-season planting is perfectly viable.

1. Germinate seeds using the paper towel method or directly in a small pot of moist, light soil.
2. Once true leaves appear, begin feeding vegetative nutrients at a low concentration (100–200 PPM), using a 3-1-2 NPK ratio.
3. Provide 18–20 hours of light daily for the entire lifecycle — autos don't need a light schedule change.
4. If training, start LST gently during weeks 2–3, before the stem hardens. Tie down the main shoot to expose lower branches to light.
5. When pistils show (around weeks 3–5), transition to bloom nutrients and reduce nitrogen. Increase PPM to 600–800 during peak flowering.
6. Monitor trichomes from week 7 onwards. Harvest when trichomes shift from clear to milky with some amber — typically around week 9.
7. Dry in a dark, ventilated space at 18–21°C and 55–60% humidity for 7–10 days, then cure in glass jars for at least 2 weeks.

Flavour and Aroma: What Original Auto BubbleGum Actually Tastes Like

This is where the strain earns its name and its reputation. Crack open a cured jar of Original Auto BubbleGum and the first thing that hits you is a wave of sweet, almost artificial-smelling candy — like walking past a sweet shop. It's that strawberry bubblegum scent, unmistakable and intense. There's a slight earthy undertone beneath the sweetness that grounds it and stops it from being one-dimensional.

The smoke is remarkably smooth for a strain with THC levels reaching up to 23%. The candy and strawberry notes carry through on the inhale and linger on the palate. If you've ever smoked the photoperiod BubbleGum, you'll recognise it immediately — FastBuds have genuinely preserved the terpene profile in this auto version. Compared to something like FastBuds' Gorilla Cookies Auto, which leans more earthy and diesel, Original Auto BubbleGum is pure dessert. It's the best auto we'd suggest if flavour is your top priority.

The resin production deserves a mention on its own. The buds come out absolutely caked in trichomes — sticky to the touch, almost greasy when you break them apart. If you're making dry sift hash, bubble hash, or rosin, this strain gives you excellent starting material. The returns on concentrate extraction are noticeably above average for an autoflower.

Original Auto BubbleGum vs Photoperiod BubbleGum Seeds

The question we get asked most: is the auto version as good as the original photoperiod? Here's a straight comparison.

The flavour and potency are essentially identical. The auto wins on speed and simplicity. The photoperiod gives you more control over plant size and potentially larger individual plants if you extend the vegetative period. For most home growers, especially anyone running a perpetual harvest or working with limited space and time, the auto version is the smarter pick.