Torpedo

Torpedo Feminised Cannabis Seeds by VIP Seeds

Torpedo is a feminised cannabis seed strain from VIP Seeds that combines two award-winning Bubble Gum parents into one ridiculously sweet, fast-finishing hybrid. If you've ever grown a Bubble Gum cross and wished it flowered quicker and yielded heavier, this is the answer. A true 50/50 indica-sativa split, she delivers balanced effects and a saccharine bubblegum flavour that lingers on the exhale long after you've put the joint down.

Why Torpedo Seeds Deserve a Spot in Your Garden

Torpedo exists because VIP Seeds took their two best-performing Bubble Gum phenotypes — both Cannabis Cup competitors — and crossed them into a single strain. The result is the sweetest cultivar in their entire catalogue, and that's not marketing fluff. The bubblegum flavour is front and centre on both inhale and exhale: think pink bubblegum with a dank, earthy undertone that stops it from being one-dimensional. It's the kind of taste that makes you sniff the jar twice before closing it.

What really sets Torpedo apart from other Bubble Gum crosses is the speed. At 55–60 days of flowering, she finishes a solid week or two faster than most hybrids in this lineage. For indoor growers running multiple cycles per year, that's not trivial — it means an extra harvest. And she doesn't sacrifice yield for speed: up to 550g/m² indoors and a genuinely impressive 800g/plant outdoors under optimal conditions. Those numbers put her in the upper tier for any seed at this price point.

The one thing to keep in mind: those 800g/plant outdoor figures assume a long, warm growing season with plenty of direct sunlight. If you're growing in northern Europe without a greenhouse, temper your expectations a bit. Indoors under a decent 400–600W setup, though, she's very forgiving. New growers especially will appreciate how straightforward she is — no finicky feeding schedules, no drama during flower.

Torpedo Strain Specifications

Torpedo Flavour and Aroma Profile

Torpedo's flavour is the main reason people come back to this strain. The dominant note is unmistakably bubblegum — sweet, almost candy-like, with a sugary quality that coats the palate. Underneath that sweetness sits a dank, slightly earthy base that grounds the whole experience. It smells exactly how it tastes: crack open a cured jar and the room fills with that pink-bubblegum-meets-wet-earth scent within seconds.

Compared to something like the original Bubble Gum from Serious Seeds, Torpedo leans sweeter and less floral. If you're the type who gravitates towards dessert strains — Gelato, Wedding Cake, Zkittlez — Torpedo fits right into that rotation, but with a more old-school bubblegum character rather than a modern cookie-dough sweetness. It's retro in the best way.

Growing Torpedo Seeds: What to Expect

1. Germinate your Torpedo seeds using the paper towel method or directly in a small pot of moist, light soil. Taproots typically appear within 24–72 hours.
2. Transplant seedlings into their final container once they've developed 2–3 sets of true leaves. A 15–20 litre pot works well for indoor grows.
3. Maintain 18/6 light during vegetative growth. Torpedo responds well to both LST (low-stress training) and topping — her 50/50 genetics give her a bushy structure that benefits from opening up the canopy.
4. Switch to 12/12 to trigger flowering. Expect to see pistils within the first week. From this point, count 55–60 days to harvest.
5. During weeks 3–6 of flower, she'll stretch moderately and start stacking dense, forest-green buds. Increase phosphorus and potassium during this phase if you're using liquid nutrients.
6. Flush with plain water for the final 7–10 days before harvest. This makes a noticeable difference to the smoothness of that bubblegum flavour.
7. Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with a few amber heads. Dry slowly at 18–20°C with 55–60% humidity for 7–10 days, then cure in glass jars for at least 2 weeks.

Torpedo Effects: The 50/50 Balance

The even indica-sativa split in Torpedo means you get a genuinely balanced experience. In smaller amounts, the effect leans uplifting and clear-headed — good for unwinding after work without immediately melting into the sofa. The body relaxation builds gradually rather than hitting all at once, which makes it a comfortable smoke for social settings or creative evenings.

In larger amounts, the indica side takes over more decisively. Expect a heavier, more sedating stone that's better suited to evenings or days when you've got nowhere to be. This dose-dependent character is one of the things we'd highlight as a genuine advantage — you can use the same strain for different situations depending on how much you pack.

Honestly, if you're after a strain that does one thing extremely well — say, pure cerebral stimulation or total knockout sedation — Torpedo isn't that strain. She's a generalist, and a very good one. But if you want something laser-focused for either end of the spectrum, look at a pure sativa or a heavy indica instead.

Torpedo vs Other Bubble Gum Strains

Torpedo edges out the competition on both speed and yield. If you're specifically chasing bubblegum genetics, she's the best option for growers who don't want to sacrifice productivity for flavour. The 50/50 split also gives her more versatility in the effects department compared to the indica-leaning originals.