Laughing Buddha is a notable, almost pure Sativa strain, crafted by Barney's Farm through crossing a Thai landrace Sativa with Jamaican hybrid origins. It's celebrated for its energetic high, exotic fruit aromas, and sweet flavors.
The strain boasts an impressive lineage, resulting from a blend of Sativas native to Thailand and Jamaica - countries known for producing potent cannabis. Laughing Buddha is among the esteemed creations of Barney's Farm, a breeder with a track record of award-winning strains including Tangerine Dream and Blue Cheese, further highlighted by its bronze win at the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2003.
Legal growers in the UK have noted its growth into slender plants with tapered buds, a trait influenced by its Jamaican genetics. The buds are covered in white trichomes and possess a unique aroma blend of tropics, pepper, and nutty scents, transitioning to a lemony and herbaceous flavor when smoked. Known for its potency, the strain tends to induce smiles and giggles, marking its enjoyable effects.
Users report a swift onset leading to a happy, euphoric state conducive to social interaction and creativity, without the sedative effects typical of strong indicas. It's favored for both solo and social usage, making it a versatile choice for different settings.
Laughing Buddha is recommended as a must-have Sativa seed for collectors, attributed to Barney's Farm's reputation for quality breeding. It stands out as an underappreciated gem within their portfolio, promising a joyful and aromatic experience.
- Type: Feminised
- Photoperiod: Normal
- Cultivation: Indoor/outdoor
- Genetics: Thai x Jamaican
- Effect: Focused, Productive, Giggly, Energized, Creative, Euphoria
- Indoor Yield (g): up to 600 gr/m²
- Flowering Time (days): 70 - 75
- Feminised Outdoor Harvest Month: October
- Feminised Outdoor Harvest Month Week: 3rd-4th week
- Height (cm): 100/110cm
- Height Indoor (cm): 110cm
- Indica %: 20%
- Sativa %: 80%
- Medical: Yes
- Taste: Roasted Pepper, Pineapple, Lemon, Herbal
- Aroma: Fresh, Sweet, Exotic Fruits
Strain FAQ
How do strains suitable for the outdoors vary phenotypically?
Legal growers report that growing the same strain outdoors can produce startling differences in potency, flavour, and growth. Cannabis is said to be very flexible, with its features finely modified by its growth environment.
When did feminised cannabis seeds first come about?
In the late 20th century, feminised seeds revolutionised cannabis production. This breakthrough allowed producers to focus on bud-producing females without worrying about unproductive male plants eating up space and resources.
What products can compete in the Cannabis Cup now?
The competition now includes not just flower but also edibles, extracts, and topicals. The cannabis industry is particular inventive and this has to be reflected in the awards available!
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