Quick answer
The Cali Bubba strain is an indica-dominant hybrid (70% indica on AllBud) built on Bubba Kush. AllBud lists it as Bubba Kush × Cali Kush at 17% to 20% THC, while SeedFinder records Envy Genetics’ version as Pre-98 Bubba × Cali Sunset. It tastes earthy, spicy and gassy, and is usually smoked in the evening. A Bud Cargo ounce costs $72.
Key takeaways
- Type: indica-dominant hybrid, 70% indica / 30% sativa (AllBud).
- Parents are disputed: Bubba Kush × Cali Kush (AllBud) or Pre-98 Bubba × Cali Sunset from Envy Genetics (SeedFinder). Bubba Kush is in every version.
- THC: 17% to 20% on AllBud, rated 4.7 from 14 votes.
- Flavour: flowery, spicy, pine and woody, with a gassy diesel aroma (AllBud).
- At Bud Cargo: Cali Bubba ounce $72 ($2.57 a gram), 4.75 stars from 4 reviews.
Last updated 10 November 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the Cali Bubba strain?
Cali Bubba is a Californian take on Bubba Kush: a dense, earthy indica-dominant hybrid with a gassy, spicy nose. It is a much less documented strain than its parent. Leafly has no Cali Bubba page, AllBud’s has 14 votes, and SeedFinder’s breeder entry has no user reports yet, so most of what you read online comes from a handful of sources. Here is what each one says:
| Source | Type | THC | Parents | Flavour / aroma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllBud | 70% indica / 30% sativa | 17% to 20% | Bubba Kush × Cali Kush | Flowery, herbal, pine, spicy, woody; diesel and earthy aroma |
| SeedFinder (Envy Genetics) | Indica / sativa hybrid | Not listed | Bubba Kush (Pre-98 pheno) × Cali Sunset | No user data yet |
| Bud Cargo (Cali Bubba ounce) | Hybrid, indica-typical buds | Varies by lot | Bubba Kush family | Earthy, pine, fuel |
Some Canadian sellers describe a third version, Bubba Kush × Cali Orange; we have not found a database that lists it. A 2019 genetic study found that cannabis sold under one strain name is often genetically inconsistent (Schwabe and McGlaughlin, Journal of Cannabis Research, 2019), so the name on the bag tells you the family more than the exact plant.
What is Cali Bubba a cross of?
Cali Bubba is Bubba Kush crossed with a Californian strain, and the sources disagree on which one. AllBud names Cali Kush. SeedFinder’s entry for Envy Genetics names Cali Sunset, itself listed as SunsetSherb × BlowPops, with Sunset Sherbet descending from Girl Scout Cookies. SeedFinder also notes Envy’s Cali Bubba was never sold as feminized seeds.
| Strain | Role | Type and THC (Leafly) | Main terpenes | Top flavours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubba Kush | Parent in every version | Indica, 17% | Caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene | Coffee, earthy, pungent |
| Cali Kush | Second parent (AllBud) | Hybrid, 21% | Myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene | Woody, earthy, coffee |
| Cali Sunset | Second parent (SeedFinder, Envy) | Not on Leafly | Not listed | Sunset Sherbet × BlowPops line |
Bubba Kush is the constant. Leafly says it emerged in the late 1990s when an OG Kush pollinated an unknown indica, which puts Cali Bubba in the wider OG Kush family alongside Pink Bubba and Death Bubba.
Is Cali Bubba the same as Bubba Kush?
No. Bubba Kush is its parent. Bubba Kush is a pure indica on Leafly with 3,647 ratings and a coffee-and-hash flavour; Cali Bubba adds a second Californian parent, which AllBud says gives it “sedative yet stimulating” effects.
Is Cali Bubba indica or sativa?
Cali Bubba is an indica-dominant hybrid, 70% indica and 30% sativa on AllBud. AllBud’s listed effects are euphoria, happy, hungry, relaxing, sleepy and uplifting, and it describes a high that builds slowly before settling into heavy body relaxation. Its Bubba Kush parent is best known for sleepy, relaxed and hungry reports on Leafly.
Indica and sativa labels describe how people report a strain feels rather than a measured genetic category; our indica vs sativa guide explains the difference.
Is Cali Bubba good for night time?
Most people keep it for the evening. With sleepy and relaxing on its effect list and a heavy-bodied finish, it is not usually picked for a busy afternoon. How it feels still depends on the lot, the amount and your tolerance.
How strong is Cali Bubba?
Cali Bubba is moderately strong, with AllBud listing 17% to 20% THC. That is close to Bubba Kush’s 17% Leafly average and below Cali Kush’s 21%. Modern lots sold as AAAA can test above these database averages, which are built from older reports.
If it is new to you, Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines recommend choosing lower-THC products where possible and using less often, so start small and wait before having more. Our AAA vs AAAA grading guide explains what the grade on a listing does and does not tell you about strength.
What does Cali Bubba taste and smell like?
Cali Bubba smells gassy and earthy and tastes sweet, spicy and flowery with a kush finish. AllBud describes the aroma as “more like a stench”, a heavy diesel overtone over fresh earth and flowery kush, and lists flowery, herbal, pine, spicy and woody flavours. The Bubba Kush side brings the coffee, earth and sweet hash notes Leafly lists for that parent.
In the jar, AllBud describes fluffy, grape-shaped forest-green nugs with thin orange hairs and amber-tinted trichomes. Our current lot shows the dense, chunky buds typical of the Bubba family, and can take on purple and orange tones when grown cold.
What strains are similar to Cali Bubba?
The closest matches are other Bubba Kush descendants and the OG Kush family. These are all in stock at Bud Cargo today:
| Strain | Link to Cali Bubba | Profile | Bud Cargo today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubba OG | Bubba Kush × OG line | Earthy, pine, kush | Bubba OG AAAA+, $10 a gram to $160 an ounce |
| Pink Bubba · guide | Bubba Kush relative | Skunk, earthy, pine; mostly indica | Pink Bubba ounce $55 |
| Death Bubba · guide | Death Star × Bubba Kush | Pungent, earthy, skunk; indica | Death Bubba AAAA- ounce $100 |
| OG Kush · guide | Bubba Kush’s OG parent | Woody, pine, earthy; hybrid | OG Kush ounce $90 |
If you prefer oil, the So High Bubba Kush 1 g disposable and Bubba Kush 1 mL cart are $30 each, and the Sunset Sherbert syringe ($30) comes from the other side of SeedFinder’s family tree.
Where can I buy Cali Bubba in Canada?
Bud Cargo sells Cali Bubba as an ounce deal, in stock as of 10 November 2026:
| Product | Size | Price | Per gram | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cali Bubba ounce deal | 28 g only | $72 | $2.57 | 4.75 from 4 |
| Bubba OG AAAA+ (smaller sizes) | 1 g to 28 g | $10 to $160 | $10 down to $5.71 | 5.00 from 18 |
Ounce deals are sold as a full 28 g only. We have 46 ounce deals in stock, from $45 to $110 with a median of $70, so Cali Bubba sits right around the middle; our cheap ounces guide lists the full range and our grams in an ounce guide shows how far 28 g goes. Browse all indica flower or ounce deals for more.
Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and $35 to the territories. Shipping is free on orders over $150 (over $250 to the territories). You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer.
Adults may carry up to 30 g of dried cannabis or its equivalent in public under the Cannabis Act, so a single ounce is within the limit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cali Bubba indica or sativa?
Cali Bubba is an indica-dominant hybrid. AllBud lists it as 70% indica and 30% sativa, and its Bubba Kush parent is a classic indica. Its most listed effects on AllBud are relaxing, sleepy, happy, euphoric, hungry and uplifting.
What is Cali Bubba a cross of?
Sources disagree. AllBud lists Bubba Kush × Cali Kush. SeedFinder lists Envy Genetics’ Cali Bubba as a Pre-98 Bubba Kush × Cali Sunset. All versions share a Bubba Kush parent, which is where its earthy, coffee-and-hash character comes from.
How strong is Cali Bubba?
Cali Bubba is moderately strong. AllBud lists 17% to 20% THC, roughly in line with its Bubba Kush parent (17% average on Leafly). Individual lots can test higher, so start small if it is new to you.
What does Cali Bubba taste like?
Cali Bubba tastes earthy, spicy and flowery with a sweet kush note and a gassy finish. AllBud describes a heavy diesel aroma over fresh earth, and the Bubba Kush side adds the coffee and hashish notes Leafly lists for that parent.
Is Cali Bubba the same as Bubba Kush?
No. Bubba Kush is one of Cali Bubba’s parents. Cali Bubba keeps Bubba Kush’s dense structure and earthy flavour but adds a second Californian parent, which AllBud names as Cali Kush and SeedFinder as Cali Sunset.
Is Cali Bubba good for night time?
Most people keep it for the evening. Sleepy and relaxing are among AllBud’s listed effects, and AllBud describes a slow build that ends in heavy body relaxation.
How much is Cali Bubba at Bud Cargo?
As of 10 November 2026, a Cali Bubba ounce (28 g) costs $72 at Bud Cargo, about $2.57 per gram. It averages 4.75 stars from 4 customer reviews.
Sources: AllBud, Cali Bubba. SeedFinder, Cali Bubba (Envy Genetics). Leafly, Bubba Kush. Leafly, Cali Kush. Schwabe and McGlaughlin, Journal of Cannabis Research, 2019. Prices and stock checked on budcargo.net on 10 November 2026.
