Laughing Buddha is a cup-winning sativa that lives up to its name. Barney’s Farm crossed its pure landrace Thai sativa with a Jamaican hybrid to create this 80% Sativa / 20% Indica feminized strain, rated at around 24% THC.
It takes longer to finish than most modern hybrids, but the reward is large, tight, heavy buds from a surprisingly compact plant and a giggly, energetic high.
Indoors, plants stay at 100–110 cm (39–43 in) and produce 500–600 g/m² (1.64–1.97 oz/ft²) in 70–75 days. Outdoors, they reach 120–150 cm (47–59 in) and can yield up to 800 g/plant (28.2 oz/plant).
Lineage: Thai x Jamaican
The Thai landrace brings the long-flowering, energetic sativa heritage and tropical aromatics. The Jamaican hybrid adds structure, weight and spice. Together, they create an almost pure sativa that stays compact enough for indoor gardens.
It is a Cup Winner in Barney’s Farm’s catalog, and a long-standing favorite among sativa lovers.
Aroma, Flavor and Effect
The aroma is fresh, sweet and full of exotic fruit. It is concentrated and fragrant even in mid-flower.
On the palate, roasted pepper, pineapple, lemon and herbal notes combine into a spicy, tropical profile that is as distinctive as its name.
The effect is an energetic, euphoric sativa high: giggly, sociable and creative. It suits daytime use and social settings. At around 24% THC, it is potent but clear.
Growing Laughing Buddha Indoors and Outdoors
Indoors, Laughing Buddha stays at 100–110 cm (39–43 in), unusual for a sativa this pure. Flowering takes 70–75 days, so patience is required, but yields of 500–600 g/m² (1.64–1.97 oz/ft²) make it worthwhile.
The buds grow large and heavy, so plants need support during the last three weeks of flowering. Stakes, trellis netting or a SCROG keep branches upright. Outdoors, plants reach 120–150 cm (47–59 in) and finish in the third to fourth week of October, with yields up to 800 g/plant (28.2 oz/plant).
Because of its late outdoor finish, it performs well in warm climates with long, dry autumns, where the buds can ripen fully before cold and rain arrive. Indoors, a short vegetative phase keeps plants within their compact range, and gentle topping helps spread the canopy. Keep humidity moderate through the long bloom so the large, tight buds stay clean right to the end.
Laughing Buddha Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized |
| Genetics | Thai x Jamaican |
| Indica/Sativa | 20% Indica / 80% Sativa |
| THC | 24% |
| Effect | Giggly, energetic, sociable, euphoric |
| Flavor | Roasted pepper, pineapple, lemon, herbal |
| Aroma | Fresh, sweet, exotic fruit |
| Indoor yield | 500–600 g/m² (1.64–1.97 oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | Up to 800 g/plant (28.2 oz/plant) |
| Flowering time | 70–75 days |
| Outdoor harvest | 3rd–4th week of October |
| Height | Indoor: 100–110 cm (39–43 in); outdoor: 120–150 cm (47–59 in) |
| Best cultivation technique | SCROG or trellis support |
FAQ
Is Laughing Buddha Indica or Sativa?
Laughing Buddha is a sativa-dominant strain: 80% Sativa and 20% Indica.
What are the parents of Laughing Buddha?
Barney’s Farm crossed a pure landrace Thai sativa with a Jamaican hybrid.
How long does Laughing Buddha take to flower?
Indoors, about 70–75 days. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere, it finishes in the third or fourth week of October.
How much does Laughing Buddha yield?
Indoor yields reach 500–600 g/m² (1.64–1.97 oz/ft²). Outdoor plants can produce up to 800 g/plant (28.2 oz/plant).
Does Laughing Buddha need support?
Yes. Its large, heavy buds need support during the last three weeks of flowering. Stakes, trellis netting or a SCROG work well.
What does Laughing Buddha taste like?
Roasted pepper, pineapple, lemon and herbal notes, over a fresh, sweet, exotic fruit aroma.
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