Honey Bear was bred in pursuit of exemplary rosin and turned out to make seriously good flower too. This feminized, sativa-dominant hybrid from Humboldt Seed Company produces long, frosty colas with huge bracts and hardly any leaf, a sweet papaya-and-honey nose and a 25% average THC punch. Rosin presses run bright white with golden honey tones.
The strain is named after Dennis, known as Den Bear, a longtime Humboldt back-to-the-lander who spent five years at the breeder’s anchor farm and championed responsible breeding. His focus on what growers actually need shows in this plant: monster size, well above average yields and trichome heads that release cleanly in the wash.
Lineage and Breeding: Honey Banana, Papaya, and a Backcross
Honey Bear is built from Honey Banana UKC S1 x Papaya Tallyman x Honey Bear. The Honey Banana UK Cheese selfed line brings sweetness and a faint cheesy funk, Papaya Tallyman adds a ripe tropical fruit character, and a return to the Honey Bear line itself locks in the resin traits that define it.
The breeder rates the line at 60% Sativa and 40% Indica, a sativa-dominant hybrid. Interestingly, the flower is not especially loose or greasy to the touch; the advantage comes from a trichome structure that is naturally conducive to washing. Humboldt Seed Company states its feminized seed is certified by Leafworks to produce 99% or more female plants.
Aroma, Flavor, and Effect
The nose is ripe papaya and banana drizzled with honey, sweet and tropical, with a subtle hint of UK cheese funk underneath. On the palate, papaya and honeycomb take the lead. It is like biting into a slice of tropical fruit spread with raw honey straight from the comb. The same profile carries into rosin, where the honey character becomes even richer.
The effect is strong and energizing. Expect a clear, upbeat lift that gets thoughts moving and keeps the body light. It suits daytime projects, outdoor activities and creative sessions rather than late nights. With 25% average THC, there is plenty of power behind it, so moderate dosing is wise for occasional consumers.
Growing Honey Bear Indoors and Outdoors
Honey Bear grows into monster plants with an upright habit and long, frosty colas. Indoors, top early and use a SCROG net to keep the vertical stretch under control and spread those colas across the canopy. Flowering takes about 45-50 days, fast for a plant this productive. The low leaf-to-calyx ratio makes trimming quick and keeps airflow strong.
Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere, harvest falls between September 15 and September 30. The breeder rates performance as very high outdoors, high in greenhouses and indoors, and average in light deprivation, so full-sun gardens are where it truly shines. Solventless and solvent hash production are both rated very high, with wash yields of up to 3% reported.
Honey Bear Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Genetics | Honey Banana UKC S1 x Papaya Tallyman x Honey Bear |
| Indica/Sativa | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
| THC | 25% (average) |
| Effect | Strong, energizing |
| Flavor/Aroma | Papaya, banana, honey, honeycomb, hint of UK cheese funk |
| Flowering time | 45-50 days |
| Outdoor harvest | September 15-30 (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Yield | Well above average |
| Characteristics | Monster upright plants, long frosty colas with huge bracts and hardly any leaf, very high solventless and solvent hash production, wash yields up to 3% |
| Best cultivation technique | Topping and SCROG |
FAQ
Is Honey Bear good for rosin?
Yes. Honey Bear was bred in pursuit of exemplary rosin. The breeder rates solventless production as very high, reports wash yields up to 3% and describes the rosin as bright white with golden honey tones.
Is Honey Bear Indica or Sativa?
Honey Bear is a sativa-dominant hybrid at 60% Sativa and 40% Indica, with a strong, energizing effect.
What does Honey Bear taste like?
Papaya and honeycomb on the palate, with an aroma of papaya, banana and honey and a slight hint of UK cheese funk.
How much THC does Honey Bear have?
Humboldt Seed Company lists an average of 25% THC. Cannabinoid levels can vary from plant to plant.
How long does Honey Bear take to flower?
Indoors it flowers in about 45-50 days. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere, harvest lands between September 15 and September 30.
Who is Honey Bear named after?
It honors Dennis, known as Den Bear, an original Humboldt back-to-the-lander who worked with Humboldt Seed Company for five years at its anchor farm.
