Orange Bud 2.0 vs. Original Orange Bud, in-depth comparison

Orange Bud 2.0 is an exciting new strain which offers some significant improvements to the potency and taste of the original Orange Bud. Original Orange Bud has so many devoted repeat growers that she remains in the cannabis seed collection and is the preferred strain for those seeking maximum yields with great taste and booming effects. Orange Bud 2.0 offers a true citrus taste explosion and maxed-out THC levels thanks to the elite Mimosa genetics that were included in the breeding.

Orange Bud: a historical perspective on its evolution

Orange Bud was the stand-out individual from many hundreds of plants grown from skunk cannabis seeds in the 1980’s skunk breeding project. With especially heavy yields of very strong, orange/clementine scented buds and vivid orange hairs Orange Bud was an easy strain to name. She was also easy to clone and grow in a wide range of grow mediums/systems - a trademark feature typical to skunks. Original Orange Bud went on to become a cannabis-cup winning classic and a permanent favourite with commercial growers, coffee shops/dispensaries/social clubs and home growers.

Orange Bud® Orange Skunk selection X Skunk citrus pheno
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Orange family		7-9 weeks
	Sativa		XL
	Very high

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Orange Bud® Orange Skunk selection X Skunk citrus pheno
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Orange family		7-9 weeks
	Sativa		XL
	Very high

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Orange Bud® Orange Skunk selection X Skunk citrus pheno
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Orange family		7-9 weeks
	Sativa		XL
	Very high

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THC levels are around 20% meaning high-end potency with lip-smacking taste. The XL yields of original Orange Bud meant she was, and still is, particularly popular with commercial growers and those that enjoy seeing harvest-ready branches bow down under their own weight. In 2017, Auto Orange Bud (autoflower seeds) was created from the original Orange Bud mother plant and enjoyed the same zesty orange taste and powerful effects as the feminised seed version.

Then in 2024, the Dutch Passion team delivered without doubt the finest Orange Bud hybrid they had ever seen. Crossing the original Orange Bud mother plant with an elite clone-only USA Mimosa elevated the taste and THC levels to the roof at the cost of a slight yield decrease. The grade A+ quality levels were simply too good to ignore, and Orange Bud 2.0 had arrived!

Orange Bud 2.0® Original Orange Bud x Mimosa
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Orange family		9 weeks
	Hybrid		XL
	Extremely high

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Orange Bud 2.0® Original Orange Bud x Mimosa
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Orange family		9 weeks
	Hybrid		XL
	Extremely high

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Orange Bud 2.0® Original Orange Bud x Mimosa
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Orange family		9 weeks
	Hybrid		XL
	Extremely high

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Comparing Orange Bud 2.0 vs the Original

Original Orange Bud remains in the Dutch Passion collection, she is still one of the most consistently powerful citrus Skunk strains available and her XL yields are rare amongst top quality strains. But Orange Bud 2.0 elevates both taste and stress-busting potency to brand new levels. The anti-anxiety effects are better than ever and the terpene explosion has to be experienced to be believed. Serious, quality focussed growers will adore the improvements made to Orange Bud 2.0.

Plant characteristics

The hybridisation of original Orange Bud with Mimosa resulted in some slightly different growth, less sativa-like, characteristics for Orange Bud 2.0 vs the original Orange Bud:

Flowering time

• Original Orange Bud: 8-9 weeks
• Orange Bud 2.0: 8-9 weeks

Note that Original Orange Bud has slightly more sativa genetics than Orange Bud 2.0, this means potentially slightly taller/stretchier plants during bloom for original Orange Bud compared to Orange Bud 2.0.

Average yield

Both the Orange Bud and Orange Bud 2.0 have similar yields between 450 and 500 grams per sqaure meter. Experienced growers should be able to suqeeze even a little bit more out of it. However, the genetics of Orange Bud 2.0 are more stable, providing more uniform crops.

Bud appeal and observations

Orange Bud 2.0 delivers firmer, denser buds thanks to the extra indica content which came through with the Mimosa crossing. Additionally, and most noticeably, Orange Bud 2.0 nugs enjoy a richer, more orangy terpene profile. Every time you open the jars you will be greeted by connoisseur quality nose appeal. As you might expect, Orange Bud 2.0 delivers buds with a thicker, sicker trichome coating compared to original Orange Bud.

Aroma and taste

If you want the ultimate juicy, tangy citrus aroma/taste look no further, Orange Bud 2.0 feminised seeds are just what you need! The best part is that the taste is just the same as the intense reeking aroma. Orange Bud has satisfied a generation of growers with her immense XL yields and knockout buds. But if you really want the ultimate dank pungency and unsurpassed potency then Orange Bud 2.0 is where to find them.

Potency & effects

The improved potency of Orange Bud 2.0 compared to the original Orange Bud is one of the main reasons to grow her. Bud strength has definitely gone up a level thanks to the very special Mimosa genetics that were used in the breeding project. Just a small amount of frosty bud goes a long way thanks to the denser buds in the upgraded Orange Bud 2.0. Orange Bud 2.0 is the ultimate anti-anxiety tonic after a stressful day, providing a profound sense of peace and calm.

Orange Bud 2.0 is more than just a strain upgrade

Although excitement has built around the upgrades offered by Orange Bud 2.0, the original Orange Bud remains in the Dutch Passion cannabis seed collection and will be preferred by those that demand the heaviest yields. With a generation of satisfied users, original Orange Bud remains a cornerstone variety for growers/breeders around the world.

But the significant taste, aroma and potency improvements available in Orange Bud 2.0 are simply too good to ignore. Orange Bud 2.0 represents a substantial improvement in several key aspects. Orange Bud 2.0 is a bridge between old school genetics and the finest levels of contemporary breeding excellence.

If you plan to grow top-shelf buds on your next grow and are looking for some very special genetics that will beat your previous favourite strains then Orange Bud 2.0 comes with the highest recommendations of the Dutch Passion team.