What is Tiger's Milk strain?

Tiger's Milk is an 80/20 indica-dominant hybrid bred by Bodhi Seeds, created by crossing Bubba Kush with Appalachia (Green Crack × Tres Dawg). It produces 20–24% THC, very low CBD (0.1%), and is known for its heavy body sedation, coffee-earthy aroma, and myrcene-dominant terpene profile.

What are the effects of Tiger's Milk?

Tiger's Milk produces deeply relaxing and sedative effects. Users typically experience euphoria and happiness in the early onset phase, followed by pronounced body relaxation, sleepiness, and strong appetite stimulation. Because of its potency (20–24% THC), it is best suited to experienced cannabis consumers.

What terpenes are in Tiger's Milk?

Tiger's Milk is dominated by Myrcene, which contributes its earthy, musky, and sedative character. Secondary terpenes include Caryophyllene (spicy, peppery notes with anti-inflammatory properties) and Pinene (fresh pine aroma that may help counteract short-term memory effects and support alertness before the body sedation sets in).

How long does Tiger's Milk take to flower?

Tiger's Milk flowers in approximately 7–8 weeks indoors. Indoor yields average around 1.2–1.5 oz per square foot under optimised conditions. It thrives in temperatures of 68–80°F with relative humidity kept at 40–50% during flowering. The strain is considered moderately difficult to grow.

Tiger's Milk Strain | Indica Effects, Terpenes & Grow Guide

Key Findings — Tiger's Milk

→ Bubba Kush × Appalachia — bred by Bodhi Seeds, one of the most respected US seed banks for indica quality, known for preserving old-school cannabis genetics with minimal commercial compromise.
→ Bodhi Seeds philosophy: landrace-influenced genetics, old-school cultivation values, and minimal commercial hype — Tiger's Milk reflects this ethos through its grounded, authentic indica character.
→ Bubba Kush parent — a pre-98 phenotype contributing heavy body sedation and the distinctive coffee-earthy aroma that defines Tiger's Milk's signature scent profile.
→ Appalachia parent (Green Crack × Tres Dawg) contributes a brief window of mental clarity and mild uplift before the Bubba Kush body effect steadily takes over and deepens into full sedation.
→ Myrcene-dominant heavy indica: best suited to experienced cannabis users — strong sedation, powerful appetite stimulation, and pronounced sleepiness make this a genuine end-of-day or medical strain.

Genetics & Origin

Tiger's Milk is a deliberate and refined creation from Bodhi Seeds — a Colorado-based seed bank that has earned an exceptional reputation within the American cannabis community for its commitment to authentic genetics, ethical breeding practices, and landrace-influenced crosses. The strain is produced by crossing two powerhouse parents: Bubba Kush and Appalachia. Bubba Kush is one of the most iconic indica cultivars in cannabis history, with roots tracing back to a pre-1998 OG Kush phenotype crossed with a Northern Lights-adjacent Afghani. Its contribution to Tiger's Milk is unmistakable — dense, resinous structure, a rich coffee-and-dark-chocolate aroma, and a body-heavy sedation that has made it a medical favourite for decades.

The second parent, Appalachia, is itself a hybrid of Green Crack and Tres Dawg — also crafted by Bodhi Seeds. Appalachia brings a sativa-inflected cerebral opening to the high, providing a moment of euphoria and mental engagement before the Bubba Kush genetics gradually pull the user into deep relaxation. The result is an 80/20 indica-dominant hybrid that feels dynamic in its onset but unmistakably sedative in its body effect. Tiger's Milk tests consistently between 20–24% THC and retains the complex, layered aroma of both parents, yielding a strain that smells sweet, earthy, and faintly spiced — like a freshly brewed cup of dark roast coffee with a pinch of black pepper.

Lineage Data Table

Strain / Component	Role in Lineage	Key Characteristics Contributed
Tiger's Milk	Final hybrid (F1)	80/20 Indica; 20–24% THC; coffee-earthy aroma; myrcene-dominant; sedative
Bubba Kush (pre-98)	Parent #1 — Indica	Heavy body sedation, coffee/chocolate aroma, dense bud structure, OG × Afghani roots
Appalachia	Parent #2 — Hybrid (Bodhi Seeds)	Cerebral uplift in onset, gas-earthy notes, Green Crack × Tres Dawg cross
Green Crack × Tres Dawg	Grandparent lineage (via Appalachia)	Mental clarity, Dawg family terpenes, focused sativa energy now tempered by indica dominance