ILGM – Editor’s Choice (2026)
ILGM is the US‑focused seed bank with a germination guarantee and fast shipping. Trusted by thousands of growers nationwide.
- ✅ Auto-flowering & feminized seeds
- ✅ High germination rate
- ✅ Fast US shipping
- ✅ Excellent customer support
Herbies Seeds
Herbies Seeds offers a huge selection with worldwide shipping. A solid choice for international growers.
- ✅ Wide variety of strains
- ✅ Reliable shipping
- ✅ Good customer service
- ✅ Payment options available
Crop King Seeds
Crop King Seeds offers a variety of Canadian strains. Slightly lower ratings but still a good option for many growers.
- ✅ Canadian strains
- ✅ Reliable shipping
- ✅ Decent customer support
- ✅ Payment options
Butterscotch Seeds. Just the name makes you lean in a little closer, doesn’t it? Sounds like candy. Sweet, sticky, nostalgic. But this isn’t your grandma’s baking stash—this is cannabis, and it’s got teeth behind the sugar.
I’ve grown a few strains in my time—some were moody, some were stubborn, some just didn’t give a damn what I wanted. But Butterscotch? She’s a flirt. Starts off slow, all soft edges and caramel whispers, then bam—she’s in your lungs and your head and your bones. It’s not subtle. It’s not polite. It’s good.
Genetically, it’s a bit of a mystery stew. Some say it’s got a dash of Afghani in there, maybe a kiss of Skunk, who knows. Breeders keep their lips zipped. Doesn’t matter. The plant speaks for itself—short, bushy, resin-heavy. Smells like warm sugar and pine needles crushed underfoot. You walk into a grow room with Butterscotch in flower and it’s like stepping into a candy shop that also sells axes.
Now, the seeds—those little armored promises—are feminized more often than not. Which is a blessing. No one wants to waste time sexing plants unless they’re breeding. And even then… ugh. Life’s too short. Pop the seeds, give them a week or two, and you’ll see—vigorous little bastards. They stretch a bit in veg, but not annoyingly so. Top them once, maybe twice, and they’ll bush out like they’ve got something to prove.
Flowering time? Around 8 to 9 weeks. Not lightning fast, but not a slog either. The payoff is in the buds—dense, sticky, gold-flecked. They look like they’ve been dipped in honey and rolled in trichomes. And the smell gets louder as they cure. Sweet, yeah, but also earthy, like burnt sugar on wet soil. It’s weirdly comforting.
Smoke it and you’ll feel it behind the eyes first. Then the shoulders drop. Then the smile creeps in. It’s not couch-lock, unless you overdo it (which you will, because it tastes like dessert). But it’s definitely not a “get stuff done” strain. More like a “stare at the ceiling and think about your ex” kind of vibe. Or maybe that’s just me.
Medical users? They love it for anxiety, pain, insomnia. It’s like a warm blanket and a shot of whiskey. Recreational folks? They just love it. Period. It’s a crowd-pleaser. A sleeper hit. The kind of strain that doesn’t need hype because it delivers every damn time.
I’ve had batches that leaned more indica—heavy, sedative, like sinking into a beanbag full of molasses. Others were a bit more balanced. Still relaxing, but with a little sparkle behind the eyes. Depends on the phenotype. Depends on the grow. Depends on the moon, maybe. Who knows.
Anyway. If you’re thinking about growing Butterscotch, do it. Don’t overthink it. Don’t wait for the “perfect” setup. She’s forgiving. She’s generous. She’ll make your grow room smell like a bakery run by stoners. And when harvest comes? You’ll wish you planted more.
Just don’t smoke it before doing your taxes. Trust me.