Big Head Seeds

About Big Head Seeds

The Big Head Seeds story starts at a festival in 2002, where three cannabis enthusiasts from different parts of the world met and found they had a shared ambition. The founder – known simply as “Big Head” – had spent much of the 1990s travelling the globe collecting genetics, building up a library of thousands of strains through years of searching, growing and selecting. His partners brought their own expertise, and between them they set about turning that collection into something growers could actually get hold of.

What came out of that was a seedbank with a genuinely unusual foundation: not built on a handful of Dutch classics and expanded outward, but assembled from an international haul of genetics, then refined through years of breeding work. The team are open about the debt they owe to the growers and breeders who came before them – Big Head Seeds has always described itself as “standing on the shoulders of giants.”

Two decades on, the brand is still based in the UK and still focused almost entirely on feminized photoperiod varieties, with a small autoflowering range for those who want it. The strains they’ve developed – Trippy Gorilla, Gorilla Cookies Auto, Banana Punch, Crystal Gelato, Platinum Cookies – have built a following of their own, particularly among growers who want genuinely high THC levels combined with flavour and yield that matches.

What’s in the Big Head Seeds Range?

Feminized Photoperiod Seeds

The bulk of the catalogue and the main event. Big Head’s feminized range runs to around 60 varieties – a large selection that spans everything from fruit-forward hybrids like Banana Punch (sweet tropical character, heavy yields) and Crystal Gelato (berry and citrus, euphoric effect) to more classic territory with Do-Si-Dos and Granddaddy Purple. THC levels are typically high – this isn’t a range for the faint-hearted – and the bag appeal across the range is a genuine selling point.

Autoflowering Seeds

Big Head only release autoflowering strains when they’re confident the result matches their photoperiod work in quality. Trippy Gorilla Auto is the headline – a 25-28% THC autoflowering strain that finishes in around 56 days and can yield up to 600g/m2 indoors. It’s the kind of auto that makes sceptics reconsider.

Why Buy Big Head Seeds From SeedMasters.com?

• Genuine Big Head Seeds Strains – We only ship genuine, verified BHS cannabis seed stock.
• Fast, discreet worldwide delivery – your order ships quickly and arrives well-packaged, with stealth delivery options also available.
• Helpful, no-nonsense advice – not sure which strain would complement your collection? Just ask our team.
• Trusted by many across the USA, Canada, UK and Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Big Head Seeds from?

Big Head Seeds is a UK-based seedbank, founded in 2002 by three cannabis enthusiasts who met at a festival. The genetics the brand works with were collected internationally by the founder over many years of travel, but the seedbank itself is British.

What does Big Head Seeds specialise in?

Primarily feminized photoperiod strains aimed at commercial and serious hobby growers. The range is built around high THC levels, strong bag appeal and substantial yields – the kind of genetics that would hold their own in a dispensary setting. They also offer a small but quality autoflowering selection.

What are Big Head Seeds’ most popular strains?

Trippy Gorilla (both photoperiod and auto versions) is probably their most talked-about strain – a high-THC Gorilla Glue-influenced variety with serious potency and yield. Crystal Gelato, Banana Punch, Do-Si-Dos and Platinum Cookies all have strong followings too. Granddaddy Purple is worth a look if you’re after something classic and Indica-dominant.

Are Big Head Seeds suitable for beginners?

The brand is primarily aimed at experienced growers – the genetics are high-performers but they’re not the simplest to manage. If you’re new to growing, the autoflowering range is easier to handle than the photoperiod feminized strains, and Trippy Gorilla Auto in particular has a reputation for being more forgiving than its specs might suggest.

That said, if you want beginner-friendly genetics, there are other seedbank brands in the SeedMasters.com catalogue better suited to that.

How long has Big Head Seeds been going?

Since 2002 – over 20 years. The brand has built its catalogue gradually over that time, adding strains only when the team is satisfied with the quality. It’s a slower approach than some seedbanks, but it shows in the consistency of what they produce.

Ready to explore? Browse the full Big Head Seeds range at SeedMasters.com.