OG Kush

Hybrid📍 United Statesby Landrace Original1996
25.0%
THC
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About

This legendary strain boasts a complex aroma with notes of fuel, skunk, and spice.

History & Origin

OG Kush's origins are debated, but the most widely accepted story is that Matt 'Bubba' Berger brought Chemdawg seeds from the East Coast to Florida, where grower Josh D obtained a cutting that he brought to Los Angeles in 1996. The 'OG' in the name is contested — theories include 'Ocean Grown', 'Original Gangster', and 'OverGrow' (a reference to the cannabis forum). OG Kush became the foundation of virtually every popular California strain from 2005 onward.

Genetic Lineage

Effects

Mental

Euphoric3/10
Uplifted2/10
Giggly2/10
Talkative1/10
Focused1/10
Creative1/10
Energetic1/10

Physical

Hungry4/10
Relaxed3/10
Sleepy3/10
Tingly2/10
Aroused2/10

Negative

Dry Mouth7/10
Dry Eyes5/10

Flavors & Aromas

🪵WoodyDiesel🍋Lemon🌍Earthy🌲Pine

Medical Uses

Migraines
8/10
Chronic Pain
8/10
Depression
7/10
Anxiety
7/10

Known Phenotypes

Tahoe OG

Lake Tahoe cut — heavier, more sedative indica expression

Stronger body effects, higher myrcene, better for sleep

Stability: 7/10

SFV OG

San Fernando Valley cut — more cerebral, less sedative

Sharper lemon terps, more sativa expression

Stability: 7/10

Timeline

1996
released

Josh D brings the OG Kush cut to Los Angeles

Terpene Profile

MyrcenePrimary49.5%
Limonene38.8%
Caryophyllene34.7%
Pinene15.3%
Linalool13.9%
Humulene10.9%
Terpinolene1.4%
Ocimene0.9%

Growing Info

Difficultymoderate
Flowering56-65 days
Yield (indoor)425g/m²
Yield (outdoor)500g/plant
Height (indoor)110cm
Climateindoor
Mold resistance5/10
Pest resistance5/10

Requires attention and experience. Sensitive to powdery mildew and spider mites. Thrives with SOG or SCROG techniques. Incredibly pungent — carbon filtration mandatory.

Lab Results

THC
25.0%
✓ Verified
THC
25.0%
✓ Verified

SC Labs

THC
23.5%
CBD
0.3%
CBG
0.8%
✓ Verified

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