About Kensington Kush
Kensington Kush is a legendary, indica-dominant hybrid cut that originally circulated in the London underground before crossing over to Amsterdam. By crossing Bubba Kush with a secret, highly potent indica stabilizer, they bred a strain that is the epitome of classic, heavy-hitting Kush genetics. The buds are rounded, extremely dense, and feature deep forest-green leaves with violet hues and a thick frosting of white trichomes. The aroma is aggressively loud, smelling of damp earth, spicy pine needles, dark roasted coffee, and chemical diesel fuel. Kensington Kush provides a heavy, deeply relaxing body couchlock and a spacey, stress-relieving mental buzz.
Flavor Profile
History
Selected in London in the early 2010s, Kensington Kush was brought to the Amsterdam coffeeshop scene, where it became a highly sought-after top-shelf offering. Celebrated for its heavy physical stone and pure, gassy kush flavor, it remains a favorite clone-only variety on menus like Green Place and Voyagers.
Notable breeders: London legacy growers
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View Live Menus →Genetic Background
Bubba Kush (pre-98 clone selection) x Undisclosed Kush/Indica stabilizer
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Kensington Kush is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Kensington Kush is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kensington Kush indica or sativa?
Kensington Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Kensington Kush?
Kensington Kush has a genetic lineage of Bubba Kush x Secret Indica. Bubba Kush (pre-98 clone selection) x Undisclosed Kush/Indica stabilizer
What is the lineage of Kensington Kush?
Kensington Kush descends from Bubba Kush x Secret Indica. Bubba Kush (pre-98 clone selection) x Undisclosed Kush/Indica stabilizer
What is the THC content of Kensington Kush?
Kensington Kush typically tests at 22-25% THC.
What does Kensington Kush smell and taste like?
Kensington Kush has a Damp earth, spicy pine, roasted coffee, chemical diesel, fuel aroma profile, with flavors described as Earthy pine, dark coffee, spicy pepper, gasoline finish.
What are the effects of Kensington Kush?
Users report Heavy couchlock, deeply relaxing, sedating, spacey, stress-relieving. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
What are the phenotypes of Kensington Kush?
Kensington Kush is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Kensington Kush, Kensington OG. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Kensington Kush?
Selected in London in the early 2010s, Kensington Kush was brought to the Amsterdam coffeeshop scene, where it became a highly sought-after top-shelf offering. Celebrated for its heavy physical stone and pure, gassy kush flavor, it remains a favorite clone-only variety on menus like Green Place and Voyagers.
How long does Kensington Kush take to flower?
Kensington Kush has a flowering time of approximately 8-9 weeks. Plants grow to a short to medium height.
What is the yield of Kensington Kush?
Kensington Kush produces a Moderate yield. Flowering takes approximately 8-9 weeks.
Medical Applications
Kensington Kush is commonly associated with: