About OG Kush
OG Kush was created in Florida in the early 1990s by crossing Chemdawg with a Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai hybrid. The resulting strain was brought to California where it was refined and popularized. OG Kush has a distinct aroma profile that combines earthy kush notes with lemon/pine cleaner and a hint of diesel. Its effects are legendary — a powerful, immediate head high that transitions into deep full-body relaxation without the couch-lock of heavy indicas. The 'OG' in OG Kush has been interpreted as 'Ocean Grown', 'Original Gangster', or 'OverGrown' depending on who tells the story. OG Kush spawned countless offspring and is the single most widely used breeding parent in modern cannabis.
Flavor Profile
History
OG Kush was first created in Florida by a grower known as 'Matt' or 'Bubba', who crossed Chemdawg with a Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai hybrid. The strain was brought to the Los Angeles area in the mid-1990s, where it was propagated and shared among the growing medical cannabis community. It became the foundation strain of the LA cannabis scene and was grown extensively in the Emerald Triangle. OG Kush's fame spread through the internet and cannabis competitions. By the 2000s, OG Kush was the most sought-after strain in dispensaries and its genetics had been used to create countless hits including Girl Scout Cookies (2000s), Bubba Kush, and hundreds of OG hybrids.
Notable breeders: Matt 'Bubba' (originator), Swerve (Cali Connection)
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Complex hybrid of chem family with classic kush genetics
Phenotypes & Cultivars
OG Kush is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
OG Kush is dominated by Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
OG Kush is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from OG Kush:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OG Kush indica or sativa?
OG Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of OG Kush?
OG Kush has a genetic lineage of Chemdawg x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai. Complex hybrid of chem family with classic kush genetics
What is the lineage of OG Kush?
OG Kush descends from Chemdawg x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai. Complex hybrid of chem family with classic kush genetics It belongs to the Chem Family, Kush Family genetic family.
What is the THC content of OG Kush?
OG Kush typically tests at 20-26% THC.
What does OG Kush smell and taste like?
OG Kush has a Fuel, lemon, pine, earth, skunk, spice aroma profile, with flavors described as Lemon, pine, fuel, earth, kush.
What are the effects of OG Kush?
Users report Powerful euphoria, relaxation, stress relief, creativity, cerebral. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
What are the phenotypes of OG Kush?
OG Kush is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including OG Kush, Tahoe OG, SFV OG, Pineapple OG. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of OG Kush?
OG Kush was first created in Florida by a grower known as 'Matt' or 'Bubba', who crossed Chemdawg with a Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai hybrid. The strain was brought to the Los Angeles area in the mid-1990s, where it was propagated and shared among the growing medical cannabis community. It became the foundation strain of the LA cannabis scene and was grown extensively in the Emerald Triangle. OG Kush's fame spread through the internet and cannabis competitions. By the 2000s, OG Kush was the most sought-after strain in dispensaries and its genetics had been used to create countless hits including Girl Scout Cookies (2000s), Bubba Kush, and hundreds of OG hybrids.
How long does OG Kush take to flower?
OG Kush has a flowering time of approximately 9-11 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of OG Kush?
OG Kush produces a Moderate yield. Flowering takes approximately 9-11 weeks.
Further Reading
Learn more about OG Kush's genetic family and history:
Medical Applications
OG Kush is commonly associated with: