About Orange Crush
Orange Crush is a historic sativa-dominant strain from Santa Cruz, California, that helped launch the orange-fruit category in the 1980s. Its sweet, tart orange aroma and flavour were revolutionary for the time, and its genetics flowed into many later citrus strains, including as a parent of Orange Creamsicle. It delivers an uplifting, happy, citrus-forward high.
Flavor Profile
History
Orange Crush is one of the foundational strains of the California orange movement, dating to the 1980s Santa Cruz scene. Its pioneering citrus profile shaped a whole family of orange strains and contributed to modern hybrids like Orange Creamsicle. It remains a beloved classic.
Notable breeders: Santa Cruz growers
Genetic Background
Legacy Santa Cruz strain that founded the orange-flavour family
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Orange Crush is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Orange Crush is dominated by Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orange Crush indica or sativa?
Orange Crush is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Orange Crush?
Orange Crush has a genetic lineage of California orange lineage. Legacy Santa Cruz strain that founded the orange-flavour family
What is the lineage of Orange Crush?
Orange Crush descends from California orange lineage. Legacy Santa Cruz strain that founded the orange-flavour family
What is the THC content of Orange Crush?
Orange Crush typically tests at 16-22% THC.
What does Orange Crush smell and taste like?
Orange Crush has a Orange, citrus, sweet, earthy, floral aroma profile, with flavors described as Orange, citrus, sweet, tart, floral.
What are the effects of Orange Crush?
Users report Uplifted, happy, euphoric, energetic, creative. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
What is the history of Orange Crush?
Orange Crush is one of the foundational strains of the California orange movement, dating to the 1980s Santa Cruz scene. Its pioneering citrus profile shaped a whole family of orange strains and contributed to modern hybrids like Orange Creamsicle. It remains a beloved classic.
How long does Orange Crush take to flower?
Orange Crush has a flowering time of approximately 8-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of Orange Crush?
Orange Crush produces a Moderate to high yield. Flowering takes approximately 8-10 weeks.
Medical Applications
Orange Crush is commonly associated with: