In this guide we will tell the story of OG Kush, without neglecting its origins and the incredible events experienced by this cannabis variety.
OG Kush is one of the most famous cannabis varieties in the world, a species of marijuana that has a marked indica predominance. Its characteristics of productivity, resistance and adaptability have meant that in the last 20 years all breeders in the world have used this plant to create their crosses.
Its progenitor comes from the Hindu Kush mountain range which is located on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The climatic peculiarities of this area have given rise to the most powerful and best species of cannabis in the world.
The history and origins of OG kush are quite unique as they vary depending on who is talking about it! The Leafly website writes that OG Kush is a hybrid of the Chemdawg x Hindu Kush strain, although it later denies itself by stating that "We can't be sure because OG Kush comes from an anonymous packet of seeds from the 90s".
DNA Genetics, which has been selling OG Kush seeds for some time, claims that it is a bag of seeds coming from a very old bank called "Gratefull dead show", but if this is true, there are currently no Og kush genetics in the world, because chemdawg had unknown genetics arbitrarily attributed to gratefull dead genetic show in 1991.
Dinafem with OG Kush tells a similar story, also dealing with a chemdawg clone that evolved into OG kush. There are many theories on the meaning of the acronym OG , one of which attributes the meaning OG to (original gangsta) after the Cypress Hill singer invented this name in a song.
Although the most accepted theory today is that a Californian grower named “Jhon” gave a clone to a grower named “Putz”, who crossed it with a Pakistani lemon thay hydride, creating the famous OG kush.
Someone jokingly told grower Putz that that herb tasted like sea and mountains, he replied; yes is Ocean Grown kush . Meaning that it was grown in the mountains near the Californian ocean.
There are many competing theories as to what "OG" represents, the two most common being "original gangsta" and ocean-grown. Dinafem attributes the meaning of "original gangsta" to the rap group Cypress Hill , but states that the theory of Putz, who achieved this fortunate result in a Lemon Thai / Pakistani hybrid, is more popular and adopted by professional growers.
The only thing that is certain is that these seeds, after a few cycles of cultivation in the Californian mountains, procreated this strain, giving life to the original Og kush.
OG Kush autoflower version that can't be missed
OG Kush auto is an autoflowering cannabis variety with unmistakable characteristics. The traits inherited from the parent make it one of the autoflowering strains most appreciated by growers. The autoflowering OG Kush produces plants of small stature, but with a high production given the size of its buds.
Usually the vital period of these autoflowering plants does not exceed 70-75 days , always giving excellent harvests. OG Kush Autoflowering has an unmistakable flavor of lemon, gasoline and pine resin, unmistakable characteristics of every kush. The effect of OG Kush auto is very powerful and physical given its indica dominance.
This autoflowering cannabis variety is very fast growing, easy to grow, and does not like large quantities of water. The OG kush self grown outdoors needs heat, many hours of sun and the right administration of fertilizers.
While grown indoors, we recommend a photoperiod of 20 hours of light and 4 hours of darkness, correct doses of root stimulator during the first month and normal administration of fertilizer and flowering stimulator.
As with its feminized sister, there are many variations of OG Kush named in different ways by the manufacturers. The autoflowering OG Kush seeds and its variants are among the most requested and sold genetics in the world such as: the OG Kush auto by Fast Buds or the Killer Ksuh auto by Swwet seeds.
The ryse from Hindu Kush montains to California OG Kush
The Hindu Kush mountain range that runs along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been a very popular region for breeders from all over the world. Many strains that have made the history of cannabis come from those mountains.
We can therefore say that very potent varieties grow in Hindu Kush, which definitely give a higher than average THC value .
In the last decade, the word "Kush" has become synonymous with top quality cannabis varieties, even in street and "New York gang" environments it has always aroused irresistible fascination, often overshadowing other excellent Californian varieties in popularity.
OG Kush strains are mainly Indica strains which, as we said, have played a fundamental role in the creation of new hybrids popular today.
Rarely can we see a Kush variety with more sativa traits, even if some breeders by crossing the same strains many times have managed to create sativating kush, in our opinion distorting them.
When OG Kush is grown in specific conditions, its unique phenotypes are able to be expressed in their entirety. Kush cannabis plants are known to evolve and acclimatize easily to adverse conditions.
In recent years Og Kush has been grown and crossed all over the world, but the genetic traits of the Himalayas have persisted, continuing to give it strength, resistance and power.
It is very likely that the original Og Kush is a now lost strain, as well as its precise genetics being virtually unknown. Having said that, any OG kush you come across on the market will only surprise you and make you fall in love.
OG Kush weed growing tips and plant structure
The OG Kush cannabis strain is considered easy to grow , adapting very well both indoors and outdoors.
This variety of cannabis requires mild temperatures between 20°-25°, adapting very well to the Mediterranean climate even if in the final flowering period it requires care and attention to avoid the appearance of mold.
Cultivation of OG kush indoors develops stacked plants with numerous lateral branches and medium-sized, dark green leaves.
It flowers in about 8 weeks producing an excellent harvest, at the end of maturation the plant will be covered with acid green flowers rich in resin. OG Kush is considered one of the strains that best adapts to the SCRoG technique .
If we want to grow OG kush outdoors , it will be advisable to find it a well-ventilated place so that the large buds produced are well ventilated to avoid the appearance of mold. In fact, this variety will be fully ripe at the beginning of October , where the days can be rainy and not very sunny.
OG Kush taste and effects
The scent and flavor of OG Kush have been described in many ways, however the earthy and balsamic notes it releases seem to please all sommeliers and marijuana enthusiasts.
In the flavor of Og Kush there are those who perceive notes of thyme and wild moss and also those who describe it as pungent. In short, it is easy to understand how complex it is to describe the aroma of this genetics.
For this variable of terpenes , og kush is considered very effective among patients who use it therapeutically, since it is now known that the entourage effect between cannabinoids and terpenes is largely responsible for the therapeutic effectiveness of cannabis.
Analyzes carried out by various seed banks indicate that myrcene and limonene are almost always the two prevalent terpenes, followed by β-caryophyllene and pinene.
Both limonene and pinene are known to produce happy and euphoric effects and is probably the main reason for the sativa effects that many users report in this strain. Myrcene can have a sedative effect that cannabis researchers believe may be an important component in rest.
Dr. Kymron of Steep Hill Labs noted that OG Kush has approximately 1.25 percent myrcene . Again, these differences depend on which strain you have.… You can find about a dozen Og Kush strains with different flavors. Technically different strains with distinct genotypes, but with a common denominator that makes them unique.
OG Kush has very complex and nuanced effects, in fact it starts with an instant cerebral effect that soon turns into euphoric. This euphoric state makes this strain very suitable for social relationships, group games and even sex.
Over time the effect of OG Kush transforms into physical and corporal, given its indica predominance, ideal for relaxing after a long day at work. This variety reaches high percentages of THC between 20% and 25% , this variable is given by the cultivation method, the climate and the surrounding environment.
Widely used for therapeutic use, OG Kush decreases anxiety and depression, increasing the level of concentration. This variety is very suitable for combating stress, loss of appetite, migraines, menstrual pain and insomnia.
All OG Kush variety guide
According to Dinafem, its OG Kush seeds are "75% indica and 25% sativa" , which would make it a pretty heavy indica. Despite this, many fans of OG Kush report that it produces energizing sativa-like effects, which may make sense since it comes from a Thai sativa strain, Lemon Thai Kush.
Much of the discrepancy over whether OG Kush is an Indica or a Sativa may come from recent research showing that we don't actually know exactly what a true Sativa is, as it depends on the cannabinoid THC. But that's another story.
In almost 20 years of working in the cannabis industry I have encountered many OG Kush seeds, which produced plants of different phenotypes, named differently and with different
