Kush Marijuana Seeds

Kush marijuana seeds: History of regular, autoflowering and feminized strains.

Kush strains are at the root of indica marijuana genetics. Originating in the high wild places of the Himalayas these strains are generally tough and hardy, making them easy to grow for both beginners and experienced gardeners. No matter what you throw at Kush strains they generally respond with great yields of sticky bud.

As archetypal indicas, Kush strains are known for producing squat, bush like plants, an adaptation to arid and windy conditions. Coming from areas with poor soils means that they tend to be not too fussy about feeding regimes either.

As opposed to sativas which have their roots in sunny, semi-tropical climates without such well defined growing seasons, Kushes like to finish early, before the harsh highland weather sets in. This means that they generally have shorter flowering periods than sativas; a boon for those of you who don’t want to wait for months on end for your plants to finish.

Although there are many great hybrids available that originate from Kush strains, some of the original Kush genetics are still proving very popular today.

History of Kush Strains

The Kush strains of marijuana represent some of the oldest cannabis genetics you can find. Nobody is exactly sure where marijuana first originated, or whether it started out with indicas or sativas.

The general consensus though, is that the first weed grew somewhere high in the uplands of Central Asia and the Kush strains have come from near this area for many thousands of years.

Kush strains get their name from the Hindu Kush area where they originate. The Hindu Kush is a vast range of mountains that stretches some 500 miles (800km) and is, in places, 150 miles (240km) wide. The Hindu Kush runs from Afghanistan at its south-western end, along the borders of Pakistan and Kashmir in northern India, to its north-eastern end where it buttresses the magnificent peaks of the Pamir mountain range on the Chinese border. It is part of the Himalayan region and divides the ancient valley of the Oxus from the Indus river valley, where we see the roots of the word indica.

Some of the purest Kush strains can be identified from their names, which come from places located in the Hindu Kush region.

The indigenous people of the Hindu Kush area have been using their locally produced marijuana for thousands of years. It has been used in religious and spiritual ceremonies, as a medicine and also for recreational purposes. The medicinal properties of this weed also made it an important trade commodity, thus spreading its use and cultivation out from Central Asia in all directions.

Beneficial Properties of Kush Strains

The first Kush strains used in the west were selected landrace strains from the Hindu Kush area. These strains were 100% indicas and exhibited the adaptations to the harsh mountain environments which make Kush strains so popular and easy to grow:

• Short bushy structure – makes an ideal choice for indoor grows with limited space and outdoor stealth grows;
• Dominant main cola with lesser production on lateral branches – excellent for sea of green systems;
• Good resistance to temperature fluctuations – great for novices and domestic grows where there isn’t lots of environmental control equipment;
• Resistance to mold and pests – ideal for outdoor grows;
• Tolerance of changes in growing environment – perfectly suited for beginners who make mistakes from time to time;
• Hardiness to damage – making them easy to train;
• High resin production – great for getting high!

Hashish

Although all of these traits are desirable, it is the last of them; the high resin production, that makes Kush strains so useful for creating the highest quality hashish.

The whole Hindu Kush area is world famous for hashish production, with the renowned Afghan black/Pakistani black in particular having its origins in these parts.

Some of the names of the most famous hash types, such as Chitral and Mazar I Sharif come from areas around the Hindu Kush. Charas is perhaps the most famous hashish export from the Hindu Kush.

Hash production seeks to separate most of the resin from the vegetative material i.e. the leaves and flowers. It is in the resin, which is located in the trichomes, that almost all of the psychoactive substances are found.

Although methods of hash production vary depending on which area of the Kush you are in, the following technique forms the basis of hash production both in the Hindu Kush as well as in other hash producing areas.

To make hash, the local farmers first dry their marijuana crop out in the field before bringing it in to dry some more. The plants are then threshed and beaten to remove the trichomes. The resulting product is sieved to remove the plant material, resulting in a powdery product known locally as ‘garda’, a substance similar to grinder kief.

The garda is sieved through a succession of graded screens. The result of each sieving is a different quality of garda. The first sieving is known as 1^st garda and this is the best quality. Then comes 2^nd garda and 3^rd garda. Sometimes there may be a 4^th garda but this is not always the case as the product is of a much lower quality.

To turn the garda into hashish it must be heated and pressed. Traditionally this would have been done by hand and would be a time consuming process. Nowadays large quantities of garda are processed by an electrical machine which kneads and pounds the garda into a homogenous paste which is then pressed into moulds.

Growing Kush Strains

Kush strains come with a reputation as being some of the easiest weed there is to grow. Although this is not a hard and fast rule, it is a good rule of thumb. The reasons for this, as described above, stem from the plants’ adaptations to the harsh environmental habitat of the Hindu Kush region.

Growers will find that most Kush strains can be pretty tolerant of a range of growing environments, both indoors and out.

Most Kushes grow with a short stature and put the majority of their production into one central cola. This makes them ideal for Sea of Green systems where it is possible to fit multiple plants in close together under a light. Sea of green systems sometimes require the removal of lateral branching so that all of the production is at the top. Many Kushes heavily favor their central cola production naturally, making this process easier.

Kushes are tolerant of a wide range of feeding. Although they will grow well with little feeding, they often like to be big feeders and heavy feeding can result in some incredible yields. Just keep increasing your feed until you see the first signs of nute burn, then knock it back a notch.

The hardiness of Kushes means that they respond well to almost all training techniques. Although topping will do away with their habit of putting most of their growth into a main cola, it will give you multiple budding sites which your Kush strain will happily convert into extra colas. Once topped, especially if done several times, Kush strains will start to put out a profusion of lateral branching which will perform well in SCROG systems.

Outdoor growers will enjoy making the most of many Kush strains diminutive size to fit them into small spaces such as balconies. This is especially relevant to guerrilla growers or other growers for whom stealth is important.

The Kush habit of finishing relatively early also means that outdoor growers in areas with a shorter growing season can attempt to grow outdoors whereas they may not be able to with some of the longer flowering sativas. The same goes for the Kush’s high tolerance of mold, excellent for growers in damp areas.

Kush Strains and Modern Hybrids

Because of the many excellent traits exhibited by Kush strains they quickly became a staple of modern breeding programs.

• Hardiness;
• Stability;
• Robustness;
• Flavor;
• Yield;
• Potency

All of these traits are in great demand for breeding programs and Kush strains can deliver these qualities easily.

The Famous O.G.

At first it was just straight up indicas, bred out from Kush landrace strains, that found popularity in the West. Afghani and Master Kush are two strains that have been known for decades.

Then, as marijuana breeding techniques advanced, Kush breeding got serious, especially in the West Coast of America where Kushes found a new spiritual home. This is where the world famous OG Kush was born and there are few strains that are surrounded by so much mystery and legend.

Firstly there’s the uncertainty surrounding the exact genetic heritage of OG Kush. Whilst some sources claim that OG Kush is simply an elite ChemDawg phenotype, the most credible story is that it comes from a cross between ChemDawg and a Hindu Kush X Thai Lemon hybrid. This cross was purportedly made by a grower called Putz, one of a collective of Southern California growers experimenting with ChemDawg in the mid ‘90s.

There’s a lot of ambiguity about the OG name too. There are several interpretations of what the OG in OG Kush stands for:

Many people think that it means Original Gangster after either the album by Ice T or an old strain of that name that used to be popular in the San Fernando Valley.

Other stories would have us believe it means Over Grown as a tribute to overgrown.com, one of the biggest cannabis growers’ websites until it was shut down in 2006 and one time distributor of OG Kush seeds.

Original Genetics is another theory as to the origin of the OG name. This is a simple reference to how rare and sought after the original cuts were in the ‘90s. Any grower wanting to replicate this strain would need to have the original genetics.

Perhaps the most convincing story is that it means Ocean Grown; The story has it that once clones of the original OG Kush started circulating amongst the SoCal growers’ community somebody remarked to Putz that this Kush strain tasted so good it must be mountain grown, to which Putz apparently replied “No, this Kush is Ocean Grown”, referring to the grow operations in the San Fernando Valley that had begun to specialize in growing OG Kush.

San Fernando Valley is still the epicenter of the OG Kush business and the strain has become inextricably linked with this area with the SFV cut being generally heralded as one of the best OG Kush phenotypes available.

Despite the quality of OG Kush, she’s not the easiest plant to grow and yields can be lower than with other strains. Consequently other great Kush strains that were available also saw a rise in popularity on the back of the OG, along with dozens of new hybrid strains with Kush genetics.

10 Notable US Kush Hybrids

US breeders and home growers have been specializing in Kush strains since the late 1980s. The west coast in particular has become something of a Kush haven with some of the finest Kush strains in the world coming straight out of California.

The recent (and ongoing) changes in marijuana legislation have made it easier to work with weed in western states and breeders, seed banks and growers’ co-operatives and collectives there continue to dominate the Kush scene.

Here we present you with a list, in no particular order, of 10 totally awesome Kush strains created in the USA.

Cali Connection – Tahoe OG Kush Seeds

Best For: Relaxing physical stone

Tahoe OG Kush from Cali Connection is a cross of two very fine OG Kush variations, blended together to make this great Kush strain.

Cali Connection have taken an elite clone of OG Kush and crossed it with another OG Kush from the San Fernando Valley.

The result is a strain that is robust and that offers reliably uniform results. Dense side branching make this strain suitable for a variety of training techniques. Buds can be very dense and heavy so extra supports for longer branches may be necessary.

Tahoe OG has an intense odor of citrus underpinned by a deep fuel funk. There’s not much opportunity for stealth when smoking this weed. The hit is pretty instant and can be overwhelming. Expect a full-on OG hybrid stone.

For those who like their stone heavy, we recommend going the full 10 weeks with this one and waiting for the trichomes to change color.

• Type Indica 60%, Sativa 40%
• Genetics OG Kush X SFV OG Kush
• THC Very high
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 10 weeks
• Awards won none
• Yield 300+ g/m² indoors
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Medium

For Similar Strains check out:

• California Breeders Association Master Kush Seeds

• Barneys Vanilla Kush Feminized Seeds

Reserva Privada – OG Kush Feminized Seeds

Best For: Pefect hybrid hit

With all the mystery surrounding the true roots of OG Kush, many seed banks have produced their own version. This one from west breeders Reserva Privada is as good a version as any out there.

OG Kush can be a fussy plant that may require some experience to grow productively. She much prefers to grow indoors and Reserva Privada have bred her specifically as an indoor strain. Having said that, we’re sure there are plenty of growers who live in good stable climates that would beg to differ.

What OG Kush likes best is stability. Try to avoid wild fluctuations in pH levels and temperatures, or exposing her to overwatering or drought.

All training techniques will help, especially SCROG systems which will make the most of this strain’s bushy structure. If you do SCROG, make sure you top and lollipop to get most out of it.

As explained above, yields with OG may disappoint some growers, especially commercial growers. However that hybrid hit that affects you both mentally and physically is more than worth it.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics Thai X HashPlant X Afghani (probably)
• THC 18%
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 8 weeks
• Awards won Spannabis Cup 2010 (2^nd)
• Yield Medium
• Feminized Yes
• Growth difficulty Medium

For Similar Strains check out:

• Paradise Allkush Feminized Seeds

• Sensi Skunk Kush Seeds

303 – Apex Kush Seeds

Best For: Rich and sweet flavor

Apex Kush is a strain given to us by 303 Seeds of Colorado. It is based on the genetics of the famous Triangle Kush which is named, surprisingly, not for the Emerald Triangle, but for the 3 areas of Florida that produce the most marijuana; Miami, Jacksonville and Tampa.

As with all the OG based strains, Triangle Kush had weak branches that often bent or broke under the weight of the buds. She also had the same fussy feeding habits so 303 crossed her with their own strong and vibrant Hashplant from Uzbekistan.

The resulting strain is not only more tolerant, it handles being grown outdoors much better than some of the original OGs. Yields are improved too.

Apex Kush has a fresh citrus scent that has a sativa-type pine hint to it. There is something richer and sweeter going on there too.

The deep and long lasting indica stone is well worth the extra couple of weeks that Apex Kush takes to finish when compared to many other Kushes.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics Triangle Kush X (Pure Kush X Uzbekistan Hashplant)
• THC High
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 9 – 11 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield Medium
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Medium

For Similar Strains check out:

• H. Seeds Burmese Kush Feminized Seeds

• Auto Candy Kush Feminized Seeds

Greenwerkz – Tickle Kush Seeds

Best For: High THC content

Tickle Kush is a strain that leapt to fame when it was included in the High Times Most Powerful Strains on Earth list. With THC levels measured at 27% Tickle Kush certainly is a big hitter.

Tickle Kush was developed by Greenwerkz of Colorado, one of a raft of new breeders and dispensaries that came online after the legalization of weed in that state.

Tickle Kush is a short and sturdy plant with excellent resin production. The hit is potent, but it’s not all lazy indica stone. Prepare for that beautiful hybrid hit that US Kushes have become famous for.

A reliable source for Tickle Kush can be hard to find as its fame spread way faster than its production.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics LA Kush X Chemdog
• THC 27%
• Height Small/Medium
• Flowering time 9 – 10 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield Medium
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Medium

For Similar Strains check out:

• Greenhouse Kaia Kush Feminized Seeds

• Barneys Farm Cookies Kush Seeds

Cali Connection – Jedi Kush Seeds

Best For: Pain relief and relaxation

Jedi Kush from Cali Connection is yet another example of West Coast breeders crossing their great Kushes with other classic strains. This time Cali Connection took a great OG Kush from the San Fernando Valley and crossed it with the elite, clone only Death Star from Ohio.

The result is a marijuana strain with excellent resistance to fungus and pests, making it a great choice for outdoor grows. Jedi Kush’s solid round golf ball buds will please any grower. This is a tasty strain too with strong citrus flavors that marry well with that raw fuel Kushy goodness.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics SFV OG Kush X Death Star
• THC High
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 8 – 9 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield Medium
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Medium

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• DJ Short Cocoa Kush Seeds

• Bomb Kush Bomb Seeds

Cali Connection – Corleone Kush Seeds

Best For: Potent Indica stone

Corleone Kush is another example of what those nice folk at Cali Connection can do with their favored SFV OG Kush. This time they have crossed it with a pre ’98 Bubba Kush to give us as much Kush goodness as they could squeeze into a tiny plant.

Corleone Kush is easy to grow. Her toughness and robust growing habits make her suitable for growers with any level of experience. She works well with lots of different growing techniques. SOG set ups in particular will return great yields per square foot.

Corleone Kush delivers a heavy indica punch and is a strain that you enjoy best from the comfort of a big soft armchair.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics SFV OG Kush X Pre ’98 Bubba
• THC High
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 9 – 10 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield Medium
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Centennial Dakini Kush Seeds

• Greenhouse Pure Kush Feminized Seeds

303 – Jet Fuel G6 Seeds

Best For: Pefect hybrid hit

Jet Fuel G6 from 303 Seeds is a departure from all the indica dominated Kush breeding and shows the welcome addition of some sativa genetics to the mix.

The family tree here is complex and mouth wateringly good; G13 Haze, 3 different types of Diesel and the ubiquitous SFV OG Kush make for an amazing strain with great medical properties.

Jet Fuel G6 yields better than many of the straight Kushes. All that sativa certainly improves on the returns you can expect from the OG Kush.

As well as having a rich earthy jet fuel flavor, Jet Fuel G6 provides a beautiful mixed hit that is uplifting and cerebral whilst at the same time being deeply relaxing. We like this one.

• Type Sativa/Indica
• Genetics (SFV OG Kush X (Original Sour Diesel X G13 Haze)) X (Original Diesel X East Coast Sour Diesel)
• THC High
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 9 – 10 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield High
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Medium

For Similar Strains check out:

• Allstar Genetics Kushdee Feminised Seeds

• H. Seeds Kushage Feminized Seeds

Strainwise – Bruce Banner #3 Feminized Seeds

Best For: High THC content

As with Tickle Kush (above) Bruce Banner #3 is a strain that shot to fame on the back of being included in the High Times Strongest Strains on Earth list. It can also be hard to find, again possibly as a result of the speed of fame outstripping the rate of production.

If you do find a reputable source for this strain, then Woohoo! This is super strong weed and has THC levels that have been measured at 28%+. That is insanely strong!

Bruce Banner #3 is a straight cross between a decent OG Kush and a Strawberry Diesel. This is one stinky mother of a plant so make sure your odor control measures are up to date before embarking on a grow.

The addition of some sativa genetics have channeled the potency of this strain into an uplifting and energetic head buzz that is great for getting stuff done.

• Type Sativa/Indica 70/30
• Genetics OG Kush X Strawberry Diesel
• THC 28%
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 8 – 10 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield High
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Medium

For Similar Strains check out:

• DNA Genetics Kushberry Feminized Seeds

• Greenhouse King’s Kush Feminized Seeds

Cali Connection – Black Water Seeds

Best For: Beautiful dark foliage

This is another entry on the list from Cali Connection. They feature heavily here, but then again they do specialize in making great Kush strains.

Black Water has been bred out to be an attractive plant. By crossing their favorite OG Kush from San Fernando Valley with the famous Mendo Purps, Cali Connection have given us a strain that is a bit special.

It’s not all about appearances though. Blackwater is a hard hitting indica strain that doesn’t hold back. You can expect a heavy stone that is full of couch lock.

Blackwater is a taller strain than many on this list. She is fairly easy to grow though and will respond well to a variety of growing methods.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics SFV OG Kush X Mendo Purps
• THC High
• Height Tall
• Flowering time 8 – 9 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield Medium
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Easy/Medium

For Similar Strains check out:

• The Green Place Headband Kush Seeds

• Barney’s Violator Kush Feminized Seeds

Reserva Privada – Strawberry Banana Seeds

Best For: Strong fruity flavors

The last of our list of top 10 US Kush strains features a trans-Atlantic collaboration between Reserva Privada of California and Serious Seeds of the Netherlands.

With a name like Strawberry Banana you just know you’re in for a taste sensation. Well, this strain won’t let you down.

Strawberry Banana is a nice easy strain to grow. It responds very well to all training methods, especially LST and topping. Whichever method you use, decent yields of very sticky bud are achievable. Strawberry Banana is particularly useful for making a variety of extractions and consumables. All you dabbers out there will particularly enjoy this strain.

• Type Indica/Sativa 70/30
• Genetics Banana Kush X Bubble Gum (Strawberry Pheno)
• THC High
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 9 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield Medium
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Bulldog Bubblegum Kush Feminized Seeds

• OG Kush Seeds

10 notable European Kush hybrids

Meanwhile, over in Europe, the breeding houses of the Netherlands and Spain got busy with Kush genetics too, often using great US strains as the parents for new hybrids.

Delta 9 Labs – Simpson Kush Feminized Seeds

Best For: Medicinal uses

Simpson Kush from Delta 9 Labs is another strain based on the legendary San Fernando Valley cut of OG Kush. Delta 9 have crossed it here with Fruit of Gods, itself a cross of NL#5 Haze and Skunk #1.

Simpson Kush has various medicinal properties, including being strongly anti-spasmodic, which have made it popular with medical marijuana users.

Simpson Kush is an easy plant to grow. She’s taller than many Kush strains, with a slightly better yield too.

The hit from smoking Simpson Kush is clean and energetic and is suitable for functional stoners as well as the medical marijuana community.

• Type Sativa/Indica 90/10
• Genetics SFV OG Kush X Fruit of Gods
• THC High
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 9 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield 14oz – 17.6oz (400gm – 500gm) Per M²
• Feminized Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Nirvana KC33 X Master Kush Auto Feminized Seeds

• DNA Genetics Cataract Kush Feminized Seeds

Big Buddha – Buddha Kush OG Feminized Seeds

Best For: Classic indica stone

The Big Buddha has taken two great Kush strains and melded them together to give us Buddha Kush OG; a short and stout strain that combines all the best of those sought after Kush traits.

The exact provenance of the parent plants is unknown. All we know is that the Buddha has crossed an OG Kush with a carefully selected Pre ’98 Bubba Kush.

Buddha Kush OG is easy to grow, responds well to training and delivers great yields of very potent and sticky Kush colas.

Smoking Buddha Kush OPG will result in a lazy indica stone that can be deeply relaxing.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics OG Kush X Pre ’98 Bubba Kush
• THC High
• Height Short
• Flowering time 9 – 11 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield High
• Feminized Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Royal Queen Bubble Kush Feminized Seeds

• H. Seeds Cold Creek Kush Seeds

White Label – Master Kush Feminized Seeds

Best For: Original Kush genetics

Master Kush on the White Label by Sensi Seeds is a master class in old school Kush breeding. This strain is pretty true to its genetic roots, being a straight cross between two different strains direct from the Hindu Kush. Most of Sensi’s work here has been in making the strain homogenous and feminized.

Master Kush is a small plant, fitting easily into confined spaces. Its diminutive size makes it a good stealth plant as it will hide away nicely on patios or balconies.

Those old school genetics also means that Master Kush is tolerant of a wide variety of growing conditions and will thrive both indoors and out.

Growers can expect a reasonable yield of dense Kush buds. Resin production is high and, like the original strains found in the Himalayas, Master Kush makes excellent hash and other extractions.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics Hindu Kush X Hindu Kush
• THC High
• Height Short
• Flowering time 7 – 8 weeks
• Awards won High Life Cannabis Cup 2004
• Yield Medium/High
• Feminized Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Reserva Privada Kosher Kush Feminized Seeds

• DNA Genetics Holy Grail Kush Feminized Seeds

Barney’s – Cookies Kush Feminized Seeds

Best For: High Yields

Cookies Kush from Barney’s Farm of the Netherlands may be a European strain, but its roots are all American. Barney’s have crossed the famous GSC with an elite Rolex cut of OG Kush to bring us an amazing strain with bags of flavor, massive yields and great effects.

Cookies Kush stays fairly small, seldom exceeding 60” (150cm). She is nice and easy to grow and will respond to almost anything you throw at her with superb yields.

The taste is sensational, fresh and sweet with hints of mint that give a nod to the thin mint GSC phenotype.

As with the best OG derivatives, Cookies Kush provides a potent yet functional hit that is creative, cerebral and relaxing.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics Girl Scout Cookies X OG Kush (Rolex cut)
• THC High
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 8 – 9 weeks
• Awards won Cannabis Cup 2014
• Yield Up to 23oz (650gm) Per M2
• Feminized Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Royal Queen Special Kush #1 Feminized Seeds

• Barney’s 8-Ball Kush Feminized Seeds

Barney’s – Bad Azz Kush Feminized Seeds

Best For: Heavy indica stone

Bad Azz Kush is another entry on our list from Barney’s that is based on solid US genetics.

Bad Azz Kush is a hard hitting plant that, like almost all the strains on our list, is pretty easy to grow. You will probably need to check your carbon filters are up to scratch once she starts flowering. Consider LST and Super cropping just to keep her in check.

A fast turn-around and excellent yields make this one a suitable choice for commercial growers.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics Original OG X Urkel X Afghan Kush
• THC 23%
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 7 – 8 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield Up to 23oz (650gm) Per M2
• Feminized Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• The Green Place Headband Kush Seeds

• Barney’s Violator Kush Feminized Seeds

Dinafem – Kush N Cheese Feminized Seeds

Best For: Pefect hybrid hit

Kush N Cheese from Dinafem – well, the clue is in the name. This strain from Spanish breeders Dinafem mixes together some of the most popular strains from either side of the Atlantic; OG Kush and Exodus Cheese – a match made in weed heaven!

Kush N Cheese is a big producer that is relatively easy to grow. All potential growers should know that this is a very stinky marijuana strain. Make sure your carbon filters are fresh and up to the job if stealth is important to you.

Kush N Cheese grows like a sativa with long bendy branches and some support may be required.

The effect from smoking Kush N Cheese is very potent. The hit is that lovely hybrid feeling that starts off all up in the head and full of energy but finishes up down in your boots and curled up on the sofa.

• Type Sativa/Indica 60/40
• Genetics OG Kush (Emerald Triangle) X Exodus Cheese
• THC Up to 20%
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 8 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield 6oz (500gm) Per M2 Indoors
• Feminized Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Advanced Ice Kush Feminized Seeds

• Royal Queen Bubble Kush Feminized Seeds

Bomb – Kush Bomb Feminized Seeds

Best For: Great yields

Kush Bomb, from Dutch breeders Bomb Seeds, is a cross of a Southern Californian OG Kush specimen with the high yielding Big Bomb. The result is a quality Kush strain with a good hybrid hit and excellent yields, making this a good strain choice for commercial growers.

Kush Bomb grows well and responds to most set ups, especially SCROG systems which will even further enhance yields.

• Type Indica/sativa
• Genetics OG Kush X Big Bomb
• THC 20% +
• Height Medium
• Flowering time 7 – 9 weeks
• Awards won None
• Yield 21oz (600gm) + Per M2 Indoors
• Feminized Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Royal Queen Candy Kush Express Feminized Seeds

• Royal Queen Pineapple Kush Seeds

Green House – Flowerbomb Kush Feminized Seeds

Best For: Heavy indica stone

Flowerbomb Kush from the Strainhunters at Green House Seeds is a hard hitting Kush strain that is a cross between a stock OG Kush and the phenomenal Green Crack.

She will grow taller than most Kush strains, and the yield may be slightly less. The hit makes it worth it though. You can expect an instant indica stone that is overpowering and physical.

Flowerbomb Kush is a very pungent strain and stealth growers should make sure that their odor control methods are up to the job.

• Type Indica/sativa 70/30
• Genetics OG Kush X Green Crack
• THC High
• Height Tall
• Flowering time 8 weeks
• Awards won HTCC 2012 (1^st)
• Yield Medium
• Feminized Yes
• Growth difficulty Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Greenhouse King’s Kush Feminized Seeds

• Greenhouse Pure Kush Feminized Seeds

TH Seeds – Cold Creek Kush Seeds

Best For: Perfect hybrid hit

Cold Creek Kush from TH Seeds is an award winning Kush strain with impeccable parentage. With such infamously potent genetics it’s little surprise that this strain has caused quite a stir on the cannabis scene.

Cold Creek Kush is a tall plant with long, productive branches. This makes it a good choice for SCROG systems.

Yields are reasonable, although lower than some of the other Kush strains mentioned on these pages. However the beautiful combination hit is exceptional and you will soon realize why this strain is a HTCC award winner.

• Type Indica dominant
• Genetics Chem Dog ’91 X MK Ultra
• THC High
• Height Tall
• Flowering time 9 – 10 weeks
• Awards won 2010 High Times Cannabis Cup (2nd)
• Yield 5oz – 15.5oz (350gm – 450gm) Per M2
• Feminized No
• Growth difficulty Moderate

For Similar Strains check out:

• Dutch Passion Master Kush Feminized Seeds

• Greenwerkz Tickle Kush Feminized Seeds

Sensi Seeds – Skunk Kush Seeds

Best For: Mellow relaxing stone

Skunk Kush from Sensi Seeds is a marriage of original Kush genetics with the ubiquitous Skunk #1. It will grow into a tall plant with medium yields of very sticky, stinky buds.

Like many of the Kush strains, Skunk Kush does not come in feminized form so growers will need to be confident with sexing marijuana plants before growing this one.

Skunk Kush is a strong and robust plant that is suitable for novice growers.

• Type : Indica dominant
• Genetics : Hindu Kush X Skunk #1
• THC : High
• Height : Tall
• Flowering time : 7 – 8 weeks
• Awards won : None
• Yield : 4oz (100gm) Per plant.
• Feminized : No
• Growth difficulty : Easy

For Similar Strains check out:

• Buddha Kush OG Feminized Seeds

• ACE Pakistan Chitral Kush Seeds

There are many other Kush hybrids available, with new strains hitting the market all the time.

Autoflowering Kush Strains

The current trend for autoflowering plants marches on with autoflowering versions of nearly all the classic strains either available or in the pipeline. With so many Kush strains out there, as well as the widespread utilization of Kush genetics in breeding programs, there is inevitably a wide variety of Kush derived autos available. Here’s a look at just 5 of them.

5 great autoflowering Kush strains

Kush strains are still amongst the most popular marijuana strains on the planet and are likely to remain so for the foreseeable future.

If you are looking for a marijuana strain that is easy to grow with a great hit and bags of flavor; take a look at the Kushes.