Description
Few other marijuana strains are as popular with breeders and cannabis growers as OG Kush. Propagated in Florida, eventually arriving in Los Angeles in 1995, the exact origins of OG Kush are as shrouded in mystery as its name. What does “OG” stand for? Some believe “Original Gangster” a cheeky poke at marijuana magnets of the time, while others insist on “Ocean Grown”, a nod to the indica-dominant strain’s California roots.
OG Kush plants range in color from yellowish to dark green, with some even featuring a purple tint. In general, they will reach up to four feet in height (an average for indicas). On the nose and taste buds, you’ll experience an earthy scent with hints of pine, sour lemon, and woody undertones that some say are reminiscent of a summer BBQ.
Sitting in the mid to high 20s, OG Kush features higher levels of THC than most strains, offering a heavy euphoria from the sativa genetics, plus a physical and mental high that can lead to intensified sensations and a boost in mood which can leave you feeling relaxed, happy, and completely laid out. We’d say these kinds of results leave OG Kush use best suited to a night spent in.
In growing OG Kush, we recommend the screen of green method, which allows plants to receive light during the grow period by coaxing plants through a screen and fastening the stalks along the screen to offer light to a maximum number of budding sites, making it ideal for small-space gardens. With lots of tender loving care and the right soil mixture/lighting, you can expect your OG Kush plants to flower within eight to nine weeks.
Sturdy, forgiving, smells like citrus.
Such a sturdy, forgiving little plant. The smell after curing is exactly that classic citrus-and-fuel thing, and the first smoke left me relaxed and genuinely chatty.
Expected legendary-strain drama. Got a sturdy, compact plant that just grew and got frosty on schedule. Smell’s classic citrus-diesel, cure smooths it out nicely. Would grow again.
Relaxed, talkative, and genuinely fun first smoke off the cure.
Structurally tidy, aroma genuinely complex.
Compact plant, big appetite, bigger payoff.
From a cultivation standpoint, this autoflower variety performed close to its billing as a beginner-appropriate strain. Structural management was minimal, sturdy stems supporting a compact frame without significant intervention required. Mold resistance is rated as moderate rather than exceptional, which in practice meant paying somewhat closer attention to airflow and humidity in the denser sections of the canopy during the final weeks, though no actual issues occurred. Bud density increased substantially through late flower, finishing lime green with heavy, even resin coverage. Aroma profile shifted meaningfully between harvest and cure, moving from a sharp, diesel-forward character to a smoother, more citrus-and-earth-dominant note. Effects were consistent with reported profiles: relaxed, sociable, and talkative rather than sedating.
Compact, forgiving, genuinely beginner-friendly grower.
Compact, forgiving, and smells amazing.
Trichome coverage was thorough and even, producing a visibly frosted finish.