OG Kush is a hybrid cannabis strain. Reported THC content runs 18% to 26%. Reported CBD sits under 0.1%. The plant finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks indoors. The aroma is fuel, lemon, and pine. Sources list the lineage as Chemdawg crossed with a Hindu Kush cut. The high is reported as a heavy body effect with a clear head at the start.
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What OG Kush Is
Plants grow short and bushy with wide leaves. Buds form in dense clusters with dark green leaves and orange pistils. Trichome coverage is heavy, which shows in the lab totals. The cut circulates as a clone more than as seed stock, so plants from bag seed do not always match the parent.
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THC, CBD, and Lab Labels
Retail labels and strain databases list THC between 18% and 26%. Lab results move with the grower, the batch, and the test lab. A 2017 survey of US cannabis flower found a median THC level near 17.7%, below the printed numbers on many packages. Ask for a certificate of analysis (COA) to see the batch figures.
Growing OG Kush: Environment, Training, and Flowering Timeline
- THC: 18% to 26% reported
- CBD: under 0.1% reported
- COA fields: THC, CBD, terpenes, pesticides, harvest date
Terpenes
Terpenes drive the smell and a share of the effect. Reports on OG Kush flower name myrcene as the lead terpene.
- Myrcene: earthy and herbal. Tied to sedation reports.
- Limonene: citrus. Present in the lemon note.
- Caryophyllene: pepper. Binds CB2 receptors in lab work.
- Linalool: floral.
- Pinene: pine.
Effects and Side Effects
Users report a head lift for the first hour, then a body effect. Effects last about 2 to 3 hours when smoked or vaped. Edibles run longer.
- Reported effects: relaxation, euphoria, appetite increase, pressure behind the eyes
- Reported side effects: dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, raised heart rate, anxiety at high doses
Grow Notes
- Flowering: 8 to 9 weeks indoors
- Harvest outdoors: late September to early October in the northern hemisphere
- Height indoors: 30 to 60 inches
- Height outdoors: up to 90 inches
- Yield indoors: 400 to 500 grams per square meter reported
- Yield outdoors: 500 to 700 grams per plant reported
- Climate: warm, dry, low humidity in late flower
- Humidity in late flower: 40% to 50% to limit mold
- Training: topping and low stress training keep the canopy even
Name and History
The strain showed up in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. Two stories cover the letters "OG": Ocean Grown and Original Gangster. No documents back either one. Grower names tied to the cut include Josh D and Matt "Bubba" Berger. The record is thin, so treat the history as claim, not fact.
OG Kush Family
Several strains list OG Kush as a parent or a sibling cut.
- Bubba Kush
- SFV OG
- Tahoe OG
- Skywalker OG
- Girl Scout Cookies, listed with OG Kush in its parentage
Buying Checklist
- Read the harvest date. Flower loses terpenes with age.
- Check the COA for THC, total terpenes, and pesticide results.
- Smell the jar when the shop allows it. Fuel and lemon should come through.
- Buy a small amount first. Effects vary between growers.
- Store flower in an airtight jar away from light and heat.
Price runs $30 to $60 per eighth (3.5 grams) in US dispensaries, based on state, test results, and brand. Recreational cannabis is legal in 24 states and the District of Columbia. Check the rules in your state before you buy.
FAQ
Is OG Kush indica or sativa?
Strain databases list it as a hybrid. The plant grows short like an indica and the reported effects lean to the body. Labels differ between producers.
How long does the high last?
Smoked or vaped, effects run about 2 to 3 hours. Edibles run 4 hours or more.
Does OG Kush cause couch lock?
Reports split. Some users get heavy body sedation. Others get a clear head for the first hour. Dose and tolerance drive the difference.