What is OG Kush?
OG Kush is a hybrid cannabis strain. Lab-tested flower samples report THC levels from 19% to 26%. CBD levels sit under 1% in most samples. The plant carries a pine, citrus, and fuel aroma. Users report relaxation, mood change, and hunger. Dry mouth and dry eyes are reported side effects.
Where the strain came from
The strain appeared in Los Angeles in the 1990s. Growers trace the plant to Florida cannabis lines. The letters OG have two common readings: Ocean Grown and Original Gangster. No document confirms either one. Cannabis strain histories rest on grower accounts, not breeding records.
Genetics
Most accounts list Chemdawg crossed with a Hindu Kush line. Some accounts add Lemon Thai. Lineage testing on cannabis remains incomplete. Two plants sold under one name can carry different genes.
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Growing notes
Flowering runs 8 to 9 weeks indoors. Plants stay short and branch wide. Growers top the plant and bend stems to spread light. Yield is moderate. Outdoor harvests in the US finish in October.
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Terpenes
Myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, and linalool appear in reported profiles. Myrcene carries an earthy note. Limonene adds citrus. Caryophyllene adds pepper. Terpene levels shift with grow method, cure, and batch.
OG Kush and CBD
OG Kush is not a CBD strain. THC dominates the resin. A person who wants CBD should read a certificate of analysis. A lab report lists CBD, THC, terpenes, and contaminants for each batch. US federal law defines hemp as cannabis with 0.3% THC or less by dry weight. Cannabis above that line is not hemp. State rules differ.
What to check before purchase
- Batch date.
- THC and CBD numbers from a lab.
- Terpene panel.
- Pesticide, heavy metal, and mold results.
Strain names are not regulated in the US. A product labeled OG Kush may test far from the numbers above. Ask for the batch report and match it to the package.