¶ og kush
| Strain | Look | Smell & Flavor | Primary Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| OG Kush | Lime green with yellowish-gold tones | Fuel, skunk, spice | Balanced, happy, hungry |
OG Kush (The West Coast Backbone) OG Kush, also known as "Premium OG Kush," was first cultivated in Florida in the early ‘90s when a marijuana strain from Northern California was supposedly crossed with Chemdawg, Lemon Thai, and a Hindu Kush plant from Amsterdam. The result was a hybrid with a unique terpene profile that boasts a complex aroma with notes of fuel, skunk, and spice. OG often refers to “Original Gangster” or "Ocean Grown," indicating either the strain’s authenticity or intensity. Many people have different names for the acronym, but real OG Kush should smell like lemon-pine-fuel with a high-THC, mixed head and body effect. It's often enjoyed in the back half of the day to ease stress and provide a cerebral boost that settles into physical comfort.
The genetic backbone of West Coast cannabis varieties, OG Kush arrived in Los Angeles in 1996 when Matt “Bubba” Berger brought it (along with “The Bubba,” which was later used to create the famed Bubba Kush) from Florida to legendary cultivator Josh D. Since then, OG Kush has become a worldwide staple used to create numerous famous strains like GSC and Headband. There are many different phenotypes of OG Kush weed, including Tahoe OG, SFV OG, and Ghost OG. Cultivating this strain is notoriously difficult; it requires a controlled environment to prevent mildew and precise nutrient timing to maximize its resin-heavy potential, which is why "true" OG is so highly prized by connoisseurs.
These are the "Gas" strains. If it has OG Kush or Afghani lineage, expect a heavy "body high," a fuel-like or piney smell, and major help with sleep or pain.
¶ Descendants
| Strain | Cross | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Bubba Kush | OG Kush × Northern Lights | Famous for its deep coffee/chocolate flavors and heavy sleepy effects. |
| Skywalker OG | OG Kush × Skywalker | A heavy-hitter with a distinct fruity, jet-fuel aroma and powerful sedation. |
| Fire OG | OG Kush × SFV OG | Known for its bright red hairs and being one of the most potent OG variations. |
| Headband | OG Kush × Sour Diesel | Creates a “pressure” sensation around the forehead; smooth, creamy, and gassy. |
| Mars OG | OG Kush × Fire OG (Backcrossed) | A space-themed heavy indica with a thick, earthy “planetary” funk. |
| True OG | OG Kush (Selfed/Backcrossed) | A refined version of the original, winning multiple awards for its pure pine and fuel taste. |
| Kosher Kush | OG Kush × Unknown | The first strain to be “blessed” by a Rabbi; incredibly pungent and sleepy. |
| Larry OG | OG Kush × SFV OG | A lighter, citrus-forward “Lemon OG” popular in Orange County, CA. |
