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OG Kush cannabis strain
indica

OG Kush

Legendary

Seeds by GrandDaddy Purple Seeds

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THC

12.8–17.9%

Middle half of 160 lab tests · median 15.55%

CBD

0.2%

Middle half of 127 lab tests · median 0.16%

Genetics Split

75% Indica
25% Sativa

OG Kush is an indica-dominant strain featuring signature pine, gas, and earthy flavors, known for its relaxing and calming effects.

Lineage

Chemdawg x (Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush)

Lemon Thai × Hindu Kush

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Lab-Tested Profile

Measured in 161 flower lab tests of samples sold as OG Kush by Analytical360, PSI Labs, SC Labs, 2011–2018. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.

THC15.6% median · 12.8–17.9%
CBD0.16% median · 0.09–0.23%
CBG 0.33% · found in 100%CBN 0.03% · found in 70%THCV 0.01% · found in 36%CBC 0.04% · found in 88%

Terpenes by weight · total 2.9% median

Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.

Terpene Fingerprint

Relative terpene levels from lab and source data

Caryophyllene Oxide
medium
Myrcene
medium
Bisabolol
low
Camphene
low
Caryophyllene
low
Eucalyptol
low
Geraniol
low
Humulene
low

THC in this profile

17.9% THC

0%35%

Growing Information

Flowering Time

8–9 weeks

Difficulty

moderate

Height (Indoor)

60-140cm

Height (Outdoor)

150-200cm

Yield (Indoor)

450-550 g/m²

Yield (Outdoor)

500 g/plant

About OG Kush

A legendary indica-dominant strain, OG Kush boasts a 75% indica and 25% sativa genetic composition, tracing its lineage to Chemdawg crossed with (Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush). It presents a moderate challenge for growers, flowering in 8-9 weeks. Indoor plants range from 60-140cm, yielding 450-550 g/m², while outdoor plants can reach 150-200cm with yields of 500 g per plant. Its iconic flavor profile features strong Pine, Earthy, Gas, and Skunk notes, with Caryophyllene Oxide and Myrcene contributing to its aroma. Effects are commonly described as Relaxed, Sleepy, Uplifted, and Calming. This version, available from GrandDaddy Purple Seeds, typically contains 14-29% THC.

Bred from OG Kush

159 crosses in our database list OG Kush as a parent.

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Frequently Asked Questions about OG Kush

Is OG Kush an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?

OG Kush is classified as a indica cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of Lemon Thai × Hindu Kush.

What cannabinoid content is reported for OG Kush?

OG Kush: 15.6% THC and 0.2% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.

What are the common effects of OG Kush?

Our data sources report these effects for OG Kush: calm, euphoric, happy, relaxed. Individual experiences vary.

What does OG Kush taste and smell like?

Our data sources list flavors of citrus, diesel, earthy and terpenes such as Bisabolol, Camphene, Caryophyllene for OG Kush.

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Data from 11 sources: cannabis-intelligence-db, kushy-api, kaggle-leafly, lab-terpenes, north-atlantic, seedfinder, cannaconnection, wikileaf, analytical360, psilabs, sclabs