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Royal Kush

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Seeds by Royal Queen Seeds

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THC

14.6–21.5%

Middle half of 30 lab tests · median 18.13%

CBD

0.3%

Middle half of 27 lab tests · median 0.19%

Genetics Split

90% Indica

10% Sativa

Royal Kush is an easy-to-grow 90% indica hybrid with fruity, spicy, and citrus flavors, providing uplifted and happy effects, and up to 24% THC.

Lineage

Hindu Kush x Skunk #1

Hindu Kush × Skunk #1

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Lab-Tested Profile

Measured in 30 flower lab tests of samples sold as Royal Kush by Analytical360, SC Labs, 2013–2017. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.

THC18.1% median · 14.6–21.5%

CBD0.19% median · 0.10–0.27%

CBG 0.53% · found in 100%CBN 0.05% · found in 60%CBC 0.04% · found in 81%

Terpenes by weight · total 3.4% median

Pinene0.77%

Humulene0.74%

Myrcene0.71%

Caryophyllene0.20%

Ocimene0.07%

Bisabolol0.02%

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

Effects

As reported by our data sources, most-cited first.

Happy Uplifted

Terpene Profile

Relative levels from lab and source data.

Caryophyllenemedium Caryophyllene Oxidemedium Humulenelow Limonenelow Linaloolhigh Myrcenelow Ocimenelow Pinenelow Terpinolenemedium

Flavors & Aromas

As reported by our data sources.

Citrus Fruity Spicy Sweet

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Best for Depression →Caryophyllene Guide →Caryophyllene Oxide Guide →Humulene Guide →Limonene Guide →Linalool Guide →Myrcene Guide →Ocimene Guide →Pinene Guide →Terpinolene Guide →

Terpene Fingerprint

Relative terpene levels from lab and source data

Linalool

high

Caryophyllene

medium

Caryophyllene Oxide

medium

Terpinolene

medium

Humulene

low

Limonene

low

Myrcene

low

Ocimene

low

THC in this profile

21.5% THC

0%35%

Growing Information

Flowering Time

7–8 weeks

Difficulty

easy

Height (Indoor)

90-140cm

Height (Outdoor)

160-200cm

Yield (Indoor)

425-475 g/m²

Yield (Outdoor)

550-600 g/plant

About Royal Kush

This robust indica-dominant strain, boasting 90% indica genetics, is a progeny of Hindu Kush and Skunk #1. Royal Kush is recognized for its ease of cultivation and a remarkably fast flowering time of 7-8 weeks. Indoor plants typically reach 90-140cm, producing yields of 425-475 g/m². Outdoors, it can grow to 160-200cm, with each plant capable of yielding 550-600 g. Its rich flavor profile includes fruity, spicy, sweet, and citrus notes, highlighted by terpenes like Myrcene, Pinene, and Humulene. Consumers often report uplifted and happy effects. This particular version, available from Royal Queen Seeds, offers a high THC content of up to 24%.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Kush

Is Royal Kush an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?

Royal Kush is classified as a indica cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of Hindu Kush × Skunk #1.

What cannabinoid content is reported for Royal Kush?

Royal Kush: 18.1% THC and 0.3% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.