HybridIntermediate to grow
OG Kush
The West Coast icon and parent to countless modern strains — a pungent lemon-fuel classic with a heavy, euphoric punch.
- Type
- Hybrid
- Lineage
- Chemdawg × Hindu Kush (disputed)
- THC
- 19–26%
- CBD
- <1%
- Flower time
- 8–9 wks
- Yield
- Moderate
- Height
- Medium
- Grow difficulty
- Intermediate
- Climate
- Indoor
Effects
relaxedeuphorichappyhungry
Flavors & aroma
LemonFuelPineEarthy
Dominant terpenes
Limonene
Bright citrus, lemon, orangeAssociated with uplifted, stress-relieving character.
Myrcene
Earthy, musky, ripe fruitThe most common cannabis terpene; associated with relaxing, heavy 'couch' character.
Caryophyllene
Black pepper, spice, woodThe only terpene that also binds cannabinoid receptors; peppery and warming.
Grower's notes
Can be finicky about nutrients and humidity; likes a stable indoor climate and responds well to topping/SCROG. Watch for mildew in dense colas — keep airflow up.
Grow guides for OG Kush
Matched to this strain's intermediate difficulty, indoor climate, and medium structure.
Setting Up the Space: Ventilation, Odor & Electrical Safety
8 min read
Grow Light Basics: Distance, Intensity, and Not Cooking Your Plants
8 min read
Low-Stress Training: Double Your Canopy Without Cutting
10 min read · members
Temperature, Humidity & VPD: Dialing In Your Climate
7 min read
When to Harvest: Reading Trichomes Like a Grower
6 min read
Drying & Curing: Where Good Grows Become Great
9 min read · members
Educational profile · data varies by phenotype & grow · not medical advice · all strains