Citrus Kush strain guide
Citrus Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid named for its bright lemon, orange and lime smell. Its parentage isn't documented, but people describe it as happy, giggly and relaxed.
Where does Citrus Kush come from?
Citrus Kush's parents and breeder are not well documented. One strain database suggests it may carry Master Kush genetics, and another database describes it more broadly as a descendant of Kush plants from the Afghan mountains. Neither names a confirmed cross.
Both sources describe it as indica-dominant, around 70% indica, so it sits on the indica side of the hybrid range.
What does Citrus Kush smell and taste like?
Citrus is the headline, as the name promises: lemon, orange and lime, with a sweet, sometimes sour edge. Behind the fruit, people pick up pine, honey and an earthy, woody Kush base.
Published terpene results list caryophyllene first, then myrcene and limonene. Limonene accounts for much of that citrus, while caryophyllene and myrcene give the peppery, earthy backbone.
Citrus Kush effects: what people report
People most often call Citrus Kush giggly, happy and relaxed, with an uplifted, euphoric start. Some say it turns sleepy as it goes on, in keeping with its indica lean.
These are experiences people report, not promises. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the usual complaints, and some people mention feeling paranoid.
How strong is Citrus Kush?
Published numbers vary a lot. One strain database lists Citrus Kush at 17% THC, another database lists 9%, and a third database says THC figures are hard to find. Think of it as moderate, and expect your batch to differ.
Your product label is the best guide here. If you're new to it, start small and wait before having more.
Buying Citrus Kush in Canada
With undocumented parentage and a generic-sounding name, different producers may be selling different plants as Citrus Kush. Check the THC, CBD and terpenes on the label, and look for a recent packaging date, since citrus aromas fade first.
Citrus Kush vs Master Kush
Master Kush is a classic Hindu Kush indica, and one strain database suggests Citrus Kush may have some of its genetics, though that link isn't confirmed. Master Kush smells earthy and incense-like with a little citrus, and it has a calm, sleepy reputation. Citrus Kush turns the fruit up, with lemon and orange in front, and people describe it as more giggly and upbeat before it settles. Master Kush also tends to list higher in THC. If you want the earthy classic, pick Master Kush. If you'd rather lead with citrus, try Citrus Kush.
Strains like Citrus Kush
If you like Citrus Kush, these pair citrus with a Kush base:
- Lemon Kush: lemon over an earthy Kush body, very close in spirit.
- Orange Kush: leans into the orange side of the citrus profile.
- Master Kush: the classic Kush that Citrus Kush may descend from.
