King's Kush strain guide
Kings Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid from Green House Seeds with OG Kush in its family tree. People know it for an unusual grape and lavender smell and a heavy, sleepy feel that comes on slowly. You'll also see it written as King's Kush or King Kush.
Where does Kings Kush come from?
Kings Kush is sold as seed by Green House Seeds, the Amsterdam seed company. Every account agrees that OG Kush is one parent. The second parent is disputed: one major database lists a grape strain, a grower database names Grape Ape, and a seed database lists NYC Diesel instead.
Because the sources don't agree, we can only say OG Kush is the parent everyone shares. Green House later used Kings Kush to make other strains, including King's Juice and CBD versions.
What does Kings Kush smell and taste like?
Kings Kush stands out for a floral smell that people often compare to lavender, mixed with sweet grape. Some reviewers also notice grapefruit or lemon on top.
Its published terpene profile puts limonene first, followed by linalool and myrcene. Linalool is the terpene most tied to lavender's smell, which fits the descriptions, while limonene adds the citrus and myrcene an earthy base. The taste follows the nose: grape and flowers with a little citrus.
Kings Kush effects: what people report
Reports of Kings Kush lean strongly toward sleepy and relaxed. The breeder describes the effect as slow to start, then heavy and long lasting, and reviewers echo that. Hunger comes up often, and some people mention a euphoric lift early on.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention feeling dizzy.
How strong is Kings Kush?
Kings Kush is usually high in THC. Listings put it around 21%, and one grower reports recent batches near 24%, with very little CBD.
Because people describe it as slow to kick in, it is easy to have more too soon. Start small and give it time. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are on the label.
Buying Kings Kush in Canada
Look for any of the spellings: Kings Kush, King's Kush or King Kush. Different growers may work from different seeds, so the smell and strength can vary from one producer to the next.
You'll most likely find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers, the terpenes if they're listed and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of the floral smell.
Kings Kush vs OG Kush
OG Kush is the one parent every source agrees on, but the two smell quite different. OG Kush is known for fuel, lemon and pine, while Kings Kush trades much of that for grape and lavender. Both are relaxing, though Kings Kush gets called sleepy far more often, and OG Kush has a reputation for a more balanced, heady start. If you like the classic gassy Kush smell, stick with OG Kush. If floral and fruity sounds better, try Kings Kush.
Strains like Kings Kush
If you like Kings Kush, these are the closest matches:
- OG Kush: its shared parent, gassier and more lemony.
- Grape Ape: named as a parent by some sources, with a sweet grape smell and a relaxed reputation.
- Purple Kush: another heavy, sleepy Kush with a sweet, earthy side.
- Granddaddy Purple: a grape-forward indica known for a heavy body feel.
