OG Kush strain guide
OG Kush is one of the most influential strains of the last thirty years. Its fuel, pine and lemon smell shaped West Coast cannabis in the 1990s, and it sits in the family tree of countless strains, Pink Kush included. Its exact origins, though, are still argued about.
Where does OG Kush come from?
Most accounts say OG Kush appeared in Florida in the early 1990s and became famous after it reached Los Angeles. Its genetics are not well documented. Chemdawg is the parent named most often, with Lemon Thai and Hindu Kush sometimes mentioned. Even the name has competing explanations:
- Ocean Grown: a nod to its coastal Florida or California roots.
- Original Gangster: a nickname that stuck as it became a West Coast staple.
Neither is confirmed. What is clear is how many strains came after it, including Pink Kush, which is usually described as an OG Kush phenotype.
What does OG Kush smell and taste like?
OG Kush smells like fuel and pine with a squeeze of lemon, over an earthy, spicy base. It's the classic gas smell many people now look for.
Myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene often top its terpene results, which matches that mix of earthy, citrus and pepper. The flavour is sharp and earthy, with fuel on the finish.
OG Kush effects: what people report
People most often describe OG Kush as relaxed and happy, with a strong body feel and a euphoric lift at first. It's commonly mentioned for the afternoon or evening.
Effects vary by product, amount and person, so treat these as reports. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the usual complaints, and some people feel a little anxious if they have too much.
How strong is OG Kush?
OG Kush is usually potent. Published lab results usually put it around 19% to 26% THC, with very little CBD.
Start small if you're new to it, wait before having more, and check the label for your batch's actual THC.
Buying OG Kush in Canada
OG Kush is easy to find in Canada as dried flower, pre-rolls, vapes and concentrates.
Because so many cuts carry the name, versions vary. The fuel and lemon smell is the tell: if it's missing, you probably have a weaker cut or older product.
OG Kush vs Pink Kush
Pink Kush is usually described as an OG Kush phenotype, so they're close relatives. OG Kush is the sharper of the two: fuel, pine and lemon, with a more euphoric start. Pink Kush trades much of that fuel for sweet vanilla and floral notes, and people describe it as heavier and sleepier. If you like gas, go with OG Kush. If you like sweet, go with Pink Kush.
Strains like OG Kush
If you like OG Kush, try these next:
- Pink Kush: its best-known offspring, sweeter and heavier.
- GMO: shares the Chemdawg fuel, with a savoury garlic twist.
- Sour Diesel: more fuel and citrus, with a more energetic feel.
- Bubba Kush: another classic Kush, earthier and sleepier.