Kush Cannabis Seeds

What Are Kush Cannabis Seeds?

Many people are aware of the difference between Indica strains and Sativa strains but, in terms such as Kush or Haze, they can get kind of confusing. The term Kush is really talking about specific characteristics of the plant rather than the actual morphology.

There are many Kush varieties as it is the foundation for a lot of hybrid seeds. Here are the characteristics that identify a Kush plant culturally and biologically:

• It is an incredibly colorful plant. You’ll notice the various strain leaves will have purple streaked throughout. The stalks are generally a vibrant green as opposed to other varieties.
• Kush varieties are incredibly stinky. As the flowering stage progresses, you’ll be pleasantly greeted with a pungent aroma that will fill your growing room. Growing your Kush seeds outdoors will fill your neighborhood with an incredible aroma.
• The best Kush cannabis strains will be short and stout. They are used to growing in a harsh climate so the genetics have adapted to produce smaller plants that don’t have to expend much energy on reaching upwards.
• The mental effect of consuming Kush varieties is quite cerebral and is great for winding down after a long day. If you’re looking to relax, Kush cannabis seeds are the best choice.

Our Kush cannabis seeds are handpicked from the best breeders and cover a spectrum of effects. We have pure Kush genetics and various strains bred with classics such as OG Kush and other Kush strains.

Where do Kush strains come from?

If you look back at the history, you’ll find that it was first discovered being cultivated in the Hindu Kush mountains. Nestled deep within the space between Afghanistan and Northern Pakistan, this high THC marijuana strain is used to a little sun and colder climates.

When it was discovered in the 1970s, the genetics were brought back to the United States where they exploded into the popular marijuana seeds we know today. A lot of the strains bred from those genetics have created an incredible cultural following which made its way into the cannabis industry.

Is Kush an Indica or Sativa?

Kush strains are generally Indica dominant, these are the plants with a high THC percentage. Over time, the genetics have been bred with other Indica strains and even Sativas to create a balanced hybrid. The OG Kush strain is a great example of an almost perfect hybrid of both types.

We offer auto flowering Kush cannabis seeds that can be grown without a specific photoperiod. These are a great way for beginners to learn the cannabis cultivation techniques for growing Kush seeds without the added technicalities.

For those looking for CBD-dominant strains, you can find them in our Kush catalog. Stephen Hawking Kush is a great example of a low THC, Indica-dominant strain using Kush strains.

What are the varieties of Kush Marijuana seeds?

There are many varieties of Kush seeds for sale including feminized, regular, and auto flower types. Here are some of the popular Kush strain marijuana seeds that you may be familiar with.

OG Kush

This is a strain that became a parent to many varieties. It is one of the most popular cannabis seeds of all time. It is an Indica/Sativa hybrid that grows well both indoors and outdoors.  

Bubba Kush

Here we see the popular Bubble Gum strain crossed with the classic OG Kush to form a strain that has been popular right up to this day. It is inherently Indica-dominant that grows short with big leaves and buds.

You’ll often get a spectrum of colors within the buds and if you tweak the temperature just below 20 degrees Celsius at the end of the flowering stage, you can introduce some interesting color variations. 

Candy Kush

This strain is known to be a strong high, often introducing a couch-locked state. OG Kush makes another appearance as it is crossed with another popular strain, Trainwreck. 

The draw for growers is that the yields on these plants are pretty high as you can get 19 ounces per m2, and that’s indoors.    

Critical Kush

You’ll start to see an OG Kush theme with these strains, although this one has been crossed with Critical Mass. If you want fat and heavy buds, then you want to check this one out. 

Since there is more to maintain with this plant, a little experience is required. The trade-off is that the plant is quite tolerant of many climates. 

Hindu Kush

Straight from the Hindu Mountains, this strain was originally brought back many decades ago. You’ll get to enjoy growing a 100% Indica cannabis plant with a high THC level. 

These Kush seeds will produce a plant that features a unique sandalwood-like aroma mixed with the heavy Kush smell you’d expect from a pure Indica.

Growing Kush weed

Growing from Kush cannabis seeds is a great opportunity for beginners to learn a lot about plant maintenance. Since a Kush strain is always an Indica-dominant variety, it means that they will grow incredibly dense foliage and buds. 

This means you’ll need to do a lot of pruning to make sure you have good airflow and light penetration through the canopy. This will prevent issues with fungus and bud rot since they thrive in dark and damp environments.  

Additionally, Kush seeds are used to growing in adverse climates so they will do well in almost anything within a temperate climate. They bounce back from underwatering with little after effects and the strain thrives in cooler temperatures.

How long do Kush cannabis plants take to grow?

Your Kush cannabis seeds will benefit from a long vegetative time so that they can build a large enough foundation to hold the dense buds that will come later. See below for an approximation of how long your plant should say in the various stages. 

• Germination – 1-2 Days
• Seedling – 2-3 Weeks
• Vegetative – 3-6 Weeks
• Flowering – 9 Weeks (if feminized or regular, not auto flowering.)

These dates are dependent on how long you want to wait for your plant to develop. Sometimes it takes a while for your plant to recover from a past issue. Other times you may want to take some cuttings off and wait for the branches to develop more nodes.

What is the flowering time of Kush cannabis?

You’re in luck! Growing Kush seeds means you’ll have a shorter flowering time of 9 weeks. Most Indica strains will have a short flowering time because the days are a lot shorter in the Hindu Mountains. 

Uses of Kush Cannabis Seeds

A lot of consumers use Kush strains for a weekend off or to relax after a long day. The earthy tones mixed with the slight spice smell mellow high-stress levels. Others grow Kush seeds for a strain that is good at eliminating the pain from chronic pain conditions.

Don’t plan on doing much activity during the day after smoking these strains as you’ll most likely be glued to your couch.

Kush weed’s medicinal value

Sufferers from chronic pain can find that a Kush strain gives a great sedative-like feeling that can numb conditions such as arthritis, or even physical injuries. Heavy Indica strains are known for being great sleep aids, which means that if you suffer from insomnia, then Kush seeds might be your best option for growing.