OG Kush
Hybrid
PopularClassicAward Winner
Matt Berger (Florida, early 1990s); popularized by Josh D in Los Angeles
Florida / Los Angeles, USA, early 1990s
13 reviews
OG Kush's exact lineage remains one of cannabis culture's greatest mysteries. The strain appeared in Florida in the early 1990s when Matt Berger crossed a mystery strain (believed to be Chemdawg) with Hindu Kush genetics. It was then brought to California where Josh D refined and distributed it, transforming it into the West Coast staple it is today. The 'OG' in the name is debated — most believe it stands for 'Original Gangster,' referring to its original, authentic status on the California cannabis scene. OG Kush became the foundation for dozens of legendary West Coast hybrids including Skywalker OG, Fire OG, and Tahoe OG.
💊 Cannabinoids
THC23%
CBD0.5%
✨ Effect Profile
🌡️ Terpenes
👃 Aroma & Flavor
Aroma: Pungent fuel-like musk with citrus and pine overtones, earthy spice, and a distinct skunky diesel backbone
EarthyPineLemonFuelHerbalWoody
⚕️ Medical & Side Effects
May help with
Stress relief
Anxiety
Depression
Chronic pain
Insomnia
Migraines
Loss of appetite
PTSD
Possible side effects
Dry mouth
Dry eyes
Paranoia (at high doses)
Dizziness
Headache (in sensitive users)
🧬 Genetics
BreederMatt Berger (Florida, early 1990s); popularized by Josh D in Los Angeles
OriginFlorida / Los Angeles, USA, early 1990s
Parent strains
Chemdawg
Lemon Thai
Hindu Kush (Pakistani landrace)
💡 Fun Facts
- The meaning of 'OG' is debated: 'Original Gangster,' 'Ocean Grown,' or simply 'Original' — cannabis historians still argue about it.
- OG Kush is the genetic backbone of much of Southern California's cannabis scene; strains like Skywalker OG, Fire OG, and SFV OG are all OG Kush descendants.
- It has been referenced in countless hip-hop songs by artists like Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Kendrick Lamar.
- Despite its fame, OG Kush is notoriously difficult to clone and grow consistently — contributing to its mystique.
- Some claim the original OG Kush cut (Josh D's cut) has never been released to the public and still circulates only among a tight group of California growers.
🏆 Awards
2012
High Times Cannabis Cup
Best Indica — 1st Place
2015
High Times Cannabis Cup (Los Angeles)
Best Hybrid Flowers — Top 3
🔗 Similar Strains
Skywalker OG
Indica-dominant Hybrid
OG Kush x Skywalker
Deep body relaxation with euphoric head high, same fuel-pine aroma profile.
Fire OG
Indica-dominant Hybrid
OG Kush x SFV OG Kush
More potent OG experience with stronger body effect and longer duration.
Chemdawg
Hybrid
Unknown (believed parent of OG Kush)
Diesel-forward aroma, powerful cerebral effect, heavy resin production.
🌱 Growing Info
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Flowering | 8-9 weeks (indoor) |
| Outdoor harvest | Mid-October |
| Indoor yield | 14-17 oz/m² (482 g/m²) |
| Outdoor yield | Up to 16 oz (454 g) per plant |
| Height | 2-3.5 ft indoor (stays compact) |
| Climate | Mediterranean; prefers warm, dry conditions with good airflow |
| Seed price | ±€28 / 5 seeds (€€€) |
| Price note | West Coast legend |
Dense, medium-sized buds with deep green and olive hues, abundant orange pistils, and a heavy coating of white frosty trichomes
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