OG Kush by Barney's Farm

OG Kush is one of the most famous names in cannabis, and Barney’s Farm’s version keeps its dank, citrus-and-pine character front and center. Bred from Chemdawg, Lemon Thai and Hindu Kush, this 70% Indica, 30% Sativa hybrid reaches THC levels of 23-26% and flowers in just 55-65 days.

Indoors, plants grow to 100-120 cm (39-47 in) and yield 600-700 g/m² (1.97-2.29 oz/ft²). Outdoors, they reach 150-200 cm (59-79 in) and can produce 1,500-2,000 g (52.9-70.5 oz) per plant, finishing in late September.

This is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every plant is bred to flower as a female. The complex genetic makeup and distinct terpene profile have kept OG Kush a perennial favorite among seasoned consumers and growers.

OG Kush Lineage: Chemdawg x Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush

OG Kush is believed to blend three influential lines. Chemdawg supplies the fuel-heavy, dank edge and much of the potency. Lemon Thai adds the citrus top note and a lift in the high. Hindu Kush grounds everything with a sturdy Indica frame, dense buds and the earthy, woody base.

Barney’s Farm’s version leans 70% Indica, so plants stay manageable indoors, while the Sativa share keeps the effect from turning one-dimensional.

Aroma, Flavor and Effect

The aroma is citrus, skunky, dank and earthy. Barney’s Farm points to myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene as the terpenes behind that classic scent. Crack a bud and it smells like lemon rind dropped onto a forest floor next to a fuel can: bright and pungent at once.

On the palate, citrus and herbal notes lead, followed by skunk and woody pine. The lemon keeps things sharp, and the pine leaves a crisp finish.

Barney’s Farm describes the effect as cerebral, happy, relaxing and sociable. A clear, cheerful head comes first and makes conversation easy, then a deep, long-lasting body relaxation sets in. High myrcene levels push it toward the relaxing side, so many consumers save it for later in the day.

Growing OG Kush Indoors and Outdoors

Indoors, OG Kush flowers in 55-65 days after the switch to 12/12. At 100-120 cm (39-47 in), it fits most tents. The Kush structure responds well to topping and LST, which open the canopy and create more top colas, and a SCROG net helps hold the weight of the buds. Strong carbon filtration is a must, because the dank aroma travels.

Outdoors, plants grow to 150-200 cm (59-79 in) and can yield 1,500-2,000 g (52.9-70.5 oz) each in full sun. Barney’s Farm lists the harvest for the third to fourth week of September in the Northern Hemisphere, an early finish that helps avoid autumn rain.

Watch humidity during late bloom and harvest when most trichomes turn cloudy to capture the full citrus-and-fuel profile.

OG Kush Characteristics

Strain type	Feminized
Genetics	Chemdawg x Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush
Indica/Sativa	70% Indica / 30% Sativa
THC	23-26%
Effect	Cerebral, happy, relaxing, sociable
Flavor	Citrus, herbal, skunky, woody pine
Aroma	Citrus, skunky, dank, earthy
Terpenes	Myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene
Indoor yield	600-700 g/m² (1.97-2.29 oz/ft²)
Outdoor yield	1,500-2,000 g/plant (52.9-70.5 oz/plant)
Flowering time	55-65 days
Outdoor harvest	September, 3rd-4th week
Height (indoor/outdoor)	100-120 cm (39-47 in) / 150-200 cm (59-79 in)
Best cultivation technique	Topping, LST and SCROG

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