Master Kush by Dutch Passion

Master Kush is a piece of cannabis history. This pure Afghan indica from the Hindu Kush mountains dates back to the 1980s, long before modern Kush hybrids took over dispensary menus. Dutch Passion has kept her in its catalog for decades, and she remains one of the most dependable Kush strains a home grower can run.

She also brings serious credentials. At the 2017 Highlife Cup, Master Kush took 1st prize in the Kush category and earned the highest score from the judges, making her the overall cup winner.

This feminized photoperiod finishes fast for an indica, usually in about 8 weeks (roughly 56 days in ideal conditions), with some larger phenotypes needing 60-65 days. Indoors, Dutch Passion puts average yields at around 400 g/m² (1.31 oz/ft²), with expert SCROG growers reaching up to 500 g/m² (1.64 oz/ft²). Outdoors, sturdy plants in large pots or open ground can produce 500-750 g per plant (17.6-26.5 oz/plant).

The buds are long, firm and heavy, with few leaves to trim and long pistils that move from bright orange to brown as harvest approaches.

Aroma, Flavor and Effects of Master Kush

Master Kush is surprisingly discreet for a Kush. She stays relatively quiet during veg and early bloom, then develops a subtle earthy, citrus-tinged scent rather than an overpowering funk. After a proper cure, a clear lime and lemon note comes forward with sweet, earthy depth, and many smokers say she recalls traditional hand-rubbed charas.

On the inhale the flavor is fresh and sweet; on the exhale, earthy and spicy notes take over. The smoke is notably soft and easy on the throat.

The effect is strong, long-lasting and mostly physical. It can open with a short euphoric lift and a sense of sharpened senses, then slides into a calm, heavy body relaxation that is clear of the mind-numbing fog some pure indicas bring. At larger doses expect real couch lock, which makes her a great match for lazy weekends and late evenings.

Growing Master Kush Feminized Seeds

Mountain genetics make Master Kush tough and forgiving. She copes better than most with periods of heat or cold, thrives in soil, coco or hydro, and performs under HPS, LED, CMH or plasma lighting. She is easy to clone and grows very uniformly, which is why commercial growers have long appreciated her.

Her frame is compact to medium, a little taller than smaller Afghan types such as Night Queen or Afghani #1. Short internodes let the buds stack into long colas, and she stretches for only about 2-3 weeks after the flip, so a shorter veg period is usually enough. Both SOG and SCROG work well.

The main thing to watch is humidity. Her buds get large and dense, which raises the risk of mold in damp conditions. Keep airflow strong and humidity low in late bloom. She prefers to be a bit dry rather than too wet at the roots, and appreciates a generously sized container, especially with few plants per square meter. Organic soil helps bring out her flavor.

Outdoors she favors sunny, dry climates and is typically ready from late September to mid-October, depending on latitude. In wetter regions a rain shelter or greenhouse is strongly recommended.

Master Kush Characteristics

Strain type	Feminized photoperiod
Genetics	Original Hindu Kush Afghan (1980s)
Indica/Sativa	Indica (pure Afghan Kush)
THC	High
Effect	Relaxing body stone, calm, brief euphoric lift
Flavor	Earthy, sweet, spicy, lime and lemon, hash
Indoor yield	About 400 g/m² (1.31 oz/ft²), up to 500 g/m² (1.64 oz/ft²) in SCROG
Outdoor yield	500-750 g/plant (17.6-26.5 oz/plant)
Flowering time	8 weeks (some phenotypes 60-65 days)
Outdoor harvest	Late September to mid-October
Structure	Compact to medium, short internodes, 2-3 week stretch
Bud appearance	Long, firm, heavy colas with few leaves and orange-to-brown pistils
Best cultivation technique	SCROG or SOG with a short veg; low humidity and strong airflow

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