Garlic Kosher is the savory heavyweight of the Kosher Kush Hybrids LTD series from Old School Genetics. Breeder Oldman Green took OSG’s held cut of the original DNA Genetics Kosher Kush and crossed it with GMO, the funk-loaded Skunkmasterflex cut descended from Chem D and Forum GSC via Mamiko Seeds’ Chem Cookies line.
The result is a feminized, 70% Indica / 30% Sativa hybrid that OSG describes as stable and vigorous, with robust plants and high yields. Breeder photos show dark foliage that picks up green, purple and golden tones in late flower, with a clearly visible layer of trichomes across the buds.
Flowering takes 8.5-10 weeks (60-70 days) indoors, and the breeder estimates production of up to around 700 g/m² (2.29 oz/ft²) in a well-run room. It also suits warm, sunny outdoor climates, making it a candidate for growers in the southern half of the country.
One honest note from the breeder deserves repeating: the name does not guarantee a garlic-led aroma. Some phenotypes push the GMO funk to the front, others lean toward the sweeter side of the cross.
Flavor, Effects, and Savory Funk
The reported aroma profile is anything but one-dimensional. On one side sits a sweet, earthy, vanilla-tinged Kush base; on the other, the classic GMO signature of gas, mushroom and onion. Depending on the plant, you may get a bakery-sweet nose up front with savory fuel underneath, or a pungent, kitchen-style funk that fills the room the moment you open the tent.
This is a strain where odor control matters. Run a properly sized carbon filter from mid-flower onward, and expect the smell to intensify during drying and curing as the savory notes settle in.
The experience is described as starting with an energetic, motivating onset with mental clarity, then gradually shifts into calm physical relaxation. That arc fits the lineage: the Chem-family side of GMO opens things up, while the Kosher Kush half pulls the session toward a heavier, more grounded finish.
In the garden, Garlic Kosher behaves like a sturdy Indica-leaning hybrid. Topping and light training help spread the canopy so the dense colas get even light, and the dark, colorful foliage makes for an impressive late-bloom display.
Garlic Kosher Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized |
| Genetics | GMO (Skunkmasterflex cut) x Kosher Kush |
| Indica/Sativa | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
| Effect | Motivating, clear-headed onset, then calm physical relaxation |
| Flavor | Sweet, earthy, vanilla, Kush, gas, mushroom, onion |
| Indoor yield | Up to approx. 700 g/m² (2.29 oz/ft²), breeder estimate |
| Flowering time | 8.5-10 weeks (60-70 days) indoors |
| Outdoor harvest | Suited to warm, sunny climates |
| Structure | Robust, vigorous plants with dark foliage |
| Bud appearance | Dark flowers with green, purple and golden hues and visible trichomes |
| Best cultivation technique | Topping and LST with strong odor control |
FAQ
What are the parents of Garlic Kosher?
Garlic Kosher crosses GMO, the Skunkmasterflex cut (Chem D x Forum GSC via Mamiko Seeds’ Chem Cookies line), with Old School Genetics’ held cut of the original DNA Genetics Kosher Kush selection.
Does Garlic Kosher always smell like garlic?
Not necessarily. The breeder points out that the name does not guarantee a garlic-led aroma. Reported notes include sweet, earthy, vanilla and Kush alongside gas, mushroom and onion, and the balance varies by phenotype.
Is Garlic Kosher Indica or Sativa?
It is an Indica-dominant hybrid at 70% Indica / 30% Sativa.
How long is the flowering time?
Garlic Kosher flowers in 8.5-10 weeks, or about 60-70 days indoors.
What yield can Garlic Kosher produce?
The breeder estimates indoor yields of up to around 700 g/m² (2.29 oz/ft²) and describes the strain as high-yielding and vigorous.
Can Garlic Kosher be grown outdoors?
Yes. It suits warm, sunny outdoor climates. In cooler or wetter regions, an indoor or greenhouse grow gives more control over the late-season finish.
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