Indica Dominant · Reserva Privada
Khalifa Kush
Khalifa Kush, often labeled simply KK or Wiz Khalifa OG, is a private OG Kush phenotype selected for rapper Wiz Khalifa in the early 2010s, with Reserva Privada later releasing the most widely circulated seed-form version through DNA Genetics. The strain is structurally close to OG Kush but selected for higher THC, slightly faster flowering, and a sharper pine-lemon terpene marker on the inhale. The flavor leans fuel and lemon-pine with a sweet earth exhale, and plants finish in eight to nine weeks indoors with dense, frosty buds that develop strong resin coverage in the front half of flower. The high opens with a fast cerebral lift and settles into a long body relaxation, recommended as an afternoon or early-evening pick rather than a strict bedtime strain.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, Reserva Privada catalogue, leafly
Potency
- THC range
- 24–30%
- Typical THC
- 27%
- CBD
- up to 0.1%
Flowering
- Indoor weeks
- 8–9 wk
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Climate
- Mediterranean, warm dry
Yield & size
- Indoor
- 400-500 g/m²
- Outdoor
- 400-600 g/plant
- Height
- 100-130 cm
Indica / sativa ratio
Terpene profile
The aromatic compounds below shape how Khalifa Kush smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Limonene
Uplifting citrus — typically associated with mood elevation and stress relief.
- secondary
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- secondary
Pinene
Alert and pine-forward — associated with mental clarity and bronchodilation.
- minor
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
Reported side effects
Lineage
Khalifa Kush traces to OG Kush. The cross sits in the OG / Kush family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents and grandparents for Khalifa Kush based on breeder catalogues. Library entries are clickable; ancestors not yet documented on this site appear in a lighter, non-linked box.
Strains crossed with Khalifa Kush
Khalifa Kush is a parent of 2 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry Khalifa Kush genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 65% / 35%
- Flowering days
- 56–63 days
- Stretch
- Moderate
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst, scrog
Feed schedule for Khalifa Kush
These EC and NPK targets are starting points calibrated for the strain's Indica lean and moderate difficulty rating — not gospel. Drop 15-20% off any EC ceiling on your first run and let the plant tell you where it actually wants to feed.
Suggested feed schedule
- Late veg
- 1.4-1.6 EC
- Early flower
- 1.5-1.7 EC, NPK 2-3-4
- Mid flower
- 1.8-2.0 EC, NPK 1-4-6
- Late flower
- 1.6-1.8 EC
- Final week
- Plain pH-balanced water for the last 7-10 days; light flush if you ran nutrients on the higher end.
Full breakdown of feed math, runoff testing, and salt buildup in our nutrient guide.
What to expect through the grow cycle
Khalifa Kush is documented with a 9-week flower and a compact stretch typical of indica-leaning structure. The visual below maps a documented 13-week cycle built from 4weeks of vegetative growth and the strain's published flowering window.
Published grow reports for Khalifa Kush concentrate the most observational notes on the late-flower ripening window. This timeline is descriptive — it reflects what reports document, not a how-to. Actual week-to-week behaviour varies with phenotype, light intensity, pot size, and environment.
Phase details
- Veg (weeks 1-4)
- The documented vegetative period for Khalifa Kush. Plants establish root structure, leaf canopy, and node count before flower triggering, with a moderate difficulty rating shaping how forgiving the early canopy work tends to be.
- Stretch (weeks 5-7)
- Khalifa Kush is documented as having moderate stretch. Reports describe the plant roughly doubling in height during this phase as the indica-leaning structure establishes its final flowering frame.
- Bud sites (weeks 8-9)
- Pre-flowers form at the nodes and calyxes begin to develop. Grow reports for Khalifa Kushnote this as the window where the canopy's eventual bud distribution becomes visible.
- Bud development (weeks 10-11)
- Flowers thicken and calyxes fatten through this phase. Documented Khalifa Kush runs show the bulk of visible flower mass accumulating here, with resin production accelerating toward the end.
- Ripening (week 12)
- Trichomes transition from clear toward cloudy and amber. Reports for Khalifa Kush describe the Limonene-led terpene profile maturing through this window, with aroma sharpening week over week.
- Final (week 13)
- Calyx swelling is documented as complete and the harvest window opens. Published Khalifa Kush runs end here, within the 8-9 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about Khalifa Kush
Is Khalifa Kush a separate strain from OG Kush?
It is technically an OG Kush phenotype selected and stabilized for higher THC and a sharper pine-lemon marker. The lineage is OG Kush, but the cut is distinct enough that it sits on most strain databases as its own entry.
Did Wiz Khalifa actually breed the strain?
No — Khalifa Kush was selected for him by his growing team, not personally bred by the rapper. The cut is named after him because it was originally produced for his personal consumption before later commercial release.
Breeder of record
Reserva Privada
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Strains similar to Khalifa Kush
These picks lean on the same terpene profile and parent genetics as Khalifa Kush — shared dominant terps, overlapping lineage, and matching indica/sativa lean. No star ratings or popularity contests, just overlap on the traits that actually drive a similar grow and smoke.