Indica Dominant · Green House Seed Co.
King's Kush
King's Kush is the Green House Seed Co. cross of OG Kush and Grape Ape released in the late 2000s, an indica-dominant hybrid that pairs the dense fuel-forward Kush structure with the grape-leaning terpene markers of the Grape Ape parent. The flavor opens earthy-grape on the inhale and finishes with a fuel-pine exhale that traces back to the OG side, and plants finish in eight to nine weeks indoors with dense, purple-tinted buds when run under cool nights. The strain became one of Green House's flagship Kush releases by 2012 and remains in the catalogue with no significant reformulation, anchoring the indica-leaning side of the brand alongside Hash Plant Haze and Bubba Kush variants. The high is heavy and physical with a slow opening that settles into long body relaxation, recommended as an evening or pre-sleep strain.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, Green House catalogue, leafly
Potency
- THC range
- 20–25%
- Typical THC
- 22%
- CBD
- up to 0.2%
Flowering
- Indoor weeks
- 8–9 wk
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Climate
- Mediterranean, cool nights
Yield & size
- Indoor
- 500-600 g/m²
- Outdoor
- 600-800 g/plant
- Height
- 90-120 cm
Indica / sativa ratio
Terpene profile
The aromatic compounds below shape how King's Kush smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
- secondary
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- secondary
Limonene
Uplifting citrus — typically associated with mood elevation and stress relief.
- minor
Linalool
Floral and lavender-like — calming, often noted for sleep and anxiety support.
Reported side effects
Lineage
King's Kush traces to OG Kush × Grape Ape. The cross sits in the Kush / Grape family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents and grandparents for King's 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 King's Kush
King's Kush is a parent of 2 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry King's Kush genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 75% / 25%
- Flowering days
- 56–63 days
- Stretch
- Low
- Pest resistance
- High
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst, scrog
Feed schedule for King's Kush
These EC and NPK targets are starting points calibrated for the strain's Indica lean and easy 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
- 1.1-1.3 EC
- Early flower
- 1.2-1.4 EC, NPK 2-3-4
- Mid flower
- 1.5-1.7 EC, NPK 1-4-6
- Late flower
- 1.3-1.5 EC
- Final week
- Plain pH-balanced water for the last 5-7 days.
Full breakdown of feed math, runoff testing, and salt buildup in our nutrient guide.
What to expect through the grow cycle
King's 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 King's 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 King's Kush. Plants establish root structure, leaf canopy, and node count before flower triggering, with a easy difficulty rating shaping how forgiving the early canopy work tends to be.
- Stretch (weeks 5-7)
- King's Kush is documented as having low 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 King's 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 King's 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 King's Kush describe the Myrcene-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 King's Kush runs end here, within the 8-9 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about King's Kush
Is King's Kush related to Royal Kush?
Royal Kush is a separate Royal Queen Seeds release with similar parentage. King's Kush is the Green House cross specifically — the Royal Queen release uses different working lines, so the two are distinct despite the overlapping naming.
Why does King's Kush yield well for a Kush?
The Grape Ape parent contributes substantial bud-density and structural vigor that lifts yields above what straight OG Kush produces. Indoor SOG runs regularly clear 550 g/m² without aggressive training.
Breeder of record
Green House Seed Co.
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