Indica Dominant · DNA Genetics
Mango Kush
Mango Kush is the DNA Genetics cross of Mango (a Krome-Sensi heirloom) and Hindu Kush released in the late 2000s, an indica-dominant hybrid that brings unmistakable ripe-mango terpenes to the Kush family. The flavor leans tropical fruit on the inhale with a faint pine and banana exhale from the Hindu Kush side, and plants finish in eight to nine weeks indoors with dense, broad-leafed structure that stays short and easy to manage. The trichome coverage develops moderately and the bud density rivals straight Hindu Kush in the back half of flower. The high opens with a warm euphoric lift and settles into a heavy body relaxation over the first thirty minutes, recommended as a late-afternoon or early-evening pick rather than a daytime functional strain.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, DNA Genetics catalogue, leafly
Potency
- THC range
- 15–21%
- Typical THC
- 18%
- CBD
- up to 0.2%
Flowering
- Indoor weeks
- 8–9 wk
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Climate
- Mediterranean, indoor
Yield & size
- Indoor
- 425-525 g/m²
- Outdoor
- 450-650 g/plant
- Height
- 90-120 cm
Indica / sativa ratio
Terpene profile
The aromatic compounds below shape how Mango Kush smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
- secondary
Humulene
Hoppy and earthy — appetite-suppressing and shared with hops and sage.
- secondary
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- minor
Ocimene
Sweet and herbal — light, tropical, with a decongestant character.
Reported side effects
Lineage
Mango Kush traces to Mango × Hindu Kush. The cross sits in the Kush / Mango family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents and grandparents for Mango 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 Mango Kush
Mango Kush is a parent of 3 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry Mango Kush genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 65% / 35%
- Flowering days
- 56–63 days
- Stretch
- Low
- Pest resistance
- High
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst
Feed schedule for Mango 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
Mango 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 Mango 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 Mango 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)
- Mango 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 Mango 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 Mango 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 Mango 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 Mango Kush runs end here, within the 8-9 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about Mango Kush
Does Mango Kush actually taste like mango?
The dominant phenotypes deliver a real ripe-mango note on the inhale that traces directly to the Mango parent. Selection runs strongly for the mango expression, so DNA seed packs reliably produce it.
Is Mango Kush beginner-friendly?
Yes — it stays short, resists pests and mold reasonably well, finishes in eight to nine weeks, and forgives nutrient mistakes that would burn a Haze-leaning strain. It is on most beginner-friendly Kush shortlists.
Breeder of record
DNA Genetics
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Strains similar to Mango Kush
These picks lean on the same terpene profile and parent genetics as Mango 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.