Kosher Kush
indicaAlso known as: Jew Gold, Kosher OG, KK, Rabbi Kush
Kosher Kush is a multiple Cannabis Cup-winning pure indica from Los Angeles known for its extraordinary trichome coverage, complex earthy hash aroma, and deeply sedating body high. With THC levels reaching 25%, it is one of the most potent and revered indicas in modern cannabis culture.
Overview
Kosher Kush is a distinguished, award-winning pure indica strain originally bred in Los Angeles, California, and first made commercially available by DNA Genetics around 2010. It was notably the first cannabis strain to receive a rabbinical blessing, adding an element of cultural uniqueness to its already impressive resume. Kosher Kush has won the High Times Cannabis Cup multiple times, including back-to-back Best Indica honors in 2010 and 2011, confirming its elite status in the competitive world of cannabis genetics. While its exact genetic lineage remains proprietary and undisclosed, it is widely believed to descend from OG Kush or related Kush-family genetics, exhibiting the classic traits of Afghani landrace ancestry. The strain produces visually arresting buds — extraordinarily dense, elongated colas absolutely blanketed in a near-opaque layer of sparkling trichomes, often appearing almost white under strong lighting. Deep forest green calyxes are interwoven with rust-orange pistils beneath this frosty exterior. The aroma is profoundly rich and complex: a deeply earthy, spicy hash fragrance mingled with lemon zest, pine resin, and subtle floral undertones — a scent profile that is simultaneously ancient and refined. On the palate, Kosher Kush delivers a lush, smooth smoke with earthy pine, spicy hash, and citrus notes that build with each inhale. Its effects are characteristically powerful and reliably consistent, beginning with a heavy cerebral warmth and transitioning into one of the most complete, enveloping body highs in the indica category. With THC regularly measured between 20–25%, Kosher Kush is recommended for experienced consumers and is highly valued by medical patients managing severe chronic pain, neuropathy, insomnia, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. Cultivators find Kosher Kush moderately difficult to grow, requiring careful attention to humidity during flowering due to its extreme bud density. Indoor flowering completes in approximately 56–63 days with impressively heavy yields. Its dominant terpenes — caryophyllene, myrcene, and limonene — contribute to its powerful anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic effects.
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Genetics
mother
OG Kush
Growing Info
Difficulty
moderateFlowering Time
60 days
Yield (Indoor)
450-550g/m²
Yield (Outdoor)
500-650g/plant
Height (Indoor)
80-120cm
Height (Outdoor)
120-160cm
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