Despite its Kush ancestors, Cali Kush makes an excellent wake-and-bake choice. This popular strain has a whopping 70:30 sativa-to-indica ratio.

Cali Kush comes on strong with motivating energy that uplifts the spirits and promotes creativity. MMJ physicians often recommend Cali Kush for stress, anxiety, depression, nausea, and chronic fatigue. 

The strain’s after buzz presents deep physical relaxation and increases appetite. We recommend that you keep some healthy snacks and beverages nearby when you partake.

Cali Kush’s oversized olive green and gold buds appeal to the senses with bright orange pistils peaking out of a frosty white coating. The compact nugs have earthy, woody undertones with a sweet berry flavor with hints of coffee and spice. The overall aroma is dank and citrusy.

Cali Kush Strain Properties:

• Genetics: Purps x LA Confidential
• Taste and Fragrance: coffee, berry, woody, sour citrus, spicy
• Appearance: large, dense buds
• THC Content: 20%
• Terpenes: myrcene, limonene, beta-caryophyllene
• Effects: uplifting, energizing

Growing Cali Kush

Cali Kush plants produce large dense buds. Whether growing indoors or outdoors, gardeners will want to separate the huge colas with Sea-of-Green or ScRog netting and training techniques.

Indoor plants tend to cap at 120 centimeters tall, while outdoor versions can reach up to 250 centimeters. Sungrown Cali Kush plants grown in a warm, dry climate typically reach maturity in mid-October.

If you can’t find Cali Kush seeds, you may want to try Confidential Purp Feminized Seeds, which have similar characteristics.

Cali Kush Growing Info:

• Flowering Time:  7-8 weeks
• Height: 3-4 feet
• Indoor Yield: around 450-550 grams/square meter
• Outdoor Yield: around 250 grams/plant
• Climate: warm and dry

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Written by Cat Winske

Photo by Tiffani Renee