{"id":735003,"date":"2024-07-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/what-is-kush\/"},"modified":"2024-07-05T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T10:00:00","slug":"what-is-kush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/what-is-kush\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Kush? A Guide to the Strain Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kush is one of the oldest and best-known families in cannabis. The name points to a place rather than a single plant, and the strains that carry it share a recognisable look, a heavy aroma and a dense bud structure. This guide covers where Kush comes from, how to recognise it, which varieties are best known and what growing it involves.<\/p>\n<h2>The origins of Kush<\/h2>\n<p>Kush strains trace back to the Hindu Kush mountain range, which runs through Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India. Cannabis grows natively there, and the name of the family comes straight from the name of the range. The rugged terrain and dry, high-altitude climate shaped plants that are short, sturdy and resilient &mdash; traits that still show up in Kush genetics grown indoors on the other side of the world.<\/p>\n<h2>Characteristics of Kush strains<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> compact, chunky buds with dark green leaves, sometimes shading to purple. The plants are typically short and dense rather than tall and airy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aroma:<\/strong> strong and distinctive &mdash; earthy, like soil and pine, usually with something spicy underneath. Some varieties add floral or citrus notes on top.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavour:<\/strong> rich and earthy with spice, pine and lemon appearing frequently. A sweeter note often comes through when the material is vaporised rather than combusted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reported effects:<\/strong> most Kush varieties are indica-dominant, and people commonly describe them as relaxing. Impressions are subjective and vary with the batch, the dose and the person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Well-known Kush varieties<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>OG Kush:<\/strong> probably the most famous of the family, known for a pungent fuel-and-earth aroma and a reputation that spread well beyond cannabis circles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hindu Kush:<\/strong> a landrace, named directly after the mountain range, and one of the purest expressions of the family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purple Kush:<\/strong> distinguished by deep purple colouring in the buds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bubba Kush:<\/strong> a heavy, indica-leaning variety with a long-standing following.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Growing Kush<\/h2>\n<p>Kush genetics suit a dry, sunny climate close to their native conditions, though they are very often grown indoors where temperature and humidity can be controlled directly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Soil and nutrients:<\/strong> a well-draining medium rich in organic matter, fed consistently through the growing cycle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watering:<\/strong> regular but restrained. Letting the medium dry slightly between waterings helps avoid root rot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pruning and training:<\/strong> topping and trimming improve airflow through the canopy, which matters because the dense bud structure Kush is known for also traps moisture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Legal considerations<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you can buy, carry or grow Kush depends entirely on where you are. In Canada the <strong>Cannabis Act (2018)<\/strong> governs it federally, with each province setting its own minimum age and retail rules. Check the rules that apply where you live rather than assuming they match a neighbouring province.<\/p>\n<h2>Ordering from DankBros<\/h2>\n<p>DankBros is a mail-order service. Orders are dispatched with <strong>Canada Post Xpresspost<\/strong> and normally arrive within <strong>2&ndash;5 business days<\/strong> of processing. Parcels go out in plain, odour-sealed packaging with no external branding, and a tracking number is emailed once the order ships. <a href=\"\/fr\/shop\/\">Browse the catalogue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Legal age<\/h2>\n<p>Cannabis is legal for adults in Canada under the <strong>Cannabis Act (2018)<\/strong>. You must meet the minimum legal age in your province &mdash; <strong>19 in most provinces<\/strong>, 18 in Alberta and 21 in Quebec. Age is verified at checkout.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/h2>\n<h3>Where does the name Kush come from?<\/h3>\n<p>From the Hindu Kush mountain range spanning Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India, where the family originates.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Kush indica or sativa?<\/h3>\n<p>Most Kush varieties are indica-dominant, though individual crosses vary.<\/p>\n<h3>What does Kush smell like?<\/h3>\n<p>Earthy and pungent, usually with pine and spice, and sometimes floral or citrus notes on top.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the best-known Kush strains?<\/h3>\n<p>OG Kush, Hindu Kush, Purple Kush and Bubba Kush are among the most widely recognised.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Where does the name Kush come from?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"From the Hindu Kush mountain range spanning Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India, where the family originates.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is Kush indica or sativa?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Most Kush varieties are indica-dominant, though individual crosses vary.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does Kush smell like?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Earthy and pungent, usually with pine and spice, and sometimes floral or citrus notes on top.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What are the best-known Kush strains?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"OG Kush, Hindu Kush, Purple Kush and Bubba Kush are among the most widely recognised.\"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Kush? 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