American Kush
American Kush
Also known as: AK
Overview
American Kush is a 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid strain created by Alphakronik Genes (AKG) through crossing Pre-98 Bubba Kush and Sin City Kush. Released in Halloween 2012, this strain represents a modern iteration of classic Kush genetics developed through careful breeding practices to emphasize the sedative and relaxing properties typical of indica strains. The strain was developed during the early 2000s cannabis renaissance when enthusiasts demanded cultivars that fused traditional Kush flavors with innovative genetics. American Kush displays robust growth characteristics with large bulbous colas and short, stocky plants typically reaching around 2 feet in height. The buds are dense and compact with a deep forest-green hue, often exhibiting purple accents and heavily coated in white trichomes. This strain has achieved recognition in the cannabis community for its consistent potency and therapeutic benefits, becoming a symbol of craft breeding excellence in the competitive cannabis market.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with muscle spasms
- Often used for nausea relief
- Reported to help with cluster headaches
- May assist with appetite stimulation
- Users report help with insomnia
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
American Kush has an average growing difficulty and can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors with a flowering time of approximately 53 days (7-8 weeks). Indoor cultivation produces short plants with medium yields, while outdoor growing should be harvested around late September to early October. The strain benefits from high nitrogen feeding until week 3, followed by increased phosphorus and potassium. Plants can withstand more heat than many strains due to their Kush lineage, though the large fan leaves may require pruning for optimal light penetration. Seeds tend to produce more males than females, with males growing quickly and females developing slowly with tight nodes, making it suitable for Sea of Green (SOG) cultivation methods.