Genetics & Lineage
Reported by Humboldt Seed Organization (1 of 2 breeder reports).
Other breeder reports: Nirvana Seeds: Hindu Kush × Skunk#1.
Breeder-reported parentage; not DNA-verified.
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Taste
Breeder releases (3)
| Breeder | Type | Parentage |
|---|---|---|
| Barney's Farm | — | — |
| Humboldt Seed Organization | Indica dominant | Kush × Skunk × Original OG |
| Nirvana Seeds | Indica dominant | Hindu Kush × Skunk#1 |
Academic research (2 studies)
Peer-reviewed, open-access studies that examined samples sold or grown under this name. Findings describe those samples, not the breeder’s release, and may not match every product. Each quote is copied from the paper’s full text.
- Cannabinoids: Master Kush flower was measured at 18.6 wt-% Δ9-THC and was classed as an indica/indica-dominant 'Kush' strain.
“two indica/indica‐dominant ‘Kush' strains (Pink Kush: 18.7 wt‐% Δ9‐THC, Master Kush: 18.6 wt‐% Δ9‐THC)”
Hundertmark M, Germerott T, Wunder C. (2026). HS-FET-GC/MS-Method Development and Validation for Analysis of 45 Terpenes-Creating a Complementary Tool for Comprehensive Profiling of Cannabis Flowers in Forensics. Drug testing and analysis. doi:10.1002/dta.3966
- Terpenes: Master Kush was among the cultivars with relatively higher α-bisabolol levels.α-bisabolol
“One distinguishing characteristic of this group was the relatively higher levels of α-bisabolol in Master Kush, Bubba Kush, and Sour Diesel.”
Fischedick JT. (2017). Identification of Terpenoid Chemotypes Among High (-)-trans-Δ9- Tetrahydrocannabinol-Producing Cannabis sativa L. Cultivars. Cannabis and cannabinoid research. doi:10.1089/can.2016.0040
Source records checked: 2026-10-28. Research checked: 2026-10-29. Fields without supporting records remain unknown. Potency and terpene composition vary by product batch; use that batch’s COA for tested values. View sources.
Researched details
Support applies to the cited claim and release, not every product sold under this strain name.
- Parentage: Hindu Kush × Skunk#1 (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Reported effects: sedating, uplifting (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Retail classification: Indica dominant (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Reported effects: calming, happy, euphoric (Barney's Farm · release) source
- Aromas: classic earthy kush, citrus zest, incense (Barney's Farm · release) source
- Flavors: sweet, pungent, earthy (Barney's Farm · release) source
- Retail classification: Indica dominant (Humboldt Seed Organization · release) source
- Parentage: Kush × Skunk × Original OG (Humboldt Seed Organization · release) source
- Reported effects: relaxing (Humboldt Seed Organization · release) source
- Aromas: citrus fruit, exotic goods (Humboldt Seed Organization · release) source
- Flavors: lemony, earthy, spicy (Humboldt Seed Organization · release) source
Not established across all releases: aromas, retail classification, summary, reported effects, parentage, flavors, reported terpenes, reported type.
Indica, sativa and hybrid are retail shopping labels, not genetics. Parentage is breeder-reported and not DNA-verified. Use your product’s batch COA for tested potency. How Areto sources this page.
Direct breeder sources
- Master Kush Feminized — official Nirvana release. Accessed 2026-09-30.
- Master Kush — official Barney's Farm release page. Accessed 2026-10-28.
- Master Kush — official Humboldt Seed Organization release page. Accessed 2026-10-28.
Cultivar facts come directly from the cited breeders. A breeder’s description is a reported claim, not independent genetic verification or a test of your product batch. Community members’ personal experiences are separate from these facts. Corrections: genetics@areto.tech.