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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Special Kush Strain

Special Kush is an indica dominant strain (OG Kush × Sweet Special). 49-day flowering.

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Flowering
49 days
Breeder releases
1
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Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainSpecial Kush

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Zativo49dfeminized

About Special Kush

Special Kush is a unique blend of indica and sativa. Special Kush’s dominant properties of a relaxing body stone are derived from its parent, OG Kush, an indica dominant strain with Afghani Kush ancestry. It also delivers a sweet smoke thanks to its Sweet Special genetics, and a slightly energetic soaring head high, from the sativa influence it receives from both parents. The indica/sativa ratio of Special Kush is 60/40. The indica genetics dominate, with a relaxing body stone, whilst still leaving ample room for the sativa's soaring euphoria and mildly energetic head high to shine through. The pleasant result from the evenly blended genetics of sativa and indica is a smoke which has something for both indica and sativa connoisseurs alike. Special Kush's parent, Sweet Special is a hardy and resilient plant that is prized for the sweet smoke it yields. Just like its parent, it is also resilient and hardy and is suitable for both growing indoors or outdoors. Special Kush’s other parent, OG Kush is an indica heavy strain with extremely potent Afghani genetics. Although Special Kush is an almost even balance of indica and sativa genetics, the Indica does dominate and produces a strong

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Special Kush?
Special Kush comes from OG Kush × Sweet Special.
Is Special Kush indica or sativa?
Special Kush is classified as indica dominant.
How long does Special Kush take to flower?
Special Kush flowers in about 49 days.
Is Special Kush available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Special Kush is offered as: feminized.