master kush weed strain

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Master Kush

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Master Kush’s roots run about as deep as cannabis lineage gets, straight back to the Hindu Kush mountain range along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, home to some of the oldest landrace cannabis populations in the world. Amsterdam’s White Label Seed Company stabilized those genetics into a proper hybrid by crossing Hindu Kush with Skunk #1.

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About Master Kush Strain

Here’s a quick snapshot of the Master Kush strain:

  • Type: Indica-dominant hybrid (roughly 90% indica, 10% sativa)

  • THC Range: 18%–24%

  • Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Caryophyllene, and Myrcene

  • Aroma: Deep, earthy hash and spice, with a subtle citrus note underneath

In the early 90s, it won the High Times Cannabis Cup two years in a row, cementing its place as one of the foundational strains of the Amsterdam coffeeshop era.

Master Kush earned its reputation as a “hash plant.” Its landrace ancestry comes from a region with centuries of hash-making tradition. That heritage is reflected in its aroma, which is heavy, musky, and incense-like, with hints of black pepper and pine. Skunk #1’s influence rounds things out with a faint citrus brightness.

THC typically runs between 18% and 24%. Looks-wise, Master Kush stays true to its landrace roots with compact, dense buds and a heavy coating of trichomes, reflecting the resin-heavy structure its Hindu Kush ancestors developed over centuries of adapting to a harsh mountain climate.

Master Kush Cultivation Notes

  • Genetics: An indica-dominant hybrid (commonly Hindu Kush x Skunk #1), rooted in landrace strains native to the Hindu Kush region along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border. Very easy to grow — a tough, resilient Afghan indica variety well suited to both beginner and experienced growers.
  • Climate: Its landrace-influenced genetics make it resistant to many common pests and environmental stressors. Its compact size makes it ideal for indoor setups, while outdoor growers in drier climates can also achieve strong results.
  • Growth pattern: Short stature with sturdy stems, and it stretches very little — typically only increasing height by 50-100% after transitioning to flower, making it ideal for low-clearance grows. Grows large, elongated buds that are full of resin.
  • Flowering time: 8-9 weeks indoors is the most consistently reported range (one source lists 8-10 weeks); outdoor harvest typically late September.
  • Yield: High — one source reports up to 600g/m² indoors and over 800g/plant outdoors, and another lists 14-16 oz/m² — putting it among the more generous producers you’ve covered despite its compact size.
  • Susceptibility: High resistance to common pests given its landrace hardiness. The main risk is late-flower humidity causing bud rot in its dense colas, so airflow/humidity control still matters.
  • Nutrients: Growers should maintain moderate to heavy nutrients and provide optimal conditions such as controlled humidity and airflow.
  • Training techniques: Given its minimal stretch and short stature, this is a good candidate for SOG (sea of green) setups; standard topping/LST also work but aren’t strictly necessary given its naturally compact structure.
  • Harvest note: A slow, 10-to-14-day dry at 60°F and 60% relative humidity is recommended to lock in the deep, earthy pine notes.`

Master Kush Strain Terpene Profile

Caryophyllene
Limonene
Myrcene
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