What is Kush? An Incredibly Popular, Ancient, Cannabis Cultivar

These sedative landrace varieties, with dominant indica genetics, come from from Central Asia. Kush varieties contribute to the genetic profile of many well-known modern cultivars, and the word itself is a commonly used term in cannabis culture. Here’s the story of its history and why kush is so beloved the world over. Where Does it Come From? Hindu Kush is the founding member of the Kush family. It’s a landrace variety native to the place with the same name. The Hindu Kush mountains run through modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. Interestingly, the introduction of these plant genetics to the Western world came about in the 1960s and 70s. North American backpackers brought back seeds after encountering the variety on the “hippie trail” that ran from Europe to South-east Asia via the Hindu Kush region. By breeding Hindu Kush genetics with existing varieties, including landrace sativas from other parts of the globe, kush  became synonymous with modern cannabis culture. The years of interbreeding mean that the underlying Hindu Kush genetics are now found in a wide variety of cultivars. But, while the name is still synonymous with cannabis culture, it’s surprisingly tricky to actually find pure kush genetics. Sadly, due to the high-quality genetics that landrace varieties contain, the use of the word ‘kush’ has now come to describe any form of high-grade cannabis. Some strains don’t even have a hint of kush in them. Clifftop view of the Hindu Kush region. What Characterizes Kush? The genetics generally exhibit deep green colas…

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