Orange Kush: Seriously Citrus
Orange Kush seeds grow into short plants with thin branches and smaller buds. Even though the buds are smaller, they are still packed with potent THC. The leaves on these plants are long and thin but are effective at catching the sun’s powerful UV rays. The buds are bright green with amber pistils and white hairs covering the surface area. There is a small layer of trichomes on the buds of this plant, but not as much as some of the more crystal-covered plants we have seen. You can really get a good look at the trichomes when the nuggets are harvested. They look like sugar coating the leaves of the nuggets. The nuggs are leafy and mostly green with orange hairs. Breaking these nuggets up releases that skunky and citrus aroma we discussed earlier. While Orange Kush hasn’t won any major awards, it is still extremely popular on the cannabis circuit. With word-of-mouth recognition at an all-time high because of social media, folks are giving this strain tons of really great reviews online.
Growing Tips for Our Seeds
Orange Kush grows best in warm, sunny, and dry climates. It isn’t a terribly difficult strain of cannabis to grow, so it can be taken on by first-timers looking to cut their teeth on a great strain of cannabis. If growing indoors, you are going to need high-quality grow lights and plenty of air circulation to get to harvest. Outdoor growers, your best chance at a bountiful harvest is by growing these plants in a greenhouse where the climate can be adjusted to meet the strain’s specific needs.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: Orange Kush marijuana can be grown indoors and outdoors by novice growers. The desired temperature for this strain is between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. In the vegetative stage, you should provide 18-20 hours of light each day. To induce the flowering stage of growth, you will need to alter the light cycle to a 12/12 cycle. This will take you all the way to harvest.
- Moisture control: Humidity levels of approximately 40% during the vegetative phase, gradually decreasing to 30-40% or slightly lower during the flowering stage.
- Training Techniques: Low and High-stress training and pruning are the best methods to get the most out of this strain. These methods will increase your yields come harvest time.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your Orange Kush female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.
Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest
- Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect the Orange Kush strain to harvest after a flowering period of 60-70 days. Cultivated outdoors, Orange Kush weed should be finished with its flowering stage by early November.
- Yields: While Indoor yields are around 450 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 510 grams per plant. These yields are impressive and are a reward for a job well done. First-timers are going to jump for joy when they weigh their nuggets out and get these yield figures.
Dominant Terpenes in Orange Kush: Kushy Goodness
The Orange Kush terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is myrcene, while pinene and caryophyllene are secondary terpenes.
- Myrcene: Most Dominant – Myrcene produces an earthy and herbal scent and flavor when found in cannabis plants.
- Pinene: Secondary Terpene – Found in pine needles and conifer trees, pinene can also be found in cannabis and adds to the flavor and aroma of most strains.
- Caryophyllene: Spicy and Peppery—Caryophyllene, known for being spicy and peppery, can be found in cloves and cinnamon.
Dominant Cannabinoids in Orange Kush:
Cannabinoids play an important role in Orange Kush seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That uplifted, happy, and relaxed feeling you get when enjoying the Orange Kush strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.
- THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 23%, the THC in this balanced hybrid strain is responsible for the uplifted and happy feeling you get when enjoying Orange Kush cannabis.
- CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – The CBD levels in Orange Kush are around 1%.
