Candy Kush
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt.
Candy Kush, also known as Kandy Kush or Kandy Kush OG, contains the best combo of flavor and high that will satisfy any marijuana enthusiast.
Candy Kush strain info:
It is a descendant of two powerhouse strains, OG Kush and Trainwreck, and it has won numerous awards since its first one at the 2010 Western Slope Cannabis Crown in Colorado.
With a lofty THC level that can reach up to 21%, this strain does not play around. As a 75% Indica, the most dominant effect is an overwhelming sense of relaxation. It can lift the mood, distract the mind from anxious thoughts, and give you the munchies. However, it also has the ability to cause couch-lock, so it definitely isn’t kid’s stuff, despite its name.
The sheer potency of this strain gives it a therapeutic advantage, such as relieving physical discomfort and pains. The sedative quality is also helpful for insomniacs. Given these effects, the best time to enjoy it would be during the evening. Its sweet, fruity candy flavor makes it a delicious post-dinner treat. At the same time, it is a more palatable alternative for medical marijuana users who don’t like pungent and dank weed.
Anyone can easily raise a Candy Kush plant at home using feminized, regular, or autoflower seeds. Newbies might need some advice from growers with more experience, but once they understand the techniques, they’ll be easy to implement.
| Feminized & Regular | Autoflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Genotype | Genotype75% Indica / 25% Sativa | Genotype75% Indica / 25% Sativa + Ruderalis |
| Lineage | LineageOG Kush x Trainwreck | LineageOG Kush x Trainwreck x Ruderalis |
| THC | THC15 to 21% | THCUp to 18% |
| CBD | CBDLess than 1% | CBDLess than 1% |
| Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield9 to 10 Weeks / 400 g/m² | Indoor Flowering / Yield8 to 10 weeks / 300 to 400 g/m² |
| Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldMid-October / 500 g/plant | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldAll year round / 200 to 300 g/plant |
| Recommended To | Recommended ToBeginner / Intermediate | Recommended ToBeginner |
Candy Kush Grow Info
Candy Kush grows dense round buds that glow with different colors like green, blue, and purple. They’ll be covered with thick frosting – an indication of immense trichome production. The plant’s height is small to average stature, making it easy to manage. It exhibits a good resistance to mold and pests, and so it can be cultivated in a variety of settings.
Once mature, photoperiod Candy Kush plants rarely exceed 100 cm (3 feet) in height –considered a standard size for Indicas. Its foliage, however, is not as lush because the slender Sativa characteristics are also present. Therefore, this hybrid is suited for low-stress training (LST) and the Screen of Green (SCORG) method to produce higher yields. Combined with occasional trimming, the result is an even canopy for ample light exposure to all the bud sites. The best types of grow light for this configuration are fluorescent or LED.
For indoor cultivation, maintain the temperature between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius (70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit) for healthy growth. A 50% relative humidity (RH) level during the day and 65% at night are recommended. As for the growing medium, organics are the way to go if you want to boost the terpene profile. On the other hand, a hydroponic setup allows direct nutrient absorption for more vigorous vegetation, but always check that the pH level is 5.5 to 6.5.
Should there be no issues, the flowering period will last 9 to 10 weeks, and the yield should be around 400 grams (14 ounces) per square meter. If you want more buds, however, you can opt for outdoor cultivation because this strain loves direct sunlight. With its easygoing features, even amateur growers can achieve success with 500 grams (18 ounces) of delectable weed per plant. Just make sure that all the flowers have been harvested by mid-October.
Feminized seeds are best for novices because they’re more straightforward to grow. Virtually 100% of the plants will be female, and so they’ll produce the highest yield. In contrast, regular seeds require more time and effort because they have a 50/50 chance of sprouting female and male plants. You have to identify and separate the males as early as possible so that they don’t contaminate the flowers, but you use the pollen sacs for future breeding projects.
Compared to the photoperiod version, Auto Candy Kush has even fewer demands in order to thrive. Hence, this is the winning pick for newbies who don’t want to have to deal with any growing issues at all. By adding Ruderalis genes to the original strain, breeders created a plant that doesn’t need a change in the seasonal light cycle to trigger flowering.
Autoflowers also develop rapidly, so it’s vital to give them enough nutrients and water to sustain their growth. There’s no need to train or top them, and in fact, these techniques could be harmful to them because they won’t have time to recuperate from the stress. Simply use a Sea of Green (SOG) setup indoors, and a yield of 300 to 400 grams (10 to 14 ounces) can be expected. From seed to harvest, it will take 8 to 10 weeks only, so you can have perpetual propagation.
You could also grow Auto Candy Kush outdoors because of its short stature and resilience against diseases and adverse weather. Regardless of the season, this strain will reach the flowering stage in approximately three months. Consequently, germination and planting can be done at least twice a year to accumulate a year-round supply of pot. Each plant can generate 200 to 300 grams (6.5 to 10 ounces) of this sweet weed.
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