The Hindu Kush lineage
Original kush landraces grew wild in the Hindu Kush mountains — short, hardy, resin-heavy indica plants adapted to cool, high-altitude climates. In the 1970s and ‘80s, US and Dutch growers brought Hindu Kush seeds back and crossed them with local strains, creating OG Kush, Hindu Kush, Bubba Kush, Master Kush, and dozens of modern kush hybrids.
What kush strains taste and feel like
Classic kush profile: earthy, piney, spicy, sometimes floral or hashy. Effects lean sedating and body-heavy — good for sleep, pain, and evening relaxation. High myrcene content is common, which contributes to the couch-lock effect. THC typically 18–26%.
Popular kush strains at NY dispensaries
OG Kush (foundational hybrid) — classic pine/earth, balanced high; Bubba Kush — heavy indica, deeply sedating; Master Kush — smooth, incense-like; Hindu Kush — pure landrace indica; Purple Kush — grape-forward indica; Kush Mints — modern hybrid with mint-cookie aroma; MAC 1 (Miracle Alien Cookies) — with kush in the lineage.
Is ‘kush' the same as ‘weed'?
In slang, sometimes — ‘I'm smoking kush' can just mean ‘I'm smoking good weed.' But in strain terms, kush specifically points at the Hindu Kush lineage. When shopping at a dispensary, ask specifically about kush strains if you want the earthy-piney, indica-heavy profile.
Buying kush strains in NY
At Good Grades — a licensed New York adult-use dispensary in Queens — every gram on the menu is lab-tested through the state's Office of Cannabis Management compliance chain, tagged from cultivator to shelf, and delivered same-day across Queens, Nassau County, and much of the NYC metro. 21+ with valid ID at delivery. Browse the live menu to compare THC content, terpene profile, and grow method before you order.