Quick answer
The King Kush strain, also spelled King’s Kush, is an indica-dominant cross of OG Kush and Grape selected by Green House Seeds. Leafly lists about 21% THC and the breeder’s own test shows 22.29%. It smells of grape and fuel and leans relaxed and sleepy. Bud Cargo stocks a King Kush ounce for $75.
Key takeaways
- King Kush and King’s Kush are the same cross: OG Kush × Grape, per Leafly, AllBud and the breeder, Green House Seeds.
- Green House Seeds lists it as 70% indica and 30% sativa; AllBud says 90% indica.
- Listed THC: 21% (Leafly), 22.29% in the breeder’s test, 19% to 27% (AllBud). Limonene is Leafly’s top terpene.
- Most reported effects on Leafly are sleepy, relaxed and hungry, so most people treat it as an evening strain.
- Bud Cargo has it two ways: a $75 ounce deal ($2.68 a gram) and Kings Kush AAAA+ from $10 a gram.
Last updated 21 October 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the King Kush strain?
King Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid bred by crossing OG Kush with Grape. Green House Seeds, the Amsterdam seed company, sells it as King’s Kush and says the cross was selected by its founder, Arjan. Leafly lists the strain as King Kush and AllBud as King’s Kush, with the same two parents on both pages.
The OG Kush side brings the fuel-and-pine nose and dense structure the Kush family is known for. The Grape side adds fruit to the smell and, in the breeder’s words, the heavier body effect that follows the first head high. Green House Seeds also notes that some plants turn slightly purple in the right conditions.
King Kush, King’s Kush or Kings Kush?
All three spellings point to the same strain in the main databases, which is why the search results mix them. Bud Cargo uses two of them: the King Kush ounce deal and Kings Kush AAAA+. Some Canadian licensed producers also sell a “King Kush” under their own brand, and a producer’s version can differ from the Green House original, so the cut matters more than the spelling.
Is King’s Kush a sativa or indica strain?
King’s Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid. The sources disagree only on how dominant:
| Source | Type | Genetics | THC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green House Seeds (breeder) | 70% indica, 30% sativa | OG Kush × Grape | 22.29% (CBD 0.32%, CBN 0.46%) | n/a |
| Leafly (“King Kush”) | Indica | OG Kush × Grape | 21%, CBD 0% | 4.2 from 378 ratings |
| AllBud (“King’s Kush”) | 90% indica, 10% sativa | OG Kush × Grape | 19% to 27% | 4.6 from 33 votes |
In practice that means a relaxed, body-heavy strain. Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide explains why these labels are a rough guide rather than a rule.
How strong is King Kush?
King Kush is a high-THC strain, usually listed in the low 20s. Leafly gives 21%, the breeder reports a test at 22.29%, and AllBud a wider 19% to 27%. Google’s AI Overview for the strain quotes similar figures.
These numbers describe the strain in general, not any particular batch, and Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current lots. If you are new to strong indicas, start with a small amount and wait before taking more; Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines also recommend favouring lower-THC products and using less often.
Which Kush strain is the strongest?
There is no reliable answer, because THC varies more between growers and harvests than between strain names. King Kush sits in the upper range of what the databases list, but a well-grown lot of a “milder” Kush can test higher than a poor lot of a “strong” one.
What does King Kush taste and smell like?
King Kush tastes of grape over a fuel-and-earth Kush base. AllBud lists diesel, fruity, grape, herbal, spicy and sweet flavours, with diesel, earthy, fruity, pungent, spicy and sweet aromas. Leafly’s top flavours are lavender, flowery and grape. Green House Seeds describes the smoke as acidic and lemony, closer to OG Kush.
The citrus and floral notes fit the terpenes: Leafly lists limonene first, followed by linalool and myrcene, while the breeder’s test shows alpha-pinene, limonene and alpha-humulene. Our terpenes guide covers what each of these smells like.
What are the effects of King Kush?
King Kush is mostly reported as a relaxing, sleepy strain. Leafly’s most reported effects are sleepy, relaxed and hungry; AllBud adds euphoria, happy and uplifting; and Green House Seeds calls it a “creeper” with a heavy, long-lasting stone. The usual pattern is a happy head high first, then a heavy body feel.
The most reported negatives on Leafly are dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness. This is what consumers report, not a health claim. If you want something for the daytime, a sativa-leaning strain is a better fit.
How does King Kush compare with other Kush strains?
King Kush is the fruitier, grape-leaning member of the OG Kush family. Here is how it compares with Kush strains we have guides for:
| Strain | Genetics | Character | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kush | OG Kush × Grape | Grape and fuel, heavy evening indica | This page |
| Skywalker OG | Skywalker × OG Kush | Fuel and spice, sedating | Skywalker OG strain |
| Kush Mints | Animal Mints × Bubba Kush | Mint and cookie, relaxed | Kush Mints strain |
| Purple Kush | Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani | Earthy grape, very indica | Purple Kush strain |
| West Coast Kush | OG Kush-type, pedigree unpublished | Pine, earth and citrus, up then relaxed | West Coast Kush strain |
Is the King Kush ounce deal or the AAAA+ better value?
For a full ounce, the ounce deal is better value: $75 against $160. Bud Cargo sells the strain two ways, and the per-gram gap is wide:
| Option | Weight | Price | Per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kush AAAA+ | 1 g | $10 | $10.00 |
| Kings Kush AAAA+ | Eighth (3.5 g) | $30 | $8.57 |
| Kings Kush AAAA+ | Quarter (7 g) | $60 | $8.57 |
| Kings Kush AAAA+ | Half ounce (14 g) | $90 | $6.43 |
| Kings Kush AAAA+ | Ounce (28 g) | $160 | $5.71 |
| King Kush ounce deal | Ounce (28 g) only | $75 | $2.68 |
The AAAA+ listing is the top grade and the way to try a gram or an eighth. The ounce deal is the budget route if you already know you like the strain; at $75 it sits at the median of our ounce deals, which run from $39 to $110. Our AAAA strains guide explains what the grades describe.
Where to buy King Kush online in Canada
Bud Cargo has King Kush in stock as the ounce deal for $75 and as Kings Kush AAAA+ from $10 a gram. For more heavy evening strains, the indica menu lists everything in stock. An ounce is 28 g, just under the 30 g of dried cannabis an adult may carry in public under section 8 of the Cannabis Act.
Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and $35 to the territories. Shipping is free on orders over $150 (over $250 to the territories). You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is King’s Kush a sativa or indica strain?
King’s Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid. Its breeder, Green House Seeds, lists it as 70% indica and 30% sativa; AllBud puts it at 90% indica, and Leafly files it simply as an indica. Expect a relaxed, heavy finish rather than a racy high.
Is King Kush the same as King’s Kush?
In most cases, yes. Leafly lists King Kush and AllBud lists King’s Kush with the same parents, OG Kush × Grape, which is also the cross Green House Seeds gives for its King’s Kush. Bud Cargo sells it under both spellings: the King Kush ounce deal and Kings Kush AAAA+ by weight.
What are the genetics of King Kush?
King Kush is OG Kush crossed with Grape. Green House Seeds says the cross was selected by Arjan, its founder, and Leafly and AllBud list the same two parents. Leafly names King’s Juice and Ace Killer OG as strains bred from it.
How strong is King Kush?
It is a fairly strong strain. Leafly lists 21% THC, Green House Seeds reports a test at 22.29% THC with 0.32% CBD, and AllBud gives a range of 19% to 27%. Those are typical figures, not a test of a specific batch, and Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current lots.
What does King Kush taste like?
Grape and fuel are the common notes. AllBud lists diesel, fruity, grape, herbal, spicy and sweet; Leafly’s top flavours are lavender, flowery and grape; and Green House Seeds describes an acidic, lemony taste close to OG Kush. Limonene is Leafly’s top terpene, which fits the citrus edge.
Which Kush strain is the strongest?
No Kush strain is reliably the strongest, because THC varies more between growers and batches than between strain names. King Kush sits in the high range, at 19% to 27% on AllBud and about 22% in its breeder’s test, so the lab result on a given lot tells you more than the name does.
How much is an ounce of King Kush?
At Bud Cargo the King Kush ounce deal is $75 for a full 28 g as of 21 October 2026, about $2.68 a gram. Kings Kush AAAA+ is sold by weight from $10 a gram to $160 an ounce.
Sources: Green House Seeds, King’s Kush. Leafly, King Kush. AllBud, King’s Kush. Public Health Agency of Canada, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16), section 8. Prices from Bud Cargo’s live in-stock catalogue, 21 October 2026.
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