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indica-dominant strainAnimal Kush
Animal Kush combines Kush Mints with Alien OG. Cool mint, pepper and herbs meet gas, earth, citrus and pine. With THC levels of around 30 percent, this indica-dominant cross belongs to the very potent profiles. Its effect tendency combines initial clarity and focus with increasingly deep physical calm.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- gassy
- earthy
- herbal
- pine-like
Effects
- balancing
- appetite-stimulating
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values serve as a guide. Actual content may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parentage and family tree
Animal Kush is at the beginning. The documented parent lines through the 4th generation follow below.
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StrainAnimal Kush
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ParentsKush Mints
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GrandparentsAnimal Mints
- 3rd generationAnimal Cookies
- 3rd generationSinMint Cookies
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GrandparentsBubba Kush
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3rd generationNorthern Lights
- 4th generationAfghani
- 4th generationPurest Indica
- 4th generationAfghanistan
- 3rd generationAfghan Kush
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3rd generationNorthern Lights
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GrandparentsAnimal Mints
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ParentsAlien OG
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GrandparentsTahoe OG
- 3rd generationAfghan
- 3rd generationThai
- 3rd generationHindu Kush
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GrandparentsAlien Kush
- 3rd generationAlien Dawg
- 3rd generationLas Vegas Purple Kush
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3rd generationAlien Technology
- 4th generationAfghani
- 4th generationAfghanistan
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GrandparentsTahoe OG
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ParentsKush Mints
Editorial profile
Animal Kush in detail
Origin & classification
Animal Kush is an indica-dominant cross of Kush Mints and Alien OG. The parents combine cool mint spice with a deep, gassy OG base. This creates a powerful hybrid that cannot be reduced to sweet Cookies. Earth, pine and fuel are just as important as mint and herbs.
Aroma & flavour
The aroma begins cool and peppery. Mint, herbs and citrus add bright accents, while gas, earth and resinous pine form the foundation. Caryophyllene supports the spicy sharpness, Pinene the forest note, Limonene the freshness and Myrcene the earthy depth. The profile remains dry and powerful.
Terpene profile
Animal Kush is listed with THC levels of around 30 percent, placing it in a very potent range. The exact value varies depending on phenotype and batch. The effect tendency may initially feel clear, focused and mentally present. As it progresses, the physical side becomes heavier, calmer and more distinctly indica-dominant.
Effect tendency
In growth, a stable, compact to medium structure can be expected. Kush Mints may contribute dense, resin-rich flowers and strong side branches. Alien OG adds some stretch and a pronounced gas aroma. Good support may be useful with heavy flowers, while air movement within the dense plant interior remains important.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
Compared with Kush Mints, Animal Kush appears darker, earthier and more gas-oriented. Compared with Alien OG, it brings more mint, herbs and a cooler top note. The cross retains recognisable traits from both parents, creating a clearly defined profile between Mints and OG.
Further classification
Animal Kush is occasionally confused with Animal Mints Kush. For this profile, however, Kush Mints × Alien OG is the decisive parent line. This classification explains the combination of cool spice, resinous pine, citrus and an increasingly calm progression more precisely than the similar commercial name.
Further classification
Animal Kush represents a potent, indica-dominant US cross with concentrated aromas. Mint, pepper, gas and earth form the core. The initial focus and subsequent physical calm make the strain more nuanced than an exclusively heavy Kush, without diminishing its powerful fundamental character.
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Frequently asked questions about Animal Kush
What type of strain is Animal Kush?
We list Animal Kush as an indica-dominant strain with the parent line Kush Mints × Alien OG.
What genetics are behind Animal Kush?
The parent line of Animal Kush is Kush Mints × Alien OG.
What does Animal Kush smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Animal Kush is primarily minty, peppery, gassy, earthy, herbal, citrusy and pine-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Animal Kush?
Animal Kush features Caryophyllene, Pinene, Limonene and Myrcene. They complement the described aroma profile.
What is the effect tendency of Animal Kush?
We describe Animal Kush primarily as calming, relaxing, clear, focused, creative, uplifting, balancing, sleepy and appetite-stimulating. Effects are subjective impressions and not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Animal Kush?
Animal Kush is listed with a THC level of 30 %. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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