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Burmese Kush

According to the sources, Burmese Kush combines Burmese with OG Kush and is described as an indica-dominant hybrid. Earthy spice, sweet incense and a calm, grounding character define the profile. The stated THC range of 18 to 24 percent remains a variable reference point rather than a fixed value for every expression.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • earthy
  • sweet

Cannabinoid profile

Documented ranges

THC up to 24 %

The values are provided for context. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parentage and family tree

Burmese Kush is shown at the top. The documented parent lines down to the 2nd generation follow below.

Editorial profile

Burmese Kush in detail

Origin & classification

The cross of Burmese and OG Kush forms the understandable starting point of Burmese Kush. Both parents are named consistently in the raw profile and the related source description. The strain is classified as an indica-dominant hybrid. No breeder is specified in the available data, which means the profile cannot be assigned to a specific breeder-related version. The statements therefore apply only to the documented description of this strain name.

Aroma & flavour

The aroma combines an earthy base with spice and a sweet note reminiscent of incense. These elements create a warm, rather classic scent profile: the sweetness does not stand alone but is supported by earthy and spicy tones. This distinguishes Burmese Kush from purely sugary dessert profiles as well as from strains described exclusively through a sharp fuel aroma. Specific terpenes have not been recorded, so no reliable chemical explanation for the aroma is possible.

Terpene profile

The source description characterises the strain as grounding and suited to the evening. Together with its indica dominance, this creates a calm, rather body-oriented effect profile. This should be understood as a recurring description, not as a consumption recommendation or guaranteed experience. How a strain is perceived depends, among other things, on individual sensitivity, quantity, batch and surroundings. No further medical or therapeutic conclusions can be drawn from the data.

Effect tendency

For THC, one source states a possible range of 18 to 24 percent; the raw profile records only the upper value of 24 percent. Such measurements vary between phenotypes and batches. The dataset contains no CBD values and no reliable information on flowering time, yield, plant height or suitable cultivation methods. Flower characteristics are also not described in specific terms.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

The reliable, usable profile of Burmese Kush therefore rests on three points: the Burmese × OG Kush cross, its indica-dominant classification and the combination of earthy spice, sweetness and incense. The reported effect is described as calm and grounding. For strain comparisons, this coherent picture is more useful than a single maximum value that may differ considerably depending on the sample.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Burmese Kush

What type of strain is Burmese Kush?

We classify Burmese Kush as an indica-dominant strain with the Burmese × OG Kush parentage.

What genetics are behind Burmese Kush?

The parentage of Burmese Kush is Burmese × OG Kush.

What does Burmese Kush smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Burmese Kush is primarily earthy and sweet. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

How high is the THC content of Burmese Kush?

Burmese Kush is stated to have a THC range of up to 24 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.