Cataract Kush: The Heavyweight Creeper
Cataract Kush: The Heavyweight Creeper
Strain Overview
Type: Near-Pure Indica (99% Indica / 1% Sativa)
Breeder: DNA Genetics
Lineage: LA Confidential x OG Kush
Market Status: The "Knockout Artist"; Cataract Kush is a legend in the medical cannabis community, infamous for its terrifying potency. It was named not because it helps with eye problems, but because the high is so heavy it makes your eyelids droop and your vision blur. It is a "creeper" strain that continues to climb long after you’ve put the joint down.
THC Content: 20% – 24% (Narcotic Potency)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene
Key Effects: "Creeper" Stone, Vision Blurring, Muscle Numbness, Deep Sleep
Some strains get you high; Cataract Kush shuts you down.
Bred by the heavy-hitters at DNA Genetics, this strain was created by crossing their flagship Indica, LA Confidential, with the world-famous OG Kush. The goal was to combine the rock-hard density and darkness of the LA Con with the flavor and potency of the OG.
The result is a genetic masterpiece that acts like a delayed fuse. You smoke it, you feel fine, and then 20 minutes later, you realize you can't stand up. It is widely considered one of the strongest medicinal strains in the DNA catalog, designed strictly for high-tolerance users and those suffering from severe pain.
History and Lineage: The Clash of Titans
This is a meeting of two of the most powerful Indicas in history.
The Mother (LA Confidential): DNA’s triple crown winner. A pure Afghan Indica known for its psychedelic, heavy stone and incredibly dense, dark green buds. It brings the weight and the "creeper" effect.
The Father (OG Kush): The California King. Famous for its fuel/lemon aroma and instant cerebral pressure. It brings the flavor complexity and the initial punch.
The Synthesis: Cataract Kush is darker and heavier than a standard OG. It drops the Sativa "head high" of the OG Kush almost entirely, focusing instead on a bone-crushing physical stone that intensifies over time.
Terpene Profile: Diesel and Damp Earth
Cataract Kush smells like a basement full of fuel. It lacks the sweetness of fruit strains, offering a raw, aggressive funk.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Sedative): The dominant terpene. It provides the heavy musky, earthy aroma and is responsible for the "couch-lock" sensation.
Caryophyllene (The Gas): Inherited from the OG Kush. It adds a sharp, spicy diesel kick that tingles the nose.
Limonene (The Citrus): A background note of sour lemon peel that cuts through the heaviness, a signature of the OG lineage.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is pungent and dank. It smells of wet soil, diesel fumes, pine, and spicy skunk.
The Smoke: Thick and expanding. It tastes of sour lemon, earthy hash, and fuel. It is a heavy smoke that can induce coughing (the "cough-lock").
Strain Effects: The Grey Out
The defining characteristic of Cataract Kush is the "Creeper Effect." Do not underestimate it.
The Experience
The Delay: You might smoke a bowl and think, "I don't feel that much." Wait.
The Climb: About 15-20 minutes later, the high begins to build rapidly. A heavy pressure settles behind the eyes.
The Cataract: This is where it gets its name. Your eyelids become impossibly heavy, and your vision may literally seem to blur or "grey out" slightly due to the intensity of the relaxation.
The Stone: It is a full-body narcotic experience. Pain vanishes, muscles turn to jelly, and sleep becomes inevitable.
Best For: Severe chronic pain, insomnia, muscle spasms, glaucoma (intraocular pressure relief), and high-tolerance veterans.
Growing Cataract Kush: The Slow Burner
This strain requires patience, but it rewards the grower with some of the densest buds on the market.
Growth Structure
The Speed: It is a slow vegger. The LA Confidential genetics make it grow short and stout. You need to veg it longer than average to get a good canopy size before flipping.
The Yield: Above Average. While the plants are short, the buds are incredibly dense. They weigh heavy on the scale.
The Structure: It grows very bushy. Defoliation is necessary to prevent powdery mildew and allow light to reach the inner nodes.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks.
The Color: Late in flower, the leaves often turn a greyish-black or dark purple, covered in a frost so thick it looks like the buds have been dipped in glue.
Grower’s Tip: Because the buds are so dense, they are prone to mold if humidity is high. Keep your RH (Relative Humidity) low (40-45%) in the final weeks. Also, be careful with nutrients; it prefers a moderate feeding schedule compared to the hungry OG Kush.
Final Verdict: The Medical Grade
Cataract Kush is not for the casual smoker. It is a specialized tool for those who need maximum relief. It takes the legendary flavor of OG Kush and supercharges it with the sedative power of LA Confidential. If you are looking for a strain to end your day, cure your insomnia, or manage severe pain—and you don't mind feeling like you've been hit by a truck of relaxation—this is your medicine.
You should choose Cataract Kush if:
You have a High Tolerance.
You suffer from Severe Pain/Insomnia.
You love Earthy/Diesel/OG flavors.
You want a "Creeper" high that builds over time.
Score: 9.5/10 (The Knockout King)