Quattro Kush: The "Big Sour" Heavyweight
Quattro Kush: The "Big Sour" Heavyweight
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (70% Indica / 30% Sativa)
Origin: Colorado (Ethos Genetics)
Lineage: 707 Headband x Triangle Kush x SFV OG Kush
THC Content: 25% – 30%+
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene
Key Effects: Crushing Euphoria, Deep Relaxation, Appetite Stimulation, Sedation
If you are hunting for the "gas," look no further. Quattro Kush, often affectionately nicknamed "The Big Sour" by its breeders at Ethos Genetics, is a love letter to the OG Kush lineage. It is a strain designed for smokers who feel like modern dessert strains are too sweet and soft.
Quattro Kush is loud, aggressive, and undeniably potent. With THC levels that regularly test near 30%, it is a "buckle up" strain that combines the best traits of the most legendary West Coast OGs into one high-yielding, resin-dripping package.
History and Lineage: The Trinity of OG Legends
While the name "Quattro" suggests four components, the core lineage of this powerhouse is a trifecta of the most respected "gas" strains in history.
The Ethos Recipe
Ethos Genetics created this strain by selecting a specific phenotype (The Big Sour) from a complex cross. The lineage reads like a Hall of Fame induction list:
707 Headband: Famous for its "headband" pressure effect and sour diesel funk.
Triangle Kush: The Florida-born mother of modern OGs, known for its swampy, earthy potency.
SFV OG Kush: The San Fernando Valley legend that adds a piney, lemon-cleaner sharp bite to the mix.
The Result: By stabilizing these genetics (often sold as Quattro Kush F3), Ethos created a plant that retains the "sour funk" of the Headband but grows with the structural vigor and resin production of the best OGs.
Terpene Profile: Sour Garlic and Hot Garbage
This strain does not smell like fruit or candy. It smells like a dumpster behind a high-end Italian restaurant—and for OG lovers, that is the highest compliment possible.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Musk): Extremely high in this strain, providing the earthy, sedative base that locks you to the couch.
Limonene (The Sour): Adds the sharp, stinging aroma of sour lemon and chemical cleaner.
Caryophyllene (The Spice): Contributes a heavy dose of black pepper and diesel fuel.
Flavor Notes:
The Nose: Pungent notes of sour garlic, onion, diesel fuel, and damp earth. It is aggressive and fills the room instantly.
The Smoke: On the inhale, it is thick and expansive with a sour citrus and pine taste. The exhale leaves a savory, almost meaty aftertaste of spicy earth and gas.
Quattro Kush Strain Effects: A "Day-Wrecker"
Quattro Kush is not a morning strain. It is barely an afternoon strain. It is a "clear your schedule" strain.
The Experience
The high hits with the force of a freight train.
The Headband: Thanks to the 707 lineage, you will likely feel a pressure band around the eyes and temples almost immediately. This comes with a dizzying, euphoric rush.
The Body Melt: The cerebral effects quickly give way to a heavy, narcotic body stone. Limbs feel weighted, and motivation evaporates.
The Munchies: This strain is notorious for stimulating a ravenous appetite.
Warning: Novice smokers should approach with extreme caution. The combination of high THC and heavy terpenes can lead to dizziness or "greening out" if you consume too much too quickly.
Medical Benefits of Quattro Kush
This is "heavy artillery" medicine. It is typically used for conditions that require strong sedation and pain relief.
Top Medical Uses:
Severe Chronic Pain: The numbing body effect is excellent for arthritis, back pain, and post-surgical recovery.
Insomnia: It is a guaranteed sleep aid for most users.
Appetite Loss / Nausea: It is highly effective for patients undergoing treatments that suppress appetite.
High Stress / PTSD: The sheer potency forces the mind to slow down, providing a break from racing thoughts.
Growing Quattro Kush: The "Greasy" Yielder
For growers, Quattro Kush is a dream. While many OG strains are finicky and low-yielding, Quattro Kush was bred to be robust.
Growth Structure
Vigor: It grows fast and tall (lanky), typical of OG varieties.
Resin: The buds are described as "greasy" rather than just frosty. They are sticky to the touch and excellent for making hash or rosin.
Yield: Unlike the low-yielding OG cuts of the 90s, Quattro Kush is a high yielder.
Cultivation Tips
Support: You must use trellising or stakes. The branches are long and the buds are heavy; they will snap without support.
Feeding: It is a heavy feeder. Don't be shy with the nutrients, specifically Calcium and Magnesium in flower.
Flowering Time: 9 to 10 weeks. Be patient; the last week is when the "sour" terpene profile really develops.
Final Verdict: Is Quattro Kush Right for You?
Quattro Kush is for the "Gas Heads." It is a throwback to the days when weed was supposed to smell skunky and hit hard.
You should choose Quattro Kush if:
You love savory, garlic, and diesel flavor profiles.
You have a high tolerance and find other strains "weak."
You are a grower looking for a high-yielding, high-potency OG.
You need powerful relief from pain or insomnia.