Silver Kush: The Sativa Heavyweight
Silver Kush: The Sativa Heavyweight
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (70% Sativa / 30% Indica)
Breeder: DNA Genetics (Reserva Privada)
Lineage: Silver Haze x The OG #18
Market Status: The "Medical Bridge"; Silver Kush is a breeding triumph designed to solve a specific patient dilemma: "I need the pain relief of an Indica, but I need to stay awake." By crossing the soaring, cerebral Silver Haze with the crushing, sedative OG #18, DNA Genetics created a strain that numbs the body while keeping the mind electric.
THC Content: 20% – 24% (Potent & Medicinal)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, Terpinolene
Key Effects: Cerebral Euphoria, Happy Focus, Deep Muscle Relaxation, "Functional" Stone
Usually, you have to choose: Do you want the racy, coffee-like energy of a Haze, or the heavy, blanket-like comfort of a Kush? Silver Kush asks, "Why not both?"
Bred by the award-winning team at DNA Genetics (Reserva Privada), this strain is a clash of titans. It takes Silver Haze—the strain that defined the 90s Sativa market—and pollinates it with The OG #18, the sour, heavy-hitting Indica champion.
The result is a plant that defies categorization. It grows tall like a Haze but produces dense, rock-hard buds like a Kush. It gets you high like a Sativa but kills pain like an Indica. It is the ultimate hybrid for the smoker who needs heavy medicinal relief but still has a to-do list to finish.
History and Lineage: The Best of Both Worlds
This breeding project was about adding "weight" to a Sativa and "energy" to an Indica.
The Mother (Silver Haze): A legend in its own right (Haze x Northern Lights). It is famous for its silvery, trichome-covered appearance, its spicy herbal aroma, and its clear-headed, almost psychedelic high. It provides the vigor and the mental uplift.
The Father (The OG #18): The "Sour" pheno of OG Kush. It brings the fuel/gas terpenes, the density, and the potent physical pain relief.
The Synthesis: Silver Kush captures the "Silver" shine of the mother and the "Kush" density of the father. It fixes the airy bud structure of the Haze, creating a Sativa-dominant plant that actually weighs heavy on the scale.
Terpene Profile: Menthol and Gas
Silver Kush has a sophisticated, almost medicinal aroma. It lacks the sugary sweetness of modern fruit strains, leaning instead into herbal and chemical notes.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Spice): The dominant note. It provides a sharp, peppery kick that clears the sinuses and hits the back of the throat.
Myrcene (The Earth): Grounds the high with a damp, musky base note inherited from the OG #18.
Terpinolene (The Haze): A distinct "fresh" note that smells of pine, wood polish, and herbs.
Limonene (The Citrus): Adds a sour, lemon-cleaner finish.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is sharp and pungent. It smells of spicy herbs, menthol, diesel fuel, and damp earth.
The Smoke: Crisp and expansive. It tastes of pine needles, spicy pepper, and sour lemon. It leaves a refreshing, minty aftertaste.
Strain Effects: The Neuro-Active Stone
Silver Kush is famous for its dual-action high. It hits the head and the body simultaneously.
The Experience
The Rush: The high hits instantly (Sativa speed). It feels like a burst of light behind the eyes—you feel awake, alert, and happy.
The Giggle: It is a mood elevator. It wipes away depression and stress, often leading to fits of giggles or deep conversation.
The Body: While your brain is buzzing, your body relaxes. The OG #18 genetics provide a warm, numbing sensation that soothes joints and muscles without locking you to the couch.
The Function: You feel "medicated" but capable. It is excellent for working through pain during the day.
Best For: Depression, chronic fatigue, nerve pain, migraines, and daytime stress relief.
Growing Silver Kush: The Stretchy Producer
Growers love this strain because it offers Haze quality with Kush speed.
Growth Structure
The Height: Warning: This plant stretches. When flipped to flower, it can double or triple in height (the Sativa influence). You must top it early or use a trellis (SCROG) to control the canopy.
The Speed: It finishes flowering in 9 weeks. This is remarkably fast for a strain with this much Haze in it.
The Yield: High. Unlike the low-yielding OG, Silver Kush produces long, dense spears of bud.
The Resin: The "Silver" name is accurate. By late flower, the buds are coated in a shimmering layer of white crystals, giving them a metallic appearance.
The Nutrients: It is a hungry plant. The Haze vigor makes it grow fast, so keep the Nitrogen levels up during the stretch and hit it with P-K boosters in weeks 5-7.
Grower’s Tip: Because of the dense buds and Sativa branching, ensure you have excellent airflow. The colas can get so thick that they become susceptible to mold if the humidity spikes in late flower.
Final Verdict: The Functional Medicine
Silver Kush is the strain for the functioning stoner. It allows you to access the deep, physical relief of an OG Kush without losing your entire day to a nap. It keeps the mind sharp, the mood high, and the body pain-free. If you love the idea of a "Wake and Bake" that actually kills pain, or if you are a grower looking for a high-yielding Sativa hybrid that finishes in 9 weeks, this is your silver lining.
You should choose Silver Kush if:
You need Pain Relief but want to stay awake.
You love Haze but want denser buds.
You enjoy Spicy/Herbal/Gas flavors.
You are growing indoors and can manage height (SCROG).
Score: 9.4/10 (The Uplifting Hybrid)