1992 OG Kush: The Genesis Cut
1992 OG Kush: The Genesis Cut
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (55% Sativa / 45% Indica - Effects feel Indica)
Breeder: Matt "Bubba" Berger / Josh D (Originators of the cut)
Lineage: Chemdawg x (Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush) [Debated, but widely accepted]
Market Status: The "King of Kings"; 1992 OG Kush (often referred to as the Florida Cut, Triangle Kush, or simply The OG) is the singular most influential plant in modern cannabis history. Before 1992, weed was "Green" or "Brown." After 1992, weed was "OG." This specific vintage cut represents the moment the strain arrived in Los Angeles from Florida, bringing with it the signature Lemon-Pine-Fuel profile that would dominate the market for the next 30 years. It is the genetic backbone of Grandpa’s Stash, providing the potency and the gas that defines West Coast cannabis.
THC Content: High (20% – 25% - Hits harder due to entourage effect)
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
Key Effects: "Headband" Cerebral Pressure, Euphoric relaxation, Heavy Body Stone, Stress Relief
1992 OG Kush is the standard by which all other cannabis is judged.
It isn't just a strain; it is a genre. It introduced the world to "Gas"—that sharp, biting aroma of diesel fuel mixed with lemon cleaner and pine-sol. It offers a high that is immediate, aggressive, and undeniably cool. If you have ever bought "top shelf" weed, you have likely paid a premium because of this plant's influence.
History and Lineage: The Florida Migration
The story of the 1992 OG is the stuff of legends, involving a journey from the swamps to the stars.
The Origin (Florida): In the early 90s, a grower named Matt "Bubba" Berger (famous for Bubba Kush) possessed a cut known as "Kush" (later identified as the Triangle Kush) in Florida.
The Migration (California): In roughly 1992/1993, Berger brought the cut to Los Angeles to his friend Josh D. They realized that the salty, humid air of the Pacific Ocean made the plants grow better than they did in the mountains. Hence, "Ocean Grown" (OG).
The 1992 Vintage: This specific cut refers to that original, unadulterated phenotype before it was watered down by decades of hybridization. It is lanky, finicky, and reeks of fuel. It was selected for Grandpa's Stash to capture that raw, original "Gas" that modern OGs often lack.
Terpene Profile: The Holy Trinity (Gas, Lemon, Pine)
The aroma of the 1992 OG Kush is the definition of "Loud." It is sharp, acidic, and pungent.
Dominant Terpenes
Limonene (The Cleaner): The dominant terpene. However, it isn't sweet like an orange; it smells like industrial lemon cleaning fluid. It provides the initial "zing" in the nose.
Pinene (The Forest): Highly present. It creates the pine-sol and turpentine aroma that mixes with the lemon to create the "Solvent" smell.
Caryophyllene (The Fuel): This terpene adds the heavy diesel, rubber, and black pepper funk. It is the engine that drives the "Gas" profile.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is aggressive. It smells of spilled gasoline, lemon pledge, pine forest, and skunk.
The Smoke: Expansive and lung-expanding. It tastes of earthy pine and sour lemon on the inhale, with a spicy fuel finish that lingers on the palate.
Strain Effects: The Original "Stoned"
The 1992 OG Kush is famous for its specific type of high—often described as "The Headband."
The Experience
The Headband: The high hits instantly with a distinct feeling of pressure around the forehead and eyes. It is not painful; it is a comforting weight that signals the onset of the stone.
The Euphoria: It wipes away stress immediately. You feel cool, confident, and happy. It is the ultimate "chilling" weed.
The Body: A heavy physical relaxation follows the head high. It doesn't necessarily knock you out like a pure Afghan, but it makes you want to sit down and stay there.
The Potency: Even by modern standards, the 1992 OG hits hard. It has a narcotic edge that can overwhelm novice smokers.
Best For: Evening relaxation, stress relief, PTSD, chronic pain, and listening to 90s Hip Hop.
Growing 1992 OG Kush: The Finicky Queen
While the smoke is legendary, the plant itself is notorious for being difficult to grow. It is not for beginners.
Growth Structure
The Stretch: Extreme. The 1992 OG is a vine. It stretches massive amounts in flower, often doubling or tripling in height. You must trellis or stake it, or it will fall over.
The Yield: Low to Moderate. It does not produce massive colas. It produces small, dense, golf-ball-sized nuggets ("popcorn buds") that are spread out along the lanky stems.
The Feeding: It is a Calcium and Magnesium hog. If you miss a feeding, the leaves will yellow instantly. It is very sensitive to stress.
The Bag Appeal: It doesn't look like modern "Instagram Weed." It is often light green with rusty orange pistils and smaller bud structure. However, it is covered in sticky, greasy resin.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 to 10 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: Do not top this plant too many times or it will become unmanageable. Instead, use a trellis net to weave the long branches horizontally (SCROG). This exposes the lower bud sites to light and increases the yield of those precious golf balls.
Final Verdict: The Genesis Cut
1992 OG Kush is the most important strain in American history. It is the genetic Adam from which the entire West Coast industry was built. It offers a flavor profile that is timeless—sour, gassy, and piney—and a high that is the perfect balance of cerebral stimulation and physical sedation. While it is a pain to grow, smoking the original cut is a rite of passage for any true cannabis connoisseur.
You should seek out 1992 OG Kush genetics if:
You love Gas/Fuel flavors.
You want the "Original" High.
You are an Experienced Grower.
You appreciate Cannabis History.
Score: 10/10 (The King)