Zombie Kush is a 80/20 Indica Dominant Hybrid that is gaining popularity in the medical cannabis community due to its potent sedative and euphoric effects.
Zombie Kush is an 80/20 Indica Dominant Hybrid developed by Ripper Seeds. This strain was originally created by combining Sideral (a Ripper Seeds breeding clone created by crossing Amnesia and Lavender Kush) with Bubba Kush. The result is a strain that many users say leaves you in a state of total mindless relaxation.
This strain has won numerous awards from 2014 to present day including:
There are multiple “Zombie” strains available on the market and the Zombie Kush strain may also be found under the name Zombie OG. When shopping for Zombie Kush, if you come across Zombie OG instead, just make certain that it has similar THC and CBD levels or that it was grown from a Ripper Seeds seed or clone.
This strain has become popular among both the recreational and medical cannabis communities due to its potent sedative effects. Users in the medical cannabis community say that this strain is amazing for pain, social anxiety and insomnia. Other medical users claim that this strain is beneficial for relief from muscle spasms, stress, anxiety and depression.
Zombie Kush has a high concentration of THC with samples ranging between 18% and 21%, while average samples contain 20% THC. Zombie Kush has a low average CBD content of 0.3% CBD.
The type of high that you can expect to experience when consuming Zombie Kush is one that will leave you feeling sedated, relaxed and euphoric, yet talkative. Many users claim that this strain leaves you feeling “like a zombie” and thus its name. The feeling that users refer to as being “like a zombie” is one described as completely relaxed and carefree. This strain is an ideal choice if you are trying to find relief from the symptoms of ailments such as depression, stress and anxiety.
While many users do report feeling very relaxed after consuming Zombie Kush, it has become a very popular strain among the medical cannabis community for people suffering from social anxiety. This is because the high associated with Zombie Kush is known for causing feelings of total relaxation and eliminating social pressure, while at the same time leaving many users feeling chatty. Because this strain does have potent sedative effects however, you may want to consider using it at home during evening hours before trying it when attending a social gathering.
Zombie Kush is known for being a very fast acting strain with many users reporting feeling the effects in as little as 3 minutes after consumption via smoking or vaporizing. Many experienced cannabis users report that it only takes 3 or 4 hits to feel the full effects of this strain, even if you have very high THC tolerance. Keep this in mind if you have never tried Zombie Kush before, as even experienced users may find themselves feeling overwhelmed by its powerful high.
The feelings of couch lock and sedation are very potent with this strain and are often described as being overwhelming in nature. Because of this, beginners should avoid this strain altogether and experienced users should start dosage very slowly and work your way up. Other negative effects associated with the Zombie Kush strain include dizziness and headaches which are most likely caused by the overconsumption of THC and not the strain itself.
Due to the potency of Zombie Kush’s sedative effects, this strain should be consumed during evening hours. Some users have reported using this strain during daylight hours and many report feeling as though they must take a nap before they can continue their day.
If you decide to try this strain in flower form, you can expect an aroma profile that is extremely pungent. Zombie Kush smells skunky and earthy, with undertones of spice and pine. Many users have reported that this strain is not ideal for stealth use as it can often be smelled across the room when you have it in your possession, even when you have it in a smell proof container.
If you choose to try smoking Zombie Kush, you can expect a flavor profile that has a potent earthy flavor with sweet undertones
Zombie Kush can be grown both indoors and outdoors, in warm, sunny southern climates. This strain has gained notoriety among the growing community as being a very high yielding strain that has a very short vegetative growth period.
The average flowering time of Zombie Kush is 8 to 9 weeks when left on its own, although when you implement the Sea of Green method you can cut the vegetative time down from 8 weeks to as little as 2 weeks. Due to the strains impressively short vegetative growth period when using the Sea of Green method, it has become a favourite choice for many growers.
If you are able to get Zombie Kush to grow successfully indoors, you can expect average yields of 17 to 18 oz/m².
When grown outdoors, yields can vary significantly, although experienced growers can see yields as high as 23 oz/plant in early October.
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