Jack Herer vs OG Kush: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Jack Herer and OG Kush? Whether you are a consumer choosing your next purchase or a grower planning your next harvest, this side-by-side guide covers everything you need to know.
Quick Overview
- Jack Herer: Sativa dominant (Haze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk) – THC: 18-24% – Uplifting, creative, focused, happy
- OG Kush: Hybrid (Chemdawg × Hindu Kush × Lemon Thai) – THC: 19-26% – Euphoric, relaxing, uplifting, talkative
Effects Comparison
Jack Herer is known for its Uplifting, creative, focused, happy effects, making it popular among users looking for Depression, fatigue, PTSD, stress. OG Kush on the other hand delivers Euphoric, relaxing, uplifting, talkative effects, commonly used for Stress, anxiety, headaches, depression.
Flavor & Aroma
Jack Herer offers Pine, spice, earth, wood, lemon, while OG Kush is characterized by Lemon, pine, fuel, earth, wood.
Growing Guide
Jack Herer flowers in 8-10 weeks, reaching 100-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m². OG Kush flowers in 8-9 weeks, growing to 90-130 cm (indoor) / up to 160 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m².
Awards
- Jack Herer: Cannabis Cup winner 9+ times
- OG Kush: High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple wins
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
OG KushHybrid THC
19-26% CBD
< 1% |
Jack HererSativa THC
18-24% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Hybrid (Chemdawg × Hindu Kush × Lemon Thai) | Sativa dominant (Haze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk) |
| 🌍 Origin | USA – Florida / California | Netherlands (Sensi Seeds) |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-9 weeks | 8-10 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 90-130 cm (indoor) / up to 160 cm (outdoor) | 100-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 400-500 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500 g/plant | 500-600 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Mid-season (October) | Mid-late (October) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Euphoric, relaxing, uplifting, talkative | Uplifting, creative, focused, happy |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Lemon, pine, fuel, earth, wood | Pine, spice, earth, wood, lemon |
| 🏆 Awards | High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple wins | Cannabis Cup winner 9+ times |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Stress, anxiety, headaches, depression | Depression, fatigue, PTSD, stress |