The True Story of OG Kush: Florida → California
1993 – Florida Origins
Matt “Bubba” Berger receives a mysterious bagseed from a friend in Florida. Cross of Chemdawg × (Lemon Thai × Hindu Kush Pakistani). He names it “Kush”.
1995 – Arrival in Los Angeles
Bubba brings the cut to Josh D in LA. Josh coins the term “Ocean Grown” (OG) to hype its coastal potency. Spreads through Hollywood and rap circles.
1996 – East Bay Cut Emerges
The East Bay OG phenotype appears in Oakland. Shorter, denser buds, stronger lemon-fuel terps. Becomes the most prized cut in NorCal.
1997–2000 – Global Legend
OG Kush becomes the backbone of Gelato, Runtz, Wedding Cake. Featured in Cypress Hill, Dr. Dre, and Snoop videos. The #1 strain in California dispensaries.
1990s Legend