Obama Kush

Obama Kush is a indica cross combining OG Kush and Afghani. Known for earthy, plum, herbal aromatics.

In grower catalogs and dispensary menus, Obama Kush (also circulated as Obama OG, Obama OG Kush) is documented as a indica cross combining OG Kush and Afghani. In breeding programs, it has served as a parent line for Purple Frost and Mo’bama. It appears in state compliance flower testing across 4 US markets (WA MA MI NV) between 2014 and 2023. Rated moderate difficulty for home and commercial cultivators, reaching short plant height, with medium harvest yields and finishing in 7–8 weeks (~59 days).

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Obama Kush are most often described as showing earthy, soil-like depth, dark plum, aromatic sage and herbs and candied dark grape. Chemotype data points to peppery beta-caryophyllene, bright, citrus-forward limonene and crisp, forest-like pinene as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report physical relaxation, heavier evening drowsiness and an elevated, euphoric mood, making Obama Kush a frequent pick for evening unwinding or unhurried downtime. The most commonly noted downsides are dry mouth and occasional dizziness.