Pine Tar Kush Seeds

Want to get to know somebody or something? Find out where it came from. It's the same thing with a cannabis strain you might be curious about. A quick history lesson tells us that Pine Tar Kush cannabis IBL (inbred line) is directly descended from the Pakistani landrace plants. A legendary true Kush strain, this Indica comes in at an average potency of 20% so it appeals to a wide variety of people. And no surprise as the name reveals, the pine scent is strong but it's complemented by some hints of skunk and citrus that brighten it up a bit.

Pine Tar Kush IBL plant biology is a science lesson we can really get behind. Learning about the branched plant structure, bud leaves and resin glands reveals a lot about why this happy strain is so popular for growers at all experience levels.

Pine Tar Kush grows in an almost full and squatty profile, but in the early stages, you can get a bit of stretch out of plants. They are known for being a multi-branch grower whether you give them room or pack them in tighter. Don't miss the important pruning stages though. Whether you are growing indoors or out, you will need to prune regularly to encourage light and airflow.

Bud Leaves

To quote a die-hard Pine Tar Kush fan, "The nugs are textbook Kush." All this means you can expect to harvest round and firm buds that are bright green and generously coated in trichomes all over that show off the crystallisation and play off the striking leaves. The reddish-orange pistil hairs stand out on the backdrop of your classic big Indica leaves. If the plentiful resin glands don't make this strain a favourite, the ease of growing will.

Resin Glands and Sticky Resin

Aficionados of this strain will revel in the sticky goodness of a resin-coated bud that almost drips with THC goodness. The THC and CBD in the plant are found most concentrated in the resin glands located on the trichomes that cover the buds and appear to give the crystallised, sugar-coated appearance. For Pine Tar Kush that means you can expect a relaxing and happy high promised by the potent aroma and taste.

Novice and seasoned growers know that myrcene, which dominates the terpene profile in the Pine Tar Kush strain, means the Pakistani plant roots can compete with modern strains for potency. And in many cases, it's a clear winner for flavour and aroma. Myrcene (earthy) isn't the hero in this story though — other players contribute to Pine Tar Kush's terpene profile like Caryophyllene (pepper) and Limonene (citrus).

We know it smells amazing. We know it tastes great. How do we know how much each plant will produce so we can be sure we have enough to share? For starters, you need to decide if you're growing indoors or out. Either one works for Pine Tar Kush but they each have some differences as far as yield averages.

If you're planning your grow for indoors, just remember that while Pine Tar Kush fits great in a greenhouse or a grow tent, it still requires some pruning and trimming. Not only will the buds look better when they flower in 7-9 weeks, but growth will be encouraged and these favourite seeds can deliver 10-12 ounces per square metre.

If growing outdoors is more your style, be sure you're able to provide a warm, Mediterranean-like climate. You'll still need to stay on top of pruning and trimming. With those basic tasks handled and a flowering period that could extend into the second or third week of October, you're looking at an average harvest of about 12oz per plant.

You can't get to the harvest and then the high without the seeds, and that's why it's key to have some basic understanding of the seed science — particularly understanding feminised seeds and what makes them unique. A feminised seed has been specifically bred to produce only female plants. Female plants will usually produce higher yields and better quality overall, making them more in demand. Some of the most popular feminised seed strains available at Pacific Seed Bank Canada are White Widow, Master Kush, and Birthday Cake. Orders are shipped discreetly to every Canadian province and territory.