Barack Kush by South Bay Genetics
Barack Kush is an indica-leaning cannabis strain from South Bay Genetics, bred by crossing Portland Obama Kush × Royal Spill. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 63 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Barack Kush grows against.
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| Breeder | South Bay Genetics |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Portland Obama Kush × Royal Spill |
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Growing Barack Kush: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Portland Obama Kush or Royal Spill will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Barack Kush FAQ
How long does Barack Kush take to flower?
Barack Kush typically flowers in around 63 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Barack Kush an indica or a sativa?
Barack Kush is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Barack Kush?
Barack Kush was bred from Portland Obama Kush × Royal Spill by South Bay Genetics.
What environment does Barack Kush like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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