Cocoa Kush by DJ Short
When you talk about genuine cannabis breeding, DJ Short is a name that commands immediate respect. His Cocoa Kush is a masterclass in selecting for highly specific, recessive traits. Instead of just chasing THC numbers, DJ dug deep into his legendary Blueberry gene pool to isolate the old-school Chocolate Thai characteristics. He took a massive, lavender-hued Blueberry Sativa female and hit her with pollen from an Original Blueberry "stretch-indica" male. The goal was to recreate the experience of smoking fine dark chocolate, and the man absolutely nailed it.
In the dirt, Cocoa Kush grows out with a classic stout structure, featuring short internodes and thick, hollow stems that give off crazy aromas when you rub them. She doesn't stretch out of control, making her highly manageable indoors. Around day 45 of flower, the magic really starts happening. The calyxes swell up tight and elongated, and if you drop your nighttime temps just a bit, the broad, dark green fan leaves will put on a spectacular fade, turning deep purple and almost black. She usually finishes up perfectly right around the 55 to 60-day mark.
This isn't a massive commercial cropper, but the finished flower is absolute top-tier connoisseur grade. The terpene profile is wild—you'll get hit with raw cocoa, sweet cured tobacco, black licorice, and a creamy floral finish. Old-school heads swear that the most complex essential oils don't even show up until the final week of flush, so patience is mandatory. The high is devastatingly clear but intense, one of those take-your-breath-away stones that makes your forehead sweat for the first ten minutes before settling into a warm, euphoric glow.
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| Breeder | DJ Short |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±58 days |
| Environment | Indoors |
| Lineage | Blueberry Sativa × Blueberry |
| Descendants | NY Kush, Breeders Choice - Chocolate Rain, Breeders Choice - Chocolate Berry, Chocolate Berry, Circus Peanuts, Murphy’s Revenge, Chocolate Rain |
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Growing Cocoa 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 Blueberry Sativa or Blueberry 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.
Cocoa Kush FAQ
How long does Cocoa Kush take to flower?
Cocoa Kush typically flowers in around 58 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Cocoa Kush an indica or a sativa?
Cocoa Kush is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Cocoa Kush?
Cocoa Kush was bred from Blueberry Sativa × Blueberry by DJ Short.
What environment does Cocoa 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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