Jew Gold by Clone Only Strains
Before it absolutely dominated the High Times Cannabis Cups and became a commercial household name, Kosher Kush was an underground Los Angeles legend known strictly as Jew Gold. Back in the 2000s, this cut was circulating among a tight-knit crew of Jewish growers in LA who gave it the hilarious, tongue-in-cheek nickname. It was a closely guarded secret, completely clone-only, and if you weren't rolling in that specific circle, you were absolutely not getting a snip of this unit of an OG Kush phenotype.
As a standout representation of the LA OG Kush family, this strain is pure, unadulterated gas. The aroma is violently loud, punching you in the face with that classic piney, earthy, and citrusy fuel that real OG heads spend their lives chasing. The THC levels were routinely testing in the upper 20s, which was completely insane for the time. The buds grew dense, rock-hard, and absolutely caked in a thick layer of sticky resin. It wasn’t some watered-down, sweet hybrid; this was the heavy, brain-melting indica that put Southern California firmly on the map.
The entire story shifted when DNA Genetics and Reserva Privada finally got their hands on the coveted cut. They knew the weed was world-class, but they also realized "Jew Gold" probably wouldn't fly on commercial seed menus, so they rebranded it to Kosher Kush, honoring the original crew's culture. Rumors even floated around the forums that a rabbi actually blessed the mother plant, though that's mostly just legendary stoner lore. DNA eventually released a seed line, but old heads on the forums still swear by the sheer devastating power of the original clone-only cut.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | Clone Only Strains |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±67 days |
| Environment | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Lineage | Mostly Indica |
| Descendants | Thunderfudge - Golden Retriever, The Vault Seed Bank - Jew Gold on Fire, Golden Lemons, Jeff County Kush, Kosher Kush, Golden Berry, DJ's Gold, Florida Gold |
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Growing Jew Gold: 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 Mostly Indica 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.
Jew Gold FAQ
How long does Jew Gold take to flower?
Jew Gold typically flowers in around 67 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Jew Gold an indica or a sativa?
Jew Gold is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Jew Gold?
Jew Gold was bred from Mostly Indica by Clone Only Strains.
What environment does Jew Gold 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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