Phishhead Kush by The Bank Genetics
You can't really dig into Colorado's legacy breeding scene without talking about Phishhead Kush. Often referred to simply as Phishhead OG, this heavy-hitting indica-dominant hybrid was famously associated with The Bank Genetics and their sister company, The Clinic. The lore goes that an old-head grower passed the original cut down to the crew, and they realized they had pure gold on their hands. It’s a straight-up cross of OG Kush and a Lowland Afghani landrace, resulting in an 80/20 indica beast that became the cornerstone of their legendary "Phish-themed" seed line.
Phishhead Kush is everything you want from an old-school OG cross. The aroma is aggressively loud—a sharp, stinging blend of spicy wood, deep earth, and that classic fuel-soaked Kush funk that permeates the whole room the second you hit it with a grinder. When you run her in the room, she grows like a classic Afghan hybrid: stout, bushy, and highly resilient. She produces incredibly dense, resin-caked nuggets that test out consistently between 19% and 26% THC. And because it was such a stable, heavy-yielding producer, The Bank used it as the primary pollen donor to create bangers like Fluffhead, Jim OG, and Black Eyed Katy.
The high is an absolute sledgehammer. This isn't something you roll up before a hike; it’s a blissfully pacifying, full-body narcotic stone that melts muscle tension and forces you to slow down. It’s classic evening smoke. The tragedy of Phishhead Kush is that it was part of a limited drop series years ago, making the original genetics notoriously rare today. If you happen to have an original mother tucked away in a corner of your veg tent, guard her with your life, because true cuts of this are basically unicorns in the modern market.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | The Bank Genetics |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | OG Kush × Afghani |
| Descendants | Fuego, Maze OG, Wilson, Nectar's, YEM OG, Black Eyed Katy, Divided Sky, Island Tour, Phishwreck, Fluffhead, Ackbar OG |
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Growing Phishhead 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 OG Kush or Afghani 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.
Phishhead Kush FAQ
Is Phishhead Kush an indica or a sativa?
Phishhead Kush is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Phishhead Kush?
Phishhead Kush was bred from OG Kush × Afghani by The Bank Genetics.
What environment does Phishhead 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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