Kongs Krush by Green House Seeds
Banana Punch × Gorilla Glue #4
Kong's Krush is a hybrid cannabis strain developed by Green House Seeds, recognized for its significant resin production and a blend of dessert-like and fuel-forward aromatic profiles. This strain is favored by growers for its dependable performance and by consumers for its appealing sensory characteristics.
Appearance
Kong's Krush produces compact, glistening buds with a calyx-to-leaf ratio often noted around 65:35. The flowers display lime to forest green coloration, occasionally showing lavender hues under cooler temperatures, with pistils maturing to vibrant orange or amber. They are covered in a dense layer of glandular trichomes with bulbous heads, giving the buds a sticky, frosted appearance.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Kong's Krush is complex, starting with notes of banana taffy, sweet cream, and vanilla in the jar, evolving to a more pronounced diesel and earthy scent upon grinding. Flavors on the palate mirror this, offering banana bread and vanilla cream upfront, transitioning to an earthy diesel on the exhale. A lingering peppery, pine-like sensation is often noted on the retrohale.
Vaporizing at different temperatures can accentuate specific notes, with lower temperatures highlighting fruit and citrus, while higher temperatures bring out deeper fuel and peppery undertones. Properly cured flowers are described as having a creamy, confectionary mid-palate.
Effects
Kong's Krush is reported to induce a relaxed state. While specific details on the onset and duration are not extensively provided, its hybrid nature suggests a balanced experience. Experienced users may find a few inhalations sufficient for noticeable effects.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
Commonly reported dominant terpenes in Kong's Krush include Myrcene, Limonene, and Beta-Caryophyllene, with Humulene and Linalool also present. This terpene profile contributes to its distinctive dessert-meets-diesel bouquet. The strain typically exhibits THC levels ranging from 15-25%, with averages often falling between 21-24%. CBD content is consistently low, usually below 1%.
Growing
Kong's Krush is noted for its vigorous growth, robust stalks, and dense calyxes, making it well-suited for techniques like topping and screen-of-green. It typically finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks, with a moderate stretch after the light flip. The plant's high resin production and thick trichome coverage make it particularly attractive for extraction artists.
Origins & Lineage
Developed by the Dutch breeder Green House Seeds, Kong's Krush is a modern hybrid with a lineage commonly cited as a cross between Banana Punch and Gorilla Glue #4 (GG4). This genetic pairing is credited for its banana-forward sweetness, the characteristic glue funk, and substantial resin output.