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Master Kush Strain, also known as "High Rise," "Grandmaster Kush," and "Purple SoCal Master Kush," is an indica-dominant hybrid cross between two landrace strains from the Hindu Kush Valley in Afghanistan. Master Kush Strain is an excellent choice for hashmaking due to it's heavy resin production.
Master Kush Strain
The Master Kush Strain is a little easier to grow than most other marijuana cultivars. Like all “Kush” strains, the Master Kush Strain tends to stay short and squat with a denser and more compact bud structure, making it well suited for indoor gardens but easily adaptable for outdoor gardens too.
Like all Kush strains, the Master Kush Strain’s lineage can be traced back to the mountains of Afghanistan, so it stands to reason that the Master Kush Strain grows well in cooler mountainous or high-desert climates (i.e. Northern Europe, Northern California, Oregon, Arizona, & British Colombia; Canada) that are both sunny and dry.
Therefore, if you do plan to grow the Master Kush Strain indoors, make sure to cycle the air inside your grow space every 5 minutes to prevent excessive humidity from accumulating in your grow space.
You should also always keep your lights about 24 inches from the top of your canopy.
The Master Kush Strain is a particularly fast plant to grow and tends to be a heavy resin producer as well. It can handle high levels of nutrients better than most other strains and still performs well in warm environments. Part of the reason is that the Master Kush Strain is also known for producing large waxy leaves that retain water and give the plant added resistance to molds & diseases.
The Master Kush Strain responds well to pruning and other low-stress training (LST) techniques like topping, SCROG & SOG. Each of these techniques has been shown to significantly increase final yields.
Due to its shorter flowering time, we recommend giving the Master Kush Strain a longer veg so that the plant is robust enough to support the weight of the flowers.
The Master Kush Strain performs better in larger containers. However, we still recommend starting the Master Kush Strain in small containers and transplanting them into larger containers after about a month.
This extra step will help strengthen the roots and ultimately increase the overall yield at harvest.
Indoor growers should try to maintain a temperature of around 72 – 76 degrees Fahrenheit inside their grow space and keep the air circulating.
You can increase your yield, and the overall health of your plant, by allowing the substrate to almost dry out in between waterings. This measure will help encourage root growth and lead to a more vigorous final yield.
Always make sure to calibrate your pH meter properly, and always adjust the pH of your water so that the run-off water measures around 6.0.
Make sure to also allow adequate time for flushing to remove any residual mineral salts that may have accumulated during the long flowering period.
We recommend that soil growers flush the Master Kush Strain for 10 to 14 days prior to harvest and that hydroponic growers flush the Master Kush Strain for 7 to 10 days prior to harvest.
In general, longer flushes tend to produce better flavors and aromas without decreasing yield.
Lastly, be patient. The Master Kush Strain is a VERY resinous plant when the buds have the time to fully develop so make sure to monitor the trichomes closely under a 100x microscope and give them time to mature and start to turn amber before harvesting.
Be prepared for a big harvest too. In fact, it may be a good idea to reach out to some trusted friends and enlist their help during the trimming process to help speed things along. Take the time to cure your buds too. This step will enhance the Master Kush Strain’s natural flavor.
If you decide that you would like to try growing the Master Kush Strain for yourself, just click the buttons below to buy seeds or clones.
You can start your seeds in damp paper towels, coffee filters, napkins, or seed starter plugs. Simply dampen the medium with distilled water, place the seeds on the medium, and store in a warm, dark place for 3-5 days.
Once your seeds have sprouted, be sure to transfer them into soil or some other type of substrate as soon as possible.
When it comes to starting young plants, we recommend Tupur Mix by Royal Gold.
Tupur Mix is a coco fiber-based soilless medium that contains a heavy amount of perlite; and nothing else.
In other words: It's the PERFECT growing medium for seeds, clones, and young plants.
Keep in mind that while mature plants LOVE stuff like seabird guano and earthworm castings, whereas younger plants prefer clean, well-draining soil; and a light nutrient regimen that gets progressively stronger as the plant grows.
That's why we love Tupur Mix - it allows for MAXIMUM control over your feeding regimen!
This substrate is designed to let you feed your plants as often as possible without overwatering or burning your plants.
These unique factors make Tupur Mix ideal for young plants in containers, automated watering systems, drip-to-drain, ebb-and-flow, deep water culture, and aquaponic gardens.
Tupur Mix strikes the perfect balance between drainage and moisture retention while still allowing for adequate aeration to prevent water logging.
When repotting a plant, the substrate should always come out of the smaller container in one piece.
Another key to transplanting clones is to make sure that the substrate in the new container is saturated with water to allow you to pack the soil down around the plant once it's been transplanted.
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That's why we recommend it!
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The Gavita Pro 1700e offers full lighting control and plug-and-play adaptability. Plus, this unique LED array is designed to omit the perfect wavelength of light for maximum growth and optimum plant health.
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For additional control over your light cycle; including automatic sunrise and sunset, auto-dim/auto-shutdown, and temperature calibration; we recommend also purchasing the Gavita Master Controller EL2.
For help diagnosing and correcting nutrient deficiencies, refer to the chart below. For more information about diagnosing nutrient deficiencies in cannabis, be sure to read: "What's Wrong With My Plant? - Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies in Cannabis."
We recommend topping your plants when they're about 24 inches tall and before they begin flowering.
Growers who choose to employ low-stress training techniques (SCROG or SOG) may end up topping multiple times.
Topping a plant temporarily deprives it of growth horomones called auxins that are present in the tips of the shoots and regulate vertical growth. In the absence of these hormones, the plant begins to grow horizontally for a few days until the auxins recover.
This "horizontal growth" leads to the development of multiple meristems that can each eventually support a large flower.
That's why topping is a widely accepted practice that has been shown to dramatically improve yields.
Marijuana consumption may trigger adverse effects in some people. Less experienced consumers are more likely to experience side effects, including but not limited to:
Dry Mouth
Dry or Red Eyes
Anxiety
Paranoia
Dizziness
Hunger
Increased Heart Rate
In general, these effects dissipate after a few minutes as your body metabolizes the THC.