From Florida origins to the LA underground to the world.
The genetics that became OG Kush came out of Florida in the early 1990s, grown simply as Kush. In 1996, Matt Berger carried cuttings west to Los Angeles - just as California passed Proposition 215 and the medical era began. One surviving Kush cutting reached Josh D and his crew, and Josh cultivated, cloned, refined and began distributing the plant that would become synonymous with Southern California cannabis.
What followed was a cultural earthquake. From apartment grows on Tujunga Ave to the legendary Bakman House in Studio City, the Original OG Kush spread through LA's underground and remade the city. Hollywood, the San Fernando Valley, and beyond - OG became the gold standard.
By 2014, High Times officially named OG Kush the #1 Greatest Strain of All Time. Three decades after Josh first put it on the LA map, the genetics - and the story - continue.
Matt Berger carries a couple of cuttings from Florida to Los Angeles where they land with Josh at their crib in Hollywood. Only one roots and survives the journey. We are all grateful for this moment. California passes Prop 215 the same year.
Josh's "Kush" entry wins a private cannabis cup in San Francisco - the earliest documented win.
Josh expands operations to multiple houses and is operating a 10 lighter in the Hollywood Hills on Pelham Place under the Hollywood sign.
Growing Kush and dialing in the operation starts showing the results. Kush's popularity has taken off like wildfire and everyone in LA is talking about this new strain. The name evolves into OG Kush to define it came from Josh's circle and was the real deal.
The Original OG cut documented at Tujunga Ave (SFV), Woodrow Wilson Dr (Hollywood Hills), and the Bakman House (Studio City).
OG Kush and indoor growing is now flourishing throughout LA, the Valley and SoCal. There are multiple houses operating in Hollywood Hills, Studio City, Sherman Oaks and Encino.
OG Kush is now being seen on the internet and being traded by other growers and breeders on overgrow.com. Clones are being traded and sold, and we start to see OG Kush being used in breeding projects.
High Times Magazine officially awards OG Kush the title.
Multiple wins at Highlife Cup (Netherlands), Santa Cruz Cup, and Emerald Cup.
30-year anniversary. The Smooch Collection drops. Documentary releases in production.
