How to Grow Amnesia Kush
Amnesia Kush is a 70% sativa-dominant feminized strain, a cross of Amnesia Haze and OG Kush. It carries a THC level of 15 to 20%, which sits in the medium range, and delivers a euphoric, happy and tingly effect over a bright citrus, lemon and pine flavor with a sweet finish. This guide walks you through the whole grow, from germinating the seeds to the final cure.
It reaches a medium 1.5 m, flowers in 8 to 10 weeks, and finishes outdoors through October with a high yield. Its vigorous Haze-and-Kush genetics and forgiving nature make it a strong pick even for first-time growers.
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Amnesia Kush
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THC | 15% - 20% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 30% Indica / 70% Sativa |
Amnesia Lemon
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THC | 18% - 21% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Amnesia Kush at a Glance
Before you plant anything, it helps to see the full picture in one place. Here is the quick profile for this citrus-and-pine, sativa-leaning hybrid, taken straight from the strain’s grow data.
| Seed type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
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| Genetics | Amnesia Haze x OG Kush |
| Phenotype | 70% Sativa / 30% Indica |
| THC | 15–20% (medium) |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | October |
| Height | up to 4.92 ft (1.5 m) |
| Yield indoor | 1.64–1.97 oz/ft² |
| Yield outdoor | 7.05–10.58 oz/plant |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flavors | Citrus, Lemon, Pine, Sweet |
| Effects | Euphoric, happy, tingly |
| Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
These are feminized seeds, so every plant flowers female and you skip culling males. Its 70% sativa lean places it among the sativa seeds, while its strong harvest earns it a spot with the high-yielding seeds. Its fast, forgiving nature also makes it one of the best seeds for beginners.
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How to Germinate Amnesia Kush Seeds
A healthy harvest starts at germination. The paper towel method is hard to beat: fold the Amnesia Kush seeds inside two damp sheets, slide them between two plates, and keep them somewhere dark at 70 to 79°F. A taproot usually appears in two to five days.
Once the taproot is a few millimeters long, move each seed root-down about 1 cm deep into a small pot of light, airy medium. Keep it lightly moist rather than soaked, hold humidity around 65 to 70%, and give soft light while the first true leaves open. Its vigorous Haze-and-Kush genetics make for a fast, dependable seedling.
Starter tips
- Use plain, lightly pH-balanced water (pH 5.5 to 6.5) for the first week.
- Keep seedlings warm and humid, but never waterlogged.
- Hold off on nutrients until the second set of serrated leaves appears.
Growing Amnesia Kush in the Vegetative Stage
As a photoperiod plant, you control the veg stage with the light schedule. Keep Amnesia Kush on 18 hours of light a day for as long as you want it to grow, aim for day temperatures of 68 to 79°F, and hold humidity around 50 to 60%. It suits a temperate climate, so steady, moderate conditions work in its favor. As a 70% sativa it grows tall and lanky with open internodal spacing, so plan for a plant that keeps reaching.
This is the stage to shape the plant. Because sativas stretch, topping early and using low-stress training to pull the branches outward keeps the canopy even and the height in check, especially indoors. A shorter veg before you flip helps manage the stretch, and a little support for the long branches pays off once the buds fill in.
Its reaching structure and October finish make it versatile both indoors and out:
- Temperate outdoor plots: its October harvest fits regions with warm summers and a dry early autumn.
- Mediterranean-style gardens: plenty of sun and space let it stretch out and fill its long colas.
- Indoor tents: keep veg short and train hard, as its sativa stretch will otherwise test the height of a tent.
Flowering and Buds of Amnesia Kush
Indoors, flip Amnesia Kush to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering, which runs 8 to 10 weeks. Outdoors it ripens through October. As a sativa it shows a significant stretch in the first weeks after the flip, so leave headroom, then forms long, resinous, spear-shaped colas.
Through bloom, drop humidity to 40 to 45% and keep air moving so the long flowers stay clean. The buds build a bright lemon-citrus aroma over a fresh pine note with a sweet finish, the zesty Haze lift of Amnesia meeting the piney, kushy depth of OG Kush.
At 15 to 20% THC it sits in the medium range, giving a euphoric, happy and tingly effect, an uplifting, lively lift grounded by just a light touch from its OG Kush side.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Amnesia Kush is beginner-friendly, but its sativa stretch and bright aroma point to a few things worth watching.
- Manage the stretch: as a 70% sativa it can nearly double in height after the flip, so keep veg short and train early to stay within your space.
- Control the smell: its lemon-citrus and pine nose is carrying in flower, so a carbon filter is close to essential indoors if odor matters.
- Support the colas: its long, resinous buds get heavy, so stake or net the branches before they bend.
Expert tip: its citrus-and-pine profile rewards a clean grow. Train hard in veg to tame the sativa stretch, and dry and cure slowly so the bright lemon and fresh pine hold up over its sweet finish.
Aroma, Flavor and Effects
The nose is bright and fresh: a sharp lemon-citrus lift up front over a clean pine note, with a sweet edge underneath. It is a lively, zesty profile that leans fresh and uplifting rather than heavy or earthy.
The flavor follows the nose, zesty lemon and citrus with a piney, sweet finish. On the effect side it is euphoric, happy and tingly, an uplifting, lively lift. Because THC runs a moderate 15 to 20%, it stays rounded and approachable.
Dominant terpenes
Amnesia Kush carries a bright, fresh terpene profile. Citral leads with a sharp, lemony-citrus lift that drives its nose, Pinene adds the clean pine note that defines its fresh side, Terpineol a soft, sweet, lilac-like touch, and Caryophyllene a warm, peppery spice. A supporting trio of Borneol, Cadinene and Camphene rounds out its citrus, lemon, pine and sweet character with woody and cool, camphor-like undertones.
Nutrient Schedule
Treat the figures below as a starting map, not a rulebook. As a vigorous, high-yielding sativa Amnesia Kush is a steady feeder, so read the plant first: tip burn means back off, while pale, slow growth means it wants a little more. All values use EC.
| Stage | EC |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 |
| Growth | 0.8–1.2 |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 |
Keep the pH around 6.0 to 6.5 in soil and 5.5 to 6.0 in hydro so the roots can actually take up what you feed.
What to Do With Your Trim: Extracts and Hash
Amnesia Kush builds a solid coat of resin, so its trim is worth keeping rather than tossing. The sugar leaves you take off while manicuring hold trichomes and suit Ice Water Hash, where cold water and agitation separate the resin heads into a clean, solventless concentrate. Pressing that hash into rosin keeps the bright lemon-pine flavor intact, or you can run a solvent extraction if that is your setup. The bare stems will not extract, but chopped and composted they feed organic matter back into the soil for your next grow.
Harvesting, Drying and Curing Amnesia Kush
Timing the harvest comes down to the trichomes. Grab a loupe and watch the heads turn from clear to milky white; a scattering of amber signals peak ripeness. Indoors this lands 8 to 10 weeks after the flip, and outdoors the plants are ready through October.
After the cut, hang the branches in a dark room at 59 to 68°F with humidity near 50% and gentle air movement. Slow beats fast: drying over 10 to 14 days protects the citrus, lemon and pine aromas that define this strain. When the small stems snap instead of bending, move the buds into jars.
Cure in sealed glass, opening the jars daily for the first week to let moisture escape, then easing off as the aroma deepens. Two to four weeks of patience here is where the zesty lemon, fresh pine and sweet finish really come together, and it is the step most first-time growers rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amnesia Kush easy to grow for beginners?
Yes, Amnesia Kush is beginner-friendly. Its vigorous Haze-and-Kush genetics make it fast and forgiving, and it finishes in 8 to 10 weeks. The main thing to plan for is its sativa stretch, so keep veg short, train the plant early, and give the long colas some support as they fill in.
How long does Amnesia Kush take to flower?
Amnesia Kush flowers in 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Grown outdoors, it is ready through October. As a sativa it stretches hard in the first weeks after the flip, then forms long, resinous colas over that bloom window.
How strong is Amnesia Kush?
Amnesia Kush has a THC level of 15 to 20%, which places it in the medium range. The effect is euphoric, happy and tingly, an uplifting, lively lift. That moderate potency makes it a rounded, approachable strain, and a good match for growers who prefer an energetic, functional feel.
How much does Amnesia Kush yield?
Amnesia Kush is high-yielding. Indoors it gives around 1.64 to 1.97 oz/ft², and outdoors a plant reaches roughly 7.05 to 10.58 oz in good conditions. Space, strong light and early training are what help this vigorous sativa fill out its long, resinous colas to their full potential.
What does Amnesia Kush taste and smell like?
Amnesia Kush leads with a sharp lemon-citrus aroma over a clean pine note, with a sweet edge underneath. It is a bright, fresh and uplifting profile rather than a heavy one. Both the aroma and flavor deepen as the buds cure slowly after harvest.
Is Amnesia Kush an indica or a sativa?
Amnesia Kush is sativa-dominant, at 70% sativa and 30% indica. Built from Amnesia Haze and OG Kush, it grows tall and lanky with long, spear-shaped colas and an uplifting, euphoric feel, grounded by just a light relaxing note from its OG Kush side.
