Burmese Kush
Also known as: BuKu
Breeder: T.H. Seeds
Burmese Kush — also known as BuKu — is a fast-flowering OG Kush hybrid bred by the Dutch seed company T.H. Seeds. It crosses an authentic Burmese landrace with their legendary OG Kush cut sourced from Los Angeles, merging Southeast Asian vigor and spice with classic Kush density and sedation. The result is a compact, heavily resinous plant with an outstanding calyx-to-leaf ratio that finishes in as little as 50 days. BuKu earned a spot in High Times' Top Ten Strains of 2007 and remains one of T.H. Seeds' flagship cultivars alongside MK-Ultra and Kushage.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: Burmese Landrace × OG Kush
The Burmese parent is an authentic landrace variety from Southeast Asia known for its vigorous growth, rapid flowering, and spicy-sweet terpene expression. OG Kush is the legendary Los Angeles strain prized for its dense resin production, fuel-forward aroma, and deeply sedating effects. T.H. Seeds sourced their OG Kush cut directly from LA and crossed it with the Burmese landrace to create a fast-finishing hybrid that retains the best traits of both parents.
Terpene Profile
Caryophyllene — Provides the peppery spice and earthy depth in Burmese Kush's aroma profile. Contributes to stress relief and anti-inflammatory properties through CB2 receptor interaction.
Myrcene — Drives the musky, herbal undertone and enhances the sedative body effects characteristic of the Kush side. Promotes deep physical relaxation and sleep.
Limonene — Responsible for the sharp citrus peel top notes that cut through the earthy base. Contributes to mood elevation and the initial euphoric onset.
Humulene — Adds woody, hoppy undertones that complement the earthy Kush base. Known for appetite-suppressing properties that partially counterbalance the strain's hunger-inducing effects.
Linalool — Contributes the sandalwood-incense finish and floral sweetness. Enhances the calming, sleep-promoting effects of the indica genetics.
Aroma: Rich earthy Kush base layered with sharp citrus peel, peppery spice, sweet pine, and a sandalwood-incense finish. Pungent when jars are opened — strong odor control recommended in bloom.
Flavor: Piney-sweet inhale with citrus and woody undertones, transitioning to a hashy, musky exhale with hints of black licorice and warm spice. Smooth with no cough factor when properly cured.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Opens with a wave of cerebral euphoria and gentle mood elevation from the Burmese sativa heritage. A warm, happy headspace settles in within minutes.
The initial uplift gradually gives way to deep full-body relaxation as the OG Kush genetics take over. Physical sedation builds steadily, melting tension and promoting calm mental clarity. At higher doses, expect heavy couch-lock and significant appetite stimulation. The Burmese influence keeps a thread of gentle euphoria running through the predominantly physical experience.
Duration: 2–3 hours of primary effects with lingering sedation and appetite stimulation
Commonly Reported Uses
Grower's Notes
A fast-finishing OG Kush hybrid that rewards disciplined environment control with dense, frosty colas in under nine weeks. BuKu's compact stature and high calyx-to-leaf ratio make it a natural fit for SOG and small-tent setups.
Training & Canopy
Top once at the 4th–5th node during veg to break apical dominance and encourage lateral branching. Follow with LST to pull secondary shoots outward and create an even canopy. SCROG works exceptionally well — fill the net to about 50% before flipping to 12/12. BuKu's modest stretch (mostly vertical from the main cola) means the net fills naturally in the first two weeks of flower.
Feeding & Substrate
Moderate feeder that responds well to a standard bloom nutrient schedule. Avoid overfeeding nitrogen after week 2 of flower — the Burmese genetics push rapid vegetative growth and excess N can delay bud set. In coco or hydro, keep EC around 1.6–2.0 during peak bloom. In soil, maintain pH 6.2–6.8.
Humidity & Airflow
This is the critical variable. BuKu's dense, tightly packed buds are susceptible to botrytis and powdery mildew if humidity climbs above 50% during mid-to-late flower. Drop RH to 40–45% from week 4 onward and run oscillating fans through the canopy, not just above it. Strategic lower-canopy defoliation at the flip and again around day 21 improves airflow to inner bud sites.
Light & Environment
Performs best under 600–1000W HPS or equivalent LED at 18/6 veg, 12/12 flower. Daytime temps 24–27°C, nighttime drop to 18–20°C. The slight night-temp drop encourages resin production without triggering stress.
Flowering Timeline
Weeks 1–3 show moderate stretch and early bud set. Weeks 4–5 bring rapid calyx stacking and visible resin development — the Kush aroma intensifies here. Weeks 6–7 see buds hardening significantly with pistils darkening. Most phenotypes finish by day 53–56, though some can push to 63 days. Watch trichomes closely starting day 50.
Harvest Window
Harvest when trichomes shift from mostly cloudy to 10–20% amber for the full sedative Kush experience. Harvesting at mostly cloudy with minimal amber preserves more of the cerebral uplift from the Burmese side.
Odor Control
Strong odor management is essential from week 4 onward. Carbon filtration is non-negotiable for indoor grows — the earthy-citrus-hash aroma is loud and will permeate an entire house without proper exhaust.
Drying & Curing
Dry slowly at 60°F / 60% RH for 10–14 days. The hashy, sandalwood notes deepen significantly with a 3–4 week cure in jars at 58–62% RH. Expect the flavor to shift from piney-citrus toward a richer, more complex incense-and-earth profile with extended curing.
Yield Notes
SOG setups with multiple smaller plants can push toward 500 g/m². Single-plant grows in larger containers (7–10 gal) with SCROG produce fewer but substantially larger colas. Outdoor harvests in warm Mediterranean-style climates come in by late September with 400+ g/plant.
History & Origin
Burmese Kush was developed by T.H. Seeds, a Dutch seed company based in Amsterdam, by crossing an authentic Burmese landrace with an OG Kush cut sourced from Los Angeles. The resulting hybrid combined Southeast Asian vigor with classic California Kush potency and structure. BuKu earned recognition as one of High Times' Top Ten Strains of 2007 and remains one of T.H. Seeds' flagship cultivars alongside MK-Ultra and Kushage.
Awards & Recognition
- ●High Times Top Ten Strains of 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
6 common questions about Burmese Kush
What is Burmese Kush and what are its genetics?
Burmese Kush is a hybrid cannabis strain (Indica-dominant) bred by T.H. Seeds. It is a cross of Burmese Landrace × OG Kush, testing at 15–20% THC. Burmese Kush — also known as BuKu — is a fast-flowering OG Kush hybrid bred by the Dutch seed company T.H. Seeds.
What does Burmese Kush smell and taste like?
Burmese Kush's dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene. The aroma is described as rich earthy kush base layered with sharp citrus peel, peppery spice, sweet pine, and a sandalwood-incense finish. pungent when jars are opened — strong odor control recommended in bloom.. The flavor profile features piney-sweet inhale with citrus and woody undertones, transitioning to a hashy, musky exhale with hints of black licorice and warm spice. smooth with no cough factor when properly cured..
What are the effects of Burmese Kush?
Opens with a wave of cerebral euphoria and gentle mood elevation from the Burmese sativa heritage. A warm, happy headspace settles in within minutes. The initial uplift gradually gives way to deep full-body relaxation as the OG Kush genetics take over. Physical sedation builds steadily, melting tension and promoting calm mental clarity. Duration is typically 2–3 hours of primary effects with lingering sedation and appetite stimulation. Commonly reported uses include Chronic stress, Insomnia, Pain relief, Appetite loss.
How hard is Burmese Kush to grow?
Burmese Kush is rated moderate difficulty. It flowers in 50–63 days, reaches ~100 cm, compact & sturdy in height, and yields 400–500 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred; outdoor in warm, dry climates environments.
What are the parent strains of Burmese Kush?
Burmese Kush is a cross of Burmese Landrace and OG Kush. The Burmese parent is an authentic landrace variety from Southeast Asia known for its vigorous growth, rapid flowering, and spicy-sweet terpene expression. OG Kush is the legendary Los Angeles strain prized for its dense resin production, fuel-forward aroma, and deeply sedating effects.
Has Burmese Kush won any cannabis awards?
Yes. Burmese Kush has received recognition including High Times Top Ten Strains of 2007.
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