DNA Genetics
Cataract Kush is a full-on indica, drawing from East-meetsWest indica genetics. It is the progeny of a legendary Los Angeles OG Kush clone and DNA Genetics’ LA Confidential strain, bringing a southern Cal indica together with a pure Afghani for a pungent, eye-squinting, high-caliber indica body stone.
As plants, indicas are wonderfully versatile. They’re willing to
adapt to different growing media, indoor and outdoor
environments, and varied growing styles. The Cataract Kush
grows robustly in most settings. It is not a racehorse in the
vegetation stage, growing at a slower pace than those
accustomed to sativas or hybrids will expect. When pinching or
super cropping is used, as DNA recommends, these plants will
form little bushes. Depending on how vegetative growth is
encouraged, plants roughly double in height after forcing
flowering. The leaves are a caricature of the indica stereotype:
thick, fat leaflets that are dark green to nearly purple in color.
As the buds form on this plant, growers will be sure to notice
their unique otherworldly silver sheen. They bypass normal
green altogether, as if painted from a different palette. Even
once the buds are matured, cured, and in the jar, they still
radiate a metallic luster.
This plant is not particularly well suited to hotter climates or
conditions, which lead to very tight intermodal spacing and
disadvantage the yield. Instead this indica prefers temperate
weather, favoring the cooler over the hotter, as long as it
doesn’t freeze or frost. Powdery mildew seems to stay away
from the Cataract Kush, and she is not nutrient sensitive. This
stuff has a strong, dank, unmistakable smell while growing.
The odor only intensifies as this plant flowers. After the proper
cure, the smells mature along with the buds for a heady aroma.
Cataract Kush is a connoisseur-grade indica that novices can
grow with great results. Even though they can grow this plant
easily, they may want to read the warning label first. The
Cataract is so named because it brings on the squinty-eyed, Mr.
Magoo stone that penetrates deep into the body. This is a
heavy stone that creeps up about ten minutes after smoking
and keeps building in intensity long after the smoking has
ended. Combine that with the creeper effect and it can cause
serious couchlock for the uninitiated. Lightweight smokers may
have an unpleasant experience if unprepared, but those who
are after the big body stone indica will be pleased with the
hashy, spicy-sweet flavor that brings the rich pungency of
Eastern spices. Medical users will enjoy this strain’s usefulness
for pain relief, encouragement of appetite, and assistance with
sleep.
