Tangerine Kush
- Citrus (55% of reported flavors)
- Grapefruit (27% of reported flavors)
- Orange (18% of reported flavors)
Tangerine Kush has more than one family tree bearing citrus. Rare Dankness and Exotic Seed each offer a distinct cross under this name, with bright fruit flavors and a Kush finish connecting the two. The breeder tells you which branch you’re getting.
Origin 1: Rare Dankness crossed Tangerine Haze with Rare Dankness #1. Its version puts sweet tangerine up front, followed by a spicy, kushy exhale. Dense flowers with reddish pistils accompany a high the breeder describes as soaring. The indica-leaning label does not tell the whole story here.
Origin 2: Exotic Seed lists Kush × (Blueberry × NYC Diesel) F5. SeedFinder identifies the Kush mother as MK Ultra, although the breeder’s current listing is less specific. Orange and lemon aromas meet an earthy Kush flavor, with sticky flower clusters forming around the nodes.
Rare Dankness leans into sweet tangerine and spice; Exotic Seed adds more lemon to the orange-and-Kush combination. Both have citrus appeal, but sharing a name does not make them the same plant.
People who’ve spent real time with this strain describe mental uplift alongside physical relaxation. The balance depends on the line and selection: Rare Dankness emphasizes the elevated headspace, while Exotic Seed presents its version as a stronger fit for low-effort downtime. Bright flavor can still come with a slow afternoon.
Rare Dankness: The breeder lists 60–70 days of flowering, moderate yields, and some stretch. Its regular seed line produces dense, red-haired flowers and is promoted for resin production. Allow for vertical growth rather than assuming its indica percentage means a compact plant.
Exotic Seed: This feminized line flowers in approximately 9–10 weeks, with a listed indoor yield of 400–450 grams per square meter. Its columnar structure and widening node spacing suit a sea-of-green arrangement. The breeder gives September as its outdoor harvest window; local climate can shift the finish.
Keep those grow specifications attached to their respective lines. A shared name is not a shared grow schedule.
