How to grow Peppermint Kush
THC 22% 
Flowering 50 - 55 days 
Yield 550 g/m² 
Height 80-90cm Taste
Seb's take
Stella Blue and Nepali Kush combine into a straightforward indica, fast to flower and forgiving of enthusiasm at the controls. At 22% THC there's real substance behind the simplicity, name notwithstanding — no actual peppermint required to enjoy it. A sound choice for those still finding their feet.
Where it comes from
Barney's Farm bring Stella Blue and Nepali Kush together here, and the Nepali half tells, leaning heavily indica, some 90 percent by the record, with the mountain Kush lineage doing most of the shaping. Stella Blue softens the edges. The name promises peppermint; the genetics promise nothing of the sort, which is a useful lesson in reading a strain by its parents rather than its packaging. What you have is a straightforward, well-bred indica with a respectable pedigree and no need to shout about it.
Nose & flavour
The record keeps its counsel on the nose, and I shan't invent one. What the lineage suggests is a Kush-forward profile, the earthy, faintly pine character that Nepali Kush tends to bring, rather than anything resembling the confectionery the name hints at. Peppermint is a flourish of branding, not a tasting note. Judge it at the jar, where the plant can speak for itself.
The high
Effects go unrecorded, so I'll not put words in the plant's mouth. A 90 percent indica of this sort, at 22 percent THC, tends toward the settled and unhurried end of things, relaxing rather than racing, better suited to a quiet evening than a busy afternoon. Treat the first session as reconnaissance and adjust from there. It is forgiving of enthusiasm, but 22 percent is still 22 percent.
Growing it
Here the record is more forthcoming. Flowering runs a brisk 50 to 55 days, and the plant stays compact at 80 to 90cm, tidy enough for a modest indoor space and no headroom drama. Expect around 550 g/m², a sound return for the footprint. Barney's Farm bill it as fast-flowering and easy to grow, which reads as forgiving of the usual beginner missteps. In short, a good first indica: quick, compact, and disinclined to punish honest mistakes.
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Common questions about Peppermint Kush
How long does Peppermint Kush take to flower?
Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. Quick, as these things go.
Is Peppermint Kush an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does Peppermint Kush grow?
Around 90 cm. Small tents take her without complaint.
How strong is Peppermint Kush?
The breeder lists THC around 22%. Firmly in the strong band.
