The Ortega is a pure “kush” if by kush you mean old, pure Afghani/ Hindu Kush landrace kush. The Ortega Mix (currently - mixes change over time) is about 50/50 Ortega x Ortega and African Sherbet x Ortega Aftrican Sherbet is a Norcal outdoor Malawi-influenced cross called African Orange with Sunset Sherbet, a modern sweet fruity strain in the cookies & cake family. Both were bred against our Banana Ortega male.
The short Xmas tree phenos are the full kush Ortegas. Branchy phenos represent the African Sherbet heritage. Should be pretty easy to pick out. I prefer the Sherbet crosses, tastier fruity gas profile and more balanced head (less lockdown).
preace -b420