OG Kush Feminized — PPS Premium Genetics

Quick answer: OG Kush Feminized (Tahoe OG × Alien Kush) is a photoperiod feminized indica-leaning hybrid at 20-28% THC, flowering in 8-9 weeks with a myrcene-led lemon-pine-skunk aroma and approx. 400 g/m² indoors.

Key takeaways

• Tahoe OG × Alien Kush genetics — both are OG Kush relatives, not unrelated strains, which is why the flavour signature stays true to the original.
• 20-28% THC, myrcene-dominant terpene profile — a balanced high with quick onset and progressive body relaxation.
• 8-9 week flowering, photoperiod feminized — needs a 12/12 light switch to flower, full control over veg time.
• Approx. 400 g/m² indoors, 500 g/plant outdoors — right in line with what other established seed banks report for OG Kush; actual yield varies with training and grow conditions.
• "OG" is debated — Ocean Grown vs Original Gangster, both explanations circulate and neither is definitively confirmed.

Some strains earn their reputation quietly, over years of consistent harvests and loyal growers. OG Kush is not one of those strains. It announced itself loudly, spread across every legal and grey-market dispensary shelf from Vancouver to Halifax, and never really left. There's a reason it became the backbone of modern cannabis breeding — the flavour profile is unmistakable, the high is deeply satisfying, and the genetics are remarkably stable when you start with quality seeds.

This is the PPS OG Kush Feminized, built on a Tahoe OG × Alien Kush cross that brings together two of the most respected OG-family phenotypes in the game. You're getting a photoperiod feminized seed with THC content ranging from 20 to 28%, a terpene profile led by myrcene with limonene and caryophyllene close behind, and a flowering window of just 8 to 9 weeks. Whether you're running a tent in Toronto or a greenhouse on the Sunshine Coast, this strain delivers the kind of results that make you want to run it again every single season.

What strains are in OG Kush Feminized?

PPS OG Kush Feminized is a cross of Tahoe OG and Alien Kush — two lineages from within the broader OG family tree that together produce a well-rounded indica-leaning hybrid with serious potency and a terpene profile that reads like a greatest-hits list of West Coast cannabis.

Tahoe OG isn't a separate strain crossed into the OG family from outside — it's widely considered a phenotype of OG Kush itself, stabilized in the Lake Tahoe region. That matters for understanding what you're actually growing: Tahoe OG carries the same fuel-and-lemon aroma and heavy, sedating body effect that made the original OG Kush famous, just expressed through a particularly resinous, dense-flowering phenotype.

Alien Kush brings the outside influence that makes this cross genuinely distinct rather than just OG-on-OG. Its lineage traces through Alien Dawg and Las Vegas Purple Kush (itself a Northern Lights × Hindu Kush cross), which adds a subtle earthiness, a slightly more cerebral edge to the high, and a bit of structural resilience that helps balance out Tahoe OG's occasional pickiness in the grow room. The result is a plant that carries the full OG flavour signature while being somewhat more forgiving across varied grow environments.

The genetics cross is classified as an indica/sativa hybrid, though in practice this leans indica in both structure and effect. Plants tend toward medium height with a classic OG build: sturdy central cola, lateral branching that responds well to training, and a bud structure that gets progressively more resinous as you move through the final weeks of flower. For a broader sense of what indica-leaning genetics typically bring to a grow, see our indica seeds guide.

For Canadian growers, this genetic combination is particularly well-suited to controlled indoor environments and greenhouse setups, where you can manage the humidity that dense OG buds sometimes attract.

What does OG Kush smell and taste like?

OG Kush Feminized carries a terpene profile led by myrcene, with limonene, alpha-pinene, and caryophyllene close behind, and supporting notes from humulene, linalool, terpinolene, bisabolol, borneol, and camphene. The result is a complex, layered aroma that hits differently at each stage — sharp and citrusy early in flower, then deeper and more resinous as harvest approaches.

The dominant aroma is lemon and pine — clean, bright, and immediately recognisable as OG. Underneath that sits the skunk note, which becomes more pronounced during the cure and gives the finished product that slightly funky, fuel-adjacent edge that OG fans specifically seek out. Your drying room will smell incredible. Your neighbours might start asking questions.

On the palate, the lemon-pine combination comes through clearly on the inhale, with the skunk and earthy undertones rounding out the exhale. The smoke is smooth when properly flushed and cured, with a lingering piney aftertaste that's genuinely pleasant rather than harsh.

Effects are what you'd expect from a 20-28% THC indica-leaning hybrid with this terpene stack — myrcene is frequently linked to a deeper, more sedating body effect, while limonene and linalool contribute an initial mood lift and mental ease before caryophyllene pulls the experience toward physical relaxation as the high develops. The onset is relatively quick — you'll feel it in the first few minutes — and the body effect builds steadily over the first half hour. This is an evening strain for most people. It's not the one you reach for before a productive workday, but it's exactly the one you reach for when that workday is finally over.

Is OG Kush feminized easy to grow?

OG Kush Feminized is a moderately experienced grower's strain. It's not brutally difficult, but it rewards attention and punishes neglect — particularly around humidity management and feeding. If you've run a few photoperiod grows before and understand the basics of environmental control, you'll do well with this one.

As a photoperiod feminized variety, OG Kush Feminized requires a light schedule change to trigger flowering — typically a shift to 12/12 for indoor grows. This gives you full control over the vegetative period, which is genuinely useful with OG genetics. Running a slightly longer veg — four to six weeks depending on your space — allows the plant to develop the lateral structure that supports its heavy flower production.

Indoors, this strain performs best with consistent temperatures in the 20-26°C range and relative humidity kept below 50% during flower. OG Kush buds are dense, and dense buds in humid conditions are an invitation for botrytis and powdery mildew. In our grows, we've found that running a small oscillating fan directly across the canopy during the final three weeks of flower makes a meaningful difference in bud health and trichome development. It's a small adjustment with a noticeable return.

Outdoors and in greenhouse environments, OG Kush Feminized is well-suited to British Columbia's mild coastal climate, where the long summer days build strong vegetative growth and the October harvest window aligns perfectly with the natural light cycle. In Quebec and other provinces with shorter outdoor seasons, a greenhouse setup gives you the extra weeks of warmth you need to finish properly without rushing the plant.

This strain is suitable for indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse cultivation, which makes it genuinely versatile for Canadian growers working with different setups. Feeding requirements are moderate to heavy — OG genetics tend to be hungry during mid-flower — and a quality cal-mag supplement is worth having on hand, particularly if you're running coco or RO water. See our cannabis feeding guide for a fuller nutrient schedule, and our watering guide if you're dialling in your irrigation routine for the first time.

What are the best growing tips for OG Kush Feminized?

If you want to get the most out of this strain, a few specific practices make a consistent difference across multiple runs.

• Top early and train aggressively during veg. OG Kush Feminized has the lateral branching potential to support a full screen-of-green setup, but it needs time and encouragement to develop that structure. Top the main cola at the fourth or fifth node, then let the plant recover for a week before beginning training. By the time you flip to 12/12, you want a wide, even canopy rather than a Christmas tree. This single change can meaningfully increase your indoor yield per square metre.

• Manage vapour pressure deficit during flower. VPD matters more with dense-budding OG genetics than with airier strains. Aim for a VPD of 1.0-1.5 kPa during mid-flower and push toward the higher end in the final two weeks. This encourages resin production and reduces the risk of mould in those tight bud structures.

• Feed heavier in weeks three through six of flower. In our grows, OG Kush Feminized shows clear signs of hunger during peak flower development — slightly yellowing lower fan leaves and slowed bud swell are the tells. A phosphorus and potassium boost during this window, combined with consistent cal-mag, keeps the plant producing at full capacity. Back off the nutrients in the final ten days and flush thoroughly before harvest.

• Give the cure the time it deserves. The terpene profile on this strain — particularly the lemon and pine notes from limonene and alpha-pinene — develops significantly during a proper cure. Jar the dried buds at around 62% relative humidity and burp daily for the first two weeks. The skunk note that makes OG Kush so distinctive becomes much more pronounced after three to four weeks of curing. Rushing this step is the most common way to undercut an otherwise excellent harvest.

• Watch for stretch in the first two weeks of flower. Tahoe OG genetics can push some vertical growth after the flip — we've seen plants add 40-60% of their vegetative height during the stretch phase. If you're working in a tent with limited vertical space, flip a week or two earlier than you think you need to, to keep the canopy manageable.

How long does OG Kush take to flower, and what yield can you expect?

OG Kush Feminized flowers in 8 to 9 weeks from the flip to 12/12, making it one of the faster-finishing photoperiod OG varieties available. For outdoor growers, that translates to an October harvest — right in the sweet spot before the first frost hits most Canadian growing regions.

Indoor yields come in at approx. 400 grams per square metre — right in line with what other established seed banks report for OG Kush, and a realistic target when the plant is topped early and given a full vegetative period to build lateral structure (see growing tips above). Outdoor plants are more generous, producing up to approx. 500 grams per plant when given adequate space, nutrition, and a full season to develop. As with any strain, actual results depend on your specific setup, training, and experience level.

Trichome development is one of the more satisfying things to watch with this strain. By week six of flower, the buds are already heavily frosted, and resin production continues right through to harvest. Watch the trichomes closely in weeks eight and nine rather than harvesting strictly by the calendar — the difference between mostly cloudy and a mix of cloudy and amber trichomes has a real impact on the character of the final effect.