Godfather OG Cannabis Seeds
True to its namesake, Godfather OG is often known as one of the strongest cannabis strains, if not THE strongest. A 60/40% Indica/Sativa hybrid, this cross of XXXOG and AlphaOG packs a serious punch. With THC levels ranging upwards of 30%, this 2013 Cannabis Cup winner isn’t for the faint-hearted, so new users should be careful, or risk spending a significant amount of time on your couch!
Moderately easy to grow and flowering in 8 to 9 weeks, Godfather OG’s buds are dense, compact, and deep green, often accompanied by smatterings of pleasing purple and bright orange pistils. Experienced recreational users are often delighted by the deeply sedative effects that help them unwind after a long day, while medical users credit the strain in helping with insomnia, anxiety, and pain.
Flavor & Aroma
When Godfather OG plants flip to flowering, the surrounding environment will start smelling of something reminiscent of a lush pine forest with hints of damp soil. Its rich, earthy aroma is accompanied with subtle hints of grape and spice. When you handle the buds, you might get a whiff of a skunky, herbal scent coupled with sweet undertones that further add to its complexity.
Its flavour is no less pleasing, with a smooth, earthy inhale of pine and herbal notes with a hint of grape on the exhale, adding to the pleasant sweetness. Appealing to Kush lovers, this strain delivers potent, thick smoke without being overly harsh.
Effects & Experience
If you want to spend a couple of hours couch-locked, the Godfather OG will get you there! This incredibly potent strain is often touted as one of the strongest in the world, if not THE strongest. Experienced users often consume it for unwinding at the end of the day, with the immediate effect being a powerful, buzzy head high that can help with creativity and focus.
The initial blast-off doesn’t last long though, as the Indica properties kick in and the euphoria is quickly followed by a sense of deep, full-body calm and relaxation. New users should be careful, and dip their toes in before plunging head first. It might also be wise to have a toke in a comfortable setting like your home if you are unfamiliar with the strain. Godfather OG is notoriously sedative and can leave users drowsy or sleepy, and getting couch-locked in a busy environment might not be for everyone!
Cultivation Tips
Godfather OG is a moderately easy strain to cultivate both indoors and outdoors. These plants like warm, sunny environments and do well in temperatures between 24 and 27C during the day, although they also can tolerate temps down to about 21C.
For indoor cultivation, keep humidity at 40 to 50% during vegetative and 30 to 40% during flowering. pH levels should also be kept at 6 to 6.5. Keep in mind to feed nutrients according to the stage of the lifecycle. Vegetative stage nutrients should have higher nitrogen levels while flowering plants should be given more phosphorus and potassium.
Godfather OG plants respond well to SOG and ScrOG growing techniques, and you might also employ other methods like LST and topping. Indoor plants can reach a height of 100 to 140 cm, yielding about 450 grams per m². Outdoor plants can grow up to 2 metres and yield 550 to 650 grams per plant.
Terpene & Cannabinoid Profile
Godfather OG is an extremely potent cannabis strain with THC levels often testing upwards of 30% with low CBD levels. The most abundant terpenes in Godfather OG are myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene.
Known Medical Benefits
Godfather OG has deeply sedative effects that are often used to treat insomnia, stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also help with managing symptoms of PTSD and other mood disorders, as well as improve sleep quality and help with insomnia.
In addition, the analgesic effects can offer relief from chronic pain, headaches, muscle tension, and spasms. The strain has also been used successfully to treat serious conditions like fibromyalgia. Of course, like other top-quality, heavy-hitting strains, the munchies might hit, making the strain potentially effective for treating nausea and appetite loss, particularly in cancer patients, or those with eating disorders.
Did You Know?
Godfather OG is indeed the Mike Tyson of the cannabis world, routinely testing above 30% THC levels. Multiple Cannabis Cup award winner, the strain was once called by High Times “the most potent cannabis strain in the world”. Woah, high praise indeed.
The exact origins remain a mystery, with some claiming that the strain was created by Big Dog Exotic Genetics while others credit it to Alpha Media Inc. Neither of these breeders has confirmed creating the strain, but it was the strain created by Alpha Media that won the 2013 Cannabis Cup in LA for Best Indica.
