Og Kush
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OG Kush, more often than not referred to as "the Ogers," is a very potent strain of the sub-species of C. indica known as Kush. Its name is derived from the term original gangster, abbreviated as OG. However, in some smoking circles, the "OG" prefix has been said to be an abbreviation of the term "Over God", as in, "Bro, smoke dis kine, you will be higher than god."
There is no definitive agreed meaning of this abbreviation.
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[edit] Popularity
OG Kush has soared to popularity in western society mainly because of its C. indica dominant nature. True OG Kush is never under 80% C. indica dominant, there is no 100% strain variation, and any elusion to should be considered laughable as the creation of OG Kush is only achieved after a minimum of three generations of cross-germination and selective breeding. Because of the high levels of indica, many users have testified out of body experiences, feelings of floating, or in some cases full blown auditory or visual hallucianations.
[edit] Pedigree
The OG Kush pedigree is a closely guarded secret of many growers. There is no "exact" pedigree, as each grower is likely to put his/her own spin on a classic staple of the marijuana menu, however there are cornerstones to developing an OG Kush strain. Producing a true "OG" plant is no easy task, and can take up to but not limited to 3 generations, depending on the level of potency desired. Many seasoned growers who produce OG, have what is referred to as a Mother, off of which Clones can be developed, and then cross breed at the behest of the greenthumb. Maintaining a mother means you will always have a strong base OG strain from which to work.
[edit] Summary of Method
1st generation
The corner stone of OG is a strong Kush. If a grower uses a crossbreed Kush, he or she will not produce true OG. In music, the root or lowest note rings through in a chord; Kush acts the same way. This is not to say that using a strain like Master Kush (a crossbreed of OG Kush, Jack Herer, King's Blend, White Widow, and Super Haze) would not result in an immaculate creation; however, by using a crossbreed, a grower is using a compromised source (not naturally occurring). A large problem within cannabis clubs is using a crossbreed in the first generation, this is looked. This practice is looked upon almost as harshly as an athlete's use of steroids in sports. According to purists, because a grower did not start from scratch, he is not the true "creator" of the strain and therefore the strain does not truly belong to him. However, as mentioned earlier, this view is from a very purist perspective and is easily overlooked by even the most stubborn of critics because of these strains' mind-numbing levels of potency.
-A strong solo strain (no crossbreeding) of C. indica dominant (over 51% C. indica) Kush -A version of the "bubble" strain made famous by Bubblegum, or Bubbleberry.
2nd generation
Traditionally a "crutch generation," this term is specifically to bolster the plants stem structure, which usually means a strong C. indica/sativa hybrid. Many growers would advise that one use a member of the "haze" family of strains; however, others use generation 2 as a secondary phase of THC exaggeration.
3rd generation
The third generation is traditionally the stage in which a grower begins to try to obtain a yield from the mother. Depending upon the yield, being too nuggy, too popcorn, too resinous, not enough of something, or completely off base from the desired product, the grower begins to finesse his plant with his or her own choices of C. indica dominant strains into the mix. The most commonly used strain in the third gen being a form of "white widow", or "white wrecker". The "white" family of strains is known for its mutated genome, which produces an over abundance of trichomes, also known as "hairs", so much so that if not harvested in time they block the undergrowth from sunlight and kill the plant.
4th generation and on (optional)
By now the grower has a strong hairy, sticky, stem-cola plant, which can be turned into a mother. Now the grower either throws caution to the wind and harvests, or converts the shrub to a mother and begins experimenting. A skillful grower can keep a mother for over 10 years using "clones" to harvest and yield, using the mother for genetic material only. Many variants can be produced now with relative ease.
[edit] Variants
A variant is a slightly modified version of the dominant strain. OG Kush variants include, but are not limited to;
- Sour OG kush
- God's Gift
- Super Sour OG
- OG Herer
- Dry Kinny
- OD Erkle
- OG McQueen
The methods used to make variants differ drastically. For instance, producing Sour OG requires a hybrid with Sour Berry, Sour Skunk, or any other of the "sour" strain family before the 4th generation. Another cross with a "sour" after the initial cross is completed can successfully tack on a minimum of two generations to your "mother" process. Whereas a strain of Dry Kinny can be fabricated by harvesting a yield, putting said yield into a mason jar (after an initial drying out phase) with lemon zest, a clove of garlic (or a clove of any [[Alium]]-genus plant) and a piece of wool. Opening the jar for five minutes a day over a course of three to four months can make the final product so dry that simply pulling apart the trichromes sends hair and THC spores into the air in such an abundance that many smokers simply pull apart "nugs" under their nose and inhale deeply. The untouched nature of the THC directly into the nostrils without the medium of smoke produces what common medicine would refer to as an allergic reaction; the users face turns an apparent bright red and their sinus cavities become overloaded with THC. This sort of use produces a shorter-lasting yet highly intense "body high". Users have testified to this methods ability to numb their face and make it sweat profusely, coining the terms "face sweater" or "face melter." "Dry Kinny" is usually sold as said names. "Dry Kinny" is also very popular among smokers who like to roll blunts or joints, as its dry nature is perfect for crumbling and rolling. "Dry Kinny" retains its face sweating abilities even when smoked; however these effects are exaggerated greatly when inhaled through the nostril.
