Ghost OG: Scary Good
Ghost OG’s potent delivery makes even the most well-versed marijuana users giggle with excitement. The taste is rich, citrussy and herbal and that touch of sweetness add a depth for a full-bodied cannabis experience. Unlike some harsher strains, this strain offers a smooth, even mellow smoke that is loved for its ability to soothe both the mind and body simultaneously. Although it is an Indica-dominant hybrid the effects on the user lean slightly more sativa than most. It is an anomaly in the cannabis world, which is another reason why folks love this strain so much. If you’re interested in growing Ghost OG, you are in for a treat as it is easy to grow and harvest especially for virgins in the growing game.
Growing Tips for Our Seeds
Ghost OG is on the short list as one of the easiest buds to grow. If you can properly maintain its growing conditions this strain shouldn’t give you any problems. That is why the strain tends to be easier to manage in indoor grow setups. Because of its smaller than average yield you can grow this bud in limited space such as a closet setup or even a smaller tent. Ghost OG responds well to soil or hydroponic systems, again, because the settings can be completely controlled. If you are going to try an outdoor grow, you are going to need a mild climate with ample sunlight and make sure to protect it from harsher elements. This strain is susceptible to pests and diseases so make sure you are checking it regularly to prevent you from losing all the work you’ve put in.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: Ghost OG plants can be sensitive to too much light. The plants are successfully grown in warm climates without overexposure to light, high temperatures and too much humidity. The desired temperature for Ghost OG plants is between 70-80 degrees fahrenheit. LED grow lights are super popular with this strain because it needs 18 hours of direct sunlight daily and 6 hours of darkness. When it’s time to flower, reducing the light to 12 hours on and 12 hours off will trigger the blooming process and will help ensure your plants grow thick and full with dense buds come harvest time.
- Moisture control: The humidity needed to grow Ghost OG during the seedling and vegetative stages, should be kept around 60-70%. As the plants move into the flowering stage, it’s important to lower the humidity to around 40-50%. This helps reduce the risk of mold and mildew.
- Training Techniques: Ghost OG responds well to topping or low-stress training. The ley with LST is to gently bend and secure the stems so that the light hits the entire plant evenly. You want to create a flat canopy which ultimately will lead to a higher yield of more potent buds. The more successful the training, the higher quality your buds will be come harvest time.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your Ghost OG female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.
Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest
- Flowering Time: With an indoor grow you can expect the Ghost OG strain to harvest after its flowering stage of 8-9. For outdoor growers, the harvest usually falls around late September to early October, depending on the local climate. Both indoor and outdoor harvest times are pretty standard with the outdoor harvest taking slightly longer..
- Yields: Indoor yields are a modest 260 grams per square meter, while outdoor grows typically produce around 200 grams per plant. These yields are smaller than average, however, because of the plant size you can have multiple plants going at the same time in the same smaller area and ultimately increase your yield. The ease of growth, especially indoors, will allow you to produce more bud in the long run.
Dominant Terpenes in Ghost OG: Scientifically Boo-tiful
The Ghost OG terpene profile is directly responsible for its aroma, effects and how the plant grows. The most dominant terpene in this strain is myrcene while carene and pinene are in the background contributing to the unique aroma and taste of the Ghost OG strain.
- Myrcene: The Most Dominant – Gives Ghost OG its sweet flavor profile and provides scent notes that are piney and earthy. This bud has a great aroma when harvested.
- Carene: Bicyclic Monoterpene
- Pinene: Aromatic Compound – Sweet and spicy scent that is reminiscent of pine trees.
Dominant Cannabinoids in Ghost OG:
Cannabinoids, although in the background, play an important role inGhost OG and are a huge part of the genetic makeup of cannabis in general. That happy, relaxed and even uplifting feeling you get when using Ghost OG is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something a little different. It all depends on which cannabinoids are dominant and which are in the background at lower levels and how they mix with each other.
- THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of Ghost OG. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a massive 22%, the THC in the Indica-dominant Hybrid is responsible for how this strain makes users feel and in this strain specifically the Sativa actually has more predominant effects than the Indica. The highly favorable THC levels in Ghost OG are desired by experienced cannabis growers and users.
- CBD & CBG: Small Amounts – CBD and CBG are cannabinoids that are non-psychoactive but can be found in most cannabis strains. With less than 1% of Ghost OG’s makeup being CBD and CBG it has far smaller effects than the strain’s 22% THC content.
