Mercury OG

Mercury OG: Retrograde

Merucury OG seeds will grow into short plants featuring long leaves and buds. The buds tend to grow into an hourglass shape with a rich density that only adds to their allure. The entire plant is bright green, and there are tons of orange and amber hairs all over the outside of the buds. Looking closely at the plant, you can see dusty resinous trichomes, which add to the potent aroma that can fill your entire grow room. The super sticky buds, once harvested, turn into dark green nuggets. These nuggets are thick and dense and sport orange hairs along the leafy surface. Mercury OG hasn’t won any major awards to date, but that isn’t because the strain is unpopular; quite the contrary, growers love this strain, especially when it comes time to harvest those big beautiful nugs. The strain has hundreds of solid reviews online and has the potential to win big at any large award show. Don’t be surprised if Mercury OG adds some trophies to its mantle sooner rather than later.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

The Mercury OG strain adapts well to various growing conditions. However, it’s best for growers with intermediate or expert-level skills. Cultivating this strain might be challenging, but it’s rewarding. Whether you cultivate indoors or outdoors, you can count on outstanding results. If you choose indoor growing, hydroponics can maximize growth by increasing nutrient absorption rates. With indoor or outdoor growing, regular pruning improves airflow and light penetration. The strain prefers warmer temperatures with moderate humidity levels. The correct light cycles will help increase your yields, and timing the harvest correctly can maximize your THC content.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Mercury OG cannabis plants can be grown indoors and outdoors by experienced growers. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 75-82 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowering the temperature at night will help this strain grow. During the vegetative stage, keep the light on for 18 hours, then switch to 12 hours during flowering. During the flowering phase, the fertilizer’s phosphorus and potassium levels increase. The strain’s pH levels should be monitored and adjusted during various phases to ensure nutrients are absorbed.
•  Moisture control: Humidity levels of approximately 45-55% during the vegetative phase, gradually decreasing to 35-50% during the flowering stage.
• Training Techniques: Intermediate and master growers can try topping and low-stress training (LST) to maximize yields. Growers who use advanced techniques like Sea of Green (SOG) can fully exploit Mercury OG’s potential.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Mercury 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: Growing indoors, you can expect to harvest after a flowering period of 60-70 days. Outdoor growers should be ready for harvest sometime near the end of October to early November.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 400 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 550 grams per plant. Intermediate growers will really appreciate these yield numbers, especially after the massive amount of work it takes to bring this strain to harvest.

Dominant Terpenes in Mercury OG: Creamy & Sweet

The Mercury OG terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is myrcene, while caryophyllene and limonene are secondary terpenes.

• Myrcene: Most Dominant – Found in mangoes, this terpene provides a sweet aroma and taste in cannabis.
• Caryophyllene: Secondary Terpene – The “spicy and peppery” terpene. Found in cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and cannabis.
• Limonene: Sweet Citrus – Found in the rinds of citrus fruits

Dominant Cannabinoids in Mercury OG:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Mercury OG seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That creative, euphoric, and relaxed feeling you get when enjoying the Mercury OG strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 23%, the THC in this 100% Indica strain is responsible for the euphoric and relaxed feeling you get when enjoying Mercury OG cannabis.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – The CBD levels in Mercury OG are less than 1%.