Skywalker OG

Skywalker OG: The Force is Strong with This Bud

With over 30 years in the cannabis world Skywalker OG has become a household name with growers and cannabis enthusiasts. Being that it is relatively easy to grow and its larger than life THC content, this strain is a prime choice in most growhouses. While the outdoor grow produces more yield than indoor, the indoor grow is easier to manage and control. The citrusy combined with pine flavors that invigorate and soothe the senses and euphoric, relaxing effects that put the body at ease.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Skywalker OG is one of the rare strains that does significantly better outdoors vs indoors. This strain needs tons of room to grow and the more room it has the higher the yields will be. If you’re a grower and cultivator that loves big, dank buds, then Skywalker OG may just be the strain for you. You’re going to want to sure up your growing conditions on the indoor side of things. High quality airflow and nutrient rich soil is going to ensure that your plants grow thick and full in either setup. Prepare yourself for dense, heavy, thick buds and 5 foot tall plants when you are approaching harvest time. Finally, to ensure that the plants get adequate nutrition, it’s best to enhance the soil with organic matter such as compost or bat guano. Look for fertilizers that contain macro- and micronutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Also, please note that this strain prefers the pH levels to range from 6.0 to 7.0.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Growing Skywalker OG can be a fun process if you have some experience in the growing world. The desired temperature for Skywalker OG is lower than most other strains. It ranges between 68 to 80 degrees fahrenheit. A 12 hours on and 12 hours off light cycle is ideal for these plants. Dialing in your temperature and light management all but guarantees you have a successful grow.
• Moisture control: Skywalker OG desires 50-60% humidity during the vegetative stage and between 40-50% during the flowering period to keep mold and mildew at bay.
• Training Techniques: Staking and topping are the perfect training techniques for this heavy bud. Staking your bud will support the heavy colas and prevent them from snapping or breaking off at the stem. Topping is also a smart move because it promotes a bushier grow and thicker, fuller buds to increase yields.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Skywalker 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 Skywalker OG to harvest between 60-70 days. Outdoor growers who start growing in May or June can anticipate flowering sometime in October
• Yields: Indoor yields are 450 grams per square meter, while outdoor grows typically produce up to 800 grams per plant. If you’re looking for monster yields, you are going to want to build your outdoor setup with room to grow.

Dominant Terpenes in Skywalker OG: The Science Behind the Bud

Skywalker OG’s terpene profile is highly coveted. Coming from a cross between two iconic strains the genes of this bud are legendary. All of its terpenes work together to create a blend of sweet, earthy, and slightly spicy flavors, with subtle pine and citrus hints that are difficult to resist.

• Myrcene: Earthy and Herbal Notes – The myrcene in Skywalker OG is the most common terpene in cannabis. It creates a sedative effect sometimes known as couch-lock.
• Beta-Caryophyllene: The Spicy Terpene – Found in cloves and cinnamon this spicy terpene assists in not only the aroma of the strain but that stand out taste that so many cannabis users prefer.
• Limonene: Hints of Citrus – Limonene produces that citrusy aroma and taste that cannabis users love. It is reminiscent of fresh lemons.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Skywalker OG:

Cannabinoids, although in the background, play an important role in Skywalker OG and are a huge part of the genetic makeup of cannabis. The goofy, happy feeling you get when you enjoy cannabis is because of the terpenes and cannabinoids that are part of the flower’s chemical background. When you better understand what makes cannabis do what it does, you will have more success in every step of the process. From germination to harvest.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of Skywalker OG. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a monster 26%, the THC in the Indica-dominant hybrid is responsible for the head and body high you get when you use it. The high THC levels in Skywalker OG are as impressive as they are desired.
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