This Kush strain is straight fire, literally

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There are bounds of weed strains in the general cannabis zeitgeist, and some stand the test of time. Fire OG is one of those varieties. The indica dominant hybrid may have staying power thanks to heavy-hitting parents.

Fire OG is a Kush strain lover’s paradise, a cross of OG Kush and San Fernando Valley OG (SFV OG). It is said to be bred by OG Raskal Genetics, a California breeder famous for its White Fire OG, also known as WiFi OG. Fire OG takes some qualities from each parent plant, but the bud structure is all Fire in a world of dessert strains.

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Look, taste, and smell of Fire OG

The Fire OG strain features bright green hues and a spiced earth scent. These buds are a gorgeous color with sparkling trichomes and fire-orange hairs throughout. The flower is often mid-dense and structured in fat spears. It has some bulbous OG Kush energy without being a carbon copy of that flower.

This cannabis variety smells too good to just take one whiff. Most will go back in for another. It embodies the best smells of classic OG, and the real ones know. That’s not easy to find, as most breeders aim for sweet cake terpenes these days. The smell is earthy but acrid like calamus root and lemon.

Pack Fire OG up in a bong, or, for better flavor, a dry herb vape, to see how the scent translates into taste. Enjoy the same lemon zest flavor as the scent, but with an added gas undertone when inhaling Fire OG.

Fire OG is a weed strain from the 2000s that has people wishing for a resurgence in the designer OG craze. It may be because OG effects remain unmatched to this day.

Fire OG strain effects

Fire OG is a delightful indica-dominant hybrid because it can relax the body while maintaining a familiar euphoria more common with sativa varieties. The Fire OG strain effects may start in the head before they seep into the muscles and tendons, relieving tension for the time being.

As the initial slingshot into the high abates, those who consume Fire OG may be left feeling like a wide-awake wet noodle. The body is chill, while the mind is somewhat active. Lethargy will set in as the effects wear off; beware of the couch lock. This strain brings a vibe that is often helpful for creative people to kick in their mojo or people seeking pain relief without fully falling asleep–at first.

Not everyone has the same experience with weed strains. try a little at home and see how it feels before trusting this review wholeheartedly and puffing a blunt of Fire OG before work.

Cultivating Fire OG

Growers will find Fire OG easy to cultivate in the right environment. This plant is susceptible to many pests and issues like mold, mildew, bugs, and disease. Keep the grow room between 65 and 80°F, or cultivate in a climate and season guaranteed to stay around there. If it rains, cover the plants to avoid mildew and mold. When Fire OG is kept safe from the elements it is bound to produce fire OG in about nine to 10 weeks.

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Fire OG FAQ

Decades-old strains like Fire OG aren’t the most prominent in every state, so some might have some burning queries. Let’s answer the most frequently asked questions about the Fire OG strain.

Who created Fire OG?

Fire OG was bred by OG Raskal Genetics from parent plants OG Kush and SFV OG.

Is Fire OG and indica or sativa?

Fire OG is reported as an indica-dominant hybrid, but that doesn’t mean it will be heavy and sedating for everyone.

How does Fire OG feel?

Many report that Fire OG feels euphoric and focused with a body effect that deepens throughout the high. Not everyone has the same endocannabinoid system, so despite this being how many feel, it might feel different for you. Try some Fire OG in a safe place before assuming how it will feel.

What does Fire OG taste like?

Fire OG will likely taste like lemon and gas, but this can vary based on growing conditions.

Can Fire OG grow in a pot?

Grow Fire OG in a pot indoors or outdoors. Under the right conditions, it will produce trichome-covered buds in nine to 10 weeks.

Fire OG brings the heat

This cannabis strain is historic, combining two classic OGs into one perfect nugget. Those who enjoy a present mind and relaxed body flock to flower like Fire OG. This may be why it remains a heavy hitter decades after its creation. Fire OG rings five alarms. Cop it if you can.

Cara Wietstock is senior content producer of GreenState.com and has been working in the cannabis space since 2011. She has covered the cannabis business beat for Ganjapreneur and The Spokesman Review. You can find her living in Bellingham, Washington with her husband, son, and a small zoo of pets.