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Cannabis Strain Review: Hardcore OG

a.k.a. Hardcore OG Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 88% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
68%
Happy
42%
Euphoric
29%
Sleepy
22%
Hungry
15%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
15%
Dry Eyes
9%
Dizzy
2%
Headache
2%
The Scaries
1%

Hardcore OG has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 17 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 88% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Sleepy and Hungry effects of Hardcore OG produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Hardcore OG has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Cancer, and Insomnia.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Hardcore OG's primary terpenes are Limonene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Hardcore OG that includes: Honey, ending with a blast of Honey on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Hardcore OG has an aroma profile of Blueberry and Citrus.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
20 - 28%
CBD
0.33 - 1.45%
CBN
0.08 - 0.23%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Hardcore OG presents Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 20 - 28%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warmer climates Moderate

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
early to mid October 5ft indoors, 6ft outdoors 20 to 24 oz per plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8 weeks 5ft indoors, 6ft outdoors 16-18 oz per square yard

The difficulty to grow Hardcore OG is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 5ft indoors, 6ft outdoors height to be with a yield of 16-18 oz per square yard in about 8 weeks. Outdoors, Hardcore OG should harvest around early to mid October you can expect 5ft indoors, 6ft outdoors height and 20 to 24 oz per plant yield.

Hardcore OG shares genetics with Big Bud and DJ Short Blueberry .

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Hardcore OG. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Hardcore OGat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain