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Cannabis Strain Review: Sour OG

a.k.a. Sour OG Kush
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before cleaning or working out
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 63% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
77%
Uplifted
72%
Energetic
66%
Happy
60%
Euphoric
49%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
33%
Dry Eyes
30%
Headache
20%
The Scaries
9%
Dizzy
8%

Sour OG has an ASHI score of 3 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 37 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. Sour OG won 5 awards in categories like Hash, Sauce in places like USA-California. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 63% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
3 Hemp Oregon Cannabis Growers Fair
1 Top Hybrid Flower Canadian Cannabis Awards
9 Mixed Light (greenhouse) The Emerald Cup
10 Mixed Light (greenhouse) The Emerald Cup
24 Outdoor The Emerald Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Energetic, Happy and Euphoric effects of Sour OG produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Sour OG has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain and Chronic Pain.

This strain great for Stress and Anxiety. Sour OG provides a relaxing, laid-back and peaceful buzz that won't drag you down or interfere with the chores you have ahead. Expect a head high that will stimulate your day-dreams or conversation. This is a potent strain though so beginners should hold off or handle with great care.

Common Usage
depression common usage for marijuana
loss of appetite common usage for marijuana
anxiety common usage for marijuana
pain common usage for marijuana
Chronic Pain common usage

Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Sour OG's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene, Humulene and Pinene. 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 Sour OG that includes: Earthy, Diesel, Pungent, Lemon and Pine, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

When smoked or incorporated into an edible or meal, the flavor profile of the Sour OG strain includes: Earthy, Diesel, Pungent, Lemon and Pine. Identifying and pairing the right flavors can make all the difference when designing the perfect culinary cannabis experience. For ideas on what flavors match nicely, check out our cooking with cannabis guide .

The Aroma Story

Yummstown! Sour OG has an aroma profile of Fruity, Earthy, Pungent and Sour.

Sour OG has a aroma profile that includes Fruity, Earthy, Pungent and Sour

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
11 - 27%
THC
11 - 27%
CBD
0 - 0.02%
CBD
0 - 0.02%
CBN
0.09 - 0.23%
CBN
CBDV
CBDV
CBD-A
0.10%
CBD-A
CBG-A
CBG-A

Sour OG presents Myrcene, Humulene, Camphene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 11 - 27%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 0.02%.

Sour OG presents Myrcene, Humulene, Camphene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 11 - 27%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 0.02%.

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

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October 30 to 80in 16oz/ plant
October 30 to 80in 16oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8 to 9 weeks 30 to 80in 12oz/ m2
8 to 9 weeks 30 to 80in 12oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Sour OG is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 30 to 80in height to be with a yield of 12oz/ m2 in about 8 to 9 weeks. Outdoors, Sour OG should harvest around October you can expect 30 to 80in height and 16oz/ plant yield.

The difficulty to grow Sour OG is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 30 to 80in height to be with a yield of 12oz/ m2 in about 8 to 9 weeks. Outdoors, Sour OG should harvest around October you can expect 30 to 80in height and 16oz/ plant yield.

Sour OG is a cross of two master strains: Sour Diesel and OG Kush.

the recipes

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The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Sour OG. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Sour OG before cleaning or working out, you might want to check out our recipe for Weed Smoothie. When you're looking to get the job done you need the right fuel. This smoothie combined with with this strain will give you optimum results. You'll be done before you know it and enjoy every detail of the experience.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain