Larry OG

Also known as: Larry OG Kush, Lemon Larry, Lemon Larry OG, Sour Larry, Zour Larry, Grandpa Larry

Breeder: Originally an elite OG Kush phenotype circulating in Orange County, California around 2006-2007. Named and distributed by Wick650. Stabilized into seed form by The Cali Connection (Swerve) using an SFV OG Kush IBL male.

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: OG Kush phenotype (clone-only), stabilized in seed form as Larry OG x SFV OG Kush IBL

OG Kush — Chemdawg 91 x Hindu Kush (Neville's) x Lemon Thai (debated proportions). Accidental pollination in South Florida 1991 (Matt Bubba Berger), brought to Los Angeles by Josh D in the mid-1990s. Fuel-forward, piney, earthy with bright citrus and potent cerebral + body effects. SFV OG (San Fernando Valley OG) — OG Kush phenotype selected in the San Fernando Valley, more lemon-forward than standard OG Kush, slightly easier to grow with pronounced head-high. Used as the IBL male pollen donor by The Cali Connection for seed production.

Terpene Profile

Aroma: Top notes of fresh lemon peel, lemon zest, and lemon-pine cleaning product (Pinesol). Mid notes of sharp pine resin and fresh-cut evergreen. Base notes of petroleum/kerosene fuel, damp earth, and subtle spice. Strong aroma requiring carbon filtration indoors. Dense nugs with distinct burnt-orange pistils longer than average.

Flavor: Inhale is bright lemon citrus and clean pine. Exhale delivers diesel fuel, earthy OG finish with mild peppery warmth. Aftertaste is lingering lemon-pine with petroleum undertones. The lemon character distinguishes Larry OG from other OG family members and earned it the Lemon Larry moniker.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Rapid cerebral rush within 1-5 minutes with euphoria and mood elevation.

Clear-headed focus plus gentle body warmth spreading from chest outward at 15-45 minutes. Balanced state with mental alertness but physical relaxation at 1-2 hours, functional at lower doses. Gradual sedation at 2-4 hours, leading to sleepiness and appetite stimulation at higher doses. Dose-dependent: low doses are functional daytime, higher doses are sedating evening strain.

Duration: 2-4 hours total

Growing Characteristics

Grow Tips: Cal-Mag supplementation is CRITICAL — Larry OG like all OG Kush derivatives is a heavy calcium and magnesium consumer. Supplement at 2-5 mL/L throughout entire grow. Under LEDs demand increases further. Do NOT wait for deficiency symptoms (interveinal chlorosis — yellowing between veins while veins stay green). Feed with standard high-nitrogen veg formula building thick stems, EC 1.2-1.6 early veg increasing to 1.4-1.8 late veg. Transition to bloom at flip with 2-2-3 NPK, EC 1.6-2.0. Mid flower weeks 3-5 push phosphorus and potassium hard with 1-3-4 NPK, EC 1.8-2.2. Late flower taper to 1.6-2.0 EC. Flush final 7-10 days with plain pH water. In coco maintain 10-20% runoff on every fertigation to prevent salt accumulation. Silica strengthens cell walls to support heavy colas. Molasses and kelp in weeks 4-6 enhance resin and aroma. TRAINING: Top at 4th-5th node with 5-7 day recovery. LST starting week 2-3 of veg bending main stems outward. SCROG highly recommended — natural lateral branching makes it ideal, each shoot becomes an individual cola site, aim for 80-90% screen filled by flip day. Defoliate: light in late veg removing fan leaves blocking lower sites, week 3 of flower strip lower 1/3 and lollipop, weeks 5-6 second light defoliation (20-30% of large leaves max). Never strip aggressively. Supercropping can be used on overly vigorous branches during early flower stretch. PEST AND DISEASE: Botrytis (bud rot) is HIGH risk from dense bud structure trapping moisture — humidity control, airflow, defoliation, inspect large colas regularly. Powdery mildew moderate risk — preventive sulfur/potassium bicarbonate sprays in veg. Spider mites and aphids moderate risk — IPM rotations, predatory mites, neem oil/insecticidal soap every 14 days in veg. NEVER spray once flowers have formed. Root rot if media too water-retentive — use well-draining media with beneficial microbes. HARVEST: Trichome method — peak balanced high at 70-80% milky-white with 10-20% amber, peak potency euphoric at 90%+ milky with minimal amber, more sedative/medicinal at 30-50% amber. Calendar method: 56-70 days from flip, most phenos finish days 60-65. Begin flush 7-10 days before expected chop. DRYING: Whole-plant hang in dark room at 60-65F and 55-62% RH for 7-14 days. Snap test ready when small stems snap cleanly. Gentle air circulation not pointed at buds. CURING: Trim to preference (dry trim preserves terpenes better for OG strains), wide-mouth glass jars 75% max, store at 60F, burp daily 10-15 min first week then every 2-3 days, minimum 4 weeks before consumption, optimal 6-8 weeks for full lemon-pine terpene development. Target jar humidity 58-62% with Boveda/Integra packs. Rushing cure produces hay-smelling buds lacking the characteristic lemon-fuel profile. Common mistakes: overwatering (OGs prefer slightly dry between waterings), ignoring Cal-Mag until deficiency shows, high humidity in flower (the #1 killer — dense colas rot from inside out if above 50%), no defoliation, harvesting too early (wait for trichome maturity week 9-10), skipping flush, rushing cure (minimum 4 weeks), overfeeding late in flower (excess N causes dark harsh buds), poor canopy uniformity (without LST/SCROG only top colas develop), and spraying buds for pest control. Pro tips: cold-cure technique moving jars to 38-45F for additional 2-4 weeks after initial cure produces exceptionally smooth smoke. CO2 supplementation at 1200-1500 ppm during weeks 3-6 of flower with higher light intensity. Harvest in the morning at lights-on when terpene concentrations peak. When pheno-hunting from seed, most desirable phenos express heavy lemon peel aroma early in flower by week 3.

History & Origin

OG Kush genetics emerged from accidental pollination in South Florida in 1991 (Chemdawg 91 x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai). Josh D brought OG Kush to Los Angeles in the mid-1990s. Around 2004-2006 Orange County biker crews controlled elite OG phenotypes. In 2006-2007 Wick650 acquired, named, and distributed the Larry OG clone beyond its original circle — one of the first named OG clones to circulate widely. The Cali Connection (Swerve) founded in 2008 began stabilizing clone-only cuts into seed form. In 2012 Larry OG won 1st Place at the High Times Medical Cup San Francisco, and that same year Supernova Gardens crossed a Larry OG female with a Granddaddy Purple male creating Purple Punch. Purple Punch was named Strain of the Year in 2017. Wick650 passed away in 2021; ICMag community paid tribute to his role in preserving OG genetics.

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Larry OG as a parent: