IndicaMostly Indica20-26% THC

Nip OG

Also known as: Nip's OG, NIP OG

Breeder: Cookie Fam Genetics (Jigga)

Nip OG is a proprietary OG Kush phenotype from Cookie Fam Genetics' private breeding library, maintained by co-founder Jigga (Jai Chang). Never commercially released as seed or verified clone, it gained recognition as the indica-heavy parent of London Pound Cake 75 — one of the most influential strains of the late 2010s. Its contribution to the Cookies genetic legacy is defined by gas-forward terpenes, dense bud structure, and potent physical relaxation. The LPC75 phenotype alone has generated at least 89 documented direct descendants in genetic databases, including Pancakes (LPC75 x Kush Mints #11), Candy Rain (LPC x Gelato), and Corn Syrup (LPC x Sunset Sherbet). The name was long obscured in public databases as simply "unknown indica," but Cookies' official strain pages for LPC75 now name it explicitly. At least one published review rendered the name as "Nepali OG," though Cookie Fam has not confirmed whether the cut has Nepali landrace heritage or whether "Nip" is simply a breeder's shorthand. What remains undisputed is that Nip OG contributes the gas-forward OG backbone — fuel, menthol, lemon, pine — that distinguishes London Pound Cake and its descendants from the sweeter, fruitier Sherbet side of the family.

Lineage

OG Kush phenotype (proprietary cut)

THC Range

20-26%

Flower Time

8-10 weeks

Difficulty

intermediate

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: OG Kush phenotype (proprietary cut)

Nip OG derives from the OG Kush genetic line, which traces to South Florida in the early 1990s via an accidental pollination combining Chemdawg 91, Hindu Kush, and Lemon Thai genetics. As an indica-heavy OG Kush phenotype, Nip OG contributes a gas/fuel terpene backbone, tight internodal spacing, dense bud structure, potency amplification (reflected in London Pound Cake's 20-29% THC range), and heavy physical relaxation. The menthol, musk, and classic OG gas notes in London Pound Cake 75 are attributed to Nip OG, contrasting with the sweet and fruity notes contributed by the Sunset Sherbet parent.

Lineage Dispute

The exact genetic composition of Nip OG is proprietary and undisclosed. SeedFinder.eu classifies it as an 'Unknown Indica' with the note '[unknown: Nip Og]' within the London Poundcake lineage. Some sources speculate it may be a particularly indica-dominant GSC phenotype, though SeedFinder notes there is no evidence to support this. It is also distinct from Jigga's other documented OG Kush cut, 'Flo Rida OG,' which was used to create Girl Scout Cookies. The most that can be verified is that Nip OG is an OG Kush-family phenotype with strong indica dominance, maintained as a proprietary clone-only cut within Cookie Fam's internal breeding library.

Terpene Profile

DOMINANT

Myrcene — Dominant terpene in most OG Kush cuts (typically 0.2-0.5%); provides earthy, herbal, musky notes and promotes sedation and physical relaxation

DOMINANT

Caryophyllene — Moderate presence in OG Kush family (typically 0.4-0.8%); provides spicy, peppery bite and uniquely binds to CB2 receptors for anti-inflammatory effects

SECONDARY

Limonene — Low-to-moderate in OG Kush (typically 0.3-0.6%); contributes citrus punch and mood elevation

SECONDARY

Humulene — Earthy, woody notes characteristic of the OG Kush family

SECONDARY

Linalool — Floral notes; listed as present in London Pound Cake 75's terpene profile

SECONDARY

Pinene — Pine-forward notes typical of OG Kush expressions

Aroma: Sharp diesel fuel and pine resin with earthy spice and subtle citrus peel, anchored by classic OG gas pungency. The Cookies website describes London Pound Cake 75 as gas-forward with tones of menthol and musk — the gas-forward, menthol, and musk components are attributed to Nip OG, while the sweet blueberry and lemongrass notes come from the Sunset Sherbet parent.

Flavor: Gassy, pine-forward intensity with earthy undertones on the inhale, transitioning to a lingering diesel-pine aftertaste with peppery depth on the exhale. Classic OG gas-lane flavor — fuel, earth, and subtle lemon. Cookies Massachusetts describes LPC75's Nip OG-attributed flavors as menthol coolness opening into rich OG musk with a sweet finish.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Fast-acting, typically within minutes. OG Kush phenotypes are known for rapid onset.

Begins with subtle euphoria that lifts mood and provides focused mental clarity, then transitions into heavy physical relaxation. Deeply calming body effects that can lead to couch-lock at higher doses. Provides a balanced combination of mental clarity and physical relaxation characteristic of well-selected OG Kush phenotypes.

Duration: Long-lasting, typically 2-3+ hours.

Commonly Reported Uses

Chronic painInsomniaStress and anxietyMuscle spasmsAppetite stimulation

Grower's Notes

Flower

8-10 weeks

Indoor Yield

450-550 g/m²

Outdoor Yield

600-900 g/plant

Difficulty

intermediate

Height / Stretch

Medium-Tall

Environment

Indoor/Outdoor

Nip OG is a proprietary, clone-only OG Kush phenotype that has never been cultivated outside Cookie Fam's internal program. All cultivation characteristics are inferred from its most famous offspring, London Pound Cake 75, and from the well-documented behavior of OG Kush genetics broadly. Growers should treat the following as informed inference rather than verified standalone data.

Growth Structure and Training

Expect medium to tall plants with sturdy lateral branching and moderate internodal spacing consistent with classic OG Kush morphology. London Pound Cake 75 growers consistently report compact internodes and balanced canopy structure, suggesting Nip OG is a more disciplined OG expression than the notoriously leggy phenotypes common to the family. Anticipate 1.5x to 2x stretch after the flip to flower. Topping early in veg, low-stress training, and SCROG netting are strongly recommended to manage vertical growth and promote even canopy distribution.

Flowering Time and Harvest

OG Kush phenotypes typically finish in 60 to 70 days of flower, and London Pound Cake 75 finishes aggressively in 56 to 63 days, suggesting Nip OG tightens the flowering window rather than extending it. Trichome inspection for cloudy-to-amber ratios remains the only reliable harvest trigger. Outdoor harvest in the Northern Hemisphere falls in late September to mid-October.

Nutrient Management

OG Kush lines are notoriously calcium-hungry and sensitive to excess nitrogen in late bloom. London Pound Cake 75 responds well to moderate NPK feeding with cal-mag supplementation beginning in mid-flower. Maintain pH of 6.0 to 7.0 in soil or 5.5 to 6.5 in hydroponic systems. Reduce nitrogen inputs during the final three weeks to avoid muting terpene expression and to promote proper senescence.

Environment and Climate

Indoor cultivation is preferred for precise environmental control. Target daytime canopy temperatures of 75 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit during flower, with nighttime drops of five to ten degrees to preserve anthocyanin expression and promote terpene retention. Relative humidity should taper from 55 to 65 percent in vegetative growth down to 40 to 50 percent in late flower. OG-derived genetics are particularly susceptible to powdery mildew and bud rot in stagnant, humid conditions, making airflow management critical.

Pest and Disease Resistance

OG Kush phenotypes are broadly susceptible to powdery mildew, spider mites, and root aphids. The dense bud structure inherited by London Pound Cake demands aggressive defoliation and lollipopping to prevent moisture pockets, particularly from weeks six through ten of flower. Growers in humid climates should implement integrated pest management protocols from the vegetative stage through harvest.

Yield

Moderate to high production focused on quality over volume. Indoor yields of 450 to 550 grams per square meter are achievable under trained canopies with adequate lighting, while outdoor plants in large containers or in-ground beds can produce 600 to 900 grams per plant with extended vegetative time and favorable conditions.

Bud Structure and Trichomes

London Pound Cake 75 produces signature bulbous, golf-ball colas with dense calyx swell in the final two weeks of flower — architecture distinctive enough that Cookies' marketing calls it one of a kind. Trichome coverage is heavy, crusting sugar leaves early in flower and intensifying through week eight. Under magnification, heads appear bulbous with abundant cloudy-to-amber development at maturity.

Color Development

The vivid purple, blue, and green hues documented in London Pound Cake 75 emerge under cooler nighttime temperatures, typically below 65 degrees Fahrenheit during late flower. While Sunset Sherbet also contributes color potential, the deep OG musk and gassy backbone in the terpene profile almost certainly originate from Nip OG. Purple expression is temperature-dependent and not guaranteed without deliberate nighttime cooling.

Drying and Curing

Slow drying at 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 45 to 55 percent relative humidity over 10 to 14 days preserves the complex terpene profile. Follow with a minimum two-week jar cure with daily burping during the first week. The dessert-forward terpene profile — vanilla, berry, and gas notes — develops significant complexity during an extended cure, while premature trimming or fast drying flattens the nose to generic sweetness.

Wash and Extraction

London Pound Cake 75 clones are regarded as solventless-grade material. Fresh-frozen bubble hash yields run 4.5 to 5.0 percent, with rosin returns of 20 to 23 percent from dry-cured hash pressed at 118 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The resulting concentrate holds a glossy cold-cure batter consistency with strong terpene retention. These extraction numbers place Nip OG's resin contribution in the upper tier of commercial wash cultivars.

History & Origin

Nip OG's exact origin date is undocumented. It exists as part of Jigga's (Jai Chang's) private genetic library within Cookie Fam Genetics, the San Francisco Bay Area collective he co-founded with rapper Berner (Gilbert Milam Jr.) around 2010, officially launching the Cookies brand in 2012. The strain gained public recognition through its role as a parent of London Pound Cake, which emerged in the late 2010s. Nip OG was never commercially released — it circulates exclusively as clone-only breeding stock within Cookie Fam's internal program. Its public identity is defined almost entirely through its offspring, particularly London Pound Cake 75, which spawned dozens of descendant strains and positioned Nip OG's genetics at the center of modern dessert-meets-gas cannabis breeding. SeedFinder.eu documents 91 direct descendants of London Poundcake. The name 'Nip' evokes association with rapper Nipsey Hussle, though no verified source confirms the naming connection; Nipsey Hussle's documented cannabis strain is Marathon OG, a separate phenotype created with The Cure Company.

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Nip OG as a parent:

London Pound Cake (LPC75)— Sunset Sherbet x Nip OG

Pancakes— London Pound Cake #75 x Kush Mints #11→

Cake Mix— London Pound Cake x Wedding Cake

Candy Rain— Gelato x London Pound Cake

Cheetah Piss— Lemonade x Gelato 42 x London Poundcake #97→

Blueberry Bubble Gum— London Poundcake x Runtz

Corn Syrup— London Poundcake x Sunset Sherbert

Animal 75— London Pound Cake x Animal Cookies

London Pound Cake F3— London Pound Cake x London Pound Cake F2

London Pound Mints— Clone Only Strains

Black Cherry Pound Cake— Pound Cake x Citrus City OG

Brawndo— London Pound Cake x (Runtz x Trufflez)

Candy Brain— London Poundcake x Candyland

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Nip OG

What is Nip OG and what are its genetics?

Nip OG is a indica cannabis strain (Mostly Indica) bred by Cookie Fam Genetics (Jigga). It is a cross of OG Kush phenotype (proprietary cut), testing at 20-26% THC. Nip OG is a proprietary OG Kush phenotype from Cookie Fam Genetics' private breeding library, maintained by co-founder Jigga (Jai Chang). Never commercially released as seed or verified clone, it gained recognition as the indica-heavy parent of London Pound Cake 75 — one of the most influential strains of the late 2010s.

What does Nip OG smell and taste like?

Nip OG's dominant terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene. The aroma is described as sharp diesel fuel and pine resin with earthy spice and subtle citrus peel, anchored by classic og gas pungency. the cookies website describes london pound cake 75 as gas-forward with tones of menthol and musk — the gas-forward, menthol, and musk components are attributed to nip og, while the sweet blueberry and lemongrass notes come from the sunset sherbet parent.. The flavor profile features gassy, pine-forward intensity with earthy undertones on the inhale, transitioning to a lingering diesel-pine aftertaste with peppery depth on the exhale. classic og gas-lane flavor — fuel, earth, and subtle lemon. cookies massachusetts describes lpc75's nip og-attributed flavors as menthol coolness opening into rich og musk with a sweet finish..

What are the effects of Nip OG?

Fast-acting, typically within minutes. OG Kush phenotypes are known for rapid onset. Begins with subtle euphoria that lifts mood and provides focused mental clarity, then transitions into heavy physical relaxation. Deeply calming body effects that can lead to couch-lock at higher doses. Duration is typically long-lasting, typically 2-3+ hours.. Commonly reported uses include Chronic pain, Insomnia, Stress and anxiety, Muscle spasms.

How hard is Nip OG to grow?

Nip OG is rated intermediate difficulty. It flowers in 8-10 weeks, reaches medium-tall in height, and yields 450-550 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor/outdoor environments.

What strains were bred from Nip OG?

Nip OG has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including London Pound Cake (LPC75), Pancakes, Cake Mix, Candy Rain, Cheetah Piss. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.

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