SFV OG
Also known as: San Fernando Valley OG, SFV OG Kush
Breeder: Swerve (The Cali Connection)
SFV OG is one of the most influential OG Kush selections to emerge from Southern California, selected by breeder Swerve at The Cali Connection. Often called the 'daytime OG,' it delivers heavy resin production and potent effects without the total couch-lock of heavier indica cuts. Seedfinder.eu documents 56 direct descendants.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: OG Kush (San Fernando Valley phenotype)
Traces directly to the OG Kush lineage (Chemdawg '91 x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai), originally transported from Florida to LA in 1996. Distinguished by its pronounced lemon-forward terpene profile and efficient flowering time. Swerve created the seed version by crossing with Afghani #1 through five generations.
Lineage Dispute
HENDRX Seeds' 2017 DNA research suggests SFV OG, OG Kush, and Fire OG may be genetically identical clones circulated under different names. The distinction between the clone-only cut and seed version (crossed with Afghani #1) causes persistent naming confusion.
Terpene Profile
Limonene — 0.6–0.9% — bright lemon-citrus peel; what distinguishes SFV OG from earthier OG cuts
Myrcene — 0.3–0.7% — earthy musky undertone enhancing relaxation
Caryophyllene — 0.4–0.6% — spicy peppery fuel bite with anti-inflammatory benefits
Aroma: Sharp burst of fresh lemon zest and pine resin layered over a deep diesel-fuel base. Pinesol-like cleaning product sharpness with slight tangerine sweetness.
Flavor: Citrusy pine dominates the inhale with sweet diesel aftertaste on exhale. Properly cured flower reveals nuanced lemon candy and earthy spice.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Fast — effects within 2–5 minutes. Begins behind the eyes with warm expanding head pressure.
Immediate euphoria that boosts mood and sharpens creative focus without being racy. Soothing body sensation sets in within 10–15 minutes. Unlike heavier OG cuts, SFV OG maintains functional clarity — the 'daytime OG.'
Duration: 2–3 hours
Commonly Reported Uses
Growing Characteristics
Grow Tips: Notorious Cal-Mag hunger — supplement at 2–5 mL/L from seedling through late flower, especially under LEDs. Training is mandatory: top at node 4–5, SCROG, and supercrop tallest tops during 1.5–2x stretch. Susceptible to powdery mildew per HENDRX Seeds. Vine-like branches snap under bud weight without trellis by week 3 of flower. Wait for 70% cloudy / 20–30% amber trichomes for the signature functional experience.
History & Origin
Emerged from the San Fernando Valley OG Kush growing scene after Matt Berger transported OG Kush clones from Florida to LA in 1996. Selected by Swerve at The Cali Connection, it achieved peak recognition in 2012 winning at both Amsterdam and Denver Cannabis Cups.
Awards & Recognition
- ●3rd Place Best Indica — 2012 High Times Cannabis Cup, Amsterdam
- ●1st Place Overall — 2012 Denver Medical Cannabis Cup
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using SFV OG as a parent:
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