The OG #18 Private Reserve OG

OG #18, also known as “Private Reserve” or “Reserve OG”, is an award-winning hybrid strain with a balance of approximately 50/50. It represents the phenotype of the legendary OG Kush. An interesting fact is that Private OG won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2009 and 2010. This weed’s primary cannabinoids consist of about 23-26% THC and 0.05-04% CBD. As a phenotype of OG Kush, it’s natural that this kush is also pretty potent, which is why it may not be very suitable for novice smokers. To create its unique image and flavor, OG #18 features the following terpenes:

• Pulegone
• Phellandrene
• Carene
• Pinene
• Eucalyptol

Flavor Profile

The buds look pretty dense and resinous, highlighting their solid appearance. With its lineage, there is nothing impressive that it meets the toker with a very robust diesel, even chemical-like fragrance with some notes of earthiness and fruitiness. Among those hints, it’s possible to distinguish something reminiscent of mango, grapes, and a slight trace of chestnut. The taste is also pretty unique, providing a casual to kush, strong diesel flavor, which combines with an extreme sourness that feels like a punch into the face. The emergence of chemical presence is the fruit of cooperative work between pulegone, carene, and phellandrene. Aside from that, the lead role takes pulegone, providing the mango, grape, and chestnut flavors.

OG #18 Most Common Effects

After smoking comes the high that offers an enjoyable combination of cerebral and body effects. Usually, the first to appear is the cerebral effect, which quickly lifts the mood and increases focus and creativity. Afterward, the physical impact kicks in, providing a pleasant body relaxation, which doesn’t induce a couch-lock. Overall, it ensures a relaxing, clear-headed experience when the smoker has the energy to spare but does not really wish to spend it. At the same time, this mindset is an ideal field for talking, giggling, and simply resting. The best time for consumption is during the afternoon or early evening.

Regarding the medical benefits of OG #18, it has decent properties for alleviating:

• Depression
• Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Lack of appetite
• Stress

On the other hand, it’s also possible to face a range of side effects, such as:

• Concern
• Insomnia
• Fatigue

How to Grow

Fortunately for growers, the Reserve OG plant can be grown indoors and outdoors. On average, its height fluctuates between 30-60 inches if grown indoors and 90> inches outdoors. The flowering cycle takes about 63-70 days, while the best time to harvest the crop is 79 days. Afterward, the plant produces approximately 2-3 Oz/Ft² (~550 g/m²) indoors and <5 Oz/plant (<150 g/plant) outdoors.