How to Grow Blood Diamond OG
Blood Diamond OG is a 90% indica-dominant feminized strain from OG Kush genetics. It carries a THC level of 24 to 27%, which lands firmly in the high range, and delivers a euphoric, happy and relaxed effect over a citrus, earthy, pine and woody flavor. This guide walks you through the whole grow, from germinating the seeds to the final cure.
It reaches a medium 1.5 m, flowers in 8 to 10 weeks, and finishes outdoors through October in a warm climate. Its forgiving nature makes it approachable for first-time growers, though its serious potency means a little goes a long way.
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Blood Diamond OG
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THC | 24% - 27% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 90% Indica / 10% Sativa |
Blue OG
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THC | 13% - 19% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Blood Diamond OG at a Glance
Before you plant anything, it helps to see the full picture in one place. Here is the quick profile for this potent, OG Kush indica, taken straight from the strain’s grow data.
| Seed type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
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| Genetics | OG Kush |
| Phenotype | 90% Indica / 10% Sativa |
| THC | 24–27% (high) |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | October |
| Height | up to 4.92 ft (1.5 m) |
| Yield indoor | 1.64 oz/ft² |
| Yield outdoor | 14.11–17.64 oz/plant |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Flavors | Citrus, Earthy, Herbal, Pine, Sweet, Woody |
| Effects | Euphoric, happy, relaxed |
| Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
These are feminized seeds, so every plant flowers female and you skip culling males. Its heavy 90% indica lean places it firmly among the indica seeds, while its strong harvest earns it a spot with the high-yielding seeds. If you are still weighing options, the find your strain tool helps you match it against the rest of the catalog.
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How to Germinate Blood Diamond OG Seeds
A healthy harvest starts at germination. The paper towel method is hard to beat: fold the Blood Diamond OG seeds inside two damp sheets, slide them between two plates, and keep them somewhere dark at 70 to 79°F. A taproot usually appears in two to five days.
Once the taproot is a few millimeters long, move each seed root-down about 1 cm deep into a small pot of light, airy medium. Keep it lightly moist rather than soaked, hold humidity around 65 to 70%, and give soft light while the first true leaves open. Its hybrid vigor makes for a strong, dependable seedling.
Starter tips
- Use plain, lightly pH-balanced water (pH 5.5 to 6.5) for the first week.
- Keep seedlings warm and humid, but never waterlogged.
- Hold off on nutrients until the second set of serrated leaves appears.
Growing Blood Diamond OG in the Vegetative Stage
As a photoperiod plant, you control the veg stage with the light schedule. Keep Blood Diamond OG on 18 hours of light a day for as long as you want it to grow, aim for day temperatures of 68 to 82°F, and hold humidity around 50 to 60%. It favors a warm, tropical climate, so it rewards consistent heat and good airflow. As a heavy 90% indica it grows into a short, bushy, compact plant that stays around 1.5 m.
This is the stage to shape the plant. Because it bushes out, topping early and using low-stress training to spread the lower branches opens up the canopy, improves airflow, and lifts the yield from this compact plant. Give it room so light reaches the inner buds.
Its dense, compact build and warm-climate preference make it a strong plant both indoors and out:
- Warm, tropical gardens: consistent heat suits its OG Kush genetics and helps it finish cleanly by October.
- Southern California and the Southwest: the warm, sunny climate matches its preferences and keeps it productive.
- Indoor tents: at around 1.5 m with a compact build, it stays easy to manage under lights.
Flowering and Buds of Blood Diamond OG
Indoors, flip Blood Diamond OG to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering, which runs 8 to 10 weeks. Outdoors it ripens through October. As a heavy indica it shows only a modest stretch after the flip, then packs on dense, chunky, resin-caked buds.
Through bloom, drop humidity to 40 to 45% and keep air moving so the tight flowers do not trap moisture, which matters in a warm, humid climate. The buds build a citrus and pine aroma over an earthy, woody base with a herbal, sweet edge, the classic OG Kush character coming through.
At 24 to 27% THC it lands firmly in the high range, giving a euphoric, happy and relaxed effect. This is a seriously potent plant, so a little goes a long way, especially for newer users.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Blood Diamond OG is beginner-friendly, but its high potency, dense buds and warm-climate needs point to a few things worth watching.
- Mind the strength: at 24 to 27% THC it is very potent, so dose carefully and cure well to get a smooth result from such a strong plant.
- Bud rot in dense colas: its tight, resinous flowers can trap humidity, so keep a fan moving and humidity below 45% late in flower, which is key in a tropical climate.
- Watch the smell: its citrus-pine and earthy OG nose grows loud in flower, so run a carbon filter indoors if odor is a concern.
Expert tip: the compact, resinous structure makes this an efficient grow. Keep humidity in check in the heat, dial in an even canopy during a short veg, and dry and cure slowly to smooth out such a potent, OG-forward plant.
Aroma, Flavor and Effects
The nose is bright and earthy: fresh citrus and crisp pine up front over a deep, earthy, woody base with a herbal, lightly sweet edge. It is a layered, mouth-watering profile that blends zesty top notes with classic OG Kush funk.
The flavor follows the nose, citrus and pine over an earthy, woody finish. On the effect side it is euphoric, happy and relaxed, a full, heady lift that eases into a deep body calm. Because THC runs a very high 24 to 27%, it carries real strength, so go easy if you have a lower tolerance.
Dominant terpenes
Blood Diamond OG carries an unusually broad terpene profile. Myrcene lays down an earthy, musky base, Limonene brings a bright citrus lift, Pinene a crisp pine sharpness that fits its piney side, Caryophyllene a warm, peppery spice, Humulene a dry, woody note, and Terpinolene a fresh, herbal accent. A deep supporting cast, including Citral, Terpineol, Nerolidol, Borneol, Camphene and Eugenol, rounds out its citrus, pine and earthy character with herbal and resinous depth.
Nutrient Schedule
Treat the figures below as a starting map, not a rulebook. Blood Diamond OG is a steady feeder, so read the plant first: tip burn means back off, while pale, slow growth means it wants a little more. All values use EC.
| Stage | EC |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 |
| Growth | 0.8–1.2 |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 |
Keep the pH around 6.0 to 6.5 in soil and 5.5 to 6.0 in hydro so the roots can actually take up what you feed.
What to Do With Your Trim: Extracts and Hash
Blood Diamond OG builds a heavy coat of resin, so its trim is worth keeping rather than tossing. The sugar leaves you take off while manicuring hold trichomes and suit Ice Water Hash, where cold water and agitation separate the resin heads into a clean, solventless concentrate. Pressing that hash into rosin keeps the citrus-pine flavor intact, or you can run a solvent extraction if that is your setup. The bare stems will not extract, but chopped and composted they feed organic matter back into the soil for your next grow.
Harvesting, Drying and Curing Blood Diamond OG
Timing the harvest comes down to the trichomes. Grab a loupe and watch the heads turn from clear to milky white; a scattering of amber signals peak ripeness. Indoors this lands 8 to 10 weeks after the flip, and outdoors the plants are ready through October.
After the cut, hang the branches in a dark room at 59 to 68°F with humidity near 50% and gentle air movement. Slow beats fast: drying over 10 to 14 days protects the citrus, pine, earthy and woody aromas that define this strain. When the small stems snap instead of bending, move the buds into jars.
Cure in sealed glass, opening the jars daily for the first week to let moisture escape, then easing off as the aroma deepens. Two to four weeks of patience here is where the bright citrus and earthy OG depth really come together and the harsh edge of such a potent strain smooths out, and it is the step most first-time growers rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blood Diamond OG easy to grow for beginners?
Yes, Blood Diamond OG is beginner-friendly to grow. Its hybrid vigor makes it forgiving, it stays a compact 1.5 m, and it finishes in 8 to 10 weeks. The main things to plan for are its warm, tropical climate preference, its dense buds, which need airflow, and its loud, citrus-pine OG smell.
How long does Blood Diamond OG take to flower?
Blood Diamond OG flowers in 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Grown outdoors, it is ready through October. As a heavy indica it shows only a modest stretch after the flip, then packs on dense, resin-caked buds over that bloom window.
How strong is Blood Diamond OG?
Blood Diamond OG has a THC level of 24 to 27%, which lands firmly in the high range, making it a very potent plant. The effect is euphoric, happy and relaxed, a full, heady lift into a deep body calm. Because it hits hard, a little goes a long way, so pace yourself if your tolerance is low.
How much does Blood Diamond OG yield?
Blood Diamond OG is high-yielding. Indoors it gives around 1.64 oz/ft², and outdoors a plant reaches roughly 14.11 to 17.64 oz in good conditions. Light topping, an even canopy and strong light in a warm climate are what help it fill out to its full potential.
What does Blood Diamond OG taste and smell like?
Blood Diamond OG leads with a bright citrus and crisp pine aroma over a deep, earthy, woody base with a herbal, sweet edge. It is classic OG Kush funk lifted by zesty top notes. Both the aroma and flavor deepen as the buds cure slowly in the jar after harvest.
Is Blood Diamond OG an indica or a sativa?
Blood Diamond OG is strongly indica-dominant, at 90% indica and 10% sativa. Built from OG Kush genetics, it has a short, bushy, resin-heavy structure and a deep, relaxed body feel, with just a light euphoric lift from its small sativa side.
