How to Grow 24K Gold Regular
24K Gold Regular is a rich, orange-citrus indica hybrid that crosses Tangie with Kosher Kush. It carries a potent 19–22% THC, a bright tangerine-sweet flavour and golden, resin-frosted buds, finishing in 9–10 weeks. As a regular strain, it produces both male and female plants, which makes it a favourite with growers who want to breed or keep genetics.
The genetics lean 60% indica, pairing the loud citrus of Tangie with the resin and relaxation of Kosher Kush. The result is a balanced but indica-forward plant with a focused, happy character and the golden trichome shimmer that gives it its name.
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24K Gold Regular
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THC | 19% - 22% (Medium) |
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Type | Regular |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
24k Gold
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THC | 19% - 22% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
You can see the full genetics and buy 24K Gold Regular seeds on the strain page. Below is everything you need to grow it well, from climate to harvest.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 19–22% (medium) |
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| Lineage | Tangie x Kosher Kush |
| Type | Regular |
| Genetics | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 9–10 weeks |
| Harvest | October (outdoors) |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield | High |
| Yield indoor | 1.47–1.64 oz/ft² (450–500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 12.35–17.64 oz/plant (350–500 g/plant) |
| Flavors | Citrus, Fruity, Orange, Sweet |
| Effects | Focused, Happy, Relaxed |
Promos & Deals
Climate and Where to Grow It
24K Gold Regular suits a temperate climate with warm, mild days and a reliable season. Grown outdoors it finishes around October, so pick a region that stays warm and dry into autumn to let its resinous, golden buds ripen fully before the damp arrives.
Its balanced, indica-leaning structure stays manageable at around 1.5 m, but the dense, sticky colas can trap moisture, so keep humidity moderate and the airflow steady through flowering to protect them from bud rot. A tidy, well-ventilated space helps the whole plant ripen evenly.
Indoors it is happy at daytime temperatures around 68–80°F (20–27°C). A little space around the plant and some gentle training keep light reaching the lower buds, which helps that high yield come in evenly across the canopy.
Working with Regular Seeds
Because these are regular seeds rather than feminized, 24K Gold Regular produces both male and female plants. That is exactly what you want if you plan to breed or preserve this Tangie x Kosher Kush line, but it does add one job to the grow.
Watch for the first signs of sex in early flowering, usually a week or two after the 12/12 flip: females show fine white hairs (pistils), while males form small round pollen sacs. If you are growing for buds, identify and remove the males before they open and pollinate your females. If you are breeding, keep a strong male to pollinate a chosen mother. This small step is the trade-off for the breeding freedom regular seeds give you.
Growing Basics
24K Gold Regular is a photoperiod strain, so you control the cycle with the lights. Run a vegetative stage under long days, usually 18 hours of light, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger flowering.
Its balanced genetics mean a moderate stretch after the flip, so a little topping and low-stress training during veg helps even out the canopy and open up the lower bud sites. With a 9–10 week bloom it takes a touch longer than some hybrids, but that extra time is part of what builds its heavy, resinous colas.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Feed to the stage rather than the calendar, starting low and building up as the plant asks for more. The EC values below climb from a gentle seedling feed to a stronger bloom feed, then drop back for the flush.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 | Very light feed, focus on healthy root growth |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8–1.2 | Raise nitrogen gently under 18-hour days |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 | After the 12/12 flip, shift toward P and K |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the colas fatten |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 | Plain water for the final 1–2 weeks |
Flowering Time and Harvest
After the flip to 12/12, 24K Gold Regular flowers in 9–10 weeks. It is a genuinely high-yielding plant, returning 1.47–1.64 oz/ft² (450–500 g/m²) indoors, with a single outdoor plant bringing in 12.35–17.64 oz (350–500 g) in a good season.
The indica lean builds dense, resinous, golden-hued flowers with a sharp orange-citrus aroma as they ripen. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest expression, and give the plant a 1–2 week plain-water flush beforehand to clean up the final flavour.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15–18°C) and 55–60% humidity for 7–14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry protects both the resin and the bright orange-citrus aroma that makes this strain stand out.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure sharpens the tangerine top notes, brings out the sweetness and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this Tangie-led hybrid deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. 24K Gold Regular is a frosty, resin-coated plant, so the trim is great for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a bonus run of concentrate from material most growers throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
24K Gold Regular tastes of bright orange and citrus over a sweet, fruity base, the tangerine-forward profile it inherits from its Tangie parent. The orange-citrus leads clearly, with a touch of resinous kush depth from the Kosher Kush side underneath.
Of its many terpenes, six lead the character: citral (the sharp orange-citrus note), myrcene (an earthy, fruity base), caryophyllene (peppery, spicy warmth), farnesene (a soft, green fruitiness), alpha-pinene (a clean, resinous pine edge) and humulene (woody, herbal depth). Behind them sit cedrene, borneol, cadinene, camphene, eugenol and fenchol, a broad supporting cast that rounds out the orange-citrus, fruity, sweet profile.
Effects and Best Use
With its 60% indica genetics, 24K Gold Regular is reported as focused, happy and relaxed, a balanced character that lifts the mood and sharpens attention while keeping a settled, body-forward edge. That middle-ground feel suits a range of moments through the day.
With a potent 19–22% THC it has a real kick, so a little goes a long way, but the focused, happy character keeps it enjoyable rather than overwhelming. If you are comparing it with other balanced hybrids, you can browse more through find your strain.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
24K Gold Regular grows well for most people, but its regular genetics, frosty dense buds and bright orange aroma are worth planning for.
- Watch for males: as a regular strain it produces both sexes, so check pre-flowers from the first week of flower and remove the males early unless you plan to breed.
- Keep the buds dry: its resin-heavy, compact 60% indica colas hold moisture, so keep flowering humidity around 40-45% and keep air moving to avoid mold.
- Protect the citrus: the tangerine-orange terpenes fade with heat and rough handling, so dry slowly and cure in jars to hold the flavour.
Expert tip: with a high yield on a 1.5 m frame, the branches get heavy late in flower. Stake or tie the main colas before they start to lean so you don’t lose any to breakage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 24K Gold Regular seeds feminized?
No. These are regular seeds, so roughly half the plants come up male and half female. If you are growing for buds, check the pre-flowers in early bloom and pull the males before they open and pollinate your females. If you want to make your own seeds, keep a healthy male to pollinate a mother.
Is 24K Gold indica or sativa?
It is indica-dominant, at 60% indica and 40% sativa. That split gives a focused, happy head with a relaxed, body-forward edge rather than a heavy couch-lock. In the garden it shows a touch of sativa reach in early flower but still keeps the sturdier frame and dense bud structure you expect from an indica lean.
How long does 24K Gold Regular take to flower?
About 9 to 10 weeks after you flip to 12/12 indoors. Grown outdoors in a temperate climate it is ready to cut around October. Start checking the trichomes from week eight so you can harvest on the cloudy-to-amber mix you prefer rather than going purely by the calendar date.
Why is it called 24K Gold?
The name nods to its golden, resin-frosted buds and its Tangie heritage. It is a Tangie x Kosher Kush cross, so you get the bright, gold-tinged look of Tangie over the dense, resinous backbone of Kosher Kush. The loud orange-citrus aroma that comes with those genetics rounds out the gold theme.
What does 24K Gold Regular taste like?
Expect bright orange and tangerine citrus over a sweet, fruity base, with a resinous kush depth underneath. That profile comes from its citral, myrcene, caryophyllene and farnesene. To keep those volatile citrus terpenes, dry slowly in a dark, cool room and cure the jars for a few weeks before you judge the flavour.
How much does 24K Gold Regular yield?
It is a high producer. Indoors you can expect 1.47 to 1.64 oz/ft² (450 to 500 g/m²), and a single outdoor plant brings in 12.35 to 17.64 oz (350 to 500 g) in a good season. The dense colas get heavy late in flower, so stake or tie the main branches to protect that yield.
