How to Grow 3 Kings
3 Kings brings together three legends of the cannabis world, Headband, Sour Diesel and OG Kush, into one bright, citrus-forward, sativa-leaning feminized strain. It carries a smooth 14–19% THC, finishes in 8–10 weeks and stays compact at just 1 m, yet still delivers a high yield, which makes it a standout for small spaces.
The name says it all: this is a cross of three royal genetics, giving it the zesty citrus of Sour Diesel, the resin of OG Kush and the balanced punch of Headband. At 70% sativa it leans energetic and clear, with a focused yet sociable character.
Recommended Strains
Because it is feminized, compact and forgiving, 3 Kings sits among our beginner-friendly strains. You can see the full genetics and buy 3 Kings seeds on the strain page.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 14–19% (low to medium) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Headband x Sour Diesel x OG Kush |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 30% Indica / 70% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Harvest | October (outdoors) |
| Height | 3.28 ft / 1 m |
| Yield | High |
| Yield indoor | 1.47–1.64 oz/ft² (450–500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 28.22 oz/plant (800 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Citrus |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Talkative |
Promos & Deals
Climate and Where to Grow It
3 Kings 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 buds ripen fully before the damp arrives.
Its sativa genetics keep the structure fairly open, which helps airflow, but the buds still get frosty and resinous, so keep humidity moderate and the airflow steady through flowering. The real advantage here is size: at just 1 m it is one of the more compact sativa hybrids around, so it fits neatly into a small tent or a discreet outdoor spot while still bringing in a big harvest.
Indoors it is happy at daytime temperatures around 68–80°F (20–27°C). Because it stays short, it is easy to keep an even canopy under a single light, which is part of why such a compact plant can return so much.
Growing Basics
As a feminized photoperiod strain, 3 Kings gives you virtually all female plants, so there is no need to sex seedlings or remove males. That makes it simpler to run than regular seeds and a sensible choice for newer growers.
Run a vegetative stage under long days, usually 18 hours of light, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger flowering. It does not stretch as hard as a tall sativa, but a little topping and low-stress training early on still helps this feminized plant spread an even canopy and make the most of its compact frame.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3 Kings flowers in 8–10 weeks. Despite its small 1 m stature it is a genuinely high-yielding plant, returning 1.47–1.64 oz/ft² (450–500 g/m²) indoors, an excellent result for the footprint it takes up.
The sativa lean builds frosty, resinous flowers with a sharp 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. Given room and sun outdoors, a single plant can reach a remarkable 28.22 oz (800 g).
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 sharp citrus aroma that these three royal genetics bring together.
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 citrus top notes and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what a bright, diesel-tinged sativa like this deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. 3 Kings 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
3 Kings tastes of bright citrus, a clean, zesty profile that the Sour Diesel and OG kush parents push to the front. The citrus leads clearly, with a faint fuel-like edge underneath from its diesel heritage.
With more than twenty terpenes in play, six lead the character: limonene (the clear citrus brightness), citral (a sharp lemon note), geraniol (sweet, lemony floral), caryophyllene (peppery, diesel-like warmth), terpinolene (fresh and zesty) and myrcene (an earthy, grounding base). Behind them sits a broad supporting cast, including cedrene, bisabolol, terpineol, eucalyptol, eugenol, humulene, linalool and nerolidol, which rounds out the complex, citrus-forward profile.
Effects and Best Use
3 Kings reflects its sativa-dominant genetics, with reported effects that are happy, relaxed and talkative. It is a bright, sociable character with just enough of a relaxed edge to keep it balanced, which suits daytime use and good company rather than straight downtime.
With its gentle 14–19% THC it stays very approachable, so it is easy to enjoy without tipping into too much. Combined with its zesty citrus flavour and its big, compact-friendly grow, it makes a well-rounded all-rounder that is as rewarding to cultivate as it is to share.
FAQ
Is 3 Kings indica or sativa?
It is sativa-dominant, at 70% sativa and 30% indica, so the effect is bright, happy and sociable with a relaxed edge.
Is 3 Kings feminized?
Yes. These are feminized seeds, so you get virtually all female plants and do not need to sex seedlings or remove males, which keeps the grow simple.
How tall does 3 Kings get?
It stays compact at around 1 m, which is short for a sativa hybrid and makes it a great choice for small tents and discreet outdoor grows.
How long does 3 Kings take to flower?
About 8–10 weeks after the flip to 12/12. Grown outdoors in a temperate climate it finishes around October.
What does 3 Kings taste like?
Expect a bright citrus flavour with a faint diesel edge, driven by its limonene, citral, geraniol and caryophyllene.
How much does 3 Kings yield?
It is a high producer for its size: 1.47–1.64 oz/ft² (450–500 g/m²) indoors, and a single outdoor plant can reach a big 28.22 oz (800 g) in a good season.
