How to Grow Alien OG Regular
Alien OG Regular is a balanced, citrus-forward hybrid that crosses Kush with SFV OG IBL. It carries a smooth 18–22% THC, a clean lemon-citrus flavour and a focused, happy character, finishing fast in 8–9 weeks. As a regular strain, it gives you both male and female plants, which makes it a favourite with growers who want to breed or keep mothers.
The genetics sit right in the middle at 50% indica and 50% sativa, a true balanced hybrid that blends an OG Kush backbone with the resin and structure of SFV OG. The result is clear-headed but settled, and it carries the loud, lemony aroma the OG family is known for.
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Alien Og Regular
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THC | 18% - 22% (Medium) |
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Type | Regular |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
Alien GG
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THC | 23% - 24% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
You can see the full genetics and buy Alien OG 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 | 18–22% (medium) |
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| Lineage | Kush x SFV OG IBL |
| Type | Regular |
| Genetics | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8–9 weeks |
| Harvest | September (outdoors) |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield | Medium |
| Yield indoor | 1.31–1.47 oz/ft² (400–450 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 14.11–21.16 oz/plant (400–600 g/plant) |
| Flavors | Citrus, Lemon |
| Effects | Focused, Happy, Relaxed |
Promos & Deals
Climate and Where to Grow It
Alien OG Regular suits a temperate climate with warm, mild days and a reliable season. Grown outdoors it finishes early, around September, which is a real plus in regions where autumn turns wet, since you can harvest before the damp arrives.
Its balanced structure sits between a bushy indica and a taller sativa, so it stays manageable at around 1.5 m while still building resinous, OG-style buds. Keep humidity moderate and airflow steady through flowering, because those dense colas can hold moisture and invite bud rot if the air goes still.
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 the whole plant ripen evenly over its short bloom.
Working with Regular Seeds
Because these are regular seeds rather than feminized, Alien OG Regular produces both male and female plants. That is exactly what you want if you plan to breed or keep genetics, but it does mean one extra job during 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
Alien OG 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. From the flip it finishes quickly, in 8–9 weeks, which keeps the whole grow tight and efficient.
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, Alien OG Regular flowers in a quick 8–9 weeks, one of the faster OG-style hybrids around. Outdoors that translates to an early September finish, so plan your start date to land the harvest in good weather.
Expect dense, resinous, OG-style flowers with a sharp lemon 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. A single outdoor plant can bring in 14.11–21.16 oz (400–600 g) in a good spot.
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 citrus aroma that makes this OG 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 lemon-citrus top notes and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what a resinous OG hybrid like this deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Alien OG 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
Alien OG Regular tastes of bright citrus and sharp lemon, the clean, zesty profile that runs through the best of the kush and OG family. It is a loud, mouth-watering aroma with very little earthiness getting in the way of the citrus.
Of its many terpenes, six lead the character: limonene (the clear citrus brightness), citral (a sharp lemon note), terpineol (a soft citrus-floral lift), terpinolene (fresh and zesty), linalool (gentle floral) and eugenol (a warm, clove-like spice). Behind them sit cedrene, borneol, camphene, fenchol, nerolidol and phytol, a broad supporting cast that rounds out the citrus-lemon profile.
Effects and Best Use
With its even 50/50 genetics, Alien OG Regular is reported as focused, happy and relaxed, a balanced character that lifts the mood and sharpens attention without tipping too far into either pure energy or pure couch time. That middle-ground feel is a big part of its appeal.
With a medium 18–22% THC it stays approachable rather than overwhelming, so it suits a range of moments through the day. If you are weighing it against other balanced options, you can compare it through find your strain.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Alien OG Regular is a quick-finishing hybrid, but its regular genetics and OG stretch are the main things to watch.
- Sort the males early: as a regular strain it throws both sexes, so check pre-flowers and pull the males early unless you are keeping them for breeding.
- Manage the OG stretch: the SFV OG side reaches up early in flower, so train the tops or give extra headroom to keep the canopy level.
- Catch it in time: it finishes fast at 8-9 weeks, so start checking trichomes early and harvest at the ripeness you want.
Expert tip: the lemon-citrus aroma sharpens with a slow dry and a long cure. With a medium yield here, the quality of the finish matters more than chasing weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Alien OG Regular seeds feminized?
No. These are regular seeds, so roughly half 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 breed, keep a healthy male to pollinate a mother and make your own seeds.
Is Alien OG indica or sativa?
Alien OG is a balanced hybrid, at 50% indica and 50% sativa, so the effect sits in the middle: focused and happy with a relaxed edge. That balance shows in the plant too. It carries an OG-style stretch early in flower from its SFV OG parent, so train the tops to keep the canopy level.
How long does Alien OG Regular take to flower?
About 8 to 9 weeks after the flip to 12/12, which is fast for an OG hybrid. Grown outdoors it finishes early, around September. That quick turnaround is a real plus, but it also means you should start checking trichomes from week seven so you catch it at the ripeness you want.
How tall does Alien OG Regular get?
It reaches around 1.5 m, a manageable middle height between a bushy indica and a taller sativa, so it fits most tents and gardens. It does carry the OG stretch early in flower, so leave some headroom indoors and tie down or train the tops if you want to keep the canopy even and well lit.
What does Alien OG Regular taste like?
Expect a bright citrus and sharp lemon flavour, a clean OG-citrus profile that comes from its limonene, citral, terpineol and terpinolene. Those lemon notes sharpen with a slow dry and a long cure, so take your time at harvest. With a medium yield here, the quality of the finish matters more than chasing weight.
How much does Alien OG Regular yield?
It is a medium producer. Indoors you can expect 1.31 to 1.47 oz/ft² (400 to 450 g/m²), and a single outdoor plant brings in 14.11 to 21.16 oz (400 to 600 g) in a good season. Training the tops to spread the OG stretch helps the lower buds bulk up and lifts the overall return.
