How to Grow Godfather OG Auto
Godfather OG Auto is a potent, award-winning, indica-dominant autoflower that crosses Godfather OG with ruderalis. It is a 70/30 indica with a high 25-26% THC, a fruity, sweet, woody flavor, and a euphoric, happy, relaxed effect. An Emerald Cup winner that packs serious OG power into a fast, compact auto, it is a rewarding strain to grow.
As an autoflower, Godfather OG Auto flowers automatically with age rather than waiting on a change in the light cycle, so you do not need to switch your lights to start it blooming. It runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 9 weeks, a simple, hands-off timeline that makes it a great fit for growers who want an easy, potent crop.
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Godfather OG Auto
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THC | 25% - 26% (High) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
Godfather OG Auto HMC Edition
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THC | 26% - 30% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Potent, flavorful and beginner-friendly, Godfather OG Auto is a rewarding strain to grow. You can see the full genetics and buy Godfather OG Auto seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our autoflowering seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (25-26%) |
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| Lineage | Godfather OG x Ruderalis |
| Type | Autoflowering |
| Award | Emerald Cup 2023 winner |
| Genetics | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
| Climate | Dry |
| Life cycle | 8-9 weeks (seed to harvest) |
| Harvest | All season |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.15-1.31 oz/ft² (350-400 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 3.53-4.23 oz/plant (100-120 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Fruity, Sweet, Woody |
| Effects | Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed |
Promos & Deals
Growing an Autoflower Strain
Godfather OG Auto is an autoflower, which means it starts to flower on its own schedule after a few weeks of growth, no matter what the light cycle is doing. You do not switch it to 12 hours of darkness to start flowering the way you would with a photoperiod plant. Instead, most growers keep it under long days, often 18 to 20 hours of light, for its whole life, which gives it maximum energy to build buds.
Because it sets its own timetable, there is no long vegetative stage to manage, and the plant runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 9 weeks. It stays compact at around 1.5 m, so it fits easily into a tent, on a balcony or in a small outdoor spot. That hands-off timeline and manageable size are the real appeal here, letting you grow a potent, OG-powered crop with very little fuss.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Godfather OG Auto suits a warm, dry climate and grows well both indoors and outdoors where it gets strong light and low humidity. Because it is an autoflower, it is not tied to the seasons the way a photoperiod plant is, so you can plant it almost all season and start a run whenever the weather is warm enough. Its compact 1.5 m frame makes it easy to tuck into a small space or to grow several plants at once.
Its high 25-26% THC places it firmly among our high-THC seeds, and its compact, indica-dominant structure sits naturally in our indica seeds. Its genuine OG heritage, from the Godfather OG side, places it among our kush strains, and you can explore that parent directly through the Godfather OG page. As an Emerald Cup 2023 winner it also sits among our award-winning seeds and our Emerald Cup winners.
On yield it is a moderate producer for an autoflower, giving around 350-400 g/m² indoors and 100-120 g per plant outdoors, so the reward here is potency and flavor more than bulk. Keep temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C) and humidity low through flowering so the resinous buds ripen clean in its dry-weather window.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Godfather OG Auto is a resinous autoflower that feeds moderately, but go easy on nutrients rather than pushing it hard. Autos can be sensitive to over-feeding, so start light, build gently, ease toward bloom nutrients as it starts flowering, then flush at the end so the fruity, sweet and woody notes come through clean. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Early growth | 0.8-1.2 | Build nitrogen gently as the plant grows |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.5 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.7 | Peak bloom feed, kept moderate for an auto |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Godfather OG Auto moves into flower on its own a few weeks from sprouting and runs to harvest in about 8 to 9 weeks from seed. It builds dense, resinous, OG-style buds that develop a fruity, sweet aroma over a woody, earthy base as they ripen. That sweet, woody scent and heavy frost are the signature of its Godfather OG heritage, and the resin it packs on for such a quick auto is one of its calling cards.
Yields are moderate, around 350-400 g/m² indoors and 100-120 g per plant outdoors on a well-fed specimen, so the real reward is its potency and flavor. Keep the buds supported and the canopy open so light reaches the lower sites, feed it gently through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest fruity-woody flavor and the most rounded effect.
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 matters with such dense, resinous buds, because they can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects the fruity, sweet and woody aroma that defines the strain.
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 is what brings out the full fruity, sweet and woody character and smooths the smoke, turning a freshly dried harvest into the rich, OG-forward result Godfather OG Auto is known for.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Godfather OG Auto is a resinous plant, so its trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That resin and its fruity, woody aroma make the trim genuinely valuable, turning offcuts into a potent, flavorful concentrate run rather than waste, a real bonus from such a high-THC autoflower.
Flavor and Terpenes
Godfather OG Auto leads with a fruity, sweet flavor over a woody, earthy base, the rich OG-style profile it inherits from its Godfather OG parent. It is a smooth, full-bodied smoke, and a good cure brings that fruity-woody character forward in the jar and on the inhale, with the woody base giving it depth.
Its terpene profile frames that flavor. Caryophyllene adds a peppery, spicy edge, while myrcene brings a soft, earthy base underneath. Alpha-pinene lends a fresh, woody, piney lift, and humulene an earthy, hoppy depth. The fruity, sweet notes themselves come through from its Godfather OG genetics, with these terpenes building the woody, spicy, earthy frame around them.
Effects and Best Use
With its high 25-26% THC and indica-dominant 70/30 make-up, Godfather OG Auto delivers a potent, well-rounded experience. It is reported as euphoric, happy and relaxed, pairing a bright, upbeat lift with a comfortable, settled body. The potency is genuinely high for an autoflower, so a measured dose goes a long way, especially for newer smokers who may prefer to start slow.
That euphoric, happy, relaxed profile makes it a natural choice for the afternoon or evening, well matched to its fruity, woody flavor. The combination of real, award-winning potency, a rich taste and a balanced, easy-going body is exactly why Godfather OG Auto stands out among high-THC autoflowers.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Godfather OG Auto is forgiving and beginner-friendly, but autoflowers have their own rules. Because the clock is always running, there is no way to extend the vegetative stage to fix a slow start, so get the seedling off to a healthy, unhurried beginning in its final pot and avoid transplant shock. Any check early on costs you final size, so steady, gentle care in the first weeks pays off most.
Keep training gentle: light, low-stress training to open the canopy works well, but avoid heavy topping or anything that stresses an auto hard, since it has no time to recover. Its dense, resinous buds prefer a dry finish, so keep the air moving and ease the humidity down as the flowers fill out to keep the heart of the bud clean.
As a pro tip, feed it lightly rather than heavily, since autos are easy to over-feed and that can mute the fruity, woody notes. Protect those terpenes with a proper plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure, save the resinous trim for concentrates, and harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber for a rich, flavorful result.
FAQ
Is Godfather OG Auto an autoflower?
Yes. Godfather OG Auto is an autoflowering strain, so it starts to flower automatically with age rather than waiting on a change in the light cycle. You do not switch it to a 12-hour dark period to bloom. Most growers simply keep it under long days for its whole life, which keeps the grow fast and very simple.
How much THC does Godfather OG Auto have?
Godfather OG Auto is a potent, high-THC strain, testing from about 25% up to 26% depending on the phenotype and how it is grown, which is strong for an autoflower. Combined with its indica-dominant 70/30 genetics, the result is a euphoric, happy, relaxed effect. It is well worth dosing carefully if you are newer to strong strains.
Has Godfather OG Auto won any awards?
Yes. Godfather OG Auto is an Emerald Cup 2023 winner, which is why it sits among our award-winning seeds and our Emerald Cup winners. That recognition reflects its high potency, heavy resin and rich fruity, woody flavor, and it is a big part of why the strain is so sought after among autoflower growers.
How long does Godfather OG Auto take to grow?
Godfather OG Auto runs from seed to harvest in about 8 to 9 weeks, since it flowers automatically without any change to the light cycle. Because it is an auto, it is not tied to the seasons, so you can start a run almost all season and even fit more than one cycle into a warm year, which adds to its easy appeal.
What does Godfather OG Auto taste like?
It has a fruity, sweet flavor over a woody, earthy base, the OG-style profile it gets from Godfather OG. Caryophyllene adds a peppery edge, myrcene an earthy base, alpha-pinene a fresh woody lift and humulene a hoppy depth. A proper three to four week cure brings that fruity-woody character forward on the inhale, smooth and full-bodied.
Is Godfather OG Auto indica or sativa?
Godfather OG Auto is indica-dominant, at a 70/30 split, so it grows as a compact, sturdy plant with dense, resinous OG-style buds, staying manageable at around 1.5 m and finishing in a quick 8 to 9 weeks. That balance shows in its euphoric, happy, relaxed effect, which pairs an upbeat head with a comfortable, settled body.
