How to Grow Nova OG
Nova OG is a potent, flavor-rich, indica-dominant feminized strain that crosses Harlequin with Jack the Ripper. It is an 80/20 indica with an exceptionally high 30-32% THC, a fruity, sweet flavor, and a happy, hungry, relaxed effect. Frosty, easy to grow and genuinely strong, it is a rewarding strain for anyone who wants a heavy, flavorful indica.
As a feminized strain, Nova OG produces only female, flower-bearing plants, so you can skip sexing and avoid sorting out males. Every seed goes toward a productive, bud-growing plant from the start. You grow it under long days through its vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s final size and its timing.
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Nova OG
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THC | 30% - 32% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Godfather OG
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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, Nova OG is a rewarding strain to grow. You can see the full genetics and buy Nova OG seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Very high (30-32%) |
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| Lineage | Harlequin x Jack the Ripper |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8-9 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.31-1.47 oz/ft² (400-450 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 15.87-19.4 oz/plant (450-550 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Fruity, Sweet |
| Effects | Happy, Hungry, Relaxed |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Strain
Nova OG is a photoperiod feminized strain, which means it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than its age. You keep it under long days, usually 18 hours of light, for as long as you want it to grow and build structure, then switch to 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness (12/12) to tell the plant to start flowering. Because every seed grows into a female, there are no males to find and remove, so your whole crop goes toward buds.
That control suits an indica-dominant plant like Nova OG, which is strongly indica at an 80/20 split with just a touch of sativa. It stays manageable at around 1.5 m, so flip it once it has filled your space. Use the vegetative stage to top it and spread the canopy, which opens up the flowering sites and helps its dense, frosty, resinous colas develop evenly through its short 8 to 9 week bloom.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Nova OG suits a temperate climate and grows well both indoors and outdoors where it gets strong light and a steady, warm season. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it finishes around October, so it needs a reasonably mild autumn to ripen its frosty buds fully. At a moderate 1.5 m it is easy to manage in a tent or in the ground, and it rewards good light with dense, resin-coated flowers.
Its exceptionally high 30-32% THC places it firmly among our high-THC seeds, and its sturdy, strongly indica-dominant structure sits naturally in our indica seeds. Its flavor and frost come from its parents, the sweet, fruity Harlequin crossed with the resinous Jack the Ripper, a mix that gives Nova OG both its potency and its character.
On yield it is a moderate but reliable producer, around 400-450 g/m² indoors and 450-550 g per plant outdoors, so it rewards a clean grow and good light more than sheer bulk. Its real highlight is its heavy frost and chart-topping potency. Keep temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C) and humidity sensible through flowering so the dense, resinous buds ripen clean.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Nova OG is a resinous, flavorful plant that feeds moderately, but build the nutrients gradually rather than pushing it hard early. Start light while it is young, build through the vegetative stage, shift toward phosphorus and potassium once it flips into flower, then flush at the end so the fruity, sweet 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 | 0.5-0.7 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative | 1.0-1.4 | Build nitrogen gently as the plant grows |
| Early flower | 1.3-1.6 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.5-1.8 | Peak bloom feed for its resinous buds |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip it to 12/12, Nova OG takes about 8 to 9 weeks to finish, a notably short bloom for such a potent plant. It builds dense, chunky, trichome-smothered buds, developing a sweet, fruity aroma over a soft, earthy base as it ripens. That sweet, fruity scent and heavy frost are the signature of its Harlequin and Jack the Ripper parents, and the amount of resin it packs on is one of the first things growers notice.
Yields are moderate, around 400-450 g/m² indoors and 450-550 g per plant outdoors on a well-fed specimen. Keep the colas supported and the canopy open so light reaches the lower buds, feed it steadily through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest fruity-sweet 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 sweet, fruity 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 and sweet character and smooths the smoke, turning a freshly dried harvest into the rich, flavorful, full-bodied result Nova OG is known for.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Nova OG is a very resinous, frosty plant, so its trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That heavy resin and sweet, fruity aroma make the trim genuinely valuable, turning offcuts into a potent, flavorful concentrate run rather than waste, a real bonus with such a high-THC cultivar.
Flavor and Terpenes
Nova OG leads with a sweet, fruity flavor carried over a soft, earthy base. It is a smooth, full-bodied smoke, and a good cure brings that fruity-sweet character forward in the jar and on the inhale, with the earthy base giving it depth and a rounded, satisfying finish.
Its terpene profile frames that flavor. Myrcene brings a soft, earthy, musky base, while humulene adds an earthy, hoppy note underneath. Linalool lends a gentle floral touch, and terpinolene a fresh, complex, herbal brightness that lifts the whole profile. The sweet, fruity notes themselves come through from its Harlequin and Jack the Ripper genetics, with these terpenes giving the earthy, floral, herbal frame around them.
Effects and Best Use
With its exceptionally high 30-32% THC and strongly indica-dominant 80/20 make-up, Nova OG delivers a potent, well-rounded experience. It is reported as happy, hungry and relaxed, pairing a bright, cheerful lift with a settled, easy-going body, and it is the kind of strain that can leave you reaching for a snack. The potency here is genuinely extreme, so a measured dose goes a long way, especially for newer smokers.
That happy, relaxed profile makes it a natural choice for unwinding at the end of the day, well matched to its sweet, fruity flavor. The combination of real, chart-topping potency, a rich, moreish taste and a balanced, easy-going body is exactly why Nova OG stands out among heavy, flavor-focused feminized strains.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Nova OG is forgiving and beginner-friendly, but its dense, frosty, resin-packed buds are the main thing to plan for. Those tight colas can trap moisture, so keep the air moving and ease the humidity down as the flowers fill out to avoid trouble in the heart of the bud. Support the heaviest colas late in flower so they do not bend under the weight of all that resin.
At a moderate 1.5 m it is easy to handle, and gentle, low-stress training during veg opens the canopy so light reaches every bud site. Do your topping and training early, while the plant is still growing, spread the canopy evenly, and make the most of its short 8 to 9 week bloom to turn a potent crop around fairly quickly.
As a pro tip, make the most of its flavor and frost: keep the feed moderate rather than heavy, since over-feeding can mute the delicate fruity-sweet notes, and protect those terpenes with a proper plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure. Save the frosty trim for concentrates, and harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber for a rich, flavorful result.
FAQ
Is Nova OG a feminized strain?
Yes. Nova OG is a photoperiod feminized strain, so every seed grows into a female, flower-bearing plant and you never have to sex or remove males. You grow it under long days through the vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s size and when it finishes.
How much THC does Nova OG have?
Nova OG is one of the most potent strains around, testing from about 30% up to 32% depending on the phenotype and how it is grown. Combined with its strongly indica-dominant 80/20 genetics, the result is a happy, hungry, relaxed effect. Because the potency is so extreme, it is well worth dosing carefully, above all if you are newer to strong strains.
How long does Nova OG take to flower?
Nova OG takes about 8 to 9 weeks in flower once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle, a short bloom for such a potent plant. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it comes down around October, so it suits a temperate climate with a mild autumn. That window lets it build its dense, frosty buds and sweet, fruity aroma to the full.
What does Nova OG taste like?
It has a sweet, fruity flavor carried over a soft, earthy base. Myrcene brings the earthy, musky base, humulene an earthy depth, linalool a gentle floral touch and terpinolene a fresh, herbal brightness. A proper three to four week cure brings that fruity-sweet character forward on the inhale, smooth and full-bodied with a rounded finish.
How much does Nova OG yield?
Nova OG is a moderate producer, giving around 400-450 g/m² indoors and 450-550 g per plant outdoors, so it rewards a clean grow and good light more than sheer bulk. Give it an open canopy, steady feeding and support for the resinous colas to get the most from its frosty, flavorful, high-THC buds.
Is Nova OG indica or sativa?
Nova OG is strongly indica-dominant, at an 80/20 split, so it grows as a sturdy, compact plant with dense, frosty buds, staying manageable at around 1.5 m. That balance shows in its happy, hungry, relaxed effect, which pairs a cheerful lift with a settled, easy-going body and suits evening use.
