How to Grow Original Clon
Original Clon is a fast, hardy, indica-dominant feminized strain built from the classic cross of Skunk #1 and Afghani. It is a 70/30 indica with a medium 18-20% THC, a fruity and sweet flavor, and a happy, talkative, relaxed effect. One of the quickest finishers around, it is a robust, old-school plant that rewards growers with a big, early harvest.
As a feminized strain, Original Clon produces only female, flower-bearing plants, so you can skip sexing and remove the guesswork of sorting out males. Every seed goes toward productive, bud-growing plants 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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Original Clon
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THC | 18% - 20% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
Original Glue
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THC | 28% - 30% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Robust, quick and beginner-friendly, Original Clon is a rewarding strain to grow. You can see the full genetics and buy Original Clon seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Medium (18-20%) |
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| Lineage | Skunk #1 x Afghani |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 6-8 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | September |
| Height | 10.83 ft / 3.3 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.47-1.64 oz/ft² (450-500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 21.16-24.69 oz/plant (600-700 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Fruity, Sweet |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Talkative |
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Growing a Feminized Strain
Original Clon 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 over timing matters with Original Clon, which can stretch to a tall 3.3 m. Flip it to 12/12 once it has filled your space to keep the final height in check, and use the vegetative stage to top and train it. Despite its size it is hardy and exceptionally fast, finishing in just 6 to 8 weeks of flower, which makes it very forgiving even for newer growers.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Original Clon suits a temperate climate and grows well both indoors and outdoors, with the robustness you would expect from its Skunk and Afghani roots. Thanks to its very quick cycle, outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it finishes early, around September, before the wetter autumn weather arrives. At up to 3.3 m it is a tall plant, so give it headroom in a tent or let it stretch outside.
Its yield is high, around 450-500 g/m² indoors in an optimized setup and a generous 600-700 g per plant outdoors, so it produces heavily for how fast and easy it is. As a sturdy, forgiving indica built on the classic Skunk #1 line, it carries a true skunk heritage behind its sweet, fruity character.
That pedigree comes straight from its parents: Skunk #1 lends the vigor, fast finish and classic skunky backbone, while Afghani brings dense, resinous, indica structure and a smooth, sweet depth. Keep temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C) and humidity sensible through flowering, easing it down as the dense buds fill out so they ripen clean.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Original Clon is a big, vigorous, productive plant, so feed it steadily 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 | 1.2-1.6 | Raise nitrogen as the big frame develops |
| Early flower | 1.4-1.7 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.6-1.9 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip it to 12/12, Original Clon finishes remarkably fast, in just 6 to 8 weeks, one of the quickest flowering times you will find and a real advantage for newer growers and short-season outdoor grows alike. It builds dense, resinous buds on a tall frame, developing a sweet, fruity aroma with a skunky undertone as it ripens.
Yields are high at around 450-500 g/m² indoors and a generous 600-700 g per plant outdoors. Keep the tall 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 sweet, fruity 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 and skunky depth that define 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 sweet, fruity notes and smooths the smoke, turning a freshly dried harvest into the rich, classic result Original Clon is known for.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Original Clon is a resinous plant, and with such a big harvest there is plenty of trim, so it is well worth saving for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That Afghani-driven resin and sweet, fruity aroma make the trim genuinely valuable, turning a mountain of offcuts into a flavorful concentrate run rather than waste.
Flavor and Terpenes
Original Clon leads with a sweet, fruity flavor grounded by a classic skunky depth, a smooth, old-school profile that reflects its Skunk #1 and Afghani roots. It is an easy, flavorful smoke, and a good cure brings that sweet, fruity character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that flavor. Myrcene forms an earthy, fruity base, while caryophyllene adds a peppery, spicy bite that underlines the skunk. Terpinolene brings a fresh, herbal lift, and a touch of p-cymene adds a spicy, earthy depth. Together these four terpenes give Original Clon its sweet, fruity, lightly skunky character with a clean edge.
Effects and Best Use
With its medium 18-20% THC and strongly indica 70/30 make-up, Original Clon delivers a comfortable, easygoing experience. It is reported as happy, talkative and relaxed, pairing a cheerful, sociable head with a settled, physical body, which makes it a versatile strain for evenings or low-key social use. The moderate potency keeps it approachable and easy to enjoy.
That happy, talkative, relaxed profile makes it a rewarding strain for unwinding or sharing with friends, alongside its sweet, fruity flavor. The combination of an exceptionally fast grow, a big yield and a classic, easy taste is exactly why Original Clon remains a dependable choice among feminized strains.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Original Clon is hardy and forgiving, but its height is the one thing to plan for. It can reach 3.3 m, so indoors you need headroom and a strategy: flip to 12/12 once it fills your space, top it during veg, and use low-stress training to spread the canopy and keep the many tops level. Outdoors, simply give it room to stretch into a big plant.
Its very fast 6 to 8 week flowering is a major advantage, but it means your training should be done early, while the plant is still in vegetative growth. Keep the air moving around its dense, resinous buds and ease the humidity down as the flowers fill out, and support the taller branches as the colas get heavy toward the end.
As a pro tip, lean into its speed and vigor: get your height management done early, feed it steadily through its short bloom, and take advantage of the early, pre-autumn finish outdoors to dodge the damp. Protect the sweet, fruity flavor with a proper plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure, and save the generous trim for concentrates.
FAQ
Is Original Clon a feminized strain?
Yes. Original Clon 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 long does Original Clon take to flower?
Original Clon is exceptionally fast, finishing in just 6 to 8 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle, one of the quickest flowering times around. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready early, around September, so it comes down before the wetter autumn weather, which makes it a reliable outdoor choice.
How tall does Original Clon grow?
It can grow tall, up to around 3.3 m, so it is best given headroom indoors or space to stretch outside. To keep it manageable in a tent, flip to 12/12 once it has filled your space, top it during veg, and use low-stress training to spread the canopy and even out the many flowering tops.
How much does Original Clon yield?
Original Clon is a strong producer, giving around 450-500 g/m² indoors in an optimized setup and a generous 600-700 g per plant outdoors. Its tall frame and vigor drive that heavy harvest, especially impressive given how fast it finishes. Give it good light, an open canopy and support for the taller branches.
What does Original Clon taste like?
It has a sweet, fruity flavor grounded by a classic skunky depth, a smooth, old-school profile. Myrcene brings an earthy, fruity base, caryophyllene a peppery bite and terpinolene a fresh, herbal lift. A proper three to four week cure brings that sweet, fruity character forward on the inhale.
How much THC does Original Clon have?
Original Clon is a moderately potent strain, testing from about 18% up to 20% THC depending on the phenotype and how it is grown. Combined with its strongly indica 70/30 genetics, the result is a happy, talkative, relaxed effect. The medium potency makes it approachable and easy to enjoy, including for less experienced smokers.
