How to Grow Rude Boy OG
Rude Boy OG, often shortened to Rude Boy, is a potent, award-winning indica with serious OG pedigree. It pairs a heavy 25–28% THC with an earthy, kush, sweet flavour and a euphoric, powerful, relaxed effect, on a sturdy, productive plant that is easy to manage.
Built from Irene OG crossed with Face Off BX1, this is a 70% indica, 30% sativa strain with deep, resinous roots and a classic kush character. The result is a dense, frosty, high-THC plant with a long-lasting body-forward high.
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Rude Boy OG
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THC | 25% - 28% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
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 |
Because it is sturdy, generous and forgiving, Rude Boy OG is a rewarding grow at any level. You can see the full genetics and buy Rude Boy OG feminized seeds on the strain page, and browse more of our feminized range alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 25–28% (high) |
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| Lineage | Irene OG x Face Off BX1 |
| Type | Feminized |
| Award | Winner, Cannabis Cup 2012 |
| Genetics | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Harvest | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield | High |
| Yield indoor | 1.31–1.64 oz/ft² (400–500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 14.11–17.64 oz/plant (400–500 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Earthy, Kush, Sweet |
| Effects | Euphoric, Powerful, Relaxed |
Promos & Deals
An Award-Winning Strain
Rude Boy OG is a proven champion. It took a win at the Cannabis Cup in 2012, one of the most competitive events in cannabis, where its heavy potency and classic OG character stood out. For a strain to place at that level says a lot about how consistent and rewarding it is in the garden.
For a grower, an award like this is a useful signal: it points to stable genetics, a reliable finish and bud quality that has been judged against strong company. You can find it alongside our other award-winning cannabis seeds if you want more proven performers.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Rude Boy OG does well in a temperate climate with mild, steady conditions and plenty of light. It is a tough, adaptable plant that performs both outdoors and in a controlled indoor tent, settling at a moderate 1.5 m that suits most spaces.
Outdoors it finishes around October, with a single plant bringing in a solid 400–500 g in a good spot. Indoors it produces a strong 400–500 g/m². Keep humidity in check as the dense, resin-coated buds fill in, since tight OG-kush flowers are worth protecting from bud rot.
Indoors, aim for daytime temperatures around 68–80°F (20–27°C) and keep steady airflow moving through the canopy. Its even, medium height makes it an easy fit for a standard tent without heavy training.
Growing Feminized Photoperiod Seeds
As a feminized strain, every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to sex the plants or remove males. That keeps the grow simple and means no wasted time or space on plants you would only cull later.
Being a photoperiod plant, Rude Boy OG flowers on a light change rather than on age. Grow it under a long day (around 18 hours of light) through the vegetative stage, then switch to a 12/12 cycle to trigger flowering. A longer veg builds a bigger frame and a bigger harvest, while a shorter veg keeps the plant smaller and tidier for a compact space.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
This is a vigorous, productive plant, so you can feed it steadily through bloom to support the dense, resinous buds. Start low, build up as the plant asks for more, and taper off for the final flush so the earthy, kush flavour stays clean.
| 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 | Build the frame, raise nitrogen gradually |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the heavy buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 | Plain water for the final 1–2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip to 12/12, bloom runs about 8–10 weeks. The indica dominance shows in the structure: compact internodes, dense, resin-coated buds and a decisive bud set rather than long, stretchy branches, which keeps the plant stout and heavy-topped.
This is a productive plant that carries real weight on its colas, so keep the canopy open and support the heavier branches if they start to lean. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber heads for the fullest expression, and run a short plain-water flush in the last week or two before you cut.
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 stops the dense buds staying damp in the middle while the outside dries out, which protects the earthy, kush aroma and the heavy resin.
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 brings the sweet, resinous depth forward over the earthy kush base and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this prize-winning OG deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Rude Boy OG is a frosty, high-THC plant, so the trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a bonus run of potent concentrate from material most growers throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Rude Boy OG has a classic, grounded flavour of damp earth and kush with a sweet undertone, the rich OG character you expect from its Irene OG and Face Off roots. It is a deep, savoury profile rather than a fruity or citrus-forward one.
It carries a simple but effective terpene pairing, and both of its named terpenes drive the aroma clearly. Myrcene anchors the earthy, musky base and carries the sweet undertone, while caryophyllene adds a peppery, spicy warmth that gives the kush side its bite. Together they explain the earthy, kush and sweet character exactly as it tastes in the jar.
Effects and Best Use
With its 70% indica base, Rude Boy OG is reported as euphoric, powerful and relaxed, a heavy, body-forward character that settles in comfortably toward the end of the day. It is a potent, full-bodied profile best suited to the evening rather than daytime activity.
At a heavy 25–28% THC it hits hard, so a little goes a long way, especially for less experienced users. That strength, the manageable size, the strong yield and the classic earthy-kush flavour are exactly why this strain has a trophy to its name.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Rude Boy OG is an award-winning, forgiving grow, but it is a dense, very potent OG indica, so airflow, the stretch and the strength all reward planning.
- Manage the OG stretch: its Face Off and Irene OG roots reach up early in flower, so train the tops or give extra headroom to keep the canopy even and well lit.
- Watch the humidity: as a 70% indica its buds are dense and trap moisture, so keep flowering humidity down and run a fan to prevent bud rot.
- Respect the potency: it runs a very high 25 to 28% THC, so harvest on your preferred trichome reading and label the jar clearly if others will share the stash.
Expert tip: this Cannabis Cup winner is built on heavy, resinous OG kush. Its damp earth and classic kush with a sweet undertone holds up best with a slow dry and a careful cure in jars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rude Boy OG indica or sativa?
It is strongly indica-dominant, at 70% indica and 30% sativa, which shows in its heavy, body-forward effect and its compact, dense structure. That indica build also means dense buds that trap moisture, so keep humidity down and run a fan through the canopy as the plant fills out in flower.
What award did Rude Boy OG win?
Rude Boy OG took a Cannabis Cup win in 2012, recognised for its heavy potency and classic OG-kush character. That pedigree reflects how resinous and potent the plant grows out, which is a big part of why it has stayed a sought-after OG for growers who want a strong, dense-budded indica.
How long does it take to flower?
About 8 to 10 weeks once you switch to a 12/12 light cycle, with outdoor plants finishing around October. Its dense buds benefit from good airflow through that window, so keep a fan moving air across the canopy and check trichomes toward the end to catch your preferred ripeness.
Do I need to sex the plants?
No. These are feminized seeds, so every plant grows into a flowering female. There is no need to identify or remove males, which keeps the grow simple and makes better use of your space, since every seed you plant turns into a productive, resin-heavy plant rather than a male to cull.
Is Rude Boy OG good for beginners?
Yes. It is sturdy, forgiving and a moderate height, which makes it beginner-friendly. Keep the canopy open with a light defoliation and manage humidity in bloom, since the OG buds are dense, and it is straightforward. Managing the OG stretch with a little training is the other main job.
What does Rude Boy OG taste like?
Expect damp earth and classic kush with a sweet undertone, driven by its myrcene and caryophyllene terpenes rather than any fruity note. Dry slowly in a cool, dark space and cure in jars so that grounded, resinous OG kush character comes through at its best in the finished flower after harvest.
