Description
El Chapo OG: Sweet and Strong
El Chapo OG was created by cross-breeding OG Kush, SFV OG, and Face-Off OG parent strains. The result is a powerhouse offspring that can create a healthy buzz in even the most veteran cannabis users. A few small hits are enough to achieve the desired effects. Novice users should tread lightly with this dank bud.
With a massive THC content of up to 28%, El Chapo OG is in a league of its own. Designed for folks who seek relaxation and calming effects, this strain is perfect for cannabis fans looking to unwind after a long day at the office. If you want to completely disconnect your brain and body after a hard day’s work, then you have stumbled upon the perfect herb for your specific needs. El Chapo OG will certainly get the job done.
Growing Tips for El Chapo OG Seeds
El Chapo OG plants grow shorter than your average strain and reach a maximum indoor height of 4 feet and an outdoor height of 8 feet. Like most cannabis strains, it performs best in a closely-controlled environment with Mediterranean climates and lots of sunlight, real or artificial, but because it can endure minor dips and spikes concerning heat and moisture, it serves as a solid choice for experienced growers. Below, we’ve provided effective ways to simplify and streamline the growing process.
Establish consistent conditions
Daytime temperatures of approximately 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit or approximately 21-27 degrees Celsius are ideal for El Chapo OG plants. You can drop the temperatures between 5-15 degrees at night to mimic natural sunlight and nighttime temperatures indoors. Humidity levels should be around 60% during the vegetative stage, and drop to 40-50% during the flowering phase. A reduction in moisture helps eliminate the risk of mold while encouraging a more potent terpene profile.
Recommended Training Techniques
Low-stress Training, Screen of Green (ScrOG), and Topping are the best techniques for the particular strain. These techniques will allow the plant to grow naturally without much outside influence. The ScrOG technique requires adding screens or nets to reinforce the heaviest buds so they don’t break the branches during growth. Topping the plant requires a bit of trimming to the top-most buds to allow air flow and light to reach the lower levels, ultimately creating even level growth from top to bottom. Topping will also allow you to control the height of the plant and create a bushier growth if desired.
Fine-tune nutrient levels
All cannabis plants benefit from nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). During vegetative growth, El Chapo OG prefers a well-balanced nutrient cycle throughout the growth, as it promotes leaf and stem production. However, because nitrogen encourages leaf growth, it’s important to reduce levels during the flowering stage. This will allow your plants to channel their efforts towards resin-rich bud development instead. To lower nitrogen levels, try using a bloom formula or simply dilute your existing feed.
Germinating Your El Chapo OG Seeds
Our straightforward germination guide is an easy-to-understand way for growers of all skill levels to start the growing process. If you have basic items on hand, such as paper towels and water, you can germinate your El Chapo OG seeds like a pro.
Our step-by-step process allows taproots to emerge within 3–7 days, following which your seeds can be transferred to nutrient-rich soil, a hydroponic setup, or another growing medium of your choice. As an added benefit, growers who use our technique can cultivate with confidence, knowing their seeds are fully protected by our germination guarantee.
Yields, Flowering Times, and Harvest
The El Chapo OG strain has a flowering period of approximately 60-70 days, with outdoor harvests typically occurring in mid-October. Indoor growers will produce up to 500 grams of trichome-rich buds under proper care, while outdoor growers may see yields of up to 900 grams per plant, so long as environmental conditions remain stable.
Dominant Terpenes in El Chapo OG
El Chapo OG’s distinctive flavor and aroma are, in part, due to dominant terpenes caryophyllene, myrcene, and limonene. Caryophyllene is known for its peppery scent and taste with noticeable notes of spice. Myrcene is the most abundant terpene found in nature, providing this strain with earthy, musky, and fruity undertones. Limonene is most commonly found in the rinds of citrus fruits like lemons and oranges. It gives cannabis plants a citrusy scent and flavor.
Dominant Cannabinoids in El Chapo OG
El Chapo OG’s THC content of 28% makes it a super strong and potent choice, especially for experienced cannabis users. The initial effects will wash over you with calm and relaxing vibes, and the longer you enjoy this strain, the more sedated you will ultimately feel. This is why the strain is recommended for nighttime use only and can even lead to the munchies and couch-lock. Novice users should use discretion when enjoying this bud because of how potent it can be in small amounts.
The potencies of the cannabis grown from these feminized seeds were consistent and reliable.
These feminized seeds are perfect for indoor growing setups.
Oh baby. Planted these seeds and watched them grow into these big, beautiful plants. Smooth and potent, just what I needed.
El Chapo OG, now there’s a name that commands respect. Planted these seeds and they grew into these strong, powerful plants. Deep and relaxing, like sinking into a comfy chair. El Chapo OG, you’re the boss of my garden now.
I have found El Chapo very helpful in getting my sleep on track, the blissful body high hits just right and eases my body into a relaxing slumber. The seed quality from Pacific was great with an easily achieved full germination.
It’s gotta be good if it’s named after el chapo right??
My first ever grow!! My plants are so cute and they are getting bigger every day.
So glad I grew inside. I am learning very quickly that mj is a very fickle plant and needs very controlled conditions to thrive.
Look at me spouting….great weed, 5 stars!
Fresh as the mountain snow! I love this weed for its bright and sticky trichomes. It looks like there was fresh Christmas snow on your weed plant, and it’s so darn festive, what an amazing win for society and for our brains!
Legendary druglord probably deserves his own weed. And yeah, it’s fire.
I have a lot of trouble sleeping during the hot muggy months of summer, and a little bit of El Chapo weed puts me right to sleep. The sweet smell and fluffy flower make this a memorable grow. I liked being able to care for my own plants on my own time. It has saved me money and helped me sleep, so mission accomplished!
Haven’t met anyone who doesn’t totally love this weed. El chapo is both delicious and Massive! My plants grew nearly 8′ tall in my greenhouse and they smelled beautifully! It took about 5 months to reach harvest stage. The flowers needed to be big and well-formed, but not too BIG! It’s a delicate process and requires skill and concentration.