Extreme OG: The Gas Station Heavyweight
Extreme OG: The Gas Station Heavyweight
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (70% Indica / 30% Sativa)
Breeder: Exotic Genetix
Lineage: Fire OG x Green Ribbon BX
Market Status: The "Volume King"; Extreme OG was created to solve a specific problem. Growers loved the potency and flavor of Fire OG, but hated growing it (it was lanky, vine-like, and low-yielding). Exotic Genetix took that legendary cut and crossed it with their yield-boosting stud, Green Ribbon BX. The result is a plant that retains the devastating "Gas" and "Lemon Pledge" funk of the Fire OG but grows with the massive structure and heavy yield of the Green Ribbon. It is the genetic father of Extreme Cream.
THC Content: High (20% – 24%)
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene
Key Effects: Immediate Head Rush, Heavy Body Stone, Pain Relief, Sedation
Extreme OG is exactly what it sounds like: OG Kush turned up to eleven.
It is a strain for the purists. It doesn't hide behind fruity flavors or purple colors. It is loud, green, and smells like a spilled jerry can of diesel fuel. It represents the pinnacle of "Gas" genetics—offering that signature nose-burning, lemon-fuel aroma that defined the California market for a decade, packaged in a plant that actually yields enough to pay the bills.
History and Lineage: Fixing the Fire
This strain is a masterclass in corrective breeding.
The Mother (Fire OG): Widely considered the most potent cut of the OG Kush family. It is famous for its burning red hairs and a high that feels like a punch to the face. However, it is notoriously difficult to grow—it stretches uncontrollably and yields poorly.
The Father (Green Ribbon BX): The structural engineer. As discussed in previous reviews, this strain is used to inject vigor, branch strength, and massive yield into a cross.
The Synthesis: The cross fixed the structural flaws of the Fire OG. Extreme OG keeps the Fire’s potency and flavor but grows on a sturdy, heavy-yielding frame. It allows commercial growers to run "Exotic" quality gas at a production scale.
Terpene Profile: Lemon Pledge and Diesel
If you love the smell of a mechanic's shop or a pine forest, this is your strain. It is aggressive and pungent.
Dominant Terpenes
Limonene (The Lemon): The dominant terpene. It screams industrial lemon cleaner. It provides that sharp, citrusy "bite" that hits the nose instantly.
Myrcene (The Fuel): Provides the heavy, dank diesel and earthy undertones that give the smoke its "weight."
Pinene (The Forest): A strong note of fresh pine needles that adds a crisp finish to the profile.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is incredibly loud. It smells of jet fuel, lemon floor cleaner, and damp pine earth.
The Smoke: Thick and expanding. It tastes of spicy earth, sour lemon, and chemical gas. It creates that classic "lung expansion" feeling that OG lovers crave.
Strain Effects: The Skull Crusher
Extreme OG delivers the classic "Kush" high: a mix of cerebral stimulation and physical crushing.
The Experience
The Rush: The high hits immediately—often before you finish coughing. You feel a distinct pressure behind the eyes and a rush of cerebral energy.
The Drop: After about 30 minutes, the Green Ribbon's Sativa energy fades, and the Fire OG's Indica genetics take over. A heavy body stone sets in.
The Lock: It is highly narcotic in the second half. Your limbs feel heavy, and motivation dwindles. It is a powerful painkiller.
The End: It typically ends in sedation and hunger.
Best For: High tolerance users, chronic pain, appetite stimulation, insomnia, and winding down after a hard labor job.
Growing Extreme OG: The Commercial Gas
This is the selling point. It is an OG that yields like a cash crop.
Growth Structure
The Yield: Very High. Unlike a traditional OG that produces small "popcorn" buds lower down, Extreme OG produces massive, long colas from top to bottom.
The Stretch: It still stretches. It will double in size when flipped to flower. You need height clearance.
The Support: Because the buds are so heavy (thanks to the Green Ribbon influence), trellising is mandatory. Without a net, the branches will snap under the weight of the flowers.
The Feeding: It is a heavy feeder. It craves Calcium and Magnesium in early flower and can handle high levels of P-K boosters in weeks 5–7.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: To get the absolute best flavor, flush this strain thoroughly. Because it feeds so heavily, you want to make sure you rinse all those salts out in the final 10–14 days to ensure the white ash and pure lemon flavor shine through.
Final Verdict: The Gas Station Heavyweight
Extreme OG is a staple for a reason. It offers the holy grail of cannabis cultivation: Quality and Quantity. It delivers the connoisseur-grade "Gas" flavor and knockout potency of Fire OG, but it fills the jars like a commercial production strain. If you are tired of finicky, low-yielding OGs but refuse to sacrifice that authentic lemon-fuel funk, Extreme OG is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.
You should choose Extreme OG if:
You love "Gas/Fuel" flavors.
You want Massive Yields.
You have High Tolerance.
You need Heavy Pain Relief.
Score: 9.4/10 (The Production OG)