The White OG: The Ghost Finds Its Voice
The White OG: The Ghost Finds Its Voice
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (80% Indica / 20% Sativa)
Breeder: Karma Genetics
Lineage: The White (Krome's Cut) x SFV OG Kush
Awards: Multiple High Times Cannabis Cup Winner (Best Indica)
THC Content: 22% – 28%
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene
Key Effects: Crushing Body Stone, Mental Sedation, Pain Erasure, Heavy Lids
If The White is the "Silent Assassin" of the cannabis world—a strain with unmatched potency but no voice—then The White OG is what happens when that assassin learns to scream.
Bred by the legendary Karma Genetics, The White OG was created to solve a specific biological problem. The White (as discussed in the previous review regarding the Elyon paradox) is a resin-production machine that lacks terpenes. It is a "Ghost" strain. By breeding this temporally displaced anomaly with the SFV OG Kush—one of the loudest, most pungent cuts in existence—Karma created a hybrid that possesses the diamond-encrusted armor of The White but speaks with the aggressive, lemony roar of the OG.
The result is widely considered one of the strongest Indicas on the modern market, sweeping Cannabis Cups and earning a reputation as a "night-ender."
History and Lineage: The Perfect Union
The White OG is a textbook example of "corrective breeding."
The Mother (The White): The "Elyon" cut. As established, this is the Triangle Kush phenotype that traveled through time, trading its terpenes for pure, crystallized THC armor. It provides the rock-hard density and the white-out frost that makes this strain so beautiful.
The Father (SFV OG Kush): The San Fernando Valley cut is the polar opposite of The White. It is spindly, ugly, and low-yielding, but it smells stronger than almost anything else. It provides the "Loud" lemon-fuel profile and the deep muscle relaxation.
The Legacy: When these two collided, they covered each other's weaknesses. The White gave the SFV structure and bag appeal. The SFV gave The White a soul (flavor). The White OG V2.0 is the definitive version of this cross, known for being one of the few strains that can push past 28% THC while still dripping with terpenes.
Terpene Profile: Lemon Solvents and Earth
This is where The White OG shines. It takes the silent canvas of The White and paints it with neon-yellow gasoline.
Dominant Terpenes
Limonene (The Solvent): This is the loudest note. It doesn't smell like fresh lemons; it smells like lemon furniture polish and industrial cleaner. It is sharp and chemical.
Myrcene (The Musk): Inherited from the SFV, this terpene adds a heavy, damp earthiness that sits in the bottom of the jar.
Caryophyllene (The Fuel): The gas. It provides that nose-burning diesel fume scent that true OG lovers crave.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: A pungent mix of pine-sol, musk, and diesel fuel. It is aggressive and will stink up a room instantly (unlike its silent mother).
The Smoke: Thick and expansive. It tastes of sour lemon candy, earthy hash, and black pepper.
Strain Effects: The Heavyweight Champion
The White OG is not a "functional" strain. It is a weapon against wakefulness.
The Experience
The Head Rush: Thanks to the SFV genetics, it starts with a squeeze behind the eyes and a "headband" effect.
The Gravity: Unlike The White, which can feel "high def" and sharp, The White OG is heavy and blurry. The high moves rapidly into the body.
The Sedation: Your arms and legs will feel like they weigh 100 pounds each. The "Couch-Lock" is severe.
The Knockout: This is a sleep-inducing strain. It silences the internal monologue and forces the body to shut down.
Best For: Treating severe insomnia, Sunday afternoon naps, and erasing physical pain after a hard workout.
Medical Benefits
This strain is a staple for medical patients because it combines high THC with a broad spectrum of sedative terpenes.
Severe Pain: The combination of the narcotic White genetics and the muscle-relaxing SFV genetics creates a powerful analgesic effect.
Insomnia: It is widely regarding as one of the most effective sleep aids in the Karma Genetics catalog.
Appetite Loss: It triggers a primal hunger. Be prepared with snacks before you smoke, because you won't want to get up to make food later.
PTSD: The mental "blurring" effect can be helpful for those who need to disconnect from traumatic thoughts.
Growing The White OG: The Frosty Bush
For growers, The White OG is a joy because it grows easier than a standard OG Kush.
Growth Structure
The Stature: It is a medium-stretch plant. It doesn't vine out uncontrollably like the SFV, but it isn't a squat bush either.
The Frost: The resin production is absurd. The fan leaves, sugar leaves, and even the stems are often covered in trichomes (a trait from The White).
The Yield: Moderate to High. It produces golf-ball-sized nuggets that are incredibly dense.
Flowering Time: 9 to 10 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: This strain can handle heavy feeding. It loves high intensity light and cooler temperatures in the final weeks to preserve the volatile lemon terpenes.
Final Verdict: The Ghost with a Roar
The White OG is what happens when you perfect a legend. By taking the mysterious, time-traveled genetics of The White and pairing them with the loud-mouthed funk of the SFV OG, Karma Genetics created a strain that truly has it all: Potency, Flavor, and Bag Appeal. It is the perfect strain for the smoker who loves the look of modern "Exotic" weed but misses the gas-station smell of the old school.
You should choose The White OG if:
You loved The White but wished it had more flavor.
You are chasing the "Knockout" effect of a pure Indica.
You love Lemon-Fuel terpene profiles.
You are a fan of award-winning Karma Genetics.
Score: 9.4/10 (The Ghost with a Roar)