DeadHead OG by Cali Connection
If you were kicking around the forums back in 2011, you probably remember the absolute hype storm when Skunk VA and The Cali Connection dropped DeadHead OG. This isn’t just another random OG cross; it’s a piece of modern cannabis history. Skunk VA took his personal, verified cut of the legendary Chemdog 91—the only one straight from Chem himself—and hit it with pollen from an SFV OG Kush F4 male. The result? A heavy-hitting, structurally sound beast that pays homage to the Grateful Dead while cementing its place as a West Coast staple. It’s the kind of weed that makes you understand why elite clone-only genetics matter.
In the room, DeadHead OG is a hungry plant that loves to eat and responds incredibly well to training. Most guys running it pull medium to heavy yields, easily hitting 500-750 grams per square meter if they know how to dial in their nutrient regimen. It leans slightly sativa in structure, stretching out a bit but packing on dense, rock-hard golf balls covered in a stupid amount of resin. You’re looking at about 56 to 65 days in the flower tent. Pheno hunters usually talk about two main expressions: one that leans hard into that sharp, skunky Chem backbone, and another that throws off more of the classic SFV lemon-pine-fuel funk.
Smoking it is an experience that hits you right between the eyes before melting down into your bones. The aroma is straight dank—a pungent, fuel-soaked earthiness that stinks up the whole block the second you pop the jar. Even though it’s technically a sativa-dominant hybrid, don’t expect a jittery race. The high starts with an uplifting, cerebral head rush that gets your creative juices flowing, but then the OG kicks in and anchors you down with a long-lasting, heavy body buzz. And trust me, it’s a perfect smoke for winding down after a long day in the garden.
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| Breeder | Cali Connection |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| THC | 20.50% |
| CBD | 0.20% |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Chem 91 Skunk VA × SFV OG Kush |
| Descendants | Chemhead OG, Darkwood, Deadhead OG x Star Dawg, Amnesia OG, NorStar Genetics - Frost Berries, 303 Headband, Midwife, Dead Dawg Walker, Weekend at Bernie's, Bounty Killer, OG Kush, Chemhead OG, Heart Of Gold, Frisco OG, Queen of Hearts, Grateful Dawg, Big Dans Genetix - Double Dead Head OG, Hawaiian Vacation, Deadhead OG x Tres Double Underdog, Tegridy, Dead Dawg Queen, NorStar Genetics - Sugar Kiss, Dead North, OGK Knuckle Draggerz |
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Growing DeadHead OG: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Chem 91 Skunk VA or SFV OG Kush will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
DeadHead OG FAQ
How long does DeadHead OG take to flower?
DeadHead OG typically flowers in around 56 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is DeadHead OG an indica or a sativa?
DeadHead OG is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of DeadHead OG?
DeadHead OG was bred from Chem 91 Skunk VA × SFV OG Kush by Cali Connection.
How strong is DeadHead OG?
Reported THC for DeadHead OG is 20.50% and CBD 0.20%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does DeadHead OG like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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