Orange Crush by B.C.G.A.
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Don't confuse this with the modern CBGA cannabinoid hype you see in labs today; the real Orange Crush is a late 90s vintage masterpiece from the British Columbia Growers Association. They took a legendary California Orange clone and dusted her with a vigorous Blueberry male, creating a hybrid that immediately gained a massive cult following on the early forums.
She grows with that classic aggressive Blueberry vigor but stacks heavy, resin-dripping colas that are an absolute dream to trim thanks to an incredibly high calyx-to-leaf ratio. She's stupid easy to clone and re-veg, making her a staple mother plant. Most guys pull her right around day 55 to 60. If you let her go too long, you lose some of that zesty magic.
Crack a jar and it smells exactly like a melted orange creamsicle on a hot summer day. The bag appeal is out of this world, but the smoke is where it shines. It's pure, functional sunshine—an uplifting, euphoric buzz that wipes out a bad mood without giving you the jitters. Finding original B.C.G.A. seed stock nowadays is like finding a needle in a haystack, but the clone still floats around elite circles.
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| Breeder | B.C.G.A. |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±55 days |
| THC | 17.83% |
| CBD | 0.40% |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | California Orange × Blueberry Bud |
| Descendants | Orange Dream, Thai Crush, Alien Orange Gum, Alien Orange Gum, Orange Creamsicle, Orange Cream Cake |
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Growing Orange Crush: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with California Orange or Blueberry Bud 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.
Orange Crush FAQ
How long does Orange Crush take to flower?
Orange Crush typically flowers in around 55 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Orange Crush an indica or a sativa?
Orange Crush is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Orange Crush?
Orange Crush was bred from California Orange × Blueberry Bud by B.C.G.A..
How strong is Orange Crush?
Reported THC for Orange Crush is 17.83% and CBD 0.40%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Orange Crush 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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