RudeBoi OG by Archive Seed Bank

RudeBoi OG strain photo
Type mostly indicaFlower ±67 daysCross Irene OG × Face Off OG BX1

Archive Seed Bank built a reputation on keeping the heavy, old-school genetics alive, and RudeBoi OG is proof they ain't messing around. Fletcher (aka ThaDocta) sourced the legendary Irene OG cut—a real-deal Atlanta legend—from a guy named Rudeboi. He then hit it with Archive's Face Off OG BX1 stud. The result is a regular-seed-only powerhouse that totally bypasses the modern candy and dessert weed trends, taking us straight back to the gassy, hashy, diesel-soaked basements of the early 2000s.

If you're pheno hunting a pack, you're looking for that rank, old-school funk. Guys on Overgrow often talk about the famous #7 phenotype, which throws a slightly sweeter, piney cream underneath the motor oil fumes. She yields better than a lot of spindly OG cuts, filling out nice and sturdy. You'll usually chop her right around the 67-day mark. Some cuts even throw a nasty dark fade late in flower if you let the temps dip, but you're really growing this for the resin glands, not the colors.

The high is an absolute day-wrecker in the best way possible. It’s that heavy, behind-the-eyes sedation that veteran Kush smokers constantly chase but rarely find anymore. It’s not meant for a wake-and-bake unless you plan on spending your morning staring at the ceiling. Archive never offered this one as a feminized seed, which just adds to the preservationist mystique. When you want real OG potency without the watered-down modern poly-hybrid mess, RudeBoi is the standard.

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BreederArchive Seed Bank
Typemostly indica
Flowering time±67 days
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineageIrene OG × Face Off OG BX1
DescendantsRude Dragon, Chem Breath, Paul OG, Platinum Grillz, Titus Kush, American Gangster

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Ancestry Pedigree

Irene OG
Clone Only Strains
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
Thailand Sativa
Original Strains
Chem Dawg
Unknown or Legendary
Indica
Original Strains
Face Off OG BX1
Archive Seed Bank
Unknown Strain
Original Strains
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
Face-Off OG Kush
Clone Only Strains

Growing RudeBoi OG: 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 Irene OG or Face Off OG BX1 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.

RudeBoi OG FAQ

How long does RudeBoi OG take to flower?

RudeBoi OG typically flowers in around 67 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is RudeBoi OG an indica or a sativa?

RudeBoi OG is listed as mostly indica.

What are the parents of RudeBoi OG?

RudeBoi OG was bred from Irene OG × Face Off OG BX1 by Archive Seed Bank.

What environment does RudeBoi 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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