The Hog by TH Seeds
Before it won the 2002 High Times Cannabis Cup for Best Indica and blew up in Amsterdam, The Hog was a closely guarded secret from the hills of Tennessee. Often called the Tennessee Hog, this pure indica was supposedly born from a massive Afghani and Hindu Kush crossing. T.H. Seeds eventually got their hands on a cut, brought it across the pond, and the rest is history. It’s an incredibly stinky, offensive plant that reeks of wet earth, roadkill skunk, and sharp pine hash. There is nothing subtle about it.
Growing The Hog requires some serious environmental control, mostly because the buds get unbelievably thick. It stays short and squats down, making it perfect for a Sea of Green setup, but those colas turn into dense, resin-caked baseball bats. You have to keep your humidity strictly checked—around 45% in late flower—otherwise, you are absolutely begging for bud rot. But if you keep the airflow right and the moisture down, she rewards you with yields that will break branches if you aren’t paying attention. It’s exactly why it was later crossed with Critical Mass to make Critical Hog; the yield potential is just stupid.
If you actually plan on smoking this, cancel your plans. The Hog earned its legendary status because it possesses true, unadulterated couch-lock power. It is heavy, narcotic, and unapologetically sedative, designed for medical patients dealing with severe pain or veteran stoners who have forgotten what it feels like to get too high. You take a few pulls, the hashy spice coats your mouth, and twenty minutes later you realize you haven’t moved a single muscle.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | TH Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±58 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Hawgsbreath |
| Descendants | Exotic Seeds - Green Gummy, Bubblegum x Fat HOG, Auto Northern Hog, Fat Axl, HogZilla, Green Gummy, Piglet |
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Growing The Hog: 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 Hawgsbreath 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.
The Hog FAQ
How long does The Hog take to flower?
The Hog typically flowers in around 58 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is The Hog an indica or a sativa?
The Hog is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of The Hog?
The Hog was bred from Hawgsbreath by TH Seeds.
What environment does The Hog 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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