Designer OG strain guide
Designer OG is an indica-leaning hybrid from Archive Seed Bank, made by crossing Hollywood Pure Kush with Face Off OG. It's a straight-ahead Kush strain: piney and sharp on the nose, with a calm, settled feel. It's a smaller name, so there's less written about it than its parents.
Where does Designer OG come from?
Designer OG comes from Archive Seed Bank, the Oregon breeder behind Face Off OG. One strain database lists it as a cross of Hollywood Pure Kush and Face Off OG, and the breeder description on another database gives the same pairing in more detail: Pure Kush (the Malibu, Topanga and Hollywood cut) crossed with a Face Off backcross.
Both sides trace back to OG Kush. Hollywood Pure Kush is a clone-only Kush cut, and Face Off OG is Archive's own OG Kush selection. One strain database describes the cross as a nod to original Kush genetics. Another database lists a flowering time of about 67 to 72 days and notes it was released as regular seeds.
What does Designer OG smell and taste like?
Designer OG smells piney and pungent, with a sharp chemical edge that some people describe as almost like ammonia. It's the classic OG funk rather than anything sweet or fruity.
Published results list myrcene as its top terpene, followed by limonene and caryophyllene. Myrcene gives it an earthy base, limonene a little brightness and caryophyllene some peppery bite. The flavour follows the smell: pine and chemical notes with a woody finish.
Designer OG effects: what people report
People most often call Designer OG relaxing, with a mood lift at the start and a heavier, sleepy feel later. Hunger comes up a lot in reviews. Some people also mention feeling happy, giggly or even focused, so it isn't purely a couch strain for everyone.
These are reports from people who tried it, not promises. Your experience depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention feeling anxious or getting a headache.
How strong is Designer OG?
One strain database lists Designer OG at about 23% THC, which is higher than average. Few other lab results are published, and another database lists its THC as unknown, so treat that number as a rough guide.
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Buying Designer OG in Canada
Designer OG is not a common name on shelves, so you may need to look around. Check that the label says Designer OG and not just a similar OG name, since many Kush strains share the same parents.
If you find it, it's most likely as dried flower or pre-rolls. Look at the THC number and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds onto that piney smell.
Designer OG vs Face Off OG
Face Off OG is one of Designer OG's parents and comes from the same breeder. Face Off OG is the better-known of the two, with a reputation for a strong head feel and a gassy, lemony OG smell. Designer OG adds Hollywood Pure Kush, and reviews describe it as more piney and chemical, with a calmer, hungrier, sleepier feel. If you want the classic Archive OG, start with Face Off OG. If you want a heavier Kush take on it, try Designer OG.
Strains like Designer OG
If you like Designer OG, these are close matches:
- Face Off OG: a parent, with the same Archive OG backbone and a brighter, gassier smell.
- OG Kush: the strain both of its parents trace back to, piney and earthy.
- Kosher Kush: another heavy, earthy OG Kush relative with a calm reputation.
- Tahoe OG: an OG Kush cut with a similar pine and fuel smell and a relaxed feel.
