OMG strain guide
OMG is a hybrid from Ripper Seeds, a Spanish breeder, made by crossing GMO with Kush Mints. It leans indica and has a reputation for being strong. People know it for a minty, chemical smell with a sweet edge and a heavy, relaxed feel.
Where does OMG come from?
Ripper Seeds bred OMG by crossing GMO, the garlicky strain also sold as GMO Cookies, with Kush Mints. The breeder says it picked Kush Mints for its yield, quick flowering and purple colour, and was after a very potent plant with loud terpenes. Its seed listing puts the plant at about 60% indica.
One thing to watch for: the name isn't unique. Bodhi Seeds has an older line called OMG, short for Old Mother Ghani, that comes from Afghani genetics and has nothing to do with the Ripper cross. This page covers the Ripper Seeds version, which is the one most strain sites describe.
What does OMG smell and taste like?
OMG smells minty and chemical, with a sweet, kushy layer under it. Reviewers often call it pungent, dank and gassy, and the breeder describes the buds as musky. Mint and menthol tend to come through most in the flavour.
Published results list caryophyllene first, then limonene and humulene. Caryophyllene brings the peppery, spicy side, limonene a bit of brightness and humulene an earthy, woody note.
OMG effects: what people report
Most people describe OMG as relaxing and calming, often sleepy, with a euphoric lift early on. Its breeder calls it heady and very powerful, and reviewers tend to agree it lands hard. Some also mention feeling happy or creative before it settles into the body.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and headaches are the usual complaints, and a few people say they felt anxious.
How strong is OMG?
OMG is a high-THC strain. One strain database lists it around 20% THC, and products sold under the OMG name often show results in the low to mid 20s. Because more than one plant carries the name, those numbers may not all come from the same genetics.
Go slowly if you're new to it, and check the label for the THC and CBD numbers on your batch. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what those figures mean.
Buying OMG in Canada
Since the name is shared, look for a producer description that mentions GMO and Kush Mints if you want the Ripper Seeds cross. A short name like OMG can also turn up as a brand or product name rather than a strain.
Check the THC and CBD figures and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that minty, gassy smell.
OMG vs GMO
GMO is one of OMG's parents, and the family resemblance shows in the chemical, savoury funk. GMO is known for a strong garlic and onion smell, while OMG trades much of that for mint and sweetness from its Kush Mints side. Both have heavy, relaxing reputations and high THC. If you like GMO's punch but want something less savoury, OMG is the natural next try.
Strains like OMG
If you like OMG, these are worth a look:
- GMO: one parent, with the garlic and gas that OMG softens.
- Kush Mints: the other parent, where the mint and sweetness come from.
- Animal Mints: a minty cookie strain from the same corner of the family tree.
- Garlic Breath: another GMO cross, savoury and heavy.
