Indica Dominant · Cali Connection
SFV OG
SFV OG, short for San Fernando Valley OG, is the OG Kush phenotype selected in the San Fernando Valley of California in the late 1990s and stabilized into seed form by Cali Connection breeder Swerve in the late 2000s. The strain is structurally close to OG Kush but leans more lemon-forward on the inhale, with a sharper pine and fuel exhale that distinguishes it from Tahoe OG or Larry OG. Plants finish in nine to ten weeks indoors with medium-density buds and a frosty trichome layer that develops in the back half of flower, and the strain is one of the few Cali Connection releases that yields above the catalogue average for an OG variant. The high is balanced cerebral-physical with a moderate opening that settles into a long relaxation, making SFV OG a flexible afternoon or early-evening strain.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, Cali Connection catalogue, leafly
Potency
- THC range
- 19–25%
- Typical THC
- 22%
- CBD
- up to 0.1%
Flowering
- Indoor weeks
- 9–10 wk
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Climate
- Mediterranean, warm dry
Yield & size
- Indoor
- 450-550 g/m²
- Outdoor
- 500-700 g/plant
- Height
- 120-150 cm
Indica / sativa ratio
Terpene profile
The aromatic compounds below shape how SFV OG smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Limonene
Uplifting citrus — typically associated with mood elevation and stress relief.
- secondary
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
- secondary
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- minor
Pinene
Alert and pine-forward — associated with mental clarity and bronchodilation.
Reported side effects
Lineage
SFV OG traces to OG Kush. The cross sits in the OG family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents and grandparents for SFV OG based on breeder catalogues. Library entries are clickable; ancestors not yet documented on this site appear in a lighter, non-linked box.
Strains crossed with SFV OG
SFV OG is a parent of 3 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry SFV OG genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 65% / 35%
- Flowering days
- 63–70 days
- Stretch
- Moderate
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst, scrog
Feed schedule for SFV OG
These EC and NPK targets are starting points calibrated for the strain's Indica lean and moderate difficulty rating — not gospel. Drop 15-20% off any EC ceiling on your first run and let the plant tell you where it actually wants to feed.
Suggested feed schedule
- Late veg
- 1.4-1.6 EC
- Early flower
- 1.5-1.7 EC, NPK 2-3-4
- Mid flower
- 1.8-2.0 EC, NPK 1-4-6
- Late flower
- 1.6-1.8 EC
- Final week
- Plain pH-balanced water for the last 7-10 days; light flush if you ran nutrients on the higher end.
Full breakdown of feed math, runoff testing, and salt buildup in our nutrient guide.
What to expect through the grow cycle
SFV OG is documented with a 10-week flower and a compact stretch typical of indica-leaning structure. The visual below maps a documented 14-week cycle built from 4weeks of vegetative growth and the strain's published flowering window.
Published grow reports for SFV OG concentrate the most observational notes on the late-flower ripening window. This timeline is descriptive — it reflects what reports document, not a how-to. Actual week-to-week behaviour varies with phenotype, light intensity, pot size, and environment.
Phase details
- Veg (weeks 1-4)
- The documented vegetative period for SFV OG. Plants establish root structure, leaf canopy, and node count before flower triggering, with a moderate difficulty rating shaping how forgiving the early canopy work tends to be.
- Stretch (weeks 5-8)
- SFV OG is documented as having moderate stretch. Reports describe the plant roughly doubling in height during this phase as the indica-leaning structure establishes its final flowering frame.
- Bud sites (weeks 9-10)
- Pre-flowers form at the nodes and calyxes begin to develop. Grow reports for SFV OGnote this as the window where the canopy's eventual bud distribution becomes visible.
- Bud development (weeks 11-12)
- Flowers thicken and calyxes fatten through this phase. Documented SFV OG runs show the bulk of visible flower mass accumulating here, with resin production accelerating toward the end.
- Ripening (week 13)
- Trichomes transition from clear toward cloudy and amber. Reports for SFV OG describe the Limonene-led terpene profile maturing through this window, with aroma sharpening week over week.
- Final (week 14)
- Calyx swelling is documented as complete and the harvest window opens. Published SFV OG runs end here, within the 9-10 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about SFV OG
Is SFV OG a separate strain from OG Kush?
It is technically an OG Kush phenotype selected and stabilized in the San Fernando Valley, but the cut is distinct enough that it sits on most strain databases as its own entry. The lemon-leaning terpene marker is the main distinguishing feature against straight OG.
Is SFV OG the parent of Fire OG?
Yes — Fire OG is the OG Kush x SFV OG Kush cross attributed to OG Raskal. The SFV side contributes the sharper lemon and pine notes that come through in Fire OG's terpene profile.
Breeder of record
Cali Connection
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Strains similar to SFV OG
These picks lean on the same terpene profile and parent genetics as SFV OG — shared dominant terps, overlapping lineage, and matching indica/sativa lean. No star ratings or popularity contests, just overlap on the traits that actually drive a similar grow and smoke.