How to grow Ghost Chem OG Autoflower
- Breeder: Herbies
- Genetics: Mostly Indica
- THC: up to 20%
- Type: Autoflower
- Difficulty: moderate
- Seed to harvest: about 9 to 11 weeks
- Flavors: citrus, earthy, diesel
Ghost Chem OG (Triangle Kush x Ghost OG x Chemdawg x Ruderalis) is an Indica-dominant autoflower at 18-23% THC with a cerebral high easing into a relaxing body buzz.
What is specific about Ghost Chem OG Autoflower
- Autoflower, avoid transplanting and heavy training; it can't recover lost veg time, so stress sets it back.
Indoor calendar for Ghost Chem OG Autoflower
| Stage | When | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Germination | week 1 | Seed in its final pot; autoflowers dislike transplanting. |
| Seedling and growth | weeks 2 to 4 | Light on 18 hours a day for the whole grow; no switch to 12/12 needed. |
| Flowering | from about week 4 to week 11 | Flowering starts by age, not by light. |
| Harvest | week 9 to 11 | Judge by trichomes, not the calendar. |
| Dry and cure | weeks 10 to 15 | One to two weeks drying, then at least two weeks curing in jars. |
About 12 to 15 weeks from seed to cured buds.
Week by week
Germination: Days 1–7
Pop the seed.
- Soak in a moist paper towel or plant 1cm deep in light, airy soil.
- Keep warm (22–25°C), humid and dark until the sprout appears.
- Moist, never soggy.
Seedling: Weeks 2–3
First true leaves.
- Gentle light on 18/6, high humidity (~65%).
- Tiny waterings near the stem; let the top dry between.
- Quarter-strength nutrients at most.
Vegetative: Weeks 4–6 (auto)
Build the plant.
- Autoflowers veg briefly then flower on their own, start in the final pot, don't transplant late.
- Feed grow (high-N) nutrients; train (LST/topping) for an even canopy.
- Indica-leaning: bushier/compact, keep airflow between colas.
Flowering: ~5–7 weeks of bloom
Buds bulk up.
- Stays on 18/6 to harvest.
- Switch to bloom (high-P/K) nutrients; lower humidity (~45%) to prevent bud rot.
- Watch trichomes: mostly cloudy with some amber = peak ripeness.
Flush & harvest: Final 1–2 weeks
Finish clean.
- Plain water (no nutrients) the last 1–2 weeks for a smoother smoke.
- Harvest, wet-trim, dry slowly (~60°F / 60% RH, 7–14 days).
- Cure in jars 2+ weeks, burping daily at first.
~9–11 weeks seed to harvest.
Growing Ghost Chem OG Autoflower outdoors
Sown outdoors in mid May, after the last frost, Ghost Chem OG Autoflower should be ready in mid to late July. That leaves time for a second run: a seed sown by early July finishes around early to mid September.
Drying and curing
Its citrus notes come from the most volatile terpenes, the first to go in a warm, fast dry. Dry slowly around 18 °C and 60% humidity for 10 to 14 days and cure in jars to keep them.
How Ghost Chem OG Autoflower compares
At 9 to 11 weeks it finishes faster than 68% of the 72 autoflowers in our guides (typical: 10.5 weeks).
Its THC, up to 20%, is in line with the typical 20% for these autoflowers.
Bred by Herbies, one of 50 Herbies strains with a grow guide here.
| Similar strain | Seed to harvest | THC | Breeder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Forbidden Cherry | 9 to 10 weeks | 15% | Dutch Passion |
| Bruce Banner #3 Auto | 9 to 10 weeks | 26% | Herbies |
| Godzilla Cookies Auto | 10 to 11 weeks | 27% | Herbies |
| Auto Kerosene Krash | 10 to 12 weeks | 25% | Dutch Passion |
Effects
relaxing, euphoric
Grower verdict: 3 reviews, average 5/5.
Questions
Is Ghost Chem OG Autoflower easy to grow?
Ghost Chem OG Autoflower is considered moderate to grow and flowers automatically without a light schedule change. This read draws on 3 grower reviews.
When is Ghost Chem OG Autoflower ready outdoors?
Sown outdoors in mid May, after the last frost, Ghost Chem OG Autoflower should be ready in mid to late July. That leaves time for a second run: a seed sown by early July finishes around early to mid September.
How strong is Ghost Chem OG Autoflower?
The breeder lists up to 20% THC. Real results depend on light, feeding and harvest timing.
Does Ghost Chem OG Autoflower need a light change to flower?
No. Ghost Chem OG Autoflower is an autoflower: it flowers by age and goes from seed to harvest in about 9 to 11 weeks on 18 hours of light a day.
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