How to grow California Orange
Seb's take
Orange and citrus dominate the nose, courtesy of Jack The Ripper, with Orange Velvet contributing a deeper skunky note and the bulk of the potency. Sweet and earthy underneath with a tropical lift, the effect runs happy, relaxed, uplifted, euphoric and energetic in generous measure.
Growing California Orange: what to expect
Feminized photoperiod seed: every plant a female, and flowering starts when you change the lights — which puts the calendar in your hands. The photoperiod lesson covers using that control well.
Flowering runs the standard 9 weeks — no surprises, which in this business is a compliment. The flowering stage guide covers what each of those weeks should look like.
The yield is, in plain terms, heavy — 600 – 700 g/m² when she's looked after. Branches will need support before they need sympathy; see supporting heavy colas.
Breeder figures put THC around 21.6% — firmly in the strong band. The number speaks for itself; we'll not add adjectives to it.
The aroma is citrus-forward: zest first, everything else in its wake.
The dominant note in the reviews is uplifting; daytime company, by most accounts.
Learn to grow her properly:
California Orange from other breeders
The same name, several hands. Every breeder’s version below is its own cut — different figures, different temperament, same family. The particulars above describe the lead listing.
- Homegrown Fantaseeds regular Seeds at Herbies →
The regular-seed take, in less of a hurry (~70 days against the ~60 above), a gentler figure on the breeder's sheet (13% THC).
Common questions about California Orange
How long does California Orange take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is California Orange an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How strong is California Orange?
The breeder lists THC around 21.6%. Firmly in the strong band.
What does California Orange smell and taste like?
Citrus leads the nose — sharp, clean, and inclined to announce itself.