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Breeder's Description - 'California Orange'
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A stabilized hybrid, inbred since 1980. Can be extremely resinous, even the leaves. 50% Sativa, 50% Indica. Some plants have a pronounced citrus aroma and flavor. Very strong, fairly clear high. Yields are slightly above average.
THC 7.8%, CBD 0.1%
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| Grower reports: 3 |
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Grower Report: radneo |
California Orange from Dutch Passion |
| Overall Rating: |
8 |
Effect: |
Somewhat heady |
| Potency: |
9 |
Stature: |
Average size |
| Yield: |
7 |
Phenotype: |
Mixed, Indica / Sativa |
| Ease: |
8 |
Indoor: |
60 to 65 days |
| Appearance: |
8 |
Outdoor: |
- |
| Odor Level: |
9 |
Odor: |
Summer citrus fruits |
| Taste Level: |
8 |
Taste: |
Intense orange and lemon taste |
| Grower's Tils: |
8 |
Sexes: |
Standard (M/F) |
| SI Rating: |
Not Listed |
Vintage: |
- |
If you are into citrus-fruits then this is the plant for you. Very enjoyable plant to grow. Germination of 2 seeds without fuss. Growth rate during the veg cycle is somewhat rapid with the correct conditions. Within one week I had 8" seedlings. I tried to keep clear of using ferts and nutes until the first week of flowering. I used organic "Bio Bact" once a week with watering. Plants were vegged for 6½ weeks, could of pushed that for another week. I did notice stretching after 50 days of flowering from then the weight increased. Only thing I would stress on is keeping a lot of air movement during the flowering process. My results under 300w HPS was under average. If I doubled my HPS to 600w I'm sure my buds could of tripled in weight. More light the better, of course! The high is good after a few hits, can be a very motivating high. Recommended highly for back pain. I found smoking excessively can cause an attack of the giggles, though enjoyable.
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| Garden Information for this report |
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| Bloom Wattage Used: |
260w to 400w |
| Average Plant Height: |
32 |
| Average Yield per Plant: |
2.00 |
| Pruning or Plant Style: |
Bush |
| Fertilization: |
Organically fed |
I used a old stand-up freezer. Standing at 2½m high and about 1m in width.
Soil grow using ½ compost & ½ orchid mix.
Lighting 300w HPS & two 36w Fluro-Tubes.
Watering twice a week.
Organic fertilizatiion using Bio Bact during flowering.
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Grower Report: RabidVT |
California Orange from Dutch Passion |
| Overall Rating: |
6 |
Effect: |
Somewhat couchlock |
| Potency: |
6 |
Stature: |
Extremely varied |
| Yield: |
5 |
Phenotype: |
Mixed, primarily Indica |
| Ease: |
7 |
Indoor: |
50 to 55 days |
| Appearance: |
5 |
Outdoor: |
- |
| Odor Level: |
5 |
Odor: |
Very little smell, zero orange smell |
| Taste Level: |
5 |
Taste: |
Bland smoke at best |
| Grower's Tils: |
7 |
Sexes: |
Standard (M/F) |
| SI Rating: |
Not Listed |
Vintage: |
March, 2004 |
I have wanted to grow California Orange for several years. My desire stemmed from the breeders descriptions of the smell and taste. I love oranges! Let?s start this off by saying I was horribly disappointed. California Orange is without a doubt the most unstable, underpowered strain I have ever grown. I would grow bag seed before I grew Cali-O again.
Germination: 8/10 seeds germinated with 4/8 being female. They grew in veg very quickly, stretching to 26? in less than 30 days. This led me to believe they might be more sativa dominant.
Potency ? Cali-O is more potent than Mexi brick and most commercial, but not by much. This strain never really generated much in the way of trichs and even when they were 100% amber it was still mediocre at best.
Effect ? Mellow body high, doesn?t last very long and isn?t very powerful.
Yield per Plant ? We yielded 3.4 ounces off three plants. The buds were grown under 2200W of light and they were light and fluffy. They dried into crispy little wisps lacking any substance.
Overall Opinion: Don't waste your time with this strain. I grew out four females and none of them shared any characteristics other than their green color. It was a crap shoot at best and I went bust on all four plants. As you can see from the pictures, they varied so much in appearence it was impossible to tell which one was "True" Cali-O. This will be the last time I waste my money on DP genetics.
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| Garden Information for this report |
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| Bloom Wattage Used: |
2100w to 5000w |
| Average Plant Height: |
40 |
| Average Yield per Plant: |
1.30 |
| Pruning or Plant Style: |
Tree |
| Fertilization: |
Organically fed |
The flowering chamber is a 8'x8'x7' room built into a basement. The lights are two 600w HPS and one 1000w HPS. The air is moved by a 12¨ rotary fan and a 465cfm Dayton blower. A ring system CO2 line runs the perimeter. I typically run temps of 60F/80F and maintain a 45% humidity.
These plants were grown in soil using organic nutes (Fox Farm).
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Grower Report: ForeverGrowing |
California Orange from Dutch Passion |
| Overall Rating: |
8 |
Effect: |
Nicely balanced |
| Potency: |
8 |
Stature: |
Somewhat short and squat |
| Yield: |
6 |
Phenotype: |
Mixed, Indica / Sativa |
| Ease: |
Not Listed |
Indoor: |
70 to 75 days |
| Appearance: |
10 |
Outdoor: |
Nov 15 to Nov 30 |
| Odor Level: |
9 |
Odor: |
Very pungent... definite citrus undertones |
| Taste Level: |
7 |
Taste: |
Fruity, light taste that rests on the center of the tongue |
| Grower's Tils: |
8 |
Sexes: |
Feminized (mostly female) |
| SI Rating: |
Not Listed |
Vintage: |
- |
Wow! I had a good feeling that this classic strain would impress me, and it has! After two grows of California Orange, I can say that I will continue to grow this frosty, stinky strain in the future.
The seed itself is smaller in size and germinates quickly in a warm environment, usually pops above soil within 4 days. Every seed of this strain that I have planted has grown up to be female--- which makes me believe that it is somewhat femenized. (Either that, or I'm really lucky!)
The pre-flowers of this strain tend to be large and super-plump. The pistils are extremely visible, like super-long eyelashes!
As the plant matures and goes into flower, the calyx become majorly swollen, quite juicy lookin' really. I've called them literally edible many times in my chats about this strain. (When trimming, I tasted a couple of the calyx's--- it was a sweeter taste than the AK-48 that I've grew out under flouro's.)
These particular plants in the photos went into an early flower because they grew up in October and November, the beginning of winter. This strain often grows a rather large main cola but can have many far reaching side-shoots forming a bushier rather than lanky plant.
When it comes time to harvest, all of the calyx are plumped out and densely packed, ressembling corn on the cob. The leaves, fan leaves included, have large, sharp resin glands glistening off almost every bit of greenery. In fact, the trim makes some incredibly potent cannabutter that just knocks your head out!
After a short (10 day) drying and natural air curing, the bud turns light ashy green in color with a heavy amount of amber-colored "hairs." The taste is pleasureable and light n' lemony. The high is somewhat "uppy" at first, as I found myself doing dishes and mopping the floors while smoking the Cali-O. If you smoke larger amounts, your body *does* sort of give out on you but your mind is still sharp and active.
My only complaint about this strain is that I wish it was a higher yielder... otherwise, I highly suggest this straing to all Ogers.
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| Garden Information for this report |
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| Bloom Wattage Used: |
- |
| Average Plant Height: |
- |
| Average Yield per Plant: |
- |
| Pruning or Plant Style: |
Vertical |
| Fertilization: |
Mix of chemical and organic |
I have grown the California Orange outdoors. Here on the Gulf Coast in Florida, USA, the sun is intense throughout the winter with cold nights but little threat of freeze. I really feel lucky to have the warm days and cool nights for the plants!
The soil I use is simple, really:
35% perlite
15% vermiculite
50% common potting soil
*****I add a small haldful of a pellet-form organic fertilizer (4-5-7) from my local nursery, mixed in well.
I water the plants using the soak/dry lifting method.
As for nutrients, I feed weekly with a half-solution of Peter's 20-20-20. Once in flower, I use IONIC Bloom once a week... twice if needed.
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