Written by Ad OpsHistory and Origins
78 OG LA Affie sits at the intersection of Los Angeles’ late-1970s Afghan import wave and the early OG family that would define California cannabis in the 1990s. LA Affie, often described by breeders as a pure or near-pure Afghan indica clone, is widely credited as a foundational parent behind DNA Genetics’ LA Confidential, giving it a verifiable place in modern breeding history. The 78 moniker is generally understood by growers to point to a vintage, pre-1980s LA Affie line or cut that circulated among Southern California cultivators at the time.
The OG portion of the name reflects the kush-forward, fuel-and-pine aroma that became synonymous with OG-type hybrids in the 1990s, particularly around Los Angeles and the West Coast. While the exact breeding paper trail for 78 OG LA Affie is not published in peer-reviewed form, the naming convention strongly implies a deliberate consolidation of old-school LA Affie resin traits with OG-style terpene intensity. That interpretation is consistent with how legacy growers labeled phenotype selections to honor the era of the source material.
As a data point for existence in the public strain canon, OG LA Affie is listed across strain indices, including CannaConnection’s sitemap, where the name appears alongside other OG and Affie-linked entries. This is not a full agronomic monograph, but it confirms recognition by established catalogues and helps triangulate the strain’s historical placement. Community reports across forums and dispensary menus also describe LA Affie and its progeny as compact, fast-flowering indicas with heavy, narcotic leanings.
From a market-history perspective, Afghan-forward indicas like LA Affie became popular in the late 1970s and 1980s due to their resin output and reliable flowering times. OG-leaning hybrids then surged in the 1990s and 2000s as consumer preference shifted toward louder gas, pine, and citrus terpenes. 78 OG LA Affie therefore reads as a bridge cultivar, connecting the compact hash-plant architecture of Afghan lines with the aromatic voltage of OG-style terpene ensembles.
Because clone-only Afghan lines often existed in tight circles, publicly verified cut histories are sparse by modern standards. Growers typically rely on agronomic behavior, aroma, and resin characteristics to validate lineage claims, backed by cross-comparisons to known parents like LA Confidential. In practice, 78 OG LA Affie behaves as a vintage-leaning indica that still carries enough OG influence to register as loud, gassy, and piney in the jar.
Genetic Lineage and Breeding Context
Most breeders and archivists categorize LA Affie as an Afghan indica preserved in Los Angeles, and some sources describe it as a direct ancestor or parent of LA Confidential. The 78 label likely references a preserved line or cut from the late 1970s, which predates the popular diffusion of OG Kush in the early-to-mid 1990s. As such, 78 OG LA Affie can be conceptualized as a selected Affie-dominant phenotype expressing OG-leaning terpenes, or as an Affie crossed with an OG-line plant to amplify gas and pine.
OG lineage is historically contested, with common hypotheses involving Chemdawg ancestry, Lemon Thai, and Pakistani Kush. Regardless of the debated parentage, OG-style cultivars consistently test with limonene, myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, and pinene in dominant or co-dominant slots, supporting the nose that consumers call kushy or gassy. When combined with an Afghan hash-plant like LA Affie, the result tends to be an indica-dominant hybrid with thick resin heads, dense calyx stacking, and a heavy, sedative finish.
Field observations among Afghan-indica hybrids typically include short internodes, broad leaflets, high calyx-to-leaf ratio, and fast finish times of 49–63 days in flower. OG-forward crosses can slightly loosen internodes and stretch more in early bloom, sometimes adding 20–40% height from the flip during weeks 1–3. 78 OG LA Affie is reported to stay compact like an Affie-influenced plant while presenting a louder OG nose than classic LA Confidential.
This breeding context suggests an indica-dominant genotype, commonly estimated at 70–90% indica influence when benchmarked against Afghan hash-plant references. That aligns with the strain’s expected use-case: evening relaxation, body-heavy effects, and a lowering of physiological arousal. Growers prize the line for resin production that translates well into hash and rosin, a hallmark of Afghan-derived parentage.
Although genetic assays specific to 78 OG LA Affie are not widely published, the phenotypic package—dense morphology, rapid flowering, and OG-forward aromatics—fits the inheritance model of LA Affie plus OG influence. For cultivators, that means planning for stout growth, strong apical weight, and an aroma profile that announces itself in the dry room. For consumers, it indicates old-school hash-plant power tuned with modern OG character.
Visual Appearance
Flowers of 78 OG LA Affie are typically dense, golf-ball to soda-can shaped, with a high calyx density and minimal leaf overhead. The bract color runs from medium to dark forest green, and cooler night temperatures in late flower can coax anthocyanin expression into violet or deep plum hues. Pistils are often thick and copper to burnt orange by maturity.
Trichome coverage is prolific, consistent with hash-plant ancestry, and gland heads are visibly bulbous even to the naked eye under good light. Under 60–100x magnification, expect a forest of capitate-stalked trichomes with robust heads in the 70–100 micron range—excellent for ice water hash separation. Mature resin tends to exhibit a milky opacity with amber progression around harvest window.
Leaves are broad and short-fingered, reflecting indica dominance, and plants maintain tight internodal spacing. Indoor heights usually remain within 60–100 cm with training, while outdoor plants can push 120–180 cm if vegged long and unconstrained. The canopy structure is naturally compact, benefiting from selective defoliation to increase airflow into boulder-like colas.
As buds cure, the surface may present a frosted, almost sugared look from dense resin. Calyx tips can point slightly like OG cones, but the overall geometry favors squat, heavy flowers rather than fox-tailed spears. Under heat stress or excessive PPFD, minor foxtailing can occur, so finishing temperatures and light intensity should be managed.
Finished buds are sticky to the touch and transfer terpenes readily, so gentle handling is recommended to protect the resin layer. A well-grown batch shows a high bag appeal: uniform nug structure, saturated trichomes, and a visual weight that reads potent even before the jar is opened. Hash makers often short-list phenos with the heaviest frosting and the least sugar-leaf protrusion for optimal wash returns.
Aroma (Scent Profile)
78 OG LA Affie presents an assertive kush-borne aroma that combines Afghan hash notes with OG gas, pine, and citrus. On the top, expect a zesty, lemon-lime flicker that resolves quickly into dense evergreen and diesel tones. The base is earthy, with incense, leather, and a faint camphor that many associate with classic Affie.
During the grind, the bouquet intensifies and adds cracked black pepper and warm spice, a strong indicator of beta-caryophyllene. Some phenos layer in sweet soil and cedar, while others tilt toward solvent-like fuel with sharper edges. The room note lingers and tends to be medium-to-high intensity, noticeable from across a small room within seconds.
Myrcene and limonene commonly shape the initial nose, while caryophyllene, humulene, and pinene contribute depth and structure. Test results across Afghan-OG lines frequently report total terpene content in the 1.5–3.0% range by weight, which correlates with a strong but not overwhelmingly perfumey profile. Well-cured batches amplify the chocolate-hash undertone, especially after 3–4 weeks in stable humidity.
The living plant can be aromatic even in mid-flower; odor control is advisable in urban grows. Carbon filtration rates should be sized to canopy volume, with fans meeting or exceeding room air exchange every 1–3 minutes for robust scrubbing. In dry rooms, colder curing cycles at 58–62% RH preserve monoterpenes better and prevent the hashy bottom note from drowning out the citrus high notes.
If an OG-leaning pheno dominates, expect more fuel-forward top notes and a sharper, solvent-like twang on the back end. If an Affie-leaning pheno takes center stage, anticipate a deeper, earth-first aroma with incense, cocoa, and musk. Many growers select for a balanced composite that delivers both the lemon-pine pop and the old-world hash base.
Flavor and Mouthfeel
Flavor tracks the aroma closely, starting with lemon rind and pine needles on the inhale before expanding into fuel and pepper. The mid-palate reveals earthy chocolate and a faint sweetness similar to cedar-aged tobacco. On exhale, the pepper and resinous pine combine into a classic kush finish that coats the mouth.
Vapor is dense and expanding, which some users perceive as stronger than average in the chest. 78 OG LA Affie can produce a lingering aftertaste of hash and citrus peel, with a gentle bitter-spice edge from caryophyllene. A clean white ash and smooth draw signal a well-flushed, correctly cured batch.
Temperature management yields different expressions: lower vaporizer temps (170–185 C) emphasize limonene and pinene brightness. Mid temperatures (185–195 C) bring out the chocolate-hash and pepper core. High temps (200–210 C) intensify diesel and camphor while risking harshness if the bud is overdried.
If you press rosin from this cultivar, expect a flavor arc that mirrors the flower: lemon-pine up front, then earthy cocoa and pepper. Proper cold cure of rosin (10–15 C for 24–72 hours) tends to enhance the candy-citrus top and stabilize texture. In bubble hash, the melt can be aromatic and heavy on hash incense with a bright citrus top note when monoterpenes are preserved.
Water content strongly affects flavor clarity; buds stored above 65% RH can muffle citrus and exaggerate earth. Conversely, overdried buds below 55% RH may lose pinene sparkle and taste flatter. Aim to serve flower at 58–62% RH for best terpene translation.
Cannabinoid Profile
While published, strain-specific COAs for 78 OG LA Affie are limited, comparable Afghan-OG indica lines commonly test with high THCA and low CBD. Typical total THC outcomes for indica-dominant Afghan/OG hybrids land in the 18–25% range by weight, with top-end phenotypes occasionally surpassing 26% under optimized conditions. Total CBD generally remains below 0.5%, reflecting the THC-forward breeding emphasis.
Minor cannabinoids often present in trace-to-low amounts: CBG total frequently ranges 0.2–1.0%, CBC 0.1–0.5%, and THCV is usually detectable but below 0.2%. Before decarboxylation, THCA accounts for the majority of total THC; post-decarb potency translates at roughly THCA × 0.877 for THC, excluding losses. Heat, light, and oxygen exposure can degrade cannabinoids over time, with studies documenting significant THC oxidation to CBN under poor storage.
In well-cured samples stored at 15–21 C and 58–62% RH, cannabinoid degradation rates are minimized over the first 3 months. Lab-to-lab variability and moisture normalization protocols can introduce 1–3% absolute differences in reported potency. As with most legacy cultivars, variance arises from phenotype, cultivation inputs, and harvest timing.
For extraction, the strain’s dense resin coverage translates to strong cannabinoid recovery in solvent-based systems. Ethanol or hydrocarbon runs can easily surpass 65–75% total cannabinoids in crude, depending on process parameters and input quality. Mechanical separation via rosin frequently yields high-potency dabs, though yield and clarity depend on flower moisture and trichome maturity.
Consumers seeking a more balanced cannabinoid ratio should note that CBD-rich expressions are uncommon in Affie/OG lines. Blending with CBD flower or concentrates is the most reliable path to altering THC:CBD ratios. For medical users sensitive to THC, low-dose titration strategies and vaporization at moderate temperatures can modulate intensity.
Terpene Profile
Across Afghan-OG indica cultivars, terpene tests commonly show a myrcene-dominant or myrcene/caryophyllene/limonene triad. In 78 OG LA Affie, expect total terpene content around 1.5–3.0% by weight, though standout phenotypes may exceed 3.0% under ideal cultivation and gentle curing. Dominant components typically fall into these indicative ranges: myrcene 0.4–0.9%, beta-caryophyllene 0.3–0.7%, limonene 0.2–0.6%, humulene 0.1–0.3%, linalool 0.05–0.2%, and alpha/beta-pinene 0.05–0.2% combined.
Myrcene is associated with earthy, musky, and herbal tones and is frequently linked to the sedative character reported in indica-leaning cultivars. Beta-caryophyllene, a CB2 receptor agonist, contributes pepper-spice notes and may underpin anti-inflammatory signaling cited in preclinical research. Limonene brings citrus brightness and mood-elevating impressions, while pinene delivers pine and can lend a feeling of mental clarity in some users.
Humulene reinforces the woody, herbal backbone and can complement caryophyllene, as the two are isomers often co-expressed in kush families. Trace linalool may add a lavender-like sweetness, softening the edges of gas and pepper. Terpene balance can shift through the cure, with monoterpenes (like myrcene and limonene) volatilizing more quickly if the dry is too warm or fast.
Retention strategies that preserve the bouquet include slow drying at 60 F (15.5 C) and 60% RH for 10–14 days and curing at 58–62% RH thereafter. Gentle handling reduces trichome rupture and preserves volatile fraction. For hash, freezing immediately after harvest locks in a higher monoterpene fraction, which typically translates as brighter citrus-pine in fresh-frozen extracts.
The entourage effect—interactions between cannabinoids and terpenes—likely contributes to the heavy, body-centric experience. Myrcene and caryophyllene, when paired with abundant THC, are often cited by consumers as producing strong physical relaxation. Limonene and pinene add cognitive lift and crispness that keep the profile from feeling dull or muddy.
Experiential Effects
Users generally describe 78 OG LA Affie as deeply relaxing, body-heavy, and mood-settling, with a calm onset that turns sedative at moderate-to-high doses. Inhalation typically begins to register within 2–10 minutes, peaking around 30–45 minutes, and tapering over 2–4 hours depending on tolerance. The headspace starts warm and optimistic before transitioning into a couch-friendly stillness.
Cognitively, the cultivar can slow mental tempo and reduce ruminative stress, which many interpret as anxiolytic. Sensory saturation increases, with music and tactile sensations becoming more immersive. Fine motor precision can diminish, and time perception may elongate during the peak.
Physically, expect pronounced muscle relaxation, a heaviness in the limbs, and potential eye-lid droop. Many users report appetite stimulation, consistent with THC’s known orexigenic effect. At higher doses, the experience often becomes decisively sedating, making it a popular nighttime pick.
Common side effects include dry mouth and dry eyes, which are frequently reported among THC-rich indica-dominant strains. Dizziness is uncommon at low doses but can appear with rapid titration or in new users. Anxiety and paranoia are less frequently reported than in racier sativa profiles but can still occur if set and setting are not supportive.
All experiences vary with tolerance, metabolism, and context; users who prefer lighter outcomes often microdose in 1–2 inhalation increments. Vaporization at mid temperatures can deliver a smoother, terpene-forward experience with a gentler arc. Pairing with hydration and a calm environment improves comfort and reduces the risk of overconsumption.
Potential Medical Uses
Given its indica-forward lineage, 78 OG LA Affie is commonly sought by patients for sleep support, pain relief, and stress reduction. The heavy body effect aligns with reports from chronic pain users who find THC-rich, myrcene-dominant profiles helpful for muscular tension and neuropathic discomfort. Survey-based research in medical cannabis populations has documented reductions in pain severity and decreased reliance on some prescription analgesics, though individual outcomes vary.
THC contributes to analgesia and sleep induction in many patients, while beta-caryophyllene’s CB2 activity is linked in preclinical models to anti-inflammatory effects. Myrcene has been studied for sedative and muscle-relaxant potential in animal models, providing a plausible mechanistic rationale for the cultivar’s calming impact. Limonene’s mood-elevating character may support users with stress-related symptoms.
Insomnia is a common target indication among indica users; many report easier sleep initiation and fewer awakenings after nighttime dosing. For those sensitive to THC, starting with very small amounts 60–90 minutes before bed and adjusting gradually can balance benefits with next-day grogginess risk. Patients often pair inhalation for rapid onset with oral microdoses for sustained coverage.
Appetite stimulation may help individuals experiencing low appetite due to stress or certain treatments, as THC is known to increase food cue salience. Nausea relief is another frequently reported benefit in THC-dominant use-cases. However, anyone prone to anxiety with high-THC strains should monitor carefully and consider terpene-forward inhalation at lower temperatures.
This content is not a substitute for medical advice. Patients should consult clinicians familiar with cannabinoid medicine, particularly when combining cannabis with sedatives, blood thinners, or antidepressants. Documentation of dosing, timing, and symptom response over 2–4 weeks can help dial in a regimen and improve communication with healthcare providers.
Comprehensive Cultivation Guide
Growth habit and timing: 78 OG LA Affie presents as a compact, indica-dominant plant with tight internodes and strong apical dominance. Veg for 3–5 weeks indoors to reach target canopy fill, then flower for 49–63 days depending on phenotype and desired trichome maturity. Expect 20–40% stretch post-flip; OG-leaning phenos may stretch slightly more than Affie-leaning ones.
Environment and climate: Ideal temperatures range 24–28 C day and 18–22 C night in flower, with a slight drop (16–18 C nights) in the last 7–10 days if color expression is desired. Maintain RH at 55–60% in early flower, stepping down to 45–50% mid-flower and 40–45% in late flower to prevent botrytis in dense colas. VPD targets of 0.8–1.2 kPa in veg and 1.2–1.5 kPa in flower support vigorous growth and reduce disease pressure.
Lighting: In veg, 400–600 PPFD is sufficient for tight node spacing without undue stretch. In flower, 800–1,000 PPFD is a reliable target for balanced photosynthesis without excessive stress; advanced rooms with CO2 enrichment (1,000–1,200 ppm) can push 1,100–1,200 PPFD if irrigation and nutrition are optimized. Aim for a daily light integral (DLI) of roughly 40–60 mol/m²/day in flower for high-yield potential.
Media and pH: The cultivar performs well in quality soil, coco coir, or hydroponics. In soil, maintain pH 6.2–6.8; in coco/hydro, 5.8–6.2. Coco-fed runs often deliver faster vegetative growth and slightly higher yields, while living soil excels at terpene richness and forgiving nutrient dynamics.
Nutrition and EC: Start veg with an EC of 1.2–1.6 (600–800 ppm 500-scale) and increase gradually in early flower to 1.7–2.0. Peak feeding in weeks 4–6 of flower often sits around EC 1.9–2.2 for robust phenos; OG-leaning plants can be more sensitive to salt buildup, so monitor runoff and leaf tips closely. Maintain adequate calcium and magnesium, especially under LED lighting, to prevent interveinal chlorosis and brittle leaves.
Training and canopy management: Topping once at the 4th–6th node creates a manageable bush with 6–10 main sites. SCROG is highly effective, as the plant’s compact structure fills a net efficiently; tuck during stretch to create an even plane. SOG also works with short veg and high plant counts, leveraging the cultivar’s single-cola strength from Afghan ancestry.
Defoliation and airflow: Selective defoliation before flip and again at day 21 improves light penetration and airflow, but avoid over-stripping as Affie-leaning phenos rely on robust fan leaves. Use oscillating fans to move air both above and through the canopy. Dense colas benefit from careful lollipopping to reduce microclimate humidity at the base.
Irrigation strategy: Keep media evenly moist but not waterlogged; a wet-dry cycle of 24–48 hours is typical in coco and 2–4 days in soil, depending on pot size and environment. Automating drip irrigation with pulse feeds in coco (e.g., 2–6 short irrigations per lights-on) stabilizes EC in root zones and increases consistency. Aim for 10–20% runoff per irrigation in inert media to prevent salt accumulation.
Pest and disease management: Dense flowers are susceptible to botrytis (gray mold) if RH or airflow is mismanaged. Powdery mildew can target OG-leaning leaves; prevent with environmental control and IPM (e.g., sulfur vapor pre-flip, biofungicides like Bacillus subtilis, and potassium bicarbonate as needed). Scout weekly for mites and thrips; beneficials like Phytoseiulus persimilis, Amblyseius swirskii, and Orius insidiosus form a solid biological baseline.
Support and finishing: Colas can get heavy; use trellis layers or bamboo stakes to prevent lodging. Reduce nitrogen after week 3–4 of flower to steer toward bloom metabolism, and consider a light PK boost in mid-flower if leaf health is strong. Many growers finish with a 7–10 day low-EC or water-only period, especially in coco, to improve burn and flavor.
Harvest timing: For a sedative, body-heavy profile, harvest when trichomes read mostly cloudy with 10–20% amber. For a slightly brighter, more alert result, aim for cloudy with minimal amber. In most rooms, this equates to 56–63 days for OG-forward phenos and as little as 49–56 days for fast Affie-leaning phenos.
Yields: Well-run indoor canopies typically hit 450–550 g/m² under efficient LEDs and optimized CO2, with skilled growers occasionally exceeding 600 g/m². Outdoors, in warm, dry climates with ample sun, 450–900 g per plant is achievable with long veg and proper trellising. Hash yields are a highlight: fresh-frozen ice water hash returns of 3–5% by input weight are realistic from resin-rich phenos, with rosin presses of the resulting hash frequently producing 60–75% yields depending on quality.
Drying and curing: Dry at 60 F and 60% RH for 10–14 days to protect monoterpenes and avoid case hardening. Cure in airtight containers at 58–62% RH, burping as needed for the first 1–2 weeks, then less frequently for 3–6 weeks. Expect 20–25% weight loss from fresh to fully dried flower; proper cure stabilizes moisture and locks in the lemon-pine-hash identity.
Outdoor and greenhouse notes: The cultivar prefers dry, sunny locations; in humid regions, mold pressure rises late season due to dense bud structure. Prune early for airflow, and consider prophylactic biologicals (e.g., Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) before canopy closure. Light dep programs can help dodge late-season storms, pulling harvests in 7–9 weeks of flower.
Phenotype selection: When hunting, track resin grain, washability, and terpene loudness alongside vigor and disease resistance. OG-leaning phenos may stretch a touch more and express louder fuel-pine, while Affie-leaning phenos finish faster and stack denser, chocolate-hash aromas. Keep 2–3 keeper phenos if space allows to match different product channels: flower, rosin, and full-melt hash.
Post-harvest product strategy: For flower SKUs, emphasize the citrus-pine pop with a 3–5 week cure and stable jars. For extracts, fresh-frozen harvest at peak cloudy trichomes preserves volatile terpenes and yields a brighter terp profile in live resin or live rosin. Press flower at 180–200 F for 60–120 seconds to balance yield with flavor, adjusting by cultivar response.
