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Very little is known about the origins of Mars OG, just like the tiny green men who are said to live on our neighboring red planet. Others speculate that the delicious strain is named Mars because of its scattering of bright, red pistils, and that this potent variety is possibly a clone-only phenotype of Fire OG. Others assert that the name of the planet alludes to a particular way of growing that begins indoors and moves outdoors before flowering. With broad fan leaves and a shorter flowering time of 8–9 weeks, this otherworldly cultivar leans toward its Indica ancestry. Although the plant can be grown both inside and outside, it requires a skilled grower to move this clone-only plant outside prior to flowering. The strain took home the top prize at the 2011 NorCal Cannabis Cup for Best Concentrate.

Space Cookies is a hybrid created by Amsterdam’s Paradise Seeds from GSC (formerly known as Girl Scout Cookies) and an Afghani landrace. The strain is reputed to be pest and mold resistant, sweet, and piney. The strain, according to the seed bank, has a lineage that leans slightly indica, which accounts for its medium growth and dense, resinous buds that are heavy on the side branches. Both indoors and outdoors, the plants are reportedly simple to grow and easy to train. The seed bank asserts that it has a sweet, piney taste, long-lasting, uplifting effects, and THC levels that range from 18 to 22%.

Starwarz, an early cross between Sensi Star and the potent Warlock strain from Magus Genetics, is also a descendant of this strain. Large, chunky colas are produced by it. Starwarz, which has Afghani and Skunk in its Warlock lineage, leans indica but also exhibits sativa characteristics. Only the Bluebird Coffeeshop in Amsterdam sells this hybrid as ready-to-eat flower that has already been grown and processed.

This strain, which is also referred to as Purple Alien Kush, is a cross between Las Vegas Purple Kush and either Alien Dawg or Alien Tech, depending on which version of its history you accept. Some claim it’s a creation of The Cali Connection, but according to their website, Obsol33te created Alien Kush, which was then distributed under the Cali Connection label. Some claim it was produced by alien genetics. However, online reports claim that it is a Kush-like native of California with green buds that have a floral and sweet scent and a mildly spicy flavor. With a medium yield and an eight to nine week flowering period, Alien Kush is said to be simple to grow, even for beginners. Higher yields from indoor cultivation might be possible.

A hybrid strain developed by Obsol33te, Alien OG (also known as Alien OG Kush) is now offered by West Coast seed bank Cali Connection. It is said to have a kush and lemon flavor. The strain is an F1 Hybrid created by crossing a Tahoe OG female with an Alien Kush male from breeder Obsol33te. Medium yields should be anticipated from growers with a 60–65 day flowering time. According to reports, some phenotypes flower quickly—in just 58 days. Phylos Bioscience testing shows that the strain exhibits a moderate amount of genetic diversity. Cali Connection sells both regular and feminized seeds.

Super Snowdawg, Romulan, and Cinderella 99 were combined in a three-way cross to create TGA Genetics’ Space Dawg. Skunk, musk, and earthy herbs are the three most frequently mentioned aromas of the Space Dawg strain. It tastes more floral and has fruit punch and skunky undertones. An indica-leaning hybrid called Space Dawg produces wide-set, stocky plants with dense branching. Semi-humid, Mediterranean climates with lots of sunshine are preferred by the cultivar. While outdoor harvests flower in late September, indoor gardens take eight to nine weeks to reach their full maturity. With the right maintenance, Space Dawg produces abundant yields. There are seeds and clones of Space Dawg available.

The Romulan and Cinderella 99 cross was created by the BC Growers Association in Canada. According to online sources, the strain responds well to indoor and outdoor cultivation, yielding modest to above-average amounts of sweet, flavorful buds after a 50–60 day flowering period. The strain is only advised for seasoned growers because it is reportedly challenging to grow.

A backcross of the renowned GSC strain is called Moon Cookies. The Pacific Northwest is thought to be where the rare cultivar first appeared. Citrus, nuts, and earth are the most frequently mentioned aromas of the Moon Cookies strain. It is rumored to have a sweet berry and nutty citrus flavor. A backcross of GSC produced the indica-dominant strain known as Moon Cookies. Although there isn’t much information online about cultivation, we can infer from the strain’s genetics that it grows short, stout plants that prefer cooler climates. Moon Cookies ought to bloom in between 56 and 63 days. There are no seeds or clones available for Moon Cookies.

Stargazer V1 A traditional African sativa and a Bangi Haze were crossed to create Stargazer by breeder Dragons Flame Genetics, who sought to create a strain with a potent, up-lifting high and an earthy, citrus flavor. The Star Gazer from Dragons Flame is not to be confused with the Star Gazer from Delta 9 Labs. As well as being quite vigorous and bearing flowers quickly, Stargazer is said to grow tall and require some trimming. The cultivar yields high yields of dense buds and is pest-resistant. It can be harvested indoors in nine weeks or outdoors in early October in the Northern Hemisphere. Star Gazer V2 Delta 9 Labs created its Star Gazer from three well-known strains – a Warlock female, AK-47 female, and Sensi Star male. The end result, apparently named for the best activity to do while enjoying the strain, has a flavor profile of pine and mint. According to the cannabis testing lab Cannalytic, one sample of Delta 9 Labs’ Star Gazer contained 17.5% THC and 0.5% CBD, while the breeder claims that the THC levels typically range between 16% to 17%. According to the breeder, Star Gazer has dark green foliage, pink stigma hairs, and average yields during an eight to nine-week flowering cycle. This indica-leaning strain thrives when grown indoors using hydroponics, growing short and full.

Online sources claim that Bodhi Seeds produced its Star Child by mating a male Snow Lotus with a female of the Interstellar Overdrive Satori phenotype of Mandala Seeds. Star Child is a strain that, although little is known about, is said to produce buds with a fruity and earthy flavor profile.