The Church
Also known as: Church OG
What is the The Church strain?
The Church is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 22.0% THC, known for its relaxed effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.
The Church is an indica-dominant hybrid (60% indica, 40% sativa) developed by the renowned Green House Seeds of the Netherlands. This strain was created through a carefully selected cross between Swiss Sativa, Super Skunk, and Northern Lights, with some sources also mentioning Erdbeer (German for Strawberry), a Swiss sativa hybrid, in the lineage. Bred by the legendary Arjan Roskam, known as the 'King of Cannabis,' The Church has become one of Green House Seeds' most popular offerings, particularly favored by outdoor growers.
The strain is characterized by its dense, light green buds covered in thick resin and vibrant orange hairs weaving through the foliage. The Church displays excellent mold resistance, making it highly suitable for humid environments and challenging growing conditions. Plants develop a bushy, Christmas-tree structure with strong branches capable of supporting heavy flowers while resisting wind damage. The strain has earned multiple awards at the High Times Cannabis Cup and other international cannabis competitions, cementing its reputation as a top-tier variety among connoisseurs and cultivators worldwide.
What are the effects of The Church?
What are the medical benefits of The Church?
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia and sleep disorders
- Often used for stress and anxiety management
- May assist with depression symptoms
- Users report relief from muscle spasms
- May help with nausea
- Often used for inflammation relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of The Church?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 💫 Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible couch lock in high doses
- May cause dizziness in sensitive users
- Potential for increased heart rate
- May cause clumsiness in some users
How do you grow The Church?
The Church is considered easy to cultivate, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced growers. Flowering time is 8-9 weeks indoors, with harvest ready by late September outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere. Indoor yields can reach up to 800g/m² while outdoor plants can produce up to 900g per plant. The strain thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments, with exceptional mold resistance making it ideal for humid climates. Plants respond well to SCRoG (Screen of Green) and LST (Low Stress Training) techniques. The bushy structure typically reaches 90-120cm indoors. The strain's robust genetics make it highly resistant to pests and environmental stresses, while maintaining vigorous growth characteristics inherited from its parent strains.
How should you use The Church?
The Church is a hybrid strain with 22.0% THC, which is moderate potency. As a hybrid, it offers versatility for both daytime and evening use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. Moderate doses should provide a satisfying experience.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of The Church?
What are The Church's parent strains?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does The Church make you feel?
The Church is a hybrid strain that primarily produces relaxed effects, followed by talkative. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 22.0% THC, this strain is moderately strong and suitable for regular consumers.
Is The Church good for medical use?
The Church has been reported by users for users report relief from chronic pain, may help with insomnia and sleep disorders, often used for stress and anxiety management, may assist with depression symptoms, users report relief from muscle spasms, may help with nausea, often used for inflammation relief. As a hybrid, it offers a balanced profile that may work throughout the day.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with The Church?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible couch lock in high doses, may cause dizziness in sensitive users, potential for increased heart rate, may cause clumsiness in some users when using The Church. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does The Church taste and smell like?
The Church features a flavor profile of citrus, earthy, fruity, lavender, pine, skunk, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Myrcene and Limonene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about The Church?
The Church is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 22.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Limonene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
Cannabinoid Information
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