Double OG Chem is a hybrid cannabis strain bred by Rebel Grown from OG Chem and Double OG Sour, known for its gassy lemon, pine and diesel nose. It is one of the most decorated sungrown cultivars in the history of California’s Emerald Cup. Leafly lists it at about 25% THC, with a focused head high that slides into body relaxation.
Double OG Chem Strain at a Glance
| Type | Hybrid (Weedmaps describes it as indica-leaning) |
|---|---|
| Also known as | DOC, Dbl OG Chem |
| Lineage | OG Chem × Double OG Sour |
| Breeder / origin | Rebel Grown (Humboldt County, California) |
| THC | About 25% (typical lab range) |
| Dominant terpenes | Myrcene, Pinene, Ocimene |
| Aroma and flavor | diesel, pine, lemon rind, herbal, skunk, chem, apple, skunky |
| Reported effects | focused, creative, energetic, relaxed body |
| Best for | afternoon or evening use, experienced consumers, fans of gassy OG flavor |
| Flowering time | About 9 to 9.5 weeks indoors |
Where Double OG Chem Comes From
Double OG Chem comes from Rebel Grown, a Humboldt County breeding operation. Dispensary listings that carry Rebel Grown’s own description, such as Theory Wellness, give the cross as OG Chemdawg and Double OG Sour, and the breeder has said it was made in the early 2010s by crossing OG Chem into its OG Sour line. Not every database agrees: Weedmaps lists OG Chem and Sour Diesel and notes that genetic records conflict, while Leafly only places it in the OG Kush, Chemdog and Sour Diesel families without naming parents.
Its reputation rests on competition results. Leafly lists Emerald Cup awards in 2022 and 2023, and in 2024 Leafly reported that Rebel Grown and Farmer and the Felon won gold in the Sungrown Breeder’s Cup with Double OG Chem. Theory Wellness, citing the breeder, says it has taken more Emerald Cup flower awards than any other variety since 2017. Leafly lists Double OG Chem S1 and Honey Buns x Double OG Chem among its offspring.
Double OG Chem Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often describe Double OG Chem as energetic, creative and aroused, though the site rates its overall effect as mostly calming. Weedmaps reviewers describe two stages: a focused, uplifting and creative onset, followed by a slow move into full-body relaxation that gets more sedating at higher doses. Theory Wellness frames it as calm and focused in the head with a relaxing body.
That makes it a flexible strain for the afternoon or early evening, when you want to stay engaged but also unwind. Potency is high, and the negative effects Leafly reviewers report most, paranoia and anxiety, suggest that large doses can turn racy for some people.
Double OG Chem Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
This is a gas-forward strain. Leafly’s description mentions gassy lemon, pine and fuel notes along with chem and sour diesel, and its top listed flavors are chemical, diesel and, less expectedly, apple. Weedmaps describes heavy diesel funk, pine sap, sharp lemon rind and a skunky, gasoline-like earthiness. Theory Wellness lists a diesel aroma with herbal and floral touches.
Leafly’s terpene data shows myrcene on top, followed by pinene and ocimene. Myrcene brings an herbal, earthy base, pinene matches the pine notes people describe, and ocimene can add a sweet, slightly minty lift.
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
- Pinene: fresh pine, also found in pine needles and rosemary
- Ocimene: sweet, herbal and woody, also found in mint and basil
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Double OG Chem
Leafly reviewers most often report paranoia, dry mouth and anxiety. The number of ratings is small, but the pattern fits a potent, energetic-leaning strain. Keep doses modest until you know how a particular batch affects you.
How strong Double OG Chem feels depends on the batch, your tolerance and how you consume it. Start low, go slow, and read our guide to dosing cannabis.
Do People Use Double OG Chem for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often report reaching for Double OG Chem during anxiety (30%), depression (15%) and cramps (7%). These figures come from a small group of reviewers and are not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Double OG Chem
- Flowering: About 9 to 9.5 weeks indoors
- Yield: Solid, resinous yields when well managed (no figure published)
- Height: 3 to 4 feet indoors
- Environment: Indoor or full-sun outdoor; outdoor harvest early to mid-October in Northern California
Grower reports summarized by Weedmaps call Double OG Chem moderately challenging. It stretches about 1.5 to 2 times in the first weeks of flower, likes warm conditions between about 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and does well in organic or living soil, with some sensitivity to salt buildup. Growers recommend SCROG or other canopy-spreading methods. The dense colas need steady airflow, which matters even more in wet Pacific Northwest autumns, where late-season rain can invite bud rot. Expect a taller, more diesel-heavy Chem-leaning phenotype and a chunkier, piney OG-leaning one.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Double OG Chem
- Chemdawg: the chem side of its family
- OG Kush: the pine and fuel OG backbone
- Sour Diesel: shares the sharp diesel and lemon funk
- Headband: another OG and Sour Diesel style hybrid
- Chemdawg #4: a classic gassy chem cut
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Double OG Chem
Dispensary menus change every week, and Double OG Chem may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Los Angeles, browse Los Angeles dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Cana Silver Lake and HOOVER HOUSE. In Grand Rapids, browse Grand Rapids dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Olswell-Grand Rapids and Jars Cannabis. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Double OG Chem FAQ
Is Double OG Chem indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. Weedmaps calls it indica-leaning, while Leafly simply lists it as a hybrid with a focused, energetic start.
What is Double OG Chem a cross of?
Rebel Grown’s own description gives OG Chemdawg crossed with Double OG Sour, though Weedmaps lists OG Chem and Sour Diesel and notes the records conflict.
Who bred Double OG Chem?
Rebel Grown, a Humboldt County, California breeder.
Has Double OG Chem won awards?
Yes. Leafly lists Emerald Cup awards in 2022 and 2023, and it won gold in the 2024 Emerald Cup Sungrown Breeder’s Cup with Farmer and the Felon.
How strong is Double OG Chem?
Leafly lists it at about 25% THC, which is well above average.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
