Old School is exactly what the name promises: a trip back to the cannabis that defined an era. Ripper Seeds built it from two original plants kept for decades, the legendary UK clone Original Cheese and Black Domina, one of the most powerful Afghan selections of the late 1990s.
The cross gives an indica-dominant hybrid with a penetrating, ancestral profile of incense, flowers, skunk, and earth, the kind of smell that instantly reminds experienced smokers of the jars they chased years ago. It is not built for candy lovers; it is built for people who remember what real Cheese and real Afghan hash smelled like.
Old School also has the trophies to back it up, including first prizes at Spannabis 2014 Barcelona and the UCLA Cup 2015. It finishes indoors in 60 to 70 days, yields high, and makes excellent material for extractions.
Lineage: Original Cheese x Black Domina
Original Cheese is the most famous and widely grown clone in the UK, with decades of history behind it. It opens the Old School profile with an unmistakable skunk character, floral notes, and a fruity, penetrating funk. Ripper Seeds preserved and selected this cult cut in its strongest expression.
Black Domina, a powerhouse Afghan from the late 90s, anchors the blend. It adds earthy, spicy depth, physical weight, and a narcotic, relaxing effect, and it shows in the thick, dense calyxes. The pairing has won first prize in the Bio category at Spannabis 2014 Barcelona, first prize at the Zion Cup 2014, first prize among indicas at the UCLA Cup 2015, second prize in concentrates at the Grows Professional 2013, and second prize in rosin at Masters of Rosin 2018.
Aroma, Flavor, and Effect
Old School does not chase modern sweetness. The nose is penetrating incense and flowers over an earthy, spicy touch, with the skunk side of the Cheese pushing through and lingering in the room.
The flavor is sweet and powerful, with intense hints of skunk, florals, and earth that recall a time when flavor was about culture rather than trend. Pressed or washed, the profile becomes even louder, which explains the rosin and concentrate awards.
The effect is strong, relaxing, and deep in both body and mind. It builds progressively and lasts, wrapping you in the heavy, narcotic calm that the Afghan lineage is known for. Save it for evenings and unwinding, when there is nothing left on the to-do list.
Growing Old School Indoors and Outdoors
Although Old School is an indica-dominant variety (over 60% indica), it behaves like a sativa during the first two weeks of flowering: stems stretch and internodal spacing increases. Keep the light at a proper distance through that stretch and do not overdo the feeding. Once the stretch ends, the plant settles into building flowers.
Indoors, flowering takes 60 to 70 days, with a high yield of 500 to 600 g/m² (1.64-1.97 oz/ft²) according to the breeder. The buds are not the flashiest in the tent, but the calyxes are pronounced, thick, and compact, and the real payoff comes when you smell and taste the cured product.
Outdoors, Old School is a late finisher, ready in October in the Northern Hemisphere, with a high yield of 400 to 1,000 g (14.1-35.3 oz) per plant. Plant it in full sun with room to stretch, and plan for dry fall weather so the dense calyxes can finish clean.
Old School Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized |
| Genetics | Original Cheese (OG Cheese) x Black Domina |
| Indica/Sativa | Indica dominant (over 60% indica) |
| THC | Strong |
| Effect | Strong, deeply relaxing, long-lasting |
| Flavor/Aroma | Incense, floral, skunk, earthy, spicy, sweet |
| Flowering time | 60-70 days indoors |
| Outdoor harvest | October (late) |
| Yield | High: 500-600 g/m² (1.64-1.97 oz/ft²) indoors, 400-1,000 g (14.1-35.3 oz) per plant outdoors |
| Awards | 1st Bio, Spannabis 2014 Barcelona; 1st, Zion Cup 2014; 1st Indicas, UCLA Cup 2015; 2nd Concentrates, Grows Professional 2013; 2nd Rosin, Masters of Rosin 2018 |
| Best cultivation technique | Manage early-bloom stretch with light distance and moderate feeding |
FAQ
What are the genetics of Old School?
Old School crosses Original Cheese, the famous UK clone, with Black Domina, a powerful Afghan selected in the late 1990s.
Is Old School Indica or Sativa?
It is indica dominant, with over 60% indica genetics, although it stretches like a sativa during the first two weeks of flowering.
How long does Old School take to flower?
Indoors it flowers in 60 to 70 days. Outdoors it is a late variety, ready to harvest in October.
What does Old School smell and taste like?
Expect incense and flowers with an earthy, spicy touch and a penetrating skunk character. The flavor is sweet, powerful, and intense.
Is Old School good for extractions?
Yes. The breeder describes it as suitable for extractions, and it has won second prize in concentrates and second prize at Masters of Rosin 2018.
What yield does Old School produce?
The breeder rates the yield as high: 500 to 600 g/m² (1.64-1.97 oz/ft²) indoors and 400 to 1,000 g (14.1-35.3 oz) per plant outdoors.
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