Chocolate Mint OG Auto – Humboldt Seeds Autoflowering Cannabis Seeds

The Chocolate Mint OG Auto by Humboldt Seeds is your express ticket to premium Californian cannabis, delivering the legendary gassy, minty OG experience without the wait or the light schedule headaches. This autoflowering powerhouse is bred for resilience and speed, making top-shelf quality accessible to everyone.

Ever feel like growing top-tier, photoperiod genetics is a full-time job you just don't have? You want that classic OG Kush punch and complex flavor, but the long veg times, strict light cycles, and constant monitoring feel like a barrier. It's frustrating to settle for simpler autos when you know what real fire tastes like.

That's the compromise that leaves you with decent, but never exceptional, homegrown. You miss out on the dense, resinous buds and that deep, satisfying high that only comes from elite genetics. But what if you could have it all—the ease of an auto and the prestige of a Humboldt-bred OG?

The Chocolate Mint OG Auto is your solution. It's the autoflowering version of their award-winning photoperiod strain, crossed with a robust OG Kush Auto. This fusion gives you a plant that knows exactly what to do and does it aggressively, starting its flowering show in just 30 days and finishing in about 75 days total. It's built to thrive, not just survive, with strong disease resistance and a structure designed for big production.

If you're just starting out: how this strain builds your confidence

This strain is a beginner's dream because it removes the biggest variables. It flowers on its own schedule, so there's no risk of messing up the light cycle. Its hardy nature means it forgives minor watering or feeding mistakes better than finicky photoperiods.

• Set-it-and-forget-it flowering: No light timer adjustments needed. Just provide 18-20 hours of light from start to finish.
• Built-in resilience: Strong genetics offer better resistance to common molds and pests, giving you a safety net.
• Predictable timeline: Plan your harvest around 75 days from seed, perfect for learning crop rotation.
• Forgiving structure: While it can get tall, its vigorous growth is easy to manage with simple low-stress training (LST).
• Guaranteed success: As an autoflowering seed, every plant will produce smokable flowers, eliminating the risk of male plants.

If you already have experience: why it deserves a place in your garden

For the seasoned grower, this strain offers a chance to maximize yield and quality in a compressed timeframe. It's a perfect candidate for a "sea of green" setup or for filling gaps in your perpetual harvest. The terpene profile and potency will stand up to your favorite photoperiod cultivars.

• Speed-run elite genetics: Finish a Humboldt-quality OG in the time it takes most photos just to flower.
• Maximize light usage: Its aggressive growth and autoflowering nature let you push DLI (Daily Light Integral) harder throughout its entire life.
• Pheno-hunting efficiency: Run multiple seeds quickly to find a standout mother plant for future autoflowering projects.
• Test new techniques: Its vigor makes it a great candidate for experimenting with advanced training like SCROG methods even on an auto.
• Unmatched terpene profile: The complex blend of gas, pine, earth, and cool mint is a benchmark for quality you'll appreciate.

Advantages and benefits for any level

• Rapid, automatic harvests: Go from seed to jar in as little as 75 days, perfect for multiple harvests per year.
• Massive yield potential: Capable of producing 400-500 g/m² indoors (1.3-1.6 oz/ft²) or 50-200 g/plant outdoors (1.76-7.05 oz/plant).
• Adaptable and hardy: Performs well in both humid and dry climates, with strong natural resistance.
• Minimal odor control needed: While aromatic, the smell is less pervasive during growth than some extreme terpene strains.
• Potent, balanced effects: Delivers a powerful cerebral head high coupled with a deeply relaxing body stone, ideal for evening use.
• Unique flavor experience: A sophisticated palate of sharp gas, spicy pepper, pine, and dark chocolate with a refreshing mint finish.

Typical mistakes this strain helps you avoid

Even easy plants can suffer from common errors. Here's how the Chocolate Mint OG Auto's traits help you sidestep them.

• Overwatering seedlings: Its vigorous start means it bounces back quickly from early overwatering, but always start with light irrigation.
• Light stress during transition: No transition period! It flips to flower automatically, eliminating stretch issues from incorrect lighting schedules.
• Underestimating nutrient needs: Its high metabolic rate clearly signals hunger, prompting you to feed adequately. A balanced base nutrient like Soil A + B provides a solid foundation.
• Harvesting too early: The clear, fast lifecycle (approx. 75 days) provides a reliable harvest window, reducing guesswork.
• Crowding plants: Its predictable, upward growth with hardy secondary branching makes spacing easier to judge, allowing for better airflow.

How to grow Chocolate Mint OG Auto: A streamlined guide

Quick overview: An autoflowering hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Ruderalis) from Humboldt Seeds with an approx. 75-day cycle. It's of medium difficulty due to its high nutrient demand but is highly rewarding.

Safe Start: Germinate in a warm (22-25°C / 71.6-77°F), humid environment. Transplant the taproot gently into its final pot (18-25 L / 4.8-6.6 gal) early to avoid stress. Using a root stimulator like Radical Root can boost early establishment.

• Use an airy, well-draining substrate.
• Maintain high humidity (70-80%) for the first week.
• Provide gentle light (around 300 PPFD) to avoid stretching.

Veg & Stretch (Weeks 1-4): The plant shows aggressive vegetative growth. Increase light intensity gradually to 600-800 PPFD under an 18/6 or 20/4 schedule.

• Begin light feeding as cotyledons yellow.
• Implement Low-Stress Training (LST) early to manage height and expose bud sites.
• Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Flowering (Weeks 4-10): Auto-flowers begin around day 30. Support heavy buds with a trellis net. Lower humidity to 40-50% to prevent mold.

• Increase PK nutrients during peak bloom weeks 5-7.
• Ensure excellent airflow around the dense colas.
• Flush with plain, pH-balanced water for the final 10-14 days.

Harvest & Cure: Harvest when trichomes are mostly milky with some amber (approx. day 75). Dry slowly at 18-22°C (64.4-71.6°F) and 50-60% RH for 10-14 days, then cure for a minimum of 2 weeks for flavor development.

Technical specifications

• Breeder/Brand: Humboldt Seed Organization (HSO)
• Type: Autoflowering Feminized Seed
• Genetics/Cross: Chocolate Mint OG x OG Kush Auto
• Dominance: 60% Indica / 40% Ruderalis
• Full Life Cycle: Approximately 75 days from germination
• Indoor Yield: 400-500 g/m² (approx. 1.3-1.6 oz/ft²)
• Outdoor Yield: 50-200 g/plant (approx. 1.76-7.05 oz/plant)
• Outdoor Height: Up to 1.5 m (4.92 ft)
• THC: Approximately 20%
• CBD: Approximately 0.04%
• Aromatic Profile: Dominant notes of gas, pepper, pine, and earth with chocolate-mint undertones.
• Flavor: Sharp, gassy, peppery with a distinct pine and dark chocolate finish, cooled by mint.
• Effect: Powerful, long-lasting cerebral head high followed by a deeply relaxing body stone. Ideal for evening.
• Difficulty: Medium (due to high nutrient demands)
• Resistance: High resistance to disease and molds; adaptable to humid or dry climates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall does Chocolate Mint OG Auto get?

Indoors, it stays manageable with training. Outdoors, it can reach up to 1.5 meters (4.92 feet). Using Low-Stress Training (LST) is highly recommended to control height and maximize light penetration to lower bud sites.

Is it suitable for a first-time grower?

Yes, its autoflowering nature and strong resilience make it a good choice. The main challenge for beginners will be keeping up with its high nutrient appetite during flowering. Start with a half-strength feeding schedule and observe the plant's response.

What's the best lighting schedule for autoflowers like this?

Run 18 hours on, 6 hours off (18/6) or even 20/4 for its entire life. This provides maximum light for growth and bud development without a dark period trigger needed.

When should I harvest?

Check the trichomes with a jeweler's loupe around day 70. Harvest when most are milky white for a more energetic high, or wait for 20-30% amber for a heavier, more sedative effect. The estimated cycle is 75 days.

Does it smell a lot while growing?

It has a pronounced, gassy OG aroma that becomes stronger in late flowering. Using a carbon filter in your indoor setup is strongly advised for discretion.

Personal Experience of Pevgrow's CEO (Alan)

Let me tell you, the first time I ran Chocolate Mint OG Auto, I was skeptical. How could an auto capture the complexity of the original? I was blown away. For beginners, this is a cheat code. You get that iconic, fuel-like OG smell and a stone that leans heavily indica without needing a PhD in light scheduling. I recommend starting in a light mix and being patient with feeding—it tells you what it needs.

For my fellow experienced growers, here's where it gets fun. I've pushed these girls hard. Under a strong LED in a 25 L (6.6 gal) pot with coco, I've seen them explode. The stretch is real, so I always use a SCROG net. The key is supporting that heavy, dense cola structure. The yield is honestly shocking for an auto; one of my plants yielded over 180 g (6.35 oz) dry. The smoke? It's all gas and dark chocolate on the inhale, with this cool, almost menthol-like mint on the exhale that clears the sinuses. The high hits you in the forehead first, then melts down into the body. It's my go-to for turning off after a long day. Just be ready to feed them like champions during weeks 4-6—they're hungry!