Seed Review: Permanent Marker

Genetics: (Biscotti x Jealousy) x Sherb Bx Breeder: Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy) / Selected by Doja Pak Type: Indica Dominant Hybrid (70% Indica / 30% Sativa) Flowering Time: 9 Weeks Difficulty: Moderate (Requires good airflow due to density) Yield Potential: High (500g–600g/m²)

🖊️ The Executive Summary

Permanent Marker is the strain that defined 2023, earning the prestigious Leafly Strain of the Year award. It is a collaborative triumph between the breeding genius of JBeezy (Seed Junky Genetics) and the tastemaker eye of Doja Pak.

The genetics are a complex three-way collision of modern titans: Biscotti (Cookie Gas), Jealousy (Gelato/Sherb Funk), and Sherb Bx (Creamy Sweetness). The goal was not just potency, but a specific, piercing terpene profile.

True to its name, this strain smells aggressively like a fresh felt-tip marker, chemical cleaner, and floral soap. It breaks away from the standard "Candy" or "Earth" profiles, offering a volatile, chemical funk that stings the nostrils. It is a high-potency, heavy-hitting Indica hybrid that looks as menacing as it smokes—often turning completely black/purple by harvest.

Why Grow It? You grow Permanent Marker to have the Current Champion in your garden. It represents the peak of the "Gas & Gelato" lineage. It is a vigorous plant that yields better than most "Exotics," producing rock-hard flowers that are instant top-shelf material.

🚜 The Grow Journal

Setup:

Environment: 5x5 Gorilla Grow Tent.
Lighting: 650W High-Efficiency LED (Full Spectrum).
Medium: 10 Gallon Smart Pots (Coco Coir/Perlite Mix).
Count: 4 Plants.
Training: Topping & SCROG (Screen of Green).

🌱 The Vegetative Phase (Weeks 1–4)

Week 1 (Establishment): The seedlings are robust. The Biscotti influence brings a sturdy stem structure early on.
Week 2 (Structure): Leaves are broad, dark, and waxy. The plant is stocky, favoring horizontal growth over vertical stretch.
Week 3 (Training): We top at the 5th node. The plant is a bush. We perform aggressive defoliation of the large fan leaves to prevent micro-climates in the center of the canopy.
Week 4 (The Flip): The canopy is a solid wall of green. We install the trellis net and flip to 12/12. We ensure our carbon filter is fresh—this strain is notoriously loud.

🌸 The Flowering Phase (Weeks 1–9)

Week 1 (The Stretch): The stretch is moderate (roughly 50–75%). It is very manageable for indoor tents. We tuck branches to fill the screen.
Week 2 (Pistils): Flowering begins quickly. The plant looks angry—dark green foliage with bright white pistils.
Week 3 (Aroma): The "Marker" smell arrives early. It is a sharp, solvent-like scent, distinct from the usual skunk smell.
Week 4 (Resin): Frost production is elite. The trichomes are small but densely packed, giving the buds a "greasy" look rather than a sandy one.
Week 5 (Color Shift): The leaves begin to turn deep violet, almost black. This happens regardless of temperature; it is baked into the genetics.
Week 6 (The Stack): The buds are dense, golf-ball style nuggets that cluster tightly. They are extremely hard to the touch.
Week 7 (Terpenes): The aroma is at its peak. It smells like floral gas, soap, and acetone. It is pungent and lingers on your clothes.
Week 8 (The Fade): The plant looks gothic. Black leaves, dark purple buds, and bright orange hairs. The contrast with the white resin is stunning.
Week 9 (Harvest): We check trichomes. We want mostly cloudy with 10% amber for a heavy, sedative effect. We chop at day 63–65.

⚖️ The Harvest Report

Wet Weight: The buds are incredibly dense, meaning a small bucket weighs a lot.
Dry Weight: The 4 plants yielded 1.7 lbs (approx 770g).
Bag Appeal: 11/10. This is what modern "Zaza" looks like. Dark, frosty, and manicured. The nugs look like moon rocks.

🏁 The Architect's Verdict

Permanent Marker is the Chemical Weapon.

It is a strain for those who are bored of fruit and candy. It offers a sophisticated, aggressive flavor profile that appeals to heavy smokers. It is surprisingly easy to grow for an exotic, yielding well and finishing in a reasonable time. It is a "Must Grow" for anyone following the cutting edge of cannabis genetics.

Score: 9.9/10 (Current Meta Leader) Best For: Connoisseurs, High-Tolerance Smokers, and Growers who want the "hottest" strain on the market.