10th Planet: The Extraterrestrial Grape
10th Planet: The Extraterrestrial Grape
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics
Lineage: Planet of the Grapes R1 x The "Pluto" Cut (Quattro Kush)
Market Status: The "Heavy Gravity" Hybrid; 10th Planet is a powerhouse in the Ethos Genetics lineup. It was bred to take the popular grape flavor profile and add a massive amount of "gas" and physical weight to it. By crossing the flavor-forward Planet of the Grapes with the legendary, heavy-hitting Pluto cut of Quattro Kush, Ethos created a strain that offers the best of both worlds: deep, purple bag appeal and a narcotic, chest-compressing potency. It is widely regarded as one of the heaviest "Grape" strains on the market.
THC Content: High to Very High (22% – 28%+)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene
Key Effects: Spacey Euphoria, Heavy "Gravity" Body Load, Sedation, Pain Relief
10th Planet is appropriately named—it feels like it comes from a different solar system.
It doesn't smell like fresh fruit; it smells like grape gasoline and metallic earth. It offers a smoke that is thick, savory, and undeniably heavy, designed to pull you out of orbit and crash you safely onto the couch.
History and Lineage: The Pluto Connection
This strain is a collision between a flavor champion and a potency heavyweight.
The Mother (Planet of the Grapes R1): The flavor factory. This parent (Grape Diamonds x Chem D x i95) provides the sweet, syrupy grape aroma and the commercial yield. It sets the stage with its "purple" terpene profile.
The Father (The "Pluto" Cut of Quattro Kush): The secret weapon. The Quattro Kush (707 Headband x Triangle Kush x SFV OG) is a monster of gas and funk. The specific "Pluto" phenotype was selected for its devastating indica power and planetary density.
The Synthesis: 10th Planet takes the sweet grape of the mother and buries it under the heavy, industrial fuel of the Pluto father. It is denser, darker, and significantly more sedative than the original Planet of the Grapes.
Terpene Profile: Grape Gasoline and Earth
The aroma of 10th Planet is "dirty" in the best way possible. It is a mix of sweet fruit and heavy mechanics.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Musk): The dominant terpene. It provides a heavy damp earth and balsamic base. This is the primary driver of the strain's sedative, narcotic effects.
Caryophyllene (The Gas): Inherited from the Pluto/Kush lineage, this adds a sharp spicy pepper and diesel kick that coats the mouth.
Limonene (The Citrus): Adds a background note of sour berry and citrus zest, which combines with the Myrcene to create the "fermented grape" smell.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is pungent and heavy. It smells of rotting grapes, spilled gasoline, skunk spray, and wet soil.
The Smoke: Thick and expansive. It tastes of spicy grape candy on the inhale, followed by a heavy, earthy kush flavor on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Orbital Crash
10th Planet is a heavy hitter. It is not a strain for productivity; it is a strain for "checking out."
The Experience
The Blast Off: The high hits quickly with a disorienting cerebral rush. Users often feel "spacey" or unfocused immediately after exhaling.
The Drift: A hazy, psychedelic euphoria sets in. Colors may seem brighter, but your ability to concentrate dissolves.
The Gravity: The Pluto genetics take over, increasing the gravity on your body. A deep physical weight presses you into the couch. Limbs feel heavy.
The Sleep: It is a sedative strain. It is fantastic for ending the day, as it naturally leads to heavy eyes and deep sleep.
Best For: Insomnia, severe pain, muscle recovery, high stress, and watching sci-fi movies.
Growing 10th Planet: The Chunky Beast
Growers love this strain because it produces massive buds with a unique structure.
Growth Structure
The Calyxes: The most distinct feature is the huge calyxes. The buds look like stacks of large, purple golf balls rather than traditional spears.
The Colors: It is a dark plant. In late flower, the leaves and buds turn deep purple, almost black, contrasting with the white resin.
The Yield: High. It packs on weight quickly. The flower-to-leaf ratio is excellent, making it easy to trim.
The Vigor: It grows Medium-Tall and is very vigorous. It stretches moderately in flower but fills out laterally with strong branches.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: Because the colas are so chunky and dense, humidity control is vital. Keep humidity below 45% in late flower to prevent mold in the large calyx clusters. This strain loves high intensity light and will reward you with rock-hard nuggets.
Final Verdict: The Extraterrestrial Grape
10th Planet is a strain for those who want the flavor of grape but the power of an OG. It moves beyond the simple "candy" profile of modern strains and offers something heavier, gassier, and more complex. It is a beautiful, dark purple plant that hits with the force of a falling asteroid. If you are looking to leave the planet for a few hours, strap in.
You should choose 10th Planet if:
You love Grape/Gas flavors.
You want Heavy Sedation.
You appreciate "Exotic" Bag Appeal.
You want High Yields.
Score: 9.5/10 (The Heavy Grape)'