Grease Monkey by Phat Panda
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Grease Monkey is one of those modern heavyweights that immediately lived up to the hype. Originally bred by the absolute madmen over at Exotic Genetix around 2016, this strain is a cross of Gorilla Glue #4 and the incredibly frosty Cookies and Cream. Out in Washington state, Phat Panda’s cultivation of this cut has become incredibly popular, bringing these elite genetics to the masses. The name tells you exactly what you’re getting into—these nugs are so caked in trichomes they literally look and feel greasy to the touch.
When you crack a jar of this stuff, it smells like you just walked into a mechanic's garage that somehow also bakes pastries. You get slapped with a harsh, pungent wave of industrial diesel and sour earth from the GG4 side, but underneath that, there’s a smooth, creamy vanilla and sweet dough aroma from the Cookies and Cream. The buds are typically dense, dark forest green with purple accents and a ridiculous layer of sticky resin. It’s a nightmare to trim, but the hash makers absolutely worship this plant because it dumps trichomes.
Be warned, the smoke is a massive creeper. You might take a few rips, enjoy the smooth, vanilla-gas flavor, and think you're totally fine. Then about fifteen minutes later, a heavy, euphoric head high just drops into a devastating, full-body stone. Testing regularly between 20% and 30% THC, it is not for the faint of heart. It’s a late-night, clear-your-schedule kind of smoke that works wonders for chronic pain and insomnia, leaving you blissfully glued to the nearest comfortable surface.
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| Breeder | Phat Panda |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Grease Monkey |
| Descendants | Elephant Ears, Milk Monkey, Slippery Susan, Pixels, Carmelita, Wet Betty, Gummy Buns, Monkey Berries, Apes in Space, Grease Trap #2, Fat Monkey Auto, Grease Monkey, UK Monkey, Vanilla Gorilla, Titty Sprinkles, Slapz, Orangutan Tittiez, Funky Charms, Rafiki, Monkey Mints, Sweat Helmet, Truffle Monkey, Super Critical Greasy Grapes, Strawberry Syrup, Donkey Butter |
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Growing Grease Monkey: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Grease Monkey will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Grease Monkey FAQ
How long does Grease Monkey take to flower?
Grease Monkey typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Grease Monkey an indica or a sativa?
Grease Monkey is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Grease Monkey?
Grease Monkey was bred from Grease Monkey by Phat Panda.
What environment does Grease Monkey like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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