Permanent Marker
Also known as: PM
Breeder: Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy) / Doja ExclusiveSeed Junky Genetics →
Named Leafly's 2023 Strain of the Year, Permanent Marker is renowned for its distinctive solvent-like, candy-gas aroma that genuinely mimics the smell of an open felt-tip marker. All three parents trace back to the Cookies/Gelato family, with Gelato appearing twice and Sherbet appearing twice — this concentrated pedigree drives the layered terpene expression. As of early 2026, it sits at #5 in national cannabis sales. Permanent Marker occupies a pivotal position in modern cannabis genetics as both a finished commercial cultivar and an emerging building-block parent. Released in 2022 on both US coasts, it went from 10 dispensary menus in August 2022 to 587 by November 2023 — a 59x expansion that made it the fastest-growing new strain in the American market. As of early 2026, it sits at #5 in national sales and has already produced multiple notable descendants, including Permanent Gas (Permanent Marker x Sour Diesel), which landed on Leafly’s Hot Strains 2026 list. Sister phenotypes from the same seed cross were released as Adios MF and Gunnpowwder, and the Permanent Marker name is a nod to its signature chemical-solvent aroma. Its triple Cookies-family lineage (all three parents descend from the GSC/Gelato/Sherbet gene pool) represents a concentrated refinement of the candy-gas terpene archetype that dominated the 2020s market. The original remains clone-only: JBeezy bred it, and Doja Exclusive selected, named and marketed the keeper. The feminized lines that followed, Permanent Marker S1 and BX1 among them, are separate genetics rather than the cut itself.
| Type | Indica (70% Indica / 30% Sativa) |
|---|---|
| Breeder | Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy) / Doja Exclusive Seed Junky Genetics strains → |
| Lineage | Biscotti x Jealousy x Sherb BX1Biscotti x Sherb BX1 →Jealousy → |
| THC | 25–34% |
| Dominant terpenes | Caryophyllene |
| Flower time | 8-9 weeks |
| Yield (indoor / outdoor) | Medium / Unknown |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Height / stretch | Medium stretch |
| Also known as | PM |
| Clones at Prime Cuts | Not currently on our genetics menu. See what we carry → |
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: Biscotti x Jealousy x Sherb BX1
Biscotti (Gelato #25 x South Florida OG) contributes dense structure and creamy cookie sweetness. Jealousy (Gelato #41 x Sherb BX1) — itself Leafly's 2022 Strain of the Year — contributes terpene loudness and candy-gas complexity. Sherb BX1 (Sunset Sherbet backcross) adds purple coloration and floral creaminess. JBeezy used a specific 3rd-generation Jealousy cut.
Lineage Dispute
Sources disagree on both the cross order and the launch date. Leafly's breeder-sourced account gives (Biscotti S1 x Sherb Bx1) x Jealousy F2, while Katsu Seeds lists (Biscotti S1 x Jealousy F3) x Sherb BX, and most retail menus simplify it to Biscotti x Jealousy x Sherb Bx; the F2 versus F3 wording and the placement of the Sherb BX parent are the substance of the dispute. On timing, Leafly reports $1,000 clones dropping in January 2022 with a second Hollywood drop on December 15, 2022, while Leafly's own strain page and SeedFinder date the launch to June 2022 on both coasts. Sister phenotypes from the same seed cross were released as Adios MF and Gunnpowwder. One Leafly genealogy article lists those names as aliases of Permanent Marker, but Leafly's own strain roundup describes them as separate phenotypes, with Gunnpowwder selected by Berner for Minntz.
Terpene Profile
Caryophyllene — Peppery bite, fuel-gas bridge; 1.2–1.8%
Limonene — Citrus-adjacent sweetness; 0.8–1.4%
Myrcene — Sedative effects, earthy depth; 0.6–1.2%
Aroma: Sharp solvent/chemical marker note, followed by sweet cookie dough and warm candy, finishing with thick lingering gas. Floral and soapy undertones.
Flavor: Sickly-sweet solvent fumes, candy, diesel, and soapy funk that coats the palate. The 'marker' note is most pronounced in properly cured, late-harvested flower.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Immediate cerebral rush — euphoria, mood elevation, burst of creative energy.
Transitions into deep full-body physical relaxation over 20–30 minutes. Users report feeling weightless without heavy couch-lock. JBeezy describes it as best used 'like an after-dinner brandy.'
Duration: 2–3+ hours
Commonly Reported Uses
Grower's Notes
Permanent Marker was bred as an indoor plant in Northridge, California, and stays happiest in a controlled room. JBeezy calls it a veteran's cultivar — "A lot of growers can't grow it... The growers that figure it out will do well" — while the commercial growers Leafly interviewed had an easier time, one calling it very easy to grow and another one of the plants that always finishes.
Growth Structure and Training
Leafly describes the stretch as medium and CAM's Anna Willey goes further: "It doesn't stretch much. The stretching is perfect." The 1.5 to 2x figure in online grow guides is an estimate; none cites a measured run of the clone. Freddy's Fuego's Nicholas Mossman describes the frame as branchy with a margarita-glass structure if topped, and home growers of the Doja cut report topping several times and tying down the main shoot.
Flowering Time and Harvest
Leafly's reporting puts the finish at eight to nine weeks, neither fast nor slow, while SeedFinder's breeder listing gives roughly 70 days. Vendor guides warn against cutting early because the solvent-marker note builds late, and advise judging by trichomes rather than pistils; that harvest advice is unverified.
Yield
Leafly rates the cut a medium yielder that can go big or small depending on the grower's skill. The 450 to 650 g/m² numbers on seed-bank pages describe seed lines, not this clone, and no verified figure for the cut itself has been published.
Nutrient Management
The rooms Leafly profiled run the cut hydroponically under HPS, LED or both. Mossman says she likes to eat and, because his lights run very bright, likes a little extra micronutrients than other cultivars, so raise intensity and feed together. Grow guides add that calcium and magnesium run short mid-flower and that late-veg nitrogen shows as tip burn, though that is guide advice, not measured data.
Growing Media
Organic living soil is the common choice among growers chasing the chemical-marker top note, while the commercial rooms Leafly profiled run hydroponics. It dislikes wet feet, and overwatering in late veg shows as drooping and stalled growth.
Environment and Climate
This cut was bred and tested indoors, and the breeder is blunt about the alternative: the dense flowers "could turn brown and get bud rot outside... outdoors, I don't know." Keep late-flower humidity low, nearer 45% than 50% given the bud density, and run strong airflow at and below canopy level.
Pest and Disease Resistance
Botrytis in the thick colas is the threat on record, and no source documents a pest weakness specific to this cultivar. Dense colas trap humid air inside bud sites, so fans below the canopy, a thinned interior and beneficial root inoculants are the standard defences.
Bud Structure and Trichomes
Leafly calls the buds big, dark and icy, and Mossman compares them to golf balls. Trichome coverage is heavy enough that calyxes look sugar-rolled, and colas set hard enough to stand on their own stems, though a trellis helps hold canopy width.
Color Development
Grow logs and clone vendors describe deep greens with purple streaks and bright orange pistils, with more colour when nights run cooler; Sherb BX1 in the pedigree is the usual explanation.
Drying and Curing
No cut-specific protocol exists, so general dessert-cultivar practice applies: hang whole branches in the dark near 60 to 65 °F and 55 to 60% relative humidity for 10 to 14 days, until stems snap rather than bend, then cure in glass at 58 to 62%, burping twice daily through week one.
Wash and Extraction
No strain-specific wash yield for the original cut has been published; what exists is finished-product data. Torus Culture's single-source, whole-plant fresh-frozen hash rosin at 159 to 90 micron lists 80% total cannabinoids and 9.5% terpenes, and Uplyfted's ice-water bubble hash carries retail labels of 47.55% and 52.98% THC. A vendor guide advises fresh-frozen processing and a cool press to keep the volatile soapy-floral note.
History & Origin
Created by JBeezy of Seed Junky Genetics in Northridge, California. First released as clone-only in late 2022 through Doja Exclusive on both coasts. Feminized seeds followed. Named Leafly's Strain of the Year 2023 and won Best Hybrid Flower at the 2023 High Times Cannabis Cup California.
Awards & Recognition
- ●Leafly Strain of the Year 2023 (data-driven market impact award; fastest-growing new strain on 8,003+ dispensary menus nationwide)
- ●High Times Strain of the Year 2022 (critics' lists recognition)
- ●Best Hybrid Flower — 2026 NY Cannabis Cup (submitted by The Kaleidoscope Collective, judged at Sony Hall, Manhattan, February 7, 2026)
- ●Leafly Budtenders' Choice 2023 — Most frequently recommended new strain by budtenders nationwide
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using Permanent Marker as a parent:
Frequently Asked Questions
7 common questions about Permanent Marker
What is Permanent Marker and what are its genetics?
Permanent Marker is a indica cannabis strain (70% Indica / 30% Sativa) bred by Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy) / Doja Exclusive. It is a cross of Biscotti x Jealousy x Sherb BX1, testing at 25–34% THC. Named Leafly's 2023 Strain of the Year, Permanent Marker is renowned for its distinctive solvent-like, candy-gas aroma that genuinely mimics the smell of an open felt-tip marker. All three parents trace back to the Cookies/Gelato family, with Gelato appearing twice and Sherbet appearing twice — this concentrated pedigree drives the layered terpene expression.
What does Permanent Marker smell and taste like?
Permanent Marker's dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene. The aroma is described as sharp solvent/chemical marker note, followed by sweet cookie dough and warm candy, finishing with thick lingering gas. floral and soapy undertones.. The flavor profile features sickly-sweet solvent fumes, candy, diesel, and soapy funk that coats the palate. the 'marker' note is most pronounced in properly cured, late-harvested flower..
What are the effects of Permanent Marker?
Immediate cerebral rush — euphoria, mood elevation, burst of creative energy. Transitions into deep full-body physical relaxation over 20–30 minutes. Users report feeling weightless without heavy couch-lock. Duration is typically 2–3+ hours. Commonly reported uses include Stress relief, Chronic pain, Insomnia, Appetite stimulation.
How hard is Permanent Marker to grow?
Permanent Marker is rated advanced difficulty. It flowers in 8-9 weeks, reaches medium stretch in height, and yields medium indoors. Best suited for indoor (bud rot risk outdoors) environments.
What are the parent strains of Permanent Marker?
Permanent Marker is a cross of Biscotti x Sherb BX1 and Jealousy. Biscotti (Gelato #25 x South Florida OG) contributes dense structure and creamy cookie sweetness. Jealousy (Gelato #41 x Sherb BX1) — itself Leafly's 2022 Strain of the Year — contributes terpene loudness and candy-gas complexity.
What strains were bred from Permanent Marker?
Permanent Marker has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Permanent Gas, Permanent Marker BX1, Black Soap. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.
Has Permanent Marker won any cannabis awards?
Yes. Permanent Marker has received recognition including Leafly Strain of the Year 2023 (data-driven market impact award; fastest-growing new strain on 8,003+ dispensary menus nationwide); High Times Strain of the Year 2022 (critics' lists recognition); Best Hybrid Flower — 2026 NY Cannabis Cup (submitted by The Kaleidoscope Collective, judged at Sony Hall, Manhattan, February 7, 2026).
Sources & References (50)
- *Leafly** (strain page + 2023 Strain of the Year article + grow guide) — terpene order, THC baseline, breeder attribution, effects
- *SeedFinder.eu** (Seed Junky Genetics entry) — lineage genealogy, 85+ descendant crosses
- *Segra International** (official Seed Junky cultivar partner) — lab-verified terpene data, flowering time, yield for BX1
- *DarkCoast Seed** (strain history article, March 2026) — competition history, growing characteristics, commercial sales ranking
- *Sigma Seeds Australia** (comprehensive strain guide) — parent contribution analysis, cross order, terpene profile
- *SeedsHereNow** (strain review with lab data) — terpene percentages, cannabinoid breakdown
- *GrowDiaries** (75 grow diaries) — real-world flowering times, yields
- *Leafly grow guide** (cultivator interviews including Freddy's Fuego) — real-world structure and feeding notes
- *High Times** (2023 Michigan + 2026 NY Cannabis Cup results) — verified award placements
- *Breeders Collective** — terpene profile confirmation, THC range
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