
- A reliable hybrid that performs in constrained seasons
Grease Gun
Grease Gun is a hybrid that balances uplifting mental effects with a steady physical relaxation and reliable yields.
- Balanced hybrid with predictable growth
- Sticks to its flowering schedule indoors
- Resilient resin production for concentrates
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18-22% |
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0.5-1% |
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Skunk x Northern Lights |
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Hybrid |
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Moderate |
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8-9 weeks |
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Medium, 80-120 cm |
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Medium to high |
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Diesel, Earthy, Citrus |
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Feminised |
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short outdoor growing season |
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Uplifting, Relaxing, Creative |
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Indoor and outdoor |
About Grease Gun
Grease Gun is a hybrid that combines Skunk and Northern Lights heritage to produce medium-height plants with dense, resinous buds. It suits growers who can manage moderate humidity and timing, offering a clear-headed uplift followed by gentle body relaxation and a complex diesel-citrus flavour.
Grease Gun is a balanced hybrid that leans slightly toward indica. It develops compact, resinous buds with a sturdy structure.
THC levels usually sit between 18 and 22 percent, offering a reliable potency for most users. Some phenotypes can test a little higher under optimal care.
CBD is low in this strain, typically below one percent, so effects are mainly psychoactive. Patients seeking high-CBD relief should consider pairing with a CBD-rich variety.
The lineage traces to classic Skunk and Northern Lights genetics selected for stability and resin production. Breeders emphasised consistent growth and predictable effects.
Seeds are commonly offered as feminised for reliable female plants and straightforward grows. Regular seeds are available from heritage breeders for those interested in crossing.
Grease Gun is moderately demanding to cultivate and rewards growers with some experience. In a short outdoor growing season you should start early or use protection to ensure full maturity.
Indoor flowering typically completes in 8 to 9 weeks. Outdoor harvest windows in Down can be tight and benefit from an early start.
Yields are medium to high when plants receive steady light, nutrients and airflow. Outdoor plants in sheltered spots can produce generous buds despite limited season length.
Plants remain medium in height with a bushy, branching habit that supports heavy colas. Expect final heights around 80 to 120 centimetres under standard training.
Grease Gun performs well both indoors and outdoors when given shelter from wind. In Down outdoor grows need careful siting because Down's coastal microclimates can be cool and changeable.
Growing Grease Gun in Down requires planning due to the short outdoor growing season. Use early starts, greenhouse shelter or cloches to complete flowering in Down's limited summer window.
The initial effect is a cerebral uplift that enhances creativity and focus. That gives way to a gentle physical relaxation that rarely causes heavy sedation.
The flavour profile combines diesel and earthy notes with a bright citrus finish. A subtle peppery spice lingers on the exhale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Aim for 40-50% relative humidity during flowering to reduce mould risk while preserving trichome development.
Grease Gun tolerates cool, damp conditions better than some strains but still needs good airflow and site selection to avoid rot.
Use a balanced feeding schedule with a slight reduction in nitrogen at the start of bloom and a steady dose of phosphorus and potassium.
Grease Gun responds well to SCROG thanks to its bushy habit, while SOG can work if you run many small plants to maximise space.
Harvest timing depends on phenotype, but most outdoor plants will be ready in late September to early October if started early.
It has moderate resistance but still needs vigilant hygiene and airflow; outdoor growers should inspect for botrytis regularly.
Yes, LST suits this strain well and helps expose bud sites to light while keeping overall height manageable.
Increase ventilation, lower canopy density and consider dehumidifiers in enclosed spaces to counter high humidity cannabis cultivation risks.
Standard 18/6 veg and 12/12 flowering cycles work fine; extend veg only if you need larger plants before a short outdoor season.
It thrives on quality base nutrients with added PK during mid to late flowering and regular microelements to support terpene production.
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