
- Sweet, resinous and reliably potent
Monkey Bread
Monkey Bread is a resinous hybrid known for sweet, bakery-like flavours and a relaxed but uplifted high.
- Sweet bakery flavour with citrus lift
- Balanced, creative high for evening use
- Performs well with SCROG and canopy training
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20-24% |
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0.1-0.5% |
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Gorilla Glue x Gelato |
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Hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-10 weeks |
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Medium to tall; bushy with a prominent central cola |
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Medium-high (approx. 450-550 g/m² indoor) |
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Sweet bakery notes, Citrus zest, Earthy cream |
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Feminised |
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mild southern growing climate |
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Relaxed body warmth, Uplifted, social mindset, Creative focus |
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Indoor and outdoor |
About Monkey Bread
Monkey Bread is a hybrid strain prized for its sweet, doughy aroma and a balanced, comfortable high. It favours intermediate growers who can manage humidity and maintain airflow; in Newcastle and similar mild southern growing climate zones it rewards careful canopy management with medium to high yields and robust resin production.
Monkey Bread is a balanced hybrid that leans slightly indica in structure. It combines calming physical effects with a clear-headed cerebral lift.
THC levels commonly range from 20-24%, giving a reliably strong experience for regular users. Higher-testing phenotypes can appear so newcomers should dose cautiously.
CBD is generally very low, typically under 1%, so therapeutic effects rely mainly on THC and terpenes. Those needing CBD-dominant relief should consider pairing or a different cultivar.
Monkey Bread is typically a cross between Gorilla Glue and Gelato in stable breeder lines. That pairing yields strong resin production and a complex terpene profile.
Seeds are generally offered as Feminised to simplify canopy planning and cut out male management. Some breeders may also offer regular runs for breeders seeking genetic variation.
Growers in a mild southern growing climate will find Monkey Bread best suited to intermediate skill levels because it needs attention during flowering. It tolerates moderate humidity but benefits from good airflow and careful nutrient management.
Flowering usually finishes in 8–10 weeks under stable conditions. Outdoor plants should be watched for late-season weather to time harvest correctly.
With solid canopy control and feeding Monkey Bread produces a medium to high yield. Indoor gardens can expect around 450-550 g/m² under optimal conditions.
Plants develop a medium to tall, bushy structure with a thick central cola. They respond well to topping and training to manage height and boost lateral bud sites.
Indoors Monkey Bread performs well under controlled conditions and suits SCROG or SOG techniques in Newcastle. Outdoors around Newcastle it forms bulkier colas if sheltered from prolonged wet spells.
Growing Monkey Bread in Newcastle suits the mild southern growing climate, where steady temperatures and moderated humidity reduce plant stress. Outdoor growers in Newcastle still need to protect buds from late-season rain to prevent mould.
The high delivers a warm, relaxing body sensation paired with an uplifted and sociable mind. Users often report a creative boost without heavy sedation at typical doses.
The flavour profile mixes sweet, doughy bakery notes with bright citrus top notes and an earthy underpinning. The finish can be creamy and slightly zesty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Switch to a 12/12 light schedule to initiate flowering and maintain consistent, dark nights to avoid stress and hermaphroditism.
Maintain good airflow, reduce humidity during late flower, remove dense fan leaves, and harvest promptly if rain is forecast outdoors.
Use a balanced veg feed then shift to higher phosphorus and potassium during flowering while monitoring EC and avoiding nutrient burn.
Topping early, LST and a SCROG setup work well to spread the canopy and increase light penetration to lower bud sites.
Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with some ambers for balanced effects; check pistils and trichome colour across multiple buds.
Regular checks, sticky traps, neem oil pre-flowering and beneficial insects can keep common pests at bay without harming bud quality.
Yes, it responds well to organic soils and compost teas provided pH and nutrient availability are kept stable throughout the cycle.
In humid climate cannabis growing ensure strong ventilation, use dehumidifiers where possible, prune to improve airflow, and choose resistant phenotypes.
Cure buds slowly in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks, with regular burping during the first week to get the best flavour and smoothness.
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