Sharpie
Also known as: Sharpiez, Permanent Marker, Blue Sharpies, Rainbow Sharpie, Sharpie Marker
What is the Sharpie strain?
Sharpie is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 35.0% THC, known for its euphoric effects and candy and chemical flavor profile.
Sharpie is a modern, high-potency hybrid celebrated for its unmistakable "marker fume" bouquet—an aroma that evokes permanent markers, warm solvents, and a faint sweet ink note. In many markets, consumers and budtenders use Sharpie as a colloquial nickname for the award-winning cultivar Permanent Marker, which Leafly named Strain of the Year in 2023, and reviewers consistently mention tingly, relaxed, chatty effects with sweet, deep marker fumes. The strain represents multiple genetic lines with similar characteristics, including Sharpiez by Lit Farms (Permanent Marker X Zoap) with mostly indica genetics and 8-9 weeks flowering, and a Zol Club variant derived from Permanent Marker x Banana Cream Cake.
Sharpie buds have dense oversized spade-shaped bright emerald-green nugs with purple leaves, lots of thin orange hairs and tiny, amber-tinted white crystal trichomes. Morphologically, the flowers exhibit low pollen density, a high resin content, and possess a balanced density-to-openness ratio, with a structure reminiscent of miniature conifers. Industry sources widely associate Sharpie with Permanent Marker lines descending from dessert-oriented Gelato/Sherb families. Many reports attribute Permanent Marker's core to a combination of Biscotti, Jealousy, and Sherb backcross work, selections known for dense trichome coverage and heavy terpene output. The strain has gained significant recognition for its unique aromatic profile and potent effects among cannabis connoisseurs.
What are the effects of Sharpie?
What are the medical benefits of Sharpie?
- Users report relief from chronic fatigue
- May help with depression or mood swings
- Often used for chronic stress or PTSD
- Users report relief from PMS or cramps
- May help with anxiety
- Often used for pain management
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Sharpie?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in high doses
- Impaired short-term memory
- Impaired motor coordination
How do you grow Sharpie?
Sharpiez is mostly indica from Lit Farms and can be cultivated indoors and outdoors with plants needing a flowering time of approximately 60 days. Indoors, expect moderate stretch of about 1.5-2.0x requiring early canopy management, with flowering window of roughly 8-9 weeks (56-63 days) from flip. Yield potential depends on cut and room efficiency, but well-run indoor cycles commonly return 450-650 g/m². Harvest timing is critical to lock in the marker-candy balance. Many growers target milky trichomes with 5-10% amber on calyx heads, checking both top and mid-canopy sites. Pulling too early can sharpen the chemical top without the dessert base; too late can flatten the brightness. Outdoors, Sharpie phenotypes prefer warm, dry climates with ample sun and good air movement. Planting in large fabric pots or raised beds with rich, biologically active soil supports vigorous growth. Trellising is recommended to support dense colas and prevent branch snap. The strain is moderately challenging to grow and requires attention to nutrient balance and pruning techniques.
How should you use Sharpie?
Sharpie is a hybrid strain with 35.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As a hybrid, it offers versatility for both daytime and evening use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 35.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Sharpie?
What are Sharpie's parent strains?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sharpie make you feel?
Sharpie is a hybrid strain that primarily produces euphoric effects, followed by creative. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 35.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Sharpie good for medical use?
Sharpie has been reported by users for users report relief from chronic fatigue, may help with depression or mood swings, often used for chronic stress or ptsd, users report relief from pms or cramps, may help with anxiety, often used for pain management. As a hybrid, it offers a balanced profile that may work throughout the day.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Sharpie?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible anxiety in high doses, impaired short-term memory, impaired motor coordination when using Sharpie. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Sharpie taste and smell like?
Sharpie features a flavor profile of candy, chemical, citrus, creamy, diesel, fruity, sour, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Limonene and Caryophyllene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Sharpie?
Sharpie is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 35.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Limonene and Caryophyllene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
Cannabinoid Information
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