Sharpie
Also known as: Sharpiez, Permanent Marker, Blue Sharpies, Rainbow Sharpie, Sharpie Marker
Sharpie Strain Overview
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.
Sharpie Strain Effects
Sharpie Strain Positive Effects
- 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.
Sharpie Strain Possible Negative Effects
Sharpie Strain Growing Information
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.
Sharpie Strain Genetics
Sharpie Strain Parent Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sharpie make you feel?
Sharpie is known to produce the following effects:
- Euphoric: 85%
- Creative: 80%
- Relaxed: 75%
- Happy: 75%
- Giggly: 70%
- Chatty: 65%
- Hungry: 60%
What are the positive effects of Sharpie?
Sharpie has these reported positive effects:
- 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 negative effects of Sharpie?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in high doses
- Impaired short-term memory
- Impaired motor coordination
What does Sharpie taste like?
Sharpie has the following flavor profile:
- Candy
- Chemical
- Citrus
- Creamy
- Diesel
- Fruity
- Marker
- Peppery
- Sour
- Sweet