Grape Ape feminized cannabis plant in flower

Feminized seeds

Mendocino PurpsxSkunkxAfghani

THC: 18-21%
Bloom: 8-9 wks
Yield/sq ft: 1.3-1.6 oz
Level: Moderate

Grape Ape Feminized Seeds

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Grape soda in a jar. A roughly 90% indica built on Mendocino Purps, Skunk and Afghani that turns deep violet and finishes in 8-9 weeks.

THC18-21%
Bloom8-9 weeks
Height3-4 ft indoors
LevelModerate

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SKU: BMS-GA-FEM Categories: Feminized Seeds, Indica Seeds, Indoor Seeds, Outdoor Seeds

Quick answerGrape Ape is a mostly indica strain, about 90% indica, built from Mendocino Purps, Skunk and Afghani. It is known for a sweet grape-candy aroma, deep purple buds, reported THC around 18-21%, and an 8-9 week flowering time indoors.

Grape Ape at a glance

THC18-21%Supplier reported. Steady, mellow strength rather than a knockout punch.

Flowering8-9 wksAfter switching to 12/12

Indoor yield1.3-1.6 ozPer sq ft with good light

Height3-4 ftIndoors. 5-6 ft outdoors

Outdoor harvestEarly OctCool nights deepen the purple

ColorLeaves and buds flush violet in flowerMendocino Purps genetics plus cool late nights bring out the deepest shades

What is the Grape Ape strain?

Grape Ape is a purple indica with roots in Northern California. Its signature color and fruit come from Mendocino Purps, a violet-hued line from the Emerald Triangle that has been prized for its berry sweetness for decades. It belongs to an older generation of strains that built their reputation through word of mouth, long before hype cycles and menu drops.

Each parent has a job. Mendocino Purps supplies the grape flavor and saturated purple tones. Skunk adds hybrid vigor and a dependable, upright structure. Afghani anchors the mix with fat, resin-heavy buds and a calm, body-first character. Together they make a short, broad-leafed plant that is easy to read and hard to mistake.

Grape Ape has also left a mark on the strains that followed. Its grape-candy profile fed into later fruit crosses, and its genetics sit somewhere in the family tree of several modern candy-flavored favorites. These feminized seeds are bred to produce female plants, so each seed you start is headed for flower.

Mendocino PurpsSkunkAfghani

Mendocino Purps x Skunk x AfghaniFeminized line

Grape Ape

How it feels

Consumers commonly describe Grape Ape as slow and gentle: a sweet, smiling mood first, then deep, heavy relaxation that carries into a drowsy evening. Effects usually last two to three hours.

First 15 minutesMellow good mood
A soft, contented calm rather than a racing head high.
30 to 90 minutesHeavy body
Shoulders drop and the couch starts to look like the best seat in the house.
2 to 3 hoursDrowsy wind-down
Many people report an easy slide toward sleep at the end of the session.

Commonly reportedRelaxedCalmHappySleepy

Best saved for evenings. Commonly reported downsides include dry mouth, dry eyes and grogginess, and at high doses some people report dizziness or anxiety. General reports, not medical guidance.

Aroma, flavor and terpenes

Open a jar and the first hit is grape candy and ripe berries, followed by a faint pine freshness and a skunky, hashy undertone from the Afghani and Skunk side. The smoke is smooth and sweet.

Flavor notesGrapeSweetBerrySkunky

MyrceneRipe fruit, musk

Gives the jammy, heavy depth behind the grape.

PinenePine, fresh herbs

Adds a clean, cooling lift over the sweetness.

CaryophyllenePepper, spice

Supplies the light skunky, hashy edge on the exhale.

Grape aromas are delicate. Dry for 10-14 days at about 60°F and 60% humidity, and burp jars daily for the first week of the cure to keep the candy note bright.

How to grow Grape Ape

Rated moderate. The plant is hardy and uniform; the skill lies in airflow around dense buds and in using cool nights to bring out the color.

Indoors

Veg climate: 70-79°F, 55-65% RH
Flower climate: 65-78°F, 40-50% RH
Color trick: Nights 10°F cooler in the last 2 weeks
Light: 700-900 PPFD in flower (LED)
Training: Top once, then a flat SCROG or LST
Feeding: Moderate; easy on nitrogen in bloom

Outdoors

Plant out: After last frost, nights above 50°F
Size: 5-6 ft in full sun
Harvest: Early October
Best fit: Dry autumns with crisp nights
Watch for: Mold in dense buds after rain
Protect: Prune lower growth; stake heavy branches

Read the full indoor grow guide

Grape Ape grows like a classic indica: short internodes, broad leaves and a bushy frame that stays around 3 to 4 feet indoors. Its Afghani and Skunk background makes it tolerant of cooler rooms and small swings in temperature that can trouble more delicate modern hybrids.

Environment

Vegetative: 70-79°F with 55-65% relative humidity.
Flower: 65-78°F and 40-50% RH, easing toward 40% in the last two weeks.
Color: letting nights run about 10°F cooler than days late in flower encourages the deep violet that Mendocino Purps genetics are known for.

Training

Because it stays compact, Grape Ape benefits from opening up. Top once at the fourth or fifth node, then spread the branches with LST or a SCROG net. Strip the small, shaded growth from the bottom third of the plant before week three of flower so energy goes to the top buds.

Airflow and feeding

Dense, chunky flowers are the main risk. Run oscillating fans above and below the canopy and keep the exhaust moving. Feed at moderate strength and taper nitrogen once buds start forming; indica-heavy plants often show tip burn if pushed too hard.

Harvest timing

Most plants finish 8 to 9 weeks after the switch to 12/12. Watch the trichomes: a cloudy majority with a touch of amber suits this strain’s relaxed, body-heavy reputation.

Seed to jar in about 21 weeks

A typical indoor run. Veg time is your call; the 8-9 week flower is set by the genetics.

Germinate1 wkSeedling2 wkVegetate4 wkFlower9 wkDry and cure5 wk

Week 1Week 21

Germinate weeks 1-1
Paper towel at 75-80°F
Seedling weeks 2-3
Low light, 65-70% RH
Vegetate weeks 4-7
Top once, spread with LST
Flower weeks 8-16
8-9 weeks, cooler nights late
Dry and cure weeks 17-21
60°F, 60% RH, burp jars

Growing Grape Ape outdoors in the US

Outdoors, Grape Ape reaches about 5 to 6 feet and usually finishes in early October. Set plants out after your last spring frost once nights hold above roughly 50°F, and give them as much direct sun as your yard allows.

This is a strain that actually likes a cool finish. Crisp autumn nights in the 50s °F bring out the purple, and its hardy Afghani side handles them without stalling. What it does not like is wet weather on ripe buds. In rainy or humid areas, prune the lower branches for airflow, stake the heavy tops, and be ready to harvest a few days early if a long wet stretch is in the forecast. Our outdoor planting guide has timing for each USDA zone.

Check your local rules before planting. Home cultivation is legal for adults in some states and not in others, and plant limits differ. See marijuana laws by state.

Will it finish where you live?

ExcellentInland California and the Southwest

Dry autumns and cool desert nights ripen dense buds and deepen the color.

GoodColorado Front Range and Utah valleys

Cool nights suit it; plant on time so it finishes before an early frost.

GoodMidwest

An early October finish usually beats the cold, but watch fall rain.

FairNortheast

Humid late summers raise mold risk in its tight, chunky buds.

PoorSoutheast and Gulf Coast

Muggy heat and warm nights invite bud rot and mute the purple.

Check your state's home-grow rules before you plant. Laws by state

Who Grape Ape is for

Bag-appeal growersAnyone who wants jars of deep purple buds that look as good as they smell.
Evening consumersPeople who prefer a calm, heavy, end-of-day profile over a racy high.
Cool-room growersHardy indica genetics tolerate basements and rooms that run a little cold.
Dry-autumn outdoor growersThe Southwest and Mountain West finish it cleanly with the best color.

Keep exploring

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Grape Ape strain data sheet

Genetics

Seed type: Feminized
Genetics: Indica-leaning (about 90% indica)
Lineage: Mendocino Purps x Skunk x Afghani

Potency & profile

THC: 18-21% (supplier reported)
CBD: 0.1-1%
Commonly reported effects: Calm, Happy, Relaxed, Sleepy
Flavors: Berry, Grape, Skunky, Sweet
Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Pinene

Growing

Flowering time: 8-9 weeks
Height: 3-4 ft indoors, 5-6 ft outdoors
Difficulty: Moderate
Climate: Mild, 65-79°F, 40-50% RH in flower
Best USDA zones: 6-10 (cool, dry autumn nights)
Outdoor harvest: Early October

Yield

Indoor yield: 1.3-1.6 oz per sq ft
Outdoor yield: 18-21 oz per plant

Ranges are typical for this strain and vary with phenotype, environment and technique.

Grape Ape FAQ

Is Grape Ape indica or sativa?

Grape Ape is heavily indica, usually described as about 90% indica. It grows short and broad-leafed, and its effects are calm and body-focused.

How strong is Grape Ape?

Our supplier reports THC around 18-21%. That is moderate by today's standards and part of the appeal: the effect is deep and relaxing without being overwhelming for most experienced consumers.

How long does Grape Ape take to flower?

Most plants finish 8 to 9 weeks after switching to 12/12 indoors. Outdoors in the US, harvest typically lands in early October.

How much does Grape Ape yield?

Indoors, expect about 1.3 to 1.6 ounces per square foot with strong light and good training. Outdoors, a healthy plant in full sun can produce around 18 to 21 ounces.

Is Grape Ape easy to grow?

It is rated moderate. The plants are hardy and uniform, but the dense buds need steady airflow and controlled late-flower humidity to stay mold-free.

What does Grape Ape taste like?

Grape candy and sweet berries lead, with a light pine freshness and a skunky, hashy undertone. Myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene are the terpenes most commonly reported.

Where does Grape Ape grow best in the US?

Dry regions with cool autumn nights, such as inland California, the Southwest and the Mountain West, finish it best and bring out the strongest color. Humid Southeast and Gulf Coast summers are a poor match outdoors.

How do I get Grape Ape to turn purple?

Color is mostly genetic, but cooler nights help it show. Indoors, let night temperatures drop about 10°F below daytime in the last two weeks of flower; outdoors, cool October nights often do the job for you.

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