Money Maker Feminized (Indica dominant) – Strain Hunters
Money Maker Feminized by Strain Hunters is the forbidden dream of every commercial grower and a pillar of absolute agronomic pragmatism. This legendary genetics is an exceptional three-way hybrid combining the most massive, historical, and productive indica bloodlines on the planet: Old School Master Kush, Hindu Kush, and Skunk #1. The name “Money Maker” is not a marketing exaggeration, but a precise biological description of its performance on the scales.
It develops an extraordinarily squat, robust, and compact botanical structure, characterized by a short vegetative plane with close internodes and lateral branches thick as tree trunks, engineered to support an imposing floral load without bending. It produces colossal-sized calyxes, dense as bricks and literally cemented together by a thick layer of oily resin. It is the cash crop par excellence, famous for its total ease of cultivation and extremely high commercial yield.
Money Maker Feminized in brief
This commercial heavyweight completes its flowering cycle in a record time of just 8 weeks (56 days). Indoors, under high-efficiency lighting systems, it guarantees massive, stable harvests easily touching 500-600g/m². Outdoors, it expresses overwhelming productivity, consistently offering over 700-800g per dried plant.
THC levels steadily stand around 15-20%, delivering a powerful and relaxing physical impact. Post-switch vertical elongation is minimal and easily predictable (around 50%). The olfactory profile is dense, dark, and spicy: a pungent mix of dried fruit, Afghan earth, garlic, and old spices.
Technical Sheet
- Genetics: Old School Master Kush x Hindu Kush x Skunk #1.
- Type: Heavily Indica-dominant hybrid (70% Indica / 30% Sativa).
- Flowering: 8 weeks (56 days).
- Harvest: Late September (Outdoor).
- Height: 70-90 cm (Indoor) / up to 140-160 cm (Outdoor).
- Cannabinoids: THC 15-20%, low CBD (<1%).
- Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Humulene.
- Yield: 500-600g/m² (Indoor), over 700g per plant (Outdoor).
- Techniques: Intensive Sea of Green (SOG), Progressive defoliation, Light LST.
- Extracts: Unbeatable quantitative return in mechanical dry extractions (Drysift) and BHO.
Cultural Management (Indoor and Outdoor)
Indoors, Money Maker is the ultimate agronomic tool for high-density Sea of Green (SOG) systems. Thanks to its compact structure and low spontaneous lateral branching when left untrained, it allows packing many pots per square meter. Nutrient absorption is voracious and aggressive: the plant handles heavy mineral diets without flinching, accepting an EC up to 1.8-2.0 at peak flowering.
However, the marble density of its giant buds requires strict control of environmental parameters. It is vital to maintain the VPD around 1.3-1.4 kPa, reducing relative humidity below 40% during the last three weeks to prevent the dense aerial mass from trapping internal moisture and giving rise to floral rots. A progressive defoliation of lower leaves is highly recommended.
Outdoors or in guerrilla setups, this variety reveals an old-school hardiness. It develops a squat, dense, and extremely expansive root platform that rapidly colonizes compact soils. It displays fantastic resistance to cold winds and tolerates short summer drought periods well, making it an excellent option for high altitude or wild guerrilla cultivation. Concluding flowering by the end of September, it mathematically dodges heavy autumn rains, guaranteeing a safe, loss-free harvest in the field before the cold sets in.
Terpene Profile and Effect
The organoleptic profile of Money Maker is dense, pungent, spicy, and strictly old-school. During flowering, it emits a heavy and persistent odor combining notes of wet earth, sandalwood, and dried fruit (walnuts/hazelnuts), enriched by a sour and chemical background of garlic and spices inherited from Master Kush. The smoke is full-bodied, dense, and leaves a highly persistent spicy flavor on the palate.
The effect is an authentic indica-dominated physical demolition. It triggers a widespread warmth that translates into a deep and total bodily muscle relaxation (couch-lock effect). It instantly melts away physical tension and pain, inducing an enveloping and peaceful calmness. It is traditionally perceived by users as the perfect evening variety to unwind after work, stimulate a strong appetite, and promote a deep, rejuvenating night’s sleep.
Strain Comparisons
Money Maker vs Big Bud
Big Bud offers visually larger and more voluminous buds but a structurally spongier texture. Money Maker guarantees superior marble bud density, a much thicker resin blanket, and an infinitely more pungent and lingering spicy-earthy flavor.
Money Maker vs Hindu Kush
Hindu Kush remains a pure landrace with a compact bearing and a fine sandalwood aroma. Money Maker, thanks to the Skunk #1 component, drastically increases vegetative vigor and final yield on the scale, offering a distinctly heavier and more narcotic bodily relaxation.
Money Maker vs Afgooey
Afgooey focuses on sugary orange notes and a sticky resin with an even shorter structure. Money Maker offers a decidedly superior commercial bud volume, identical flowering times, and a flavor that is strictly spicier, darker, and more oriented toward Afghan earth.
FAQ
How many vegetative days does it require indoors?
Given the minimal post-switch stretch (around 50%), it is recommended to allow at least 4-5 weeks of vegetative growth indoors to let the plant develop a proper height and frame across the branch plane before changing lights.
Does it easily suffer from overfertilization?
No. It is one of the most tolerant and resistant plants on the market, capable of absorbing high EC levels. However, a root flush of at least 14 days with water only before cutting is mandatory to clean the calyxes and soften the smoke.
Does it require the use of activated carbon filters?
Very much so. The presence of Skunk #1 combined with Master Kush generates a dense, heavy, and less volatile odor that rapidly saturates environments. An efficient air filtration system is a non-negotiable requirement indoors.
How does it react to apical topping?
While it tolerates it well, having a columnar dominance strictly suited for SOG, early topping is advised only if you want to widen the plant horizontally in grow rooms with reduced height.
Annibale Seedshop’s Opinion
Money Maker Feminized by Strain Hunters is a true industrial flower machine. Our team highly recommends it to those looking for maximum commercial yield in the shortest possible time combined with total ease of cultivation. A foolproof, robust, and generous variety that will surely fill your jars and satisfy every scale expectation with rock-hard buds.