How to Grow Gush Mints
Gush Mints is an exceptionally potent, flavor-rich hybrid built on Kush Mints, F1 Durban and Gushers genetics. It is a balanced 50/50 feminized plant with a very high 31-34% THC, a lemon, mint and spicy flavor, and a happy, relaxed, uplifted effect. Big-yielding, resinous and seriously strong, it is a rewarding way to grow one of the most potent hybrids in the catalog.
This is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you start flowering by switching the light cycle to 12/12, which lets you decide how big the plant gets before you flip it. It brings together the minty kush character of Kush Mints, the fruity Gushers side and the sharp, energetic lift of Durban Poison, over a dense, resinous and very high-THC body.
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Gush Mints
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THC | 31% - 34% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop
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THC | 15% - 17% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Flavorful, frosty and extremely strong, Gush Mints is a rewarding way to grow a top-shelf hybrid. You can see the full genetics and buy Gush Mints seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Very high (31-34%) |
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| Lineage | Kush Mints x F1 Durb x Gushers |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.64-2.13 oz/ft² (500-650 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 28.22-42.33 oz/plant (800-1200 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Lemon, Mint, Spicy |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Uplifted |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Strain
Gush Mints is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and there is no sexing and no males to remove. Because it flowers on the light cycle rather than on age, you control the timing: keep it under long 18/6 days to grow and build the frame you want, then switch to 12 hours of light and 12 of darkness to start flowering. That control is what lets you dial in the final size and the yield.
Gush Mints grows to a manageable height of around 1.5 m with a balanced hybrid structure and moderate stretch when it flips. That even shape makes it straightforward to manage in a tent and well suited to simple training to spread the canopy. Veg it to the height you want, flip it, and it will finish dense, resinous and fragrant in 8 to 10 weeks of flower, rewarding a little canopy care with big, heavy, trichome-caked buds.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Gush Mints does best in a temperate climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its modern hybrid genetics make it adaptable and forgiving, comfortable both indoors in a tent and outdoors in a mild season. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October, after a full season of sun, so give it a spot where it can finish before the autumn damp arrives.
It is a very heavy yielder, giving around 500-650 g/m² indoors and a large 800-1200 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. As a manageable, resinous hybrid of around 1.5 m, the main job is keeping the canopy open and supporting the heavy branches so light and air reach the lower buds and every big cola fills out.
Keep humidity sensible through flowering to protect those dense, resinous buds: around 55-60% in veg, nearer 40% as the flowers fill out, and lower toward harvest. A very high-THC, resinous hybrid can trap moisture inside its tight colas, so steady airflow keeps the finish clean. Aim for daytime temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C), which this temperate-climate plant enjoys through flowering.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Gush Mints is a hungry, high-yielding plant that responds well to steady, balanced nutrition, but build the feed up gradually and watch the leaf tips. Push phosphorus and potassium once it is in flower to fuel those big, dense buds, then taper off for the final flush so the lemon, mint and spicy flavor comes through clean. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the big buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you switch Gush Mints to a 12/12 light cycle it flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks, filling out with big, dense, resin-caked buds on a sturdy hybrid frame. It develops a complex aroma that blends minty kush, fruity Gushers sweetness and a sharp lemon lift, with a heavy coat of resin that marks its exceptional potency. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October.
Yields are among the biggest you can grow: around 500-650 g/m² indoors and a large 800-1200 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Keep the canopy open and the heavy branches supported so the lower buds get light, feed it steadily through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest lemon-and-mint flavor and the strongest effect. Given its very high THC, a careful harvest window really pays off.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry matters with such big, resinous buds, because they can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the lemon, mint and spicy notes and smooths the smoke, which matters most on a flavor-rich strain like Gush Mints where that complex, minty-citrus character is a big part of the appeal.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Gush Mints is one of the most resinous, trichome-caked plants you can grow, so its trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Its heavy resin and sharp, minty-lemon aroma make the trim genuinely valuable, turning offcuts into a potent, flavorful concentrate run.
Flavor and Terpenes
Gush Mints leads with a lemon, mint and spicy flavor, a sharp, fresh profile where zesty lemon and cool mint meet a spicy, kushy edge. It is a bold, flavorful smoke, and a good cure really brings that minty-lemon character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that flavor. Limonene drives the bright, zesty lemon lift, while alpha-pinene brings a fresh, clean, piney note that plays into the minty side and humulene adds a warm, woody, spicy depth. Myrcene rounds things out with an earthy base. Together these terpenes frame the lemon, mint and spicy character Gush Mints is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its very high 31-34% THC and perfectly balanced 50/50 make-up, Gush Mints delivers an exceptionally strong, well-rounded experience. It is reported as happy, relaxed and uplifted, pairing a bright, positive head with a comfortable body, so it works across the day and into the evening. Because the potency is at the very top end, go low and slow, especially if you are not used to strong flower.
That happy, relaxed, uplifted profile makes it a versatile strain for growers who want serious strength with a balanced, positive character, enjoyed with its sharp, minty-lemon flavor. The combination of a heavy, dependable yield, a genuinely top-shelf potency and that complex taste is exactly why Gush Mints stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Gush Mints is a forgiving, beginner-friendly plant to grow, so the main thing to protect is its flavor and its big, resinous, very high-THC buds. Those dense colas can trap moisture in late flower, so keep the air moving, hold humidity down as the flowers fill out, and defoliate a few of the largest fan leaves in mid-flower so light and air reach the lower buds. A clean, dry finish protects both the aroma and the heavy resin.
Because it is such a heavy yielder, support matters: its branches can get top-heavy with big, dense buds, so stake or net them so they do not fold late in flower. It stays a manageable 1.5 m with balanced growth, so a little light training to spread the canopy is usually all it needs. Start seedlings gently to avoid transplant stress, then let its vigorous, modern genetics do the rest.
As a pro tip, make the most of that extreme resin by saving the trim for concentrates, and protect the terpenes that carry its lemon-mint flavor: go gentle on the nutrients, finish with a proper plain-water flush, and give it a full three to four week cure. Harvest when most trichomes are cloudy for a top-shelf, very high-THC result with the sharp, minty-lemon taste this strain is prized for.
FAQ
Is Gush Mints a feminized strain?
Yes. Gush Mints is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and there is no sexing and no males to remove. Because it flowers on the light cycle rather than on age, you veg it under long 18/6 days for as long as you like, then switch to 12/12 to start flowering, which lets you control its final size and yield.
How much THC does Gush Mints have?
Gush Mints is one of the most potent strains you can grow, testing from around 31% up to 34% THC. Combined with its balanced 50/50 genetics, the result is a happy, relaxed and uplifted experience with serious strength. Because the potency is right at the very top end, it is wise to go low and slow, especially if you are not used to strong flower.
How long does Gush Mints take to flower?
Gush Mints flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October, after a full season of sun. Giving it a temperate, well-ventilated finish is what helps bring out the sharp lemon, mint and spicy character the strain is known for.
What does Gush Mints taste like?
Gush Mints has a lemon, mint and spicy flavor, a sharp, fresh profile with a kushy edge. Limonene drives the zesty lemon, alpha-pinene brings a fresh piney note that plays into the mint, humulene adds a woody, spicy depth, and myrcene an earthy base. A proper three to four week cure really brings that minty-lemon character forward on the inhale and smooths the smoke.
How much does Gush Mints yield?
Gush Mints is a very heavy producer, giving around 500-650 g/m² indoors and a large 800-1200 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Keep the canopy open and the heavy branches supported, feed it steadily through flower, and give it good light so the big, dense, resin-caked buds develop fully and heavy.
Is Gush Mints good for beginners?
Yes, to grow. Gush Mints is feminized so there is no sexing, it stays a manageable 1.5 m, and its modern genetics are forgiving, so it is beginner-friendly in the garden. The one thing to respect is the smoke, because the THC is exceptionally high, so while it is easy to grow, newer users should go low and slow when they try it.
