How to Grow Gush Mintz x Honey Drop
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop is a flavor-rich, heavy-yielding indica hybrid that pairs the minty, kushy Gush Mints with the honeyed Honey Drop line. It is a 60/40 indica-leaning feminized plant with an approachable, medium 15-17% THC, a honey, kush and sweet flavor, and a happy, relaxed, uplifted effect. Big-yielding, resinous and easy to enjoy, it is a rewarding and beginner-friendly way to grow a sweet, kushy indica.
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 blends the earthy, minty kush character of its Gush Mints side with the sweet, honeyed notes of Honey Drop, over a dense, resinous indica body.
Recommended Strains
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 |
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 |
Flavorful, productive and easy to grow, Gush Mintz x Honey Drop is a rewarding way to grow a sweet, kushy indica. You can see the full genetics and buy Gush Mintz x Honey Drop seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Medium (15-17%) |
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| Lineage | Gush Mints x Honey Drop |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 60% Indica / 40% 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 | Honey, Kush, Sweet |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Uplifted |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Strain
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop 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 Mintz x Honey Drop grows to a manageable height of around 1.5 m with a dense, bushy, indica-leaning structure and only moderate stretch. That even shape makes it easy 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 resinous and fragrant in 8 to 10 weeks of flower, rewarding a little canopy care with the big, dense, flavorful buds this strain is known for.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop does best in a temperate climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its hardy 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, indica-dominant plant of around 1.5 m that still produces big outdoor harvests, it earns its place among our high-yielding seeds, so give it room, good light and support for the heavy branches.
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 big, resinous indica 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 Mintz x Honey Drop 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 honey, kush and sweet 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 Mintz x Honey Drop to a 12/12 light cycle it flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks, filling out with big, dense, resinous, trichome-coated buds on a sturdy indica frame. It develops a sweet, honeyed aroma with an earthy, minty kush backbone from its Gush Mints heritage. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October.
Yields are among the biggest you can grow at this size: 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 honey-and-kush flavor and the most rounded effect.
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 honey, kush and sweet notes and smooths the smoke, which matters most on a flavor-rich strain like Gush Mintz x Honey Drop where that sweet, honeyed-kush 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 Mintz x Honey Drop is a resinous, trichome-rich plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Its heavy resin and sweet, honeyed-kush aroma make that trim worth saving for a flavorful concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop leads with a honey, kush and sweet flavor, a sweet, honeyed profile over an earthy, minty kush base that carries over from its Gush Mints heritage. It is a smooth, flavorful smoke, and a good cure really brings that sweet, honeyed-kush character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that flavor. Myrcene drives a sweet, earthy base that carries the honey note, while caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery, kushy spice and linalool brings a soft, floral sweetness that rounds out the honey. A touch of alpha-pinene lifts the profile with a fresh, piney note that plays into the kush side. Together these terpenes frame the honey, kush and sweet character the strain is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its approachable, medium 15-17% THC and indica-leaning 60/40 make-up, Gush Mintz x Honey Drop delivers a relaxing yet upbeat experience. It is reported as happy, relaxed and uplifted, pairing a comfortable, settled body with a cheerful, positive head, so it is a good fit across the day and into the evening. Its medium potency keeps it approachable and easy to dose.
That happy, relaxed, uplifted profile makes it a versatile, easygoing strain, good for unwinding or staying positive and social while enjoying its sweet, honeyed-kush flavor. The combination of a big, dependable yield, an approachable medium-strength effect and that sweet, kushy taste is exactly why this hybrid stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop is a forgiving, beginner-friendly plant, so the main thing to protect is its flavor and its big, resinous buds. Those dense indica 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 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 only moderate stretch, so a little light training to spread the canopy is usually all it needs. Start seedlings gently to avoid transplant stress, then let its hardy genetics do the rest.
As a pro tip, protect the terpenes that carry its honey-and-kush 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 relaxing, medium-strength result with the sweet, honeyed-kush taste this strain is prized for.
FAQ
Is Gush Mintz x Honey Drop a feminized strain?
Yes. Gush Mintz x Honey Drop 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 Mintz x Honey Drop have?
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop is a medium-THC strain, testing from around 15% up to 17%, which gives an approachable effect rather than an overwhelming one. Combined with its indica-leaning 60/40 genetics, the result is a happy, relaxed and uplifted experience. That moderate potency makes it easy to dose and a good fit for newer growers and smokers alike.
How long does Gush Mintz x Honey Drop take to flower?
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop 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 sweet honey and kush character the strain is known for.
What does Gush Mintz x Honey Drop taste like?
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop has a honey, kush and sweet flavor, a sweet, honeyed profile over an earthy, minty kush base. Myrcene carries the sweet, earthy honey base, caryophyllene adds a kushy peppery spice, linalool a soft floral sweetness, and alpha-pinene a fresh piney lift. A proper three to four week cure really brings that honeyed-kush character forward on the inhale.
How much does Gush Mintz x Honey Drop yield?
Gush Mintz x Honey Drop 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, resinous buds develop fully and flavorful.
Is Gush Mintz x Honey Drop good for beginners?
Yes. Gush Mintz x Honey Drop is a beginner-friendly plant: it is feminized so there is no sexing, it stays a manageable 1.5 m, and its hardy genetics are forgiving. Its medium THC takes the pressure off a first grow, so with a little canopy care and some support for the heavy buds, it is an easy, rewarding and high-yielding crop.
