About Grape Ape
Grape Ape was created by Apothecary Genetics in California by crossing three powerhouse lines: Mendocino Purps, Skunk #1, and Afghani. The strain produces dense, popcorn-shaped buds that range from forest green to deep purple when grown in cooler temperatures. The aroma is intensely grape-forward — like a grape soda or grape candy — with undertones of earth, pine, and skunk. Effects are deeply indica: a heavy, relaxing body stone that starts in the head and washes down, often leading to couchlock and sleep. Grape Ape became a dispensary staple for evening and nighttime use.
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History
Grape Ape was developed in the mid-2000s by Apothecary Genetics, who selected the best purple phenotypes from a three-way cross. It became one of the defining purple strains of the West Coast alongside Granddaddy Purple and Purple Urkle. Grape Ape won the 2006 High Times Cannabis Cup in the Best Indica category and has remained a consistent top-seller for nearly two decades. Its unmistakable grape candy aroma and reliable indica effects made it a dispensary favorite from California to Massachusetts.
Notable breeders: Apothecary Genetics
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Mendocino Purps (California purple indica line) × Skunk #1 (Afghani x Colombian x Acapulco Gold) × Afghani (landrace indica)
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Grape Ape:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the genetics of Grape Ape?
Grape Ape has a genetic lineage of Mendocino Purps × Skunk #1 × Afghani. Mendocino Purps (California purple indica line) × Skunk #1 (Afghani x Colombian x Acapulco Gold) × Afghani (landrace indica)
What is the THC content of Grape Ape?
Grape Ape typically tests at 18-23% THC with Low CBD.
What does Grape Ape smell and taste like?
Grape Ape has a Grape, earth, pine, skunk, sweet, floral aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet grape, earthy, pine, skunky, floral.
What are the effects of Grape Ape?
Users report Deeply relaxing, sedative, sleepy, happy, euphoric, heavy body-stone. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
How long does Grape Ape take to flower?
Grape Ape has a flowering time of approximately 7-9 weeks. Plants grow to a short to medium height.
What is the history of Grape Ape?
Grape Ape was developed in the mid-2000s by Apothecary Genetics, who selected the best purple phenotypes from a three-way cross. It became one of the defining purple strains of the West Coast alongside Granddaddy Purple and Purple Urkle. Grape Ape won the 2006 High Times Cannabis Cup in the Best Indica category and has remained a consistent top-seller for nearly two decades. Its unmistakable grape candy aroma and reliable indica effects made it a dispensary favorite from California to Massachusetts.
Medical Applications
Grape Ape is commonly associated with: