Kerosene Chem

Kerosene Chem — The New School Gas

1. The History and Lore of the Mother: Permanent Marker

Kerosene Chem represents the collision of two eras of “Gas.” The mother is Permanent Marker, the undisputed heavyweight champion of the modern exotic market.

Bred by Seed Junky Genetics and popularized by Doja Pak, Permanent Marker was named Leafly’s Strain of the Year 2023. It is a complex poly-hybrid consisting of (Biscotti x Sherb Bx) x Jealousy. It took the world by storm because it didn’t just smell sweet like the endless run of Gelato crosses; it smelled like ink, chemicals, and sharp floral funk—reminiscent of uncapping a fresh Sharpie.

2. Scientific Breeding Logic: Old Funk vs. New Candy

By crossing Permanent Marker with Stardawg, Greenpoint is stripping away the “cookies” sweetness to reveal the raw chemical core.

• Terpene Amplification: Permanent Marker already leans into the “chemical/floral” spectrum. Stardawg acts as an accelerant, pushing the “ink” and “fuel” notes into overdrive while suppressing the creamy sherbet background.
• Vigor Restoration: Modern poly-hybrids like Permanent Marker can sometimes be finicky or slow-growing due to extensive inbreeding. The Stardawg male introduces hybrid vigor, making the plant more robust and easier to clone.
• The “Kerosene” Profile: The objective is to create a plant that smells less like a bakery (Biscotti/Sherb) and more like a garage (Chem/Marker).

3. Phenotype Hunting Guide

Look for the “Sharpie Pheno.”

4. Grower Notes

• Odor Control: This is a “Level 10” odor strain. The combination of Chem and Marker creates a volatile scent that carbon filters struggle to scrub.
• Stretch Management: Both parents can stretch. Be prepared to top early and often to create a bush structure before flipping to flower.