Permanent Marker is an indica-leaning hybrid from Seed Junky Genetics, a cross of Biscotti, Sherb Bx and Jealousy, and it smells like its name. Leafly named it Strain of the Year for 2023. On Oct 17, 2026 it was on 17 of the 32 licensed NYC dispensary menus we read, tied with Gorilla Glue for the third most stocked strain in the city, at $26.55 to $55 per eighth with 22% to 34% THC on the labels.
Permanent Marker at a glance
| Type | Hybrid per Leafly; Leafly’s award announcement calls it indica-dominant; NYC menus list it as indica |
|---|---|
| Lineage | (Biscotti S1 x Sherb Bx1) x Jealousy F2 |
| Breeder | JBeezy of Seed Junky Genetics; selected by Doja Pak |
| Released | 2022, by the Los Angeles brand Doja Exclusive. Earlier test names: Adios MF and Gunnpowwder |
| THC | About 25% on Leafly, often testing 25% to 30%; 22% to 34% on NYC menu labels |
| Terpenes | Myrcene, then limonene and caryophyllene, per Leafly |
| Aroma and flavor | Marker fumes and solvent, with floral, soapy, candy and gas notes |
| Effects people report | Tingly, relaxed, euphoric |
| Awards | Leafly Strain of the Year, 2023 |
| On NYC menus | 17 of 32 on Oct 17, 2026, tied for third with Gorilla Glue |
| NYC menu price | $26.55 to $55 per eighth (citywide median: $40) |
NYC figures come from our read of 32 licensed dispensary flower menus on Oct 17, 2026; two of them (FlynnStoned Chelsea and Unlimited Cannabis) could only be partly read. See how we built the dataset. Page published Oct 12, 2026; menu data refreshed Oct 17, 2026.
Where Permanent Marker comes from
Permanent Marker is a second-generation Seed Junky hit. The breeder, known as JBeezy, crossed a Biscotti S1 with Sherb Bx1 and then with Jealousy F2, the strain that won Leafly’s award a year earlier; our Jealousy guide covers that parent. The Doja Pak team selected the plant, and the Los Angeles brand Doja Exclusive released it in 2022 after earlier runs under the names “Adios MF” and “Gunnpowwder.”
Demand ran ahead of supply. According to Leafly’s award write-up, clones sold for $1,000 in January 2022, and feminized seeds did not come out until May 2023. Leafly’s menu data showed it growing from 10 stores in August 2022 to 587 by November 2023, and the award gave Seed Junky a second straight win.
Aroma, flavor and terpenes
The name is a description. Leafly’s top flavor tags are ammonia, chemical and tobacco, and reviewers describe the smell of a fresh marker, with floral, soapy, candy and gassy notes underneath. Leafly’s award piece adds grape candy, creamy berry and a solvent edge. Leafly lists myrcene as the dominant terpene, then limonene and caryophyllene.
THC and effects
Leafly lists about 25% THC and says it regularly tests between 25% and 30%. NYC labels ran from 22% to 34%, which puts it among the stronger strains on city shelves.
Leafly reviewers most often tag it tingly, relaxed and euphoric, and the award announcement describes effects that lean sedating. The most reported downsides are anxiety, headache and dry eyes. Those are consumer reports, not predictions, and flower in the high 20s and 30s is a lot for anyone who does not consume often. Start small and wait. Our THC calculator turns a label percentage into milligrams per serving.
Forms and brands of Permanent Marker in New York
Our Oct 17 count covers flower menus only. Pre-rolls show up at shops beyond the 17 that had flower that day, especially Midnight Moon in Harlem. These are products we found listed at New York licensed retailers in October 2026:
| Form | Brand (New York) | Where we saw it |
|---|---|---|
| Flower, 3.5g | Florist Farms (Cortland, NY), 23% THC on the listing | The Travel Agency, Union Square |
| Flower | 5 Boro, Akron Bloom, Breakfast Connections, budd, Dank, Dealer, Electraleaf, Good Green, House of Sacci, Packs, Preferred Gardens, Roemer Farms, Rolling Green, Studio Farms | 17 NYC dispensary menus (see below) |
| Pre-roll 5-pack, 2.5g | Electraleaf | Midnight Moon, Harlem |
| Live resin infused pre-roll 5-pack | Florist Farms | Midnight Moon, Harlem |
| Infused pre-roll, 1g | Alibi, with Prizmatic live rosin, 38.83% THC on the listing | Midnight Moon delivery, Morningside Heights |
We did not find a Permanent Marker vape cartridge or edible from a New York licensed brand in October 2026.
Where to buy Permanent Marker in NYC
On Oct 17, 2026 we read the public flower menus of 32 state-licensed dispensaries across the five boroughs. Permanent Marker was on 17 of them. Each shop below has its address, phone number, a Google Maps link, its online menu, our listing for it and the Permanent Marker products we saw on its menu that day. Menus change daily, so check the menu or call before you go.
Permanent Marker in Manhattan (6 shops)
- Carnegie Hill Cannabis (Upper East Side). 1720 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128. Phone: (212) 300-4769. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: 14g, $110, 24.8% THC; 3.5g, $47, 25.2% THC.
- Dankley Canna (Financial District). 85 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038. Phone: (646) 370-4317. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: 5 Boro, 7g, $10, 24.2% THC.
- Fire Escape (East Village). 103 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009. Phone: (646) 410-0121. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: 3.5g, $45.
- Good Company (Upper West Side). 2273A Broadway, New York, NY 10024. Phone: (929) 450-8684. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: 5 Boro, 7g, 24% THC.
- Lenox Hill Cannabis Co. (Upper East Side). 334 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021. Phone: (212) 915-2313. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Dank, 3.5g, $45, 30.8% THC; Electraleaf, 3.5g, $46, 27.6% THC; House of Sacci, 3.5g, $38, 24.2% THC; Packs, 3.5g, $40, 29.8% THC; Preferred Gardens, 3.5g, $47, 28.7% THC.
- The Travel Agency, Union Square (Union Square, East Village). 835 Broadway (62 E 13th St), New York, NY 10003. Phone: (646) 777-7420. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Good Green, 14g, $85, 22.9% THC; Good Green, 7g, $55, 22.9% THC.
Permanent Marker in Brooklyn (6 shops)
- All Good Cannabis Dispensary (Flatbush and Midwood). 3405 Avenue H, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Phone: (929) 420-0021. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Breakfast Connections, 3.5g, $40.01, 26% THC.
- Budega NYC (Park Slope). 321 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Phone: no public phone number found; use the online menu. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: House of Sacci, 3.5g, $44, 24.2% THC.
- High Tidez (Coney Island). 1019 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224. Phone: (718) 701-6634. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: budd, 3.5g, $45, 34.2% THC; Roemer Farms, 3.5g, $55, 33.9% THC. The state list gives 1019 Surf Ave; the shop’s own site gives 1029 Surf Ave.
- Jungle Kingdom Flower Co. (Bushwick). 1055 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Phone: (929) 552-2700. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Dank, 3.5g, $30, 31.8% THC; Preferred Gardens, 3.5g, $50, 29.7% THC; Studio Farms, 28g, $180, 24.4% THC.
- Kushmart (Sheepshead Bay). 1413 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Phone: (212) 381-8355. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Studio Farms, 28g, $181, 22.4% THC.
- Superbness (Williamsburg). 110 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Phone: (718) 255-3464. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Preferred Gardens, 3.5g, $44, 30.9% THC; Akron Bloom, 7g, $55, 26.5% THC.
Permanent Marker in Queens (3 shops)
- Bayside Cannabis (Bayside and Little Neck). 224-15 Union Turnpike, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. Phone: (347) 548-0304. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Rolling Green, 3.5g, $36, 29.4% THC; Dank, 28g, $185, 27.9% THC; Dank, 3.5g, $45, 30.8% THC.
- CannaBees (Woodside and Maspeth). 64-01 Grand Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378. Phone: (718) 255-1392. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Preferred Gardens, 3.5g, $45.13, 28.7% THC.
- Flower Power Dispensers (Woodside and Maspeth). 7110 Grand Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378. Phone: no public phone number found; use the online menu. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Studio Farms, 28g, $160.18.
Permanent Marker in The Bronx (1 shop)
- Two Buds Dispensary (Northeast Bronx). 696 East 241st St, Bronx, NY 10470. Phone: (347) 202-9756. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: Dealer, 3.5g, $26.55, 23.8% THC.
Permanent Marker in Staten Island (1 shop)
- The Vault (East Shore). 1151 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305. Phone: (718) 689-6330. Google Maps · Online menu · Our listing. On the menu Oct 17: 3.5g, $44, 27.6% THC.
The growers on those menus were 5 Boro, Akron Bloom, Breakfast Connections, budd, Dank, Dealer, Electraleaf, Good Green, House of Sacci, Packs, Preferred Gardens, Roemer Farms, Rolling Green and Studio Farms. Eighths ran from $26.55 to $55, against a citywide median of $40. Some shops ran sales that day, so a few of the lowest prices may be sale prices. The live entry is under Permanent Marker in our NYC weed strains database, and our NYC dispensary directory lists every licensed shop by borough.
Is Permanent Marker legal in New York?
Yes, for adults 21 and over, from a licensed dispensary or licensed delivery service (Office of Cannabis Management). It is also one of the easiest strains to buy legally in the city: on Oct 17, 2026 it was on 17 of the 32 licensed menus we read, so there is little reason to buy it anywhere else. Adults can carry up to 3 ounces of flower.
To confirm a shop is licensed, look for the state’s QR verification code by the door, or check the address on the state verification page or with our license checker. For everything else, including smoking in public, taxes and travel, see our New York cannabis rules.
Permanent Marker in the news
Leafly announced the award on Dec 5, 2023 in “Sniff away, America: Permanent Marker wins Leafly Strain of the Year 2023” by David Downs. The piece explains the pick: menu data showing the strain’s spread from 10 stores to 587 in about 15 months, and budtenders naming it the new strain they recommended most. It was Leafly’s fifth annual award and Seed Junky’s second straight win, after Jealousy in 2022.
Permanent Marker FAQ
What strain is Permanent Marker?
Permanent Marker is an indica-leaning hybrid bred by Seed Junky Genetics from Biscotti, Sherb Bx and Jealousy. It was released in 2022 and named Leafly’s Strain of the Year for 2023.
Why is it called Permanent Marker?
Because of the smell. Reviewers describe marker fumes and solvent, with floral, soapy, candy and gassy notes.
Is Permanent Marker indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. Leafly’s award announcement calls it indica-dominant, and NYC dispensary menus list it as an indica.
How strong is Permanent Marker?
Leafly lists about 25% THC and says it regularly tests 25% to 30%. Labels on NYC menus ranged from 22% to 34% on Oct 17, 2026.
Where can I buy Permanent Marker in NYC?
On Oct 17, 2026 it was on 17 of the 32 licensed NYC menus we read: 6 in Manhattan, 6 in Brooklyn, 3 in Queens, 1 in the Bronx and 1 on Staten Island. Prices were $26.55 to $55 per eighth.
Is Permanent Marker related to Jealousy?
Yes. Jealousy is one of its parents. Both come from Seed Junky Genetics, and both won Leafly Strain of the Year, Jealousy in 2022 and Permanent Marker in 2023.
More strain guides
- Cap Junky: the Seed Junky strain that finished runner-up to Permanent Marker in 2023.
- Ice Cream Cake: Seed Junky’s Wedding Cake x Gelato #33.
- Blue Dream: the most stocked strain in NYC, a Blueberry x Haze cross from California.
- Jack Herer: Sensi Seeds’ Haze cross, named for the legalization activist.
- Lemon Cherry Gelato: the Backpack Boyz hybrid New Yorkers look up most.
- Gorilla Glue (GG4): the Las Vegas hybrid renamed after a lawsuit.
- Jealousy: the parent, and Leafly’s 2022 Strain of the Year.
- Exotic cannabis strains and where they come from: the high-THC dessert and gas crosses behind names like this one.
- Gelato 41: the Gelato parent of Jealousy, which in turn fed Permanent Marker.
- The most popular weed strains in NYC dispensaries: the most stocked names, counted menu by menu.
Sources
- Leafly, Permanent Marker strain page
- Leafly, Permanent Marker wins Strain of the Year 2023 (Dec 5, 2023)
- Business Wire, Leafly 2023 Cannabis Strain of the Year announcement
- The Travel Agency, Florist Farms Permanent Marker listing
- New York Office of Cannabis Management, adult-use information
- Just Weed Strains, NYC weed strains database (32 licensed dispensary menus, read Oct 17, 2026)
For adults 21 and over. Nothing on this page is medical advice. Effects people report vary from person to person. Phone numbers and addresses were checked against each shop’s own site or listing in October 2026.
The Just Weed Strains editorial team writes our strain profiles and consumer guides. Strain profiles summarize publicly available information, including breeder and dispensary descriptions. Effects vary from person to person, and nothing on this site is medical advice.