Red Eye

Red Eye is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain from Seed Junky Genetics, crossing Permanent Marker with Lemon Cherry Gelato. It is one of the more potent entries in the current wave of Cookies-descended crosses, with reported THC around 27%.

Genetics and History

Both parents are recent and both are Seed Junky lines. Permanent Marker, Biscotti crossed with Jealousy and Sherb Bx1, was Leafly's strain of the year in 2023 and is known for a sharp, almost soapy floral character. Lemon Cherry Gelato contributes the citrus and cherry sweetness the name promises, and sits in the Gelato branch of the Cookies family.

Watch the name: several unrelated strains use it. Red Eye OG is a separate, older cultivar testing around 19% to 20%, and Red Eye Walker is a third. This listing describes the Seed Junky cross.

Potency

Reported THC lands around 27%, with individual batch results at 27.76%. That places it near the top of the Canadian market. The figure is high enough that it should change how you approach it rather than just being a number on a label.

Aroma and Flavour

Sweet on top, with cherry and lemon from the Lemon Cherry Gelato side and a heavier gassy depth underneath from Permanent Marker.

Reported Effects

Indica-driven: users commonly report heavy relaxation, euphoria and appetite, tipping toward sleep at higher doses. These are reported impressions rather than guaranteed outcomes.

Growing Notes

A photoperiod plant of moderate difficulty. The modern Cookies-descended crosses generally reward careful feeding and good airflow over heavy nutrients.