Menage
Also known as: Mendo Menage, Mendo Menage a Trois
Breeder: Unknown
Menage is one of Prime Cuts' staple strains — a high yielding plant that produces a heavy coating of trichomes and dense light green buds with purple undertones giving her great bag appeal. The terpenes on this strain are loud and jump out of the bag. She grows large, very heavy yield, vigorous and strong. She does great in every environment. A cross of (Zkittles BX3 x Triangle Kush) x (Gelato x Kushmints) that checks all the boxes of a top ranking cultivar. Menage is a modern polyhybrid that merges the candy-fruit terpenes of Zkittlez BX3 with the dense Kush architecture of Triangle Kush, layered over the resin-heavy dessert character of Gelato and the minty, gassy punch of Kushmints. The result is a versatile, high-yielding cultivar with exceptional bag appeal — dense minty-green buds streaked with purple, coated in a thick trichome frost, and producing a loud, complex aroma of OG fuel, grape, lemon, and cool mint.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: (Zkittles BX3 x Triangle Kush) x (Gelato x Kushmints)
Zkittles BX3 x Triangle Kush contributes the fruity candy terpene base with gas-forward Triangle Kush backbone. Gelato x Kushmints provides the creamy dessert complexity, dense bud structure, and high THC potential from the Kush Mints lineage.
Terpene Profile
Myrcene — Ripe fruit, mango, earthy sweetness; sedative synergy
Limonene — Citrus brightness, candy-sweet edge
Caryophyllene — Fuel/gas, peppery spice, diesel undertone
Linalool — Floral sweetness and smooth smoke quality
Aroma: Ripe-fruit sweetness — overripe stone fruit or tropical candy — with a sharp petrochemical fuel note building as the bud is broken open. Sweet baseline connecting fruit and fuel.
Flavor: Fruity sweetness leads on inhale, coating the palate with sugary candy quality. Gas/fuel character emerges on exhale. Dense, expansive smoke from high terpene and cannabinoid load.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Fast-acting 1–3 minutes. Initial cerebral rush with euphoric uplift.
Heavy full-body relaxation sets in within 10–15 minutes without full couch-lock in moderate doses. Balanced hybrid lean — starts heady and alert, transitions into deep body relaxation. Dose-dependent: smaller hits stay functional, larger sessions trend heavily sedative.
Duration: 2–3 hours
Commonly Reported Uses
Grower's Notes
Menage is a vigorous, four-way polyhybrid that combines Zkittlez BX3 and Triangle Kush on the seed side with Gelato and Kushmints on the pollen side. The result is a structurally manageable plant with heavy resin production and a terpene profile that bridges old-school OG fuel with modern dessert and mint genetics.
STRUCTURE & STRETCH
Plants exhibit moderate internodal spacing and a 1.5-2.0x stretch after the 12/12 flip. Apical dominance is present but easily managed with one or two toppings in veg followed by low-stress training. The Triangle Kush influence keeps stretch controlled compared to pure sativa-leaning hybrids, while Gelato and Zkittlez genetics contribute a bushy, multi-branched architecture with strong lateral growth. In a 4x4 ft tent, plan for 8-10 medium bushes or 4-6 larger plants trained into a SCROG net.
FLOWER TIME & YIELD
Expect 8-9 weeks from the onset of 12/12, with some phenotypes pushing closer to week 10. Indoor yields consistently land at 450-500 g/m² when environment and nutrition are dialed. Outdoor plants finish mid to late October in temperate zones and can produce 350-500 g/plant depending on root space and sun exposure.
NUTRIENTS & MEDIA
Menage is a moderate-to-heavy feeder. Run a nitrogen-forward formula during veg (approximately 3-1-2 NPK ratio), transitioning to phosphorus and potassium support (1-3-2 or 0-5-4) by early flower. Calcium and magnesium demand climbs under high-intensity LEDs and CO2 enrichment, so supplement Cal-Mag throughout. Silica at 50-100 ppm Si strengthens cell walls and supports the heavy colas this strain produces. In coco or soilless, target pH 5.8-6.0 in veg and 6.0-6.2 in flower with EC of 1.2-1.6 mS/cm in late veg ramping to 1.8-2.4 mS/cm in mid flower. In living soil, top-dress with balanced organic blends and maintain robust microbial life.
ENVIRONMENT & LIGHT
Daytime temps of 24-28°C (75-82°F) in veg tapering to 22-26°C (72-79°F) in late flower. Night temps of 18-20°C in late flower encourage the purple streaking Menage is known for, inherited from Zkittlez genetics. VPD targets of 0.8-1.2 kPa in veg and 1.2-1.5 kPa in flower optimize transpiration. Relative humidity should step down from 60-65% in early veg to 50-55% in late veg, 45-50% in mid flower, and 42-48% in the final weeks to protect dense colas from botrytis. With CO2 enrichment at 900-1200 ppm during weeks 3-7 of flower, plants accept 900-1200 µmol/m²/s PPFD without stress when irrigation is properly managed.
COLOR & BUD STRUCTURE
Buds are dense, oversized, and pepper-shaped with a minty green base and bright purple undertones. Thin orange pistils mature to rust, threading through a thick frost of glandular trichomes. Under magnification, abundant capitate-stalked heads sit on short, sturdy stalks — a trait hash makers prize for mechanical separation.
PEST & DISEASE
The Triangle Kush heritage contributes natural pest resilience, but the dense bud structure from all four parents makes airflow management critical. Defoliate lightly at the flip and again around week 3 of flower to prevent moisture pockets. Watch for botrytis and powdery mildew in the final weeks; strong air exchange and humidity discipline are non-negotiable.
WASH DATA
Select phenotypes achieve commercial hash rosin yields of 18-22% from fresh-frozen material, placing Menage at the better end of modern dessert hybrids. The Zkittlez lineage contributes trichome heads that pop cleanly during ice water washing, while Gelato genetics add creamy resin character. Best results in the 73-90 micron range for full-melt quality.
DRYING & CURING
Slow-dry at 60°F/60% RH for 10-14 days to preserve the strain's layered terpene profile — the cheese, fuel, and mint notes emerge in distinct stages during a proper cure. Target 10-12% moisture content in dried flowers. Cure in sealed jars at 58-62% RH for a minimum of 2-4 weeks; 6-8 weeks unlocks the full terpene complexity inherited from its four parent lines.
History & Origin
Menage is a four-way polyhybrid crossing (Zkittlez BX3 x Triangle Kush) with (Gelato #41 x Kush Mints #11). The exact breeder is not definitively documented in public records, though it has been attributed to Seed Junky Genetics on some platforms. The cross stacks elite California genetics from multiple lineages — Zkittlez candy terps, Triangle Kush's OG gas, Gelato's dessert profile, and Kush Mints' minty fuel. Menage has become one of Prime Cuts Nursery's staple offerings due to its combination of high yields, loud terpenes, dense trichome coverage, and consistent purple-undertone bag appeal across all growing environments.
Awards & Recognition
- ●2nd Place, Myrcene Category (Outdoor) — 2022 California State Fair Cannabis Awards (Talking Trees Farms, Menage #21)
Frequently Asked Questions
6 common questions about Menage
What is Menage and what are its genetics?
Menage is a hybrid cannabis strain (50% Indica / 50% Sativa) bred by Unknown. It is a cross of (Zkittles BX3 x Triangle Kush) x (Gelato x Kushmints), testing at 24-28% THC. Menage is one of Prime Cuts' staple strains — a high yielding plant that produces a heavy coating of trichomes and dense light green buds with purple undertones giving her great bag appeal. The terpenes on this strain are loud and jump out of the bag.
What does Menage smell and taste like?
Menage's dominant terpenes are Myrcene, Limonene. The aroma is described as ripe-fruit sweetness — overripe stone fruit or tropical candy — with a sharp petrochemical fuel note building as the bud is broken open. sweet baseline connecting fruit and fuel.. The flavor profile features fruity sweetness leads on inhale, coating the palate with sugary candy quality. gas/fuel character emerges on exhale. dense, expansive smoke from high terpene and cannabinoid load..
What are the effects of Menage?
Fast-acting 1–3 minutes. Initial cerebral rush with euphoric uplift. Heavy full-body relaxation sets in within 10–15 minutes without full couch-lock in moderate doses. Balanced hybrid lean — starts heady and alert, transitions into deep body relaxation. Duration is typically 2–3 hours. Commonly reported uses include Pain management, Appetite stimulation, Insomnia at higher doses, Stress relief.
How hard is Menage to grow?
Menage is rated intermediate difficulty. It flowers in 8-9 weeks, reaches medium (5-8 ft) in height, and yields 450-500 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor / outdoor (warm climates preferred) environments.
What are the parent strains of Menage?
Menage is a cross of Zkittlez BX3 x Triangle Kush and Gelato #41 x Kush Mints #11. Zkittles BX3 x Triangle Kush contributes the fruity candy terpene base with gas-forward Triangle Kush backbone. Gelato x Kushmints provides the creamy dessert complexity, dense bud structure, and high THC potential from the Kush Mints lineage..
Has Menage won any cannabis awards?
Yes. Menage has received recognition including 2nd Place, Myrcene Category (Outdoor) — 2022 California State Fair Cannabis Awards (Talking Trees Farms, Menage #21).
Sources & References (26)
- Grower's Notes cultivation sources:
- Prime Cuts Nursery Menage strain page (breeder notes, flowering time, terpene profile) — https://www.primecutsnursery.com/menage-strain-cannabis-genetics
- Sonoma Seeds Menage growing information (yield, height, flowering time) — https://www.sonomaseeds.com/cannabis-seeds/menage-strain-feminized-marijuana-seeds/
- GrowDiaries Menage strain profile (genetics, effects, cultivation overview) — https://growdiaries.com/strains/menage/products
- Rocket Seeds Menage growing guide (bud structure, yield, environment) — https://rocketseeds.com/product/menage-strain-feminized-marijuana-seeds/
- Crop King Seeds Menage strain info (growing information, yield data) — https://www.cropkingseeds.ca/feminized-seeds-canada/menage-strain-feminized-marijuana-seeds/
- Leafly Menage strain page (user effects, flavor reports, ratings) — https://www.leafly.com/strains/menage
- JointCommerce Menage comprehensive strain guide (cultivation details, wash data, terpene analysis, VPD/EC targets) — https://app.jointcommerce.com/blog/category/cannabis-101/menage-strain-a-comprehensive-strain-guide/
- Cannabis Wisdom Menage strain review (growing difficulty, nutrient needs, indoor/outdoor tips) — https://cannabiswisdom.com/menage-strain-review-unraveling-its-unique-effects-and-benefits/
- Toker's Guide Menage review (appearance, aroma, effects review) — https://www.tokersguide.com/post/menage-elevated-lounge-dc
- Grow Guide Zkittlez cultivation guide (flowering time, yield, humidity control, training) — https://growguide.app/blog/zkittlez-strain-grow-guide-for-candy-terp-yields-up-to-500g-m/
- TerpSourced Zkittlez strain guide (growing characteristics, color expression, harvest timing) — https://terpsourced.com/blog/zkittlez-strain-guide/
- Strainpedia Triangle Kush profile (stretch, flowering window, bud structure, pest resilience) — https://www.strainpedia.com/triangle-kush/
- Homegrown Diary Triangle Kush growing data (yield, height, flowering time) — https://homegrowndiary.com/strain/triangle-kush-feminized
- SeedFinder Triangle Kush strain info (structure, bud density, indoor review) — https://seedfinder.eu/en/strain-info/triangle-kush/clone-only-strains
- Strain Guide Gelato 41 complete guide (training, nutrients, defoliation, SCROG tips) — https://strainguide.app/blog/gelato-41-strain-the-complete-guide/
- Blimburn Seeds Gelato 41 grow guide (flowering time, yield, NPK, terpenes) — https://blimburnseeds.com/blog/marijuana-crop-guide/how-to-grow-gelato-41-weed/
- Gelato Seeds organic cultivation guide (temperature, humidity stages, harvest timing) — https://blogs.gelatoseeds.com/how-to-grow-gelato-41/
- Hypno Seeds Kush Mints grow diary (height, yield, flowering stages, environment) — https://hypnoseeds.com/the-blog/how-to-grow-kush-mints-seeds-2025-grow-diary/
- Blimburn Seeds Kush Mints growing guide (NPK ratios, pH, EC, flowering time) — https://blimburnseeds.com/blog/marijuana-crop-guide/how-to-grow-kush-mints-strain/
- Strainpedia Kush Mints profile (breeding, structure, yield, week-by-week flower) — https://www.strainpedia.com/kush-mints/
- Herb.co best strains for rosin (Zkittlez wash characteristics, trichome data) — https://herb.co/strains-sense/best-weed-strains-for-rosin
- PhenoDB hash and solventless guide (bubble hash yields, trichome analysis, strain wash data) — https://phenodb.eu/hash-guide
- Cannabis Cup Winners 2022 California State Fair results (Menage #21 award) — https://cannabiscupwinners.com/blog/2022/06/19/california-state-fair-cannabis-awards-2022/
- Clone Conservatory Menage strain profile (indica-dominant phenotype notes) — https://thecloneconservatory.com/strain/indica-strain/menage-strain/
- JointCommerce The Menage by Unknown or Legendary (advanced cultivation, nutrient supplementation, LST data) — https://app.jointcommerce.com/blog/category/cannabis-101/the-menage-by-unknown-or-legendary-a-comprehensive-strain-guide/
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