Money Maker is an indica-dominant cannabis strain from Strain Hunters Seed Bank, bred from Original Master Kush and a Hindu Kush x Skunk hybrid, known for a sweet berry and nutty aroma and a heavy, relaxing body high. The breeder built it for big yields and fast flowering, which is where the name comes from. Users describe it as a nighttime strain that brings deep relaxation, hunger and sleepiness.
Money Maker Strain at a Glance
| Type | Indica-dominant hybrid (about 70% indica) |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Money Bush, Money Kush, MMK |
| Lineage | Master Kush × Hindu Kush × Skunk #1 |
| Breeder / origin | Strain Hunters Seed Bank |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Myrcene, Beta-caryophyllene, Pinene |
| Aroma and flavor | sweet berry, pine, spice, earth, earthy berry, roasted nuts, dried fruit, skunk |
| Reported effects | relaxed, sleepy, hungry, happy, heavy body |
| Best for | nighttime use, unwinding after work, home growers who want yield |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
Where Money Maker Comes From
Money Maker comes from Strain Hunters, the seed company tied to the Strain Hunters documentary series and Green House Seeds. Zamnesia’s breeder listing gives the cross as Original Master Kush crossed with a Hindu Kush and Skunk hybrid, and Leafly and AllBud describe the same three-way blend of Master Kush, Hindu Kush and Skunk #1. The kush lines supply the resin and the heavy effect, while Skunk adds vigor and a sweeter flavor.
As the name hints, it was designed as a production plant. Strain Hunters markets it as compact, quick to finish and heavy-yielding, with dense, resin-coated flowers and a high calyx-to-leaf ratio that makes trimming easier. It is sold as feminized seed and is also known as Money Bush and Money Kush on some menus.
It is an old-school style indica rather than a modern dessert strain, and AllBud reviewers compare its feel to the solid outdoor weed of past decades.
Money Maker Effects: What It Feels Like
Users report a fast, heavy onset. AllBud describes a body-focused high with strong sedation and couch-lock, along with a happy, sometimes spacey or introspective mood. Leafly’s most common tags are sleepy, hungry and relaxed, and its overall rating is calming. The effects tend to last a long time.
That makes Money Maker a strain for the end of the day. Most people use it for a quiet night in, a big dinner or the hour before bed. It is not a good fit for work or anything that requires focus.
Money Maker Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The aroma mixes sweet berry with pine, earth and a spicy kush edge. AllBud reviewers say it smells a bit like fruitcake, and Zamnesia lists sweet berry with earthy and spicy notes. The taste is earthy and nutty, with dried fruit and skunk on Leafly and a spicy, faintly garlicky finish according to the breeder’s description.
Leafly reports myrcene as the leading terpene, followed by caryophyllene and pinene, and the breeder listing also names caryophyllene and myrcene. That mix explains the musky, peppery and lightly piney character.
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Pinene: fresh pine, also found in pine needles and rosemary
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Money Maker
Leafly reviewers most often report dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness. The bigger issue for most people is sedation: Money Maker can leave you stuck on the couch, so use it only when you have nowhere to be and never before driving.
How strong Money Maker feels depends on the batch, your tolerance and how you consume it. Start low, go slow, and read our guide to dosing cannabis.
Do People Use Money Maker for Medical Reasons?
On Leafly, the reasons readers most often give for using Money Maker are stress, insomnia and pain, with stress and insomnia each named by close to 40% of those who answered. AllBud reviewers also mention low appetite and sore muscles. These are user reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Money Maker
- Difficulty: Easy
- Flowering: 8–10 weeks
- Yield: High; the breeder claims up to about 1 kg per square meter indoors under ideal conditions
- Height: Short and compact
- Environment: Indoor, outdoor or greenhouse; soil, coco or hydro
Strain Hunters and Zamnesia rate Money Maker as easy to grow, with an 8 to 9 week flowering period on the seed sheet and up to 10 weeks on the breeder’s own listing. Plants stay short, build big calyxes and handle heavy feeding well, according to Leafly. The colas get dense and heavy enough that branches need support. That density also means it can be prone to mold outdoors in a wet Pacific Northwest autumn, so indoor or greenhouse growing is the safer choice there.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Money Maker
- Master Kush: one parent, with the same earthy kush body high
- Hindu Kush: a parent landrace behind the sedation
- Skunk #1: the parent that adds sweetness and vigor
- Critical Mass: another heavy-yielding, relaxing indica
- Big Bud: a classic yield-focused indica with a similar old-school feel
Browse more indica strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Indica Strains to Explore
Morris Code · Mr. Tusk · Mule Fuel · Money Cake · Mochi Gelato · Midnight Circus · All indica strains
Where to Buy Money Maker
Dispensary menus change every week, and Money Maker may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Ivy Hall – Damen and Ivy Hall – Logan Square. In Medford, browse Medford dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Emerald Triangle McAndrews and Mr. Nice Guy Medford. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Money Maker FAQ
Is Money Maker indica or sativa?
Money Maker is an indica-dominant hybrid, about 70% indica according to AllBud and the breeder listing. It is known for a heavy, relaxing body high.
Who bred Money Maker?
Strain Hunters Seed Bank bred it and sells it as feminized seed.
What is Money Maker a cross of?
Original Master Kush crossed with a Hindu Kush x Skunk hybrid, so the three strains behind it are Master Kush, Hindu Kush and Skunk #1.
How strong is Money Maker?
Figures vary: AllBud lists 20% to 23% THC, while Leafly’s figure of about 10% rests on very limited data. Most users describe it as strong and sedating.
Why is it called Money Maker?
The breeder developed it for heavy yields and a fairly fast flowering time, which made it a profitable plant to grow.
Is Money Maker good for sleep?
Many users say it makes them sleepy and save it for night. That is a user report, not a medical claim.
Where can I find Money Maker?
It is better known as a seed strain than a retail brand, so it shows up most often in home grows and occasionally as flower or pre-rolls from smaller growers. Check dispensary menus or seed banks.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
