Papaya Cooler by Grateful Seeds
Papaya Cooler is a flavour-packed hybrid from Grateful Seeds, designed for hash makers and terp lovers alike. A cross between Papaya and Fresca Melon (Dying Breed Seeds), this feminised strain delivers incredible resin production, rapid flowering, and an intensely tropical flavour profile. With sweet papaya, cantaloupe, and acidic funk notes, this strain provides a uniquely fruity and aromatic experience. Papaya Cooler flowers in just 8–8.5 weeks, grows with vigorous hybrid energy, and is perfect for solventless extraction thanks to its melty, terp-rich resin heads.
Strain Information
Strain Name: Papaya Cooler
Strain Breeder: Grateful Seeds
Lineage: Papaya x Fresca Melon (Dying Breed Seeds)
Genetics: Hybrid
Seed Type: Feminised
Flowering Type: Photoperiod
Flowering Time: 55–60 days (8–8.5 weeks)
Effect: Uplifting, creative, and relaxing with a tropical, euphoric high
Aroma: Sweet tropical papaya with ripe cantaloupe and a funky acidic twist
Taste: Juicy papaya, candy melon, and subtle Zkittlez tang
Height: Medium-sized with vigorous growth
Yield: Good
Resin Production: Exceptionally high, perfect for hash making
Strain Description
Papaya Cooler is a hash maker’s dream—fast flowering, resin-heavy, and bursting with exotic tropical terpenes. Grateful Seeds selected an elite Papaya cut, famous for its candy-like fruit profile and high hash yield, and crossed it with Fresca Melon, a Zkittlez x Watermelon Zkittlez hybrid known for enhanced resin production and melon-forward terpenes.
This pairing has resulted in a resin-rich, tropical-flavoured hybrid with balanced acidity and sweetness. Unlike the original Papaya, which carried rotten, putrid funk, Papaya Cooler removes the fermented notes while enhancing the sugary papaya and melon flavours. The Fresca Melon influence adds a sharp, funky acidity, creating a beautifully complex flavour profile.
Although Papaya Cooler does not prioritise bag appeal, it excels in resin quality and terpene expression, making it an elite choice for rosin and hash production. With a flowering time of just 8–8.5 weeks, this strain offers quick turnaround and high extraction yields, making it highly desirable for both commercial and craft growers.
Growing Information
Papaya Cooler grows with strong hybrid vigour, making it a reliable and resilient strain for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. It reaches a medium height, with good internodal spacing and heavy resin production.
Fast flowering: Ready in 55–60 days, making it a quick-finishing strain.
High resin output: Features large, greasy trichome heads, ideal for solventless extractions.
Vigorous growth: The strong hybrid structure allows for healthy development and heavy resin stacking.
Optimised for washing: This strain was specifically bred for high hash and rosin yields, prioritising resin quality over traditional bag appeal.
Strain Flavour and Aromas
Papaya Cooler has a bright, tropical fruit aroma with sweet, acidic, and candy-like notes. The terpene profile combines:
Rich, sugary papaya from its Papaya lineage.
Juicy cantaloupe and green melon from Fresca Melon.
Mild citrus zest and funky acidity, balancing the sweetness.
These bold and juicy fruit flavours translate beautifully into concentrates and flower alike, making Papaya Cooler a standout for both flavour and extraction.
Strain Lineage
Papaya Cooler is a cross between:
Papaya – A legendary fruit-heavy strain, known for its sweet tropical candy terps and potent hash-washing returns. The Kalada Crew's cut of Papaya is famous in California’s Kosher hash-making scene, offering consistently high fresh frozen extraction returns.
Fresca Melon (Zkittlez x Watermelon Zkittlez) – A fruit-driven powerhouse with ripe melon and candy terps, enhancing resin production and extraction potential. Originally bred by Dying Breed Seeds, this strain strengthens Papaya Cooler’s hash-washing ability while refining its sweet and funky fruit profile.
Together, these two exotic, terpene-rich strains have created a resin-heavy hybrid with phenomenal flavour and extraction potential.
Strain Summary
Papaya Cooler is a top-tier strain for hash makers, extractors, and terp chasers. With fast flowering, vigorous growth, and extremely high resin yields, it is an ideal choice for solventless extractions.
Flavour: A mix of sweet papaya, juicy melon, and a tangy, funky twist.
Effect: Uplifting, relaxing, and euphoric—perfect for creativity and unwinding.
Grow Characteristics: Medium height, high vigour, and short flowering time.
Best for: Hash makers and flavour enthusiasts looking for top-tier resin quality.
For those seeking a terpene-heavy, extract-friendly strain with exotic fruit flavours, Papaya Cooler is an absolute must-have.
Disclaimer:
All seeds sold at Breeders Collective are strictly intended as souvenirs and for preservation purposes. We do not condone or encourage breaking any laws regarding cannabis. It is your responsibility to research and adhere to the laws in your jurisdiction regarding the purchase, possession, and use of cannabis seeds.
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