Holy Moly

Holy Moly: One Hit, and the Name Suddenly Makes Perfect Sense

Holy Moly is best known for its intense and layered character. It takes the funky and wild edge of Animal Mints 198 #1 and blends it with the full-bodied depth of Banana Fig. The result is a Breeders’ Cup Award winner that also finished 5th in the Indoor Flower category at the 2022 Emerald Cup.

Body High

The high starts deceptively light—just a gentle buzz behind the eyes, barely a head change at first. But then it drops into the body like a slow, weighted wave, loosening everything from the shoulders down. It’s the kind of onset that sneaks up, making it best for evening sessions when you’ve got nowhere to be.

Euphoria

That low-slung body high lays the groundwork for something brighter. A quiet euphoria follows, not loud or flashy, but present in every interaction and thought. You feel light, like the pressure’s been turned down without numbing anything important.

Therapeutic Use

This strain hits multiple targets at once—body relief, mood support, and mental ease. Chronic pain and stress seem to fade as the full-body relaxation takes over, without dragging you into couchlock. At the same time, a low-simmering euphoria helps take the edge off depression and general mental fatigue.

Managing Holy Moly Height

Managing this strain’s vertical growth is key to keeping airflow, lighting, and structure optimized from veg to harvest.

Timing the Stretch Phase and Managing It Well

Holy Moly is known to stretch aggressively during the first two to three weeks after the flip to flower, often doubling in height if left unchecked. That kind of rapid vertical growth can cause serious problems—light burn, shading on lower bud sites, and structural instability.

One of the biggest mistakes growers make is keeping nitrogen levels too high as they move from veg into flower. Begin flushing excess nitrogen and transition to bloom nutrients about a week before flipping to 12/12. This signals the plant to focus on reproductive growth rather than vertical expansion.

Environmental control also plays a key role. Keep your lights at the correct distance to prevent light chasing. When the top of the canopy is too far from the light source, the plant will stretch toward it. On the other hand, narrowing the distance too close risks heat stress.

Training and Topping Techniques

Cutting the main tip in late veg stops Holy Moly from turning into a lanky giant. Instead of shooting straight up, it starts to spread out, building multiple strong tops. The result is a sturdier frame with better airflow and more balanced bud production.

Pair the topping with light LST to increase exposure across bud sites. By spreading the plant horizontally, you allow light to reach deeper into the canopy to boost yield and prevent moisture buildup. It also makes harvest way easier by exposing the buds for better accessibility without hurting the delicate resin

Holy Moly also works well in a SCROG (screen of green) setup. The stretch phase fills in the net quickly, and the even structure that follows makes for dense, uniform flower sites. With smart, early training, you guide the plant into something compact and efficient.

Root Management and Structural Support

Strong roots and stable structure go hand in hand when growing Holy Moly. Managing both early gives you more control over height, bud development, and overall plant health.

• Go with pots that drain well and allow airflow for healthy development and air pruning.
• Skip the giant pot and instead use moderate-sized containers that limit the root zone slightly to help keep Holy Moly more compact
• Add silica or cal-mag supplements during early veg to help strengthen stems and support future bud weight.
• Anchor tall branches with soft ties or garden clips early so they’re supported before they start leaning under flowers.

Growing Characteristics

This isn’t a beginner’s plug-and-play strain—but it’s far from high-maintenance. Holy Moly performs best in controlled environments where humidity and feeding can be dialed in. Its natural resistance to common growth issues helps it to thrive with ease once properly established.

Plant Size & Structure

Expect moderate to tall height that stretches more vigorously during the transition to bloom. Holy Moly’s node spacing gives plenty of airflow, and the structure naturally supports heavy buds if pruned correctly. It responds well to topping and light training, making it easy to mold into shape without resistance.

Flowering Time

Holy Moly keeps a tight flowering schedule, generally wrapping up in 56–63 days indoors. The buds take shape quickly and continue bulking late into the cycle, so patience pays off. Outdoor growers should mark their calendars for early to mid-October harvests.

Yield Potential

Give this strain the right environment, and it knows how to respond. Indoor cultivators often see returns in the 450–550g/m² range with proper lighting and nutrition. Out in the field, it has no problem hitting 600 grams per plant if the weather stays kind.

Origin and History

Fig Farms created Holy Moly by crossing Banana Fig with Animal Mints 198, and the result is anything but ordinary. This was a deliberate, dialed-in pairing built to deliver flavor, frost, and power. You can see the lineage in its loud aroma and dense, resin-loaded structure.