Cookies and Cream

Origin and genetics

Cookies and Cream is an award-winning strain bred by Exotic Genetix. This is a balanced (50/50) hybrid resulting from a cross between Starfighter and a GSC phenotype. However, there are variations of Cookies and Cream that are either Sativa or Indica dominant, depending on the phenotype used.

This hybrid boasts a whopping 26% THC, 2% CBG, and less than 1% CBD. The dominant terpenes include Caryophyllene, Humulene, Terpinolene, and Limonene. If you are looking for a strain offering a euphoric, relaxing high and a myriad of medical benefits, look no further. Cookies and Cream will deliver all these plus more.

Flavor, aroma, and appearance

True to its name, Cookies and Cream has an aroma and flavor profile reminiscent of cookies and ice cream. When combusted, the hybrid produces a sweet, nutty, and earthy scent with vanilla undertones. The first puff will introduce the palate to a delicious treat of creamy butter, vanilla, and sweet flavors. One can detect a hint of nuttiness on the exhale.

The nugs are small to medium in size and have densely packed leaves. Dark green leaves and fiery orange leaves characterize this strain's bud. A thick layer of crystalline trichomes further accentuates its appearance.

Growing

Cookies and Cream is best grown by experienced cultivators due to its high demand for constant attention throughout its growth stages. The plants can thrive indoors or outdoors. When grown in an open environment, this hybrid does well in warm and semi-humid conditions. Due to the buds' dense nature, the plant can quickly develop mold or mildew.

The plants tend to grow upwards instead of horizontally, so a grower needs to prune and trim them occasionally if they cultivate indoors with limited vertical space. The strain flowers for 8 weeks and produces 500 grams/plant outdoors and 350-400 grams/m².

Effects

The effects have a slow, gradual onset, but you are in for a ride when they set in. Expect euphoric, happy, and creative effects combined with heightened senses. The body stone keeps the consumer totally relaxed, eliminating pain, aches, or tension. Cookies and Cream does not cause couch-lock in low doses. However, it can cause sedation and sleepiness in high doses.

Medical benefits

Cookies and Cream effectively alleviates pain, depression, stress, anxiety, and inflammation. It is also used to treat insomnia, sleep-related issues, and nausea.