Key Lime Cookies
Key Lime Cookies
Also known as: Key Lime Pie, Key Lime GSC, Key Lime Girl Scout Cookies
Overview
Key Lime Cookies, also known as "Key Lime Pie" and "Key Lime GSC," is a hybrid marijuana strain and a phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies. This indica dominant hybrid (75% indica/25% sativa) strain is a phenotype of the ever-popular Girl Scout Cookies strain. California-based breeder Burnish Bush Nurseries takes responsibility for cultivating this variety, though it was originally developed by Purple Caper Seeds in Santa Cruz, California, with the strain's genetic lineage carefully crafted by crossing GSC with Lime Skunk, followed by expert breeding techniques involving backcrossing with a GSC F2 male.
Key Lime Pie produces small to medium-sized buds that adhere in nugget-like shapes. The buds have the tight, dense structure characteristic of indica-dominant varieties. The leaves themselves are a vibrant spring green. Some phenotypes even have purple hues which stand out in contrast. The presence of purple in Key Lime Pie flowers is due to a high genetic concentration of pigments called anthocyanins, which are activated when plants are exposed to cold weather in the vegetative stage. Key Lime Pie is beloved for its strong indica characteristics and heavy resin production. The strain exhibits unique characteristics that distinguish it from its parent Girl Scout Cookies, offering a more refined and balanced experience with distinctive citrus-forward flavor profiles.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia
- Often used for stress management
- Users report anxiety relief
- May help with depression
- Often used for PTSD symptoms
- Users report muscle tension relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Key Lime Pie flowers within 9 to 10 weeks when grown indoors and is ready for harvest in early October when grown outdoors. It can be successfully cultivated indoors or outdoors, although outdoor growing requires consistently warm and humid conditions with daytime temperatures between 72 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds of Key Lime Pie are not commercially available. Instead, this somewhat rare strain must be grown as a clone, from clippings taken from mature and healthy plants. You'll need controlled temperatures between 70-80°F and well-draining soil for optimal plant nutrition. This strain thrives with grow techniques like topping and SCROG, responding well to training during its 9-10 week flowering period. Key Lime Pie's plants have a bushy indica shape, with strong lateral branching. Growers can expect an average yield. The strain is considered moderately difficult to grow and benefits from experienced cultivation techniques.