Monster Cookies
Monster Cookies
Also known as: Cookie Monster
Overview
Monster Cookies is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain (80% indica/20% sativa) created by crossing the legendary Girl Scout Cookies with Granddaddy Purple. This potent strain is renowned for its striking visual appearance, featuring dense, resinous buds with vibrant purple and blue hues thanks to anthocyanin pigments that are activated by cold temperatures during cultivation. The buds are large and chunky with bright orange pistils and a thick coating of crystalline trichomes that give them a frosty appearance. Monster Cookies is celebrated for its complex aroma profile that combines sweet grape and berry notes from its Granddaddy Purple lineage with cookie-like, earthy undertones from Girl Scout Cookies, along with hints of vanilla, spice, and dank musk. The strain delivers a balanced high that begins with a slowly building cerebral euphoria before transitioning into deep physical relaxation, making it popular among both recreational users seeking stress relief and medical patients dealing with chronic conditions. As a clone-only strain, authentic Monster Cookies can only be propagated through cuttings from mature plants, contributing to its exclusivity in the cannabis community.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia
- Often used for anxiety management
- Users report appetite stimulation
- May help with stress relief
- Often used for depression symptoms
- Users report relief from migraines
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Monster Cookies is considered moderate to difficult to grow, making it suitable for growers with some experience. The strain is clone-only, requiring cuttings from mature plants as seeds are not commercially available. It can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors, with indoor plants reaching 3-4 feet in height and outdoor plants growing over 8 feet tall. The flowering time is 8-9 weeks (56-63 days), with indoor yields of approximately 400 grams per square meter and outdoor yields of 400-550 grams per plant. Plants prefer Mediterranean-like climates with temperatures around 70°F and moderate humidity (40-50% in vegetative stage, 30-40% in flowering). To bring out the characteristic purple coloration, plants should be exposed to cooler temperatures (around 65°F) during the final weeks of flowering. The strain benefits from techniques like topping, LST (low-stress training), and selective defoliation to maximize light penetration and yields.