Tropicana Cookies

Taste: Tropical, earthy, sweet, citrus

Genetics: Girl Scout Cookies/Tangie

Effect: Euphoric, Cerebral, Creative

"Tropicana Cookies" is a cannabis strain that features a vibrant combination of genetics and striking colors. This strain is a sativa-dominant hybrid that resulted from crossing "Girl Scout Cookies" and "Tangie." It is known for its deep purple to dark violet coloring that it inherited from its parent strains.

Tropicana Cookies flowers often feature a rich, purple hue, surrounded by bright green leaves and a layer of trichomes that makes them look shiny and sticky. This strain typically smells very citrusy and sweet, often with hints of orange, which is due to its "Tangie" parent. The flavor stays true to this lineage, offering a sweet, citrusy experience with undertones of cookies.

In terms of effects, Tropicana Cookies tends to provide an uplifting and cerebral stimulation, making it a popular choice for daytime use. Users often report an increased sense of creativity and energy, making it ideal for creative endeavors or social activities. Medicinally, it could be used to relieve symptoms such as stress, depression, and sometimes fatigue.‍

When growing Tropicana Cookies, there are a few important points to consider that can help you get the most out of this beautiful and powerful cannabis strain:

1. Climate control

Temperature:
Keep temperatures around 22-28°C during the day and slightly cooler during the night to encourage the development of the typical violet-purple colors.

Humidity:
A relative humidity of 40-50% during flowering helps prevent mold growth and supports healthy trichome development.

2. Lighting

Use high-quality LED or HPS lamps to provide strong light intensity needed for vigorous growth and development of the plant during all stages.

Consider a lighting schedule of 18 hours light and 6 hours dark during the vegetative phase and switch to 12 hours light / 12 hours dark when you want to initiate the flowering phase.

3. Soil and fertilization

Use a well-drained soil enriched with organic nutrients. Compost, worm castings and bat guano are great amendments that improve soil health.

Start with a balanced NPK fertilizer in the early stages and later switch to a higher phosphorus mix to support flower production during the flowering phase.

4. Pruning and training

Practice techniques such as LST (Low Stress Training) or pruning to ensure even light distribution and improve air circulation within the plant structure.

Remove lower shoots and leaves to focus energy on the upper, lighter colas and reduce the risk of mold and mildew.

5. Water requirements

Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Tropicana Cookies prefers moderately moist conditions. Check the moisture level of the soil between waterings to make sure it is not too dry or too wet.

6. Phase-appropriate care

During the vegetative phase, it is important to ensure vigorous growth. During the flowering phase, the focus is on helping the plants achieve maximum flower production.

7. Harvest time

Watch for the trichomes to change color from clear to milky or amber to determine the ideal time to harvest. This will maximize potency and flavor profile.

With careful care and attention, Tropicana Cookies can produce exceptionally good yields and high-quality cannabis flowers. Good luck with your cultivation!