Cookies USA from Pyramid Seeds — the refined interpretation of the legendary Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) genetics, with a germination guarantee. 25–28% THC, 70% indica, up to 900 g/1.5 m² under LED — a sweet, fruity cookie-dough aroma, deep physical relaxation and spectacular purple-black colours at maturity. (Also searched as "cookies usa strain", "cookies usa weed" or "american cookies strain".)
Key specifications
| Genetics | Durban Poison × OG Kush (GSC selection) |
| Genotype | 70% indica / 30% sativa |
| Seed type | Photoperiod, feminized |
| THC | 25–28% |
| CBD | Low (< 1%) |
| Flowering indoor | 53–63 days (LED: 49–56 days) |
| Yield indoor | 500–550 g/m² | up to 850–900 g/1.5 m² (720 W LED) |
| Yield outdoor | 0.5–1 kg/plant |
| Outdoor harvest | September (northern hemisphere) |
| Special feature | Unusual colour — purple-black at maturity |
| Dominant terpenes | Caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene |
| Aroma | Cookie dough, fruity, earthy, sweet |
| Effects | Strongly relaxing, meditative |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Genetics and origin
Cookies USA is the Pyramid Seeds interpretation of the legendary Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) — a cross of Durban Poison × OG Kush that emerged in California and revolutionised the modern cannabis scene. The GSC heritage explains the characteristic cookie-dough aroma, the exceptional resin production and the spectacular purple-black colours at maturity. Part of the Cookies family.
Cookies USA THC content
With 25–28% THC, Cookies USA is one of the strongest strains in the catalogue — the highest THC range among the classic Cookies versions. The Girl Scout Cookies THC content of this line has been stabilised through years of selection for consistently high results. For beginners, we recommend starting with low doses. Buy Cookies USA Pyramid Seeds direct from the breeder, feminized with a germination guarantee.
Cookies USA effects
The Cookies USA effect is typical of a 70% indica-dominant GSC hybrid:
- Deep physical relaxation — intense muscle relaxation, a pleasant heaviness
- Mental calm and meditation — the mind comes to rest without full couch-lock at moderate doses
- Strongly relaxing — ideal for the evening and stress relief
- Long-lasting — typical of high-potency GSC genetics at 25–28% THC
Aroma and terpene profile
The aroma profile of Cookies USA is unmistakable — a sweet cookie-dough aroma with fruity and earthy notes. The spectacular purple-black buds at maturity make it the most striking strain in the Cookies line. Exceptional resin production — ideal for extractions and concentrates.
| Terpene | Typical impressions | Contribution to the profile |
|---|
| Caryophyllene | Spicy, peppery, warm | Spicy depth, anti-inflammatory |
| Limonene | Citrusy, fresh, sweet | A fruity top note, mood lift |
| Myrcene | Earthy, musky | An earthy base, reinforces the indica body effect |
Growing — indoor and outdoor
Indoor growing
Flowering time 53–63 days (LED: 49–56 days) — one of the shortest flowering times for a strain with 25–28% THC. Yield: 500–550 g/m² standard, up to 850–900 g/1.5 m² with a 720 W LED. A compact, bushy structure with dense, resin-rich buds. Cool temperatures in late flowering bring out the spectacular purple-black hues.
Outdoor growing
Harvest in September in the northern hemisphere. 0.5–1 kg per plant. Robust and resilient.
Cookies USA vs Auto Cookies USA: a direct comparison
| Cookies USA Fem | Auto Cookies USA |
|---|
| Seed type | Photoperiod | Autoflowering |
| THC | 25–28% | 21–25% |
| Flowering | 53–63 days (from flip) | 65 days (from germination) |
| Yield indoor (LED) | 850–900 g/1.5 m² | 700 g/1.5 m² |
| Yield outdoor | 0.5–1 kg/plant | 150–250 g/plant |
| Multiple harvests/year | Limited | ✅ Yes |
When Fem, when Auto, when Regular?
Choose Cookies USA Fem if: you want maximum potency (25–28% THC) and high yields in a controlled grow.
Choose Auto Cookies USA if: you want several harvests per year or are a beginner — no light schedule needed.
Choose Cookies USA Regular if: you want to develop your own genetics for breeding projects — the only regular Cookies USA in the catalogue.
Cookies family — related strains
Cookies USA is also part of
Power Mix American — 12 feminized seeds from 4 American genetics in one pack.
Love potent American genetics? Cookies USA is a 25–28% THC GSC classic. Explore more.
Cookies USA — frequently asked questions
What kind of strain is Cookies USA?Cookies USA is a 70% indica-dominant hybrid based on the legendary Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) genetics — Durban Poison × OG Kush. 25–28% THC, a sweet cookie-dough aroma, spectacular purple-black colours at maturity and exceptional resin production.
What is the THC content of Cookies USA?The Cookies USA THC content is 25–28% — one of the highest values in the Cookies family and across the entire Pyramid Seeds catalogue.
How does Cookies USA feel?The Cookies USA effect is deep physical relaxation and mental calm — meditative, strongly sedating at higher doses. Ideal for the evening and stress relief.
How does Cookies USA differ from other Cookies strains?Cookies USA combines the shortest flowering time (53–63 days) with the highest THC content (25–28%) in the Cookies line. Add to that the spectacular purple-black hues that other Cookies strains don't reach.
What is the Girl Scout Cookies THC content?The original Girl Scout Cookies line typically sits at 25–28% THC. The Pyramid Seeds version, Cookies USA, matches that range — stabilised through years of selection for consistently high results.
What is the Cookies USA yield?500–550 g/m² standard indoors, up to 850–900 g/1.5 m² with a 720 W LED. Outdoors, 0.5–1 kg per plant.
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