How to Grow Alien Cookies x Kush Mints
Alien Cookies x Kush Mints is an exceptionally potent, indica-dominant feminized strain that crosses Animal Cookies with a Kush Mints #11 cut. It is an 80/20 indica with an enormous 33-34% THC, an earthy, vanilla flavor, and a euphoric, powerful, relaxed effect. Resin-drenched and heavy-hitting, with a huge outdoor yield, it is one of the strongest strains in the catalog.
As a feminized strain, Alien Cookies x Kush Mints produces only female, flower-bearing plants, so you can skip sexing and remove the guesswork of sorting out males. Every seed goes toward productive, bud-growing plants from the start. You grow it under long days through its vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s final size and its timing.
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Alien Cookies x Kush Mints
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THC | 33% - 34% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Miracle Alien Cookies
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THC | 23% - 27% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 55% Indica / 45% Sativa |
Potent, aromatic and beginner-friendly to grow, Alien Cookies x Kush Mints is a rewarding strain. You can see the full genetics and buy Alien Cookies x Kush Mints seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (33-34%) |
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| Lineage | Animal Cookies x Kush Mints #11 |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
| Climate | Warm, dry |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.31-1.97 oz/ft² (400-600 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 28.22-42.33 oz/plant (800-1200 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Earthy, Vanilla |
| Effects | Euphoric, Powerful, Relaxed |
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Growing a Feminized Strain
Alien Cookies x Kush Mints is a photoperiod feminized strain, which means it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than its age. You keep it under long days, usually 18 hours of light, for as long as you want it to grow and build structure, then switch to 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness (12/12) to tell the plant to start flowering. Because every seed grows into a female, there are no males to find and remove, so your whole crop goes toward buds.
That control over timing suits a productive, indica-leaning plant like this one well. It has a medium 1.5 m frame indoors with a moderate stretch after the flip, so flip it once it has filled your space, and use the vegetative stage to top and train it. Spreading the canopy opens up the many bud sites and helps every flower fatten evenly across its 8 to 10 week bloom, which is where its heavy yield comes from.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Alien Cookies x Kush Mints does best in a warm, dry climate, which suits its dense, resinous buds by keeping humidity off them late in flower. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it finishes around October, and given room it becomes a giant: outdoor plants can reach an enormous 800-1200 g each. Indoors it stays a manageable 1.5 m, so it fits a tent while still producing heavily.
Its yield is high indoors at around 400-600 g/m² and exceptional outdoors at 800-1200 g per plant, so it genuinely rewards a big outdoor grow. As a dense, resinous indica with genuine Bubba Kush heritage through its Kush Mints side, it is a true kush strain, and its enormous 33-34% THC makes it one of the most potent plants among our high-THC seeds.
That pedigree comes straight from its parents: Animal Cookies lends the sweet, earthy, vanilla-tinged Cookies character, while Kush Mints brings heavy resin, dense structure and that Bubba Kush backbone. Keep temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C) and humidity on the low side through flowering, and give the chunky colas steady airflow so they ripen clean.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Alien Cookies x Kush Mints is a resinous, productive plant that feeds moderately well, but build the nutrients gradually rather than pushing it hard early. Start light while it is young, build through the vegetative stage, shift toward phosphorus and potassium once it flips into flower, then flush at the end so the earthy, vanilla notes come through clean. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.5-0.7 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative | 1.2-1.6 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds structure |
| Early flower | 1.4-1.7 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.6-1.9 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip it to 12/12, Alien Cookies x Kush Mints finishes in about 8 to 10 weeks, a reasonable timeline for such a resinous, extremely high-THC strain. It builds dense, chunky, trichome-smothered buds on a compact frame, developing an earthy, sweet, vanilla aroma as it ripens. That heavy frost is a clear sign of the serious potency this strain is famous for.
Yields are high indoors at around 400-600 g/m² and enormous outdoors at 800-1200 g per plant. Keep the colas supported and the canopy open so light reaches the lower buds, feed it steadily through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest earthy, vanilla flavor and the most rounded, powerful effect.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry matters with such dense, resinous buds, because they can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects the earthy, sweet, vanilla aroma that defines the strain.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the creamy vanilla and earthy notes and smooths the smoke, turning a freshly dried harvest into the rich, flavorful result this cross is known for.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Alien Cookies x Kush Mints is a very resinous, frosty plant, so its trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That heavy resin and sweet, earthy, vanilla aroma make the trim genuinely valuable, turning offcuts into a potent, flavorful concentrate run rather than waste, a real bonus with such an extremely high-THC strain.
Flavor and Terpenes
Alien Cookies x Kush Mints leads with an earthy flavor wrapped in a sweet, creamy vanilla note, a rich, grounded take on the Cookies profile. It is a smooth, full-bodied smoke, and a good cure brings that earthy-and-vanilla character forward in the jar and on the inhale, with the kush side adding depth underneath.
Its terpene profile shapes that flavor directly. Myrcene forms an earthy, musky base, while caryophyllene adds a peppery, spicy bite. Linalool brings a soft, floral sweetness that reads as vanilla, and humulene rounds it out with a subtle, earthy, hoppy depth. Together these four terpenes give the strain its earthy, sweet, vanilla-tinged character.
Effects and Best Use
With its enormous 33-34% THC and strongly indica 80/20 make-up, Alien Cookies x Kush Mints delivers an exceptionally powerful, heavy-leaning experience. It is reported as euphoric, powerful and relaxed, pairing an uplifting rush with a deep, comfortable body. Its potency is genuinely extreme, among the highest in the catalog, so a very small dose goes a long way, especially for newer or lighter smokers.
That euphoric, powerful, relaxed profile makes it a rewarding strain for a serious, full-bodied experience in the evening, alongside its earthy, vanilla flavor. The combination of exceptional potency, heavy resin and a huge outdoor yield is exactly why Alien Cookies x Kush Mints stands out among feminized strains.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Alien Cookies x Kush Mints is forgiving and easy to grow, but its dense, resin-packed buds are the thing to watch in late flower. Those tight colas can trap moisture, which is why it prefers a dry climate, so keep the air moving and hold the humidity low as the flowers fill out to avoid trouble in the heart of the bud. Do your topping and training early, during the vegetative stage, so the plant has time to recover before it flips.
Indoors at a manageable 1.5 m it is easy to handle, but outdoors it can become a giant, so give it space, a large container or bed, and strong support for the heavy colas as they swell. Gentle, low-stress training during veg opens the canopy so light reaches every bud site, and a few well-placed stakes or a trellis will carry that enormous outdoor yield.
As a pro tip, respect the extreme potency and protect the resin: keep the feed steady rather than heavy, hold humidity low late in flower, and give it a proper plain-water flush followed by a full three to four week cure. Save the frosty trim for concentrates, harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber, and dose the finished flower with real care given its very high THC.
FAQ
Is Alien Cookies x Kush Mints a feminized strain?
Yes. Alien Cookies x Kush Mints is a photoperiod feminized strain, so every seed grows into a female, flower-bearing plant and you never have to sex or remove males. You grow it under long days through the vegetative stage, then switch the lights to 12/12 to trigger flowering, which gives you full control over the plant’s size and when it finishes.
How long does Alien Cookies x Kush Mints take to flower?
It finishes in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle, a reasonable timeline for such a resinous, extremely high-THC strain. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is typically ready to harvest around October. Giving it the full window lets the dense buds pack on resin and develop their rich, earthy, vanilla flavor.
How much THC does Alien Cookies x Kush Mints have?
It is one of the most potent strains in the catalog, testing from about 33% up to 34% THC depending on the phenotype and how it is grown. Combined with its strongly indica 80/20 genetics, the result is a euphoric, powerful, relaxed effect. Because the potency is so extreme, dose it with real care, especially if you are newer to strong strains.
How much does Alien Cookies x Kush Mints yield?
It is a heavy producer, giving around 400-600 g/m² indoors in an optimized setup and an enormous 800-1200 g per plant outdoors with room to grow. Give it space, strong light, a large container and support for the heavy colas to get the most from its dense, resinous, extremely potent buds.
What does Alien Cookies x Kush Mints taste like?
It has an earthy flavor wrapped in a sweet, creamy vanilla note, a grounded take on the Cookies profile. Myrcene brings the earthy base, caryophyllene a peppery bite, linalool a soft vanilla sweetness and humulene a hoppy, earthy depth. A proper three to four week cure brings that earthy-and-vanilla character forward on the inhale.
Is Alien Cookies x Kush Mints good for beginners?
To grow, yes. It is a forgiving, productive plant with a manageable 1.5 m indoor height and a straightforward 8 to 10 week flowering. The main things to watch are airflow around its dense buds and a dry finish. The flower itself is extremely potent at up to 34% THC, though, so new smokers should dose it with real care.
