How to Grow Moonshine Cookies
Moonshine Cookies is a seriously potent, balanced feminized hybrid that crosses Girl Scout Cookies with a Thin Mint x Old Time Moonshine line. It is a 50/50 plant with a very high 30-33% THC, a sweet berry-and-citrus flavor, and a creative, euphoric, focused and talkative effect. Bright, uplifting and heavy-hitting, it is an unusual thing: a balanced hybrid with sativa-style energy and some of the strongest THC around.
This is a feminized photoperiod hybrid of around 1.5 m that flowers in 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to bloom. Every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to identify the sex or remove males, which keeps the grow simple from start to finish. Its Girl Scout Cookies and Thin Mint x Old Time Moonshine roots give it a sturdy structure, a sweet berry profile and a very resinous, high-yielding harvest.
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Moonshine Cookies
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THC | 30% - 33% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
Moonshine Cookies Auto
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THC | 24% - 30% (High) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
Sweet, bright and extremely strong, Moonshine Cookies is a rewarding way to grow a top-shelf, very high-THC hybrid with an upbeat character. You can see the full genetics and buy Moonshine Cookies seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our high-THC seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Very high (30-33%) |
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| Lineage | Girl Scout Cookies x (Thin Mint x Old Time Moonshine) |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate, warm |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.64-1.97 oz/ft² (500-600 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 21.16-28.22 oz/plant (600-800 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Berry, Citrus, Sweet |
| Effects | Creative, Euphoric, Focused, Talkative |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Photoperiod Strain
Moonshine Cookies is a photoperiod strain, so it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than on age. You grow it under a long day of around 18 hours of light while it builds size and structure, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger flowering, which runs 8 to 10 weeks from the flip to harvest. Because the seeds are feminized, every plant comes up female and goes on to flower, so you never have to check the sex or cull males.
That control over the light cycle is one reason it suits first-time growers. You decide how long to veg the plant and therefore how big it gets before you flip it, which lets you match it to your space. As a balanced 50/50 hybrid of about 1.5 m it grows with an even, manageable structure, so give it an open canopy and a little low-stress training to spread the light across its very resinous, high-yielding frame.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Moonshine Cookies does well in a warm, temperate or Mediterranean-style climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its Girl Scout Cookies and Thin Mint x Old Time Moonshine heritage makes it a vigorous, high-yielding plant, and outdoors it suits a season that lets its resinous buds ripen fully and finish by around October, since it can take up to a 10 week bloom.
It performs well indoors and out. Indoors it returns a strong 500-600 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors a healthy plant with room and sun gives a very large 600-800 g. As a balanced hybrid of about 1.5 m it stays manageable in height, so the main job is keeping the canopy open so light and air reach the lower buds on such a productive plant.
Keep humidity under control through flowering to protect the dense, resinous colas: around 55-60% in early bloom, nearer 40-45% as the buds fill out, and lower toward harvest. A chunky, very high-THC hybrid with sticky buds can hold moisture inside, so steady airflow and sensible humidity keep the finish clean over its longer bloom. Aim for daytime temperatures around 72-82°F (22-28°C), which this warm-climate plant enjoys.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Moonshine Cookies is a hungry, high-yielding plant, but it still pays to build nutrients up gradually and let the plant set the pace. Feed it steadily through veg and bloom, then taper off for the final flush so the sweet berry-and-citrus flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | 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 switch Moonshine Cookies to a 12/12 light schedule it flowers in 8 to 10 weeks, a window on the longer side that rewards patience with dense, very resinous buds. As a balanced hybrid it fills out with solid, chunky, frosty colas up a moderate frame rather than stretching tall. Grown outdoors in a warm climate it is typically ready to harvest around October, once the trichomes have turned mostly cloudy.
Yields are excellent: around 500-600 g/m² indoors and a very large 600-800 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Give it a little training so the lower buds get light, feed it well through bloom, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest berry-and-citrus flavor and the best of its extreme THC.
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 is important with such a resinous, very high-THC hybrid, because its sticky, dense buds can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
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 sweet berry, citrus and cookie notes and smooths the smoke, which matters on a Girl Scout Cookies cross this potent, where a clean, bright flavor balances the strength.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Moonshine Cookies is an extremely resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Given its very high THC, that trim makes for a strong, flavourful berry-and-citrus concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Moonshine Cookies has a bright, sweet flavor: a ripe berry and sweet-cookie base lifted by a fresh citrus note, with just a touch of herbal depth. It is a cheerful, fruity profile that balances the strain’s strength, and a good cure really brings that sweet berry-and-citrus character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that character. Myrcene lays down a ripe, sweet, berry-forward base, while terpinolene brings a fresh, bright lift that carries the citrus note and pairs with the upbeat effect. Caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery spice, and a touch of pinene keeps the whole thing fresh and clean. Together they frame the berry, citrus and sweet character Moonshine Cookies is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its extremely high 30-33% THC and balanced 50/50 make-up, Moonshine Cookies delivers a powerful yet upbeat experience. It is reported as creative, euphoric, focused and talkative, so it leans toward an energetic, social head rather than a heavy body, which makes it a daytime-friendly hybrid despite its strength. Because the THC is so high, it is essential to start with a small amount, even if you have a high tolerance.
That creative, talkative profile makes it a great daytime and social strain, well suited to creative work, conversation or getting things done with a lift. The combination of a productive grow, a very large yield and a bright, sweet flavor, all with some of the highest THC around, is exactly why it stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The most common issue with a resinous, very high-THC hybrid like Moonshine Cookies is moisture getting trapped in the dense, sticky buds late in flower, especially over its longer 8 to 10 week bloom. Keep the air moving around and through the canopy, hold humidity down as the flowers fill out, and don’t let the plant sit in still, damp air. Defoliating a few of the largest fan leaves in mid-bloom helps light and air reach the lower buds.
Because it yields so heavily, support it well. A little low-stress training or a light topping in veg opens the canopy and turns one dominant cola into several even ones, which suits its productive structure and lifts the yield further. Give it a sturdy frame or stakes, as those frosty colas gain real weight toward the end of flower.
As a pro tip, remember how strong this one is: its THC is at the very top of the scale, so start with a small amount regardless of tolerance. Protect the flavor with a clean plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure, which brings that bright berry-and-citrus character to its best.
FAQ
Is Moonshine Cookies a feminized strain?
Yes. Moonshine Cookies is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you never have to identify the sex or remove males. You grow it under long days, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to start flowering. That keeps the whole crop productive and makes the grow more straightforward, which is part of why it suits first-time growers so well.
How much THC does Moonshine Cookies have?
Moonshine Cookies is one of the strongest strains around, testing at about 30-33% THC. Because it is so high, it is essential to start with a small amount even if you have a high tolerance. Combined with its balanced 50/50 genetics, the result is a powerful but upbeat, creative and focused effect rather than a purely heavy one.
How long does Moonshine Cookies take to flower?
Moonshine Cookies flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light schedule, a window on the longer side that rewards patience with dense, very resinous buds. As a photoperiod strain you also control how long it vegetates beforehand. Outdoors in a warm climate it is usually ready to harvest around October.
What does Moonshine Cookies taste like?
Moonshine Cookies has a bright, sweet flavor built around ripe berry and sweet cookie, lifted by a fresh citrus note. Myrcene carries the sweet, berry base, terpinolene brings the fresh, bright lift behind the citrus, caryophyllene adds a peppery spice, and pinene keeps it clean. A proper three to four week cure really brings that berry-and-citrus character forward.
How much does Moonshine Cookies yield?
Moonshine Cookies is a very strong producer, giving around 500-600 g/m² indoors and a large 600-800 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Results depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so keep the plant well fed through bloom, train it lightly for an even canopy, and support those heavy, frosty colas as they develop.
Is Moonshine Cookies good for beginners?
Yes, the plant itself is beginner-friendly to grow: it is compact at around 1.5 m, feminized so there is no sexing, and forgiving as long as you keep the air moving and the feeding steady. The one real caution is not the grow but the strength, since its THC is at the top of the scale, so start with a small amount when it comes to enjoying the harvest.
