Smarties strain guide
Smarties is an indica-leaning hybrid made from Girl Scout Cookies and Blue City Diesel. Despite the candy name, it smells more of berry and grape with a little diesel than of sugar. People describe it as relaxed, happy and a bit tingly.
Where does Smarties come from?
The parents are fairly settled: Girl Scout Cookies and Blue City Diesel, a berry-scented diesel strain. Who made the cross is less clear. One strain database credits a collaboration between Connected Cannabis Co. and Cookies, while a review in Westword says most accounts point to Pacific Northwest breeder Kush4breakfast. Both stories name the same parents.
One strain database writes the lineage a little differently, as Blue City, Diesel and Girl Scout Cookies, so the exact breeding history is not fully settled.
What does Smarties smell and taste like?
Berry and blueberry come through first, with grape and a sweet, slightly tart fruitiness. A diesel note sits underneath, and some people pick up an earthy or minty edge from the Cookies side. Reviewers point out that it isn't as candy-sweet as the name suggests.
One strain database lists myrcene as its top terpene, then pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene gives an earthy, herbal base, pinene a fresh pine note and caryophyllene a peppery bite.
Smarties effects: what people report
Most reports describe Smarties as more relaxing than energizing. People mention a happy, sometimes chatty start, then a calm, body-focused feel with a tingle in the arms and legs. Some call it creative, and most say it's settling without being knock-out heavy.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the common complaints, and some people mention feeling anxious.
How strong is Smarties?
Published figures range widely. One strain database lists about 17% THC, while another database gives 24% to 27% and Westword describes it as consistently above 20%. CBD is very low.
So expect anything from moderate to strong. Start small, wait before having more and go by the numbers on your label. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains them.
Buying Smarties in Canada
Watch for similar names: Smartiez from Lit Farms is a different strain. If the package lists genetics, look for Girl Scout Cookies and Blue City Diesel.
Check the THC, terpenes and packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its berry smell.
Strains like Smarties
If you like Smarties, these are the closest matches:
- Girl Scout Cookies: its parent, sweet and earthy with a happy reputation.
- Blue Cookies: another Cookies cross that leans into blueberry.
- Blueberry: the classic berry strain, sweet and relaxed.
