Tropsanto strain guide
Tropsanto is a hybrid of GMO and Tropicana Cookies. People know it for an odd, interesting smell, savoury garlic and fuel with a citrus edge, and for a relaxed feel that often turns sleepy.
Where does Tropsanto come from?
Tropsanto is a cross of GMO, also called Garlic Cookies, and Tropicana Cookies, a citrusy cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Tangie. Both parents trace back to Girl Scout Cookies, so it's a Cookies-family strain on both sides.
The breeder isn't clearly documented. You'll also see numbered cuts like Tropsanto #7, #11 or #90, which are different plants picked from the same cross. Most sources call it a hybrid that leans indica.
What does Tropsanto smell and taste like?
Expect GMO's savoury side first: garlic, diesel and something close to tobacco or skunk. Tropicana Cookies adds a citrus lift, and some people pick up cookie dough or a spicy, cinnamon-like note. It's not a fruity strain, and it's best for people who already like gassy, savoury ones.
One strain database lists limonene as its top terpene, followed by caryophyllene and myrcene. Limonene brings the citrus, caryophyllene the peppery spice and myrcene an earthy, musky depth.
Tropsanto effects: what people report
People most often describe Tropsanto as sleepy, happy and relaxed. Some say it starts with a lift in mood and a bit of focus before the body feel takes over, and one reviewer called it even between head and body. Most reports end on the heavy, calm side.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the cut, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry eyes, dry mouth and dizziness are the common complaints, and one person felt anxious after having a lot.
How strong is Tropsanto?
Tropsanto is a high-THC strain. One strain database lists it around 23% THC and grow data puts the average near 20%, while some cuts are described as testing in the mid to upper 20s. CBD is low. Reviewers sometimes quote much higher numbers, but those aren't lab results.
That's a lot for a beginner. Start with a small amount and give it time before having more, and check the THC and CBD numbers on your batch rather than going by the name.
Buying Tropsanto in Canada
Because there are several numbered cuts, two Tropsanto products can smell and test quite differently. If the label lists a number, that tells you which cut you're getting.
You may see it as flower or in concentrates, since some cuts are described as good for extracts. Check the packaging date too, since fresher flower keeps more of its smell.
Strains like Tropsanto
If you like Tropsanto, these are the closest matches:
- GMO: one parent, with the full garlic and fuel smell and a heavy, relaxed feel.
- Tropicana Cookies: the other parent, bright orange and citrus with a livelier feel.
- Tangie: a grandparent through Tropicana Cookies, known for a strong tangerine smell.
