Strawberries and Cream by Exotic Genetix
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Listen, if you want a masterclass in modern dessert strains, Strawberries and Cream by Exotic Genetix is exactly where you start. Mike from Exotic Genetix really hit it out of the park with this one, crossing a ridiculously loud Strawberry Jelly mother with his tried-and-true Cookies and Cream F2 male. A lot of breeders try to chase that strawberry profile and end up with something that just smells like generic fruit or hay. But this cut? It actually delivers. You get hit in the face with this aggressive strawberry candy funk, backed up by the rich, toasted vanilla notes from the Cookies and Cream lineage.
In the grow tent, this balanced hybrid is an absolute stunner. Real growers know the deal with Exotic's gear—these plants stack dense, frost-covered golf balls that fade into gorgeous shades of lime green and dark purple if you dial in your night temps right. The calyx-to-leaf ratio is totally dialed, making trim jail a breeze. You’ll definitely want to run supports or a solid trellis network, because once she starts packing on weight in weeks six and seven, the branches will bend under the sheer mass of the resinous colas.
And man, the smoke is exactly what you'd hope for. It coats your mouth with a creamy, berry-heavy flavor that lingers long after you exhale. As a balanced hybrid, it doesn’t completely couch-lock you right out of the gate. Instead, it hits you with a euphoric, happy head buzz that eventually melts down into your limbs for a super relaxed finish. Just a heads-up, though: there are a few knock-off versions floating around from other seedbanks using the same name. If you want the real-deal strawberry gas, make sure you're getting the true Exotic Genetix lineage.
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| Breeder | Exotic Genetix |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Strawberry Jelly × Cookies and Cream |
| Descendants | Team Cream, Wowzers, Luxuriotti, The Ultimate Nerds, Bad Betty, Strawberry Ice Cream Cake, Shockwave, Strawberry Kushbreath, Strawberry Orange Julius, Strawmelon, Zberry, Colonel Crunch, Strawberry Daiquiri, Lip Smacker, Mike’s Strawberry Lemonade, Berry Bubba, Strawberry Grape Smoothie, Monkey Berries |
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Growing Strawberries and Cream: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Strawberry Jelly or Cookies and Cream will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Strawberries and Cream FAQ
How long does Strawberries and Cream take to flower?
Strawberries and Cream typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Strawberries and Cream an indica or a sativa?
Strawberries and Cream is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Strawberries and Cream?
Strawberries and Cream was bred from Strawberry Jelly × Cookies and Cream by Exotic Genetix.
What environment does Strawberries and Cream like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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