Français Mandarin Cookies is an original QCS strain: a feminized autoflower, (Mandarin × Girl Scout Cookies) × Ruderalis, listed as a 50/50 hybrid at 20 to 24% THC, 7 to 8 weeks of flowering and 300 to 400 g/m² indoors. This Mandarin Cookies strain review covers the QCS specs and what growers commonly say about the Mandarin and Cookies sides of the family. The QCS product is the autoflower version, which is the one reviewed here.
Mandarin Cookies strain at a glance
| Genetics | (Mandarin × Girl Scout Cookies) × Ruderalis |
| Type | Autoflower, feminized, 50% indica / 50% sativa |
| THC | 20 to 24% |
| Flowering time | 7 to 8 weeks indoors |
| Yield | 300 to 400 g/m² indoors |
| Flavour | Skunk, citrus, baked dessert, earthy |
| Growing level | Easy, for beginners and experienced growers |
| Size | Compact |
| Pack | 5 feminized autoflowering seeds |
| Breeder | Quebec Cannabis Seeds (original QCS genetics) |
What is the Mandarin Cookies strain?
Mandarin Cookies is an original QCS strain: Quebec Cannabis Seeds is its original breeder, and these are our own genetics, bred in Quebec by a grower with more than 35 years of experience.
Mandarin Cookies Autoflower is a feminized, autoflowering strain bred by Quebec Cannabis Seeds from Mandarin and Girl Scout Cookies, then crossed with Ruderalis. That last ingredient is what makes it an autoflower: it starts flowering on its own timetable rather than waiting for the light hours to shorten.
The idea is easy to picture. Mandarin brings the bright citrus; Girl Scout Cookies, which growers commonly describe as a sweet, earthy, dessert-like line, brings depth and a rounder body. QCS lists the result as an even 50/50 indica-sativa hybrid. Other seed companies also sell strains called Mandarin Cookies, and their breeding and numbers may differ, so treat the figures here as the QCS version only.
Is Mandarin Cookies indica or sativa?
QCS lists Mandarin Cookies as 50% indica and 50% sativa. In plain terms, you should not expect a plant that leans hard one way. The page describes the high as balanced, uplifting and euphoric in the head and calming in the body, which is what the 50/50 label suggests.
If the indica side interests you most, read what indica does to you to see how the relaxing half tends to feel.
Mandarin Cookies smell and flavour
The product page describes the aroma and taste as pungent and skunky, with sour and sweet notes. The tags are skunk, citrus, baked dessert and earthy. Citrus is credited to the Mandarin parent and a sweet earthiness to Girl Scout Cookies.
Growers commonly report that citrus-and-cookie plants smell strong in the final weeks, so if discretion matters, plan carbon filtration for an indoor tent. As always, the final flavour depends on the plant, the dry and the cure.
Mandarin Cookies effects
QCS describes an uplifting, euphoric head effect with a calming body effect. Consumers of citrus and cookies crosses commonly report a happy, creative start that settles into relaxation, though results vary by person and dose.
At 20 to 24% THC, start low, especially if you are new to autoflowers of this strength. We make no medical claims.
How strong is Mandarin Cookies? THC content
QCS lists Mandarin Cookies at 20 to 24% THC. The page does not list a CBD level, so we will not guess one. That is a solid, mid-to-high range: strong enough to feel like a proper hybrid, but below the very top of the catalogue. THC always depends on the grow, the dry and the cure.
If you want to compare with stronger options, browse our cannabis seeds over 25% THC.
Growing Mandarin Cookies: flowering time and yield
As an autoflower, Mandarin Cookies does not need a change in light hours. Indoors it flowers in 7 to 8 weeks and yields 300 to 400 g/m². The product page does not state a total seed-to-harvest time, an outdoor harvest date or an outdoor yield, so we will not quote any. It describes the plant as compact, which suits small indoor spaces.
QCS rates it as easy, suitable for beginners and experienced growers, and describes it as highly resistant to pests and disease, which makes it appealing outdoors. A few widely shared autoflower habits apply: sow straight into the final pot, avoid transplant shock, and keep conditions steady. Ranges, not promises: the grower, the method and the season all change the result.
What customers report
Mandarin Cookies has no customer reviews on our site yet, so there is nothing to summarize and we will not make anything up. What we can offer instead:
- The specs above come straight from the QCS product page.
- Be the first to review: there is a review form on the product page.
- Backed by our guarantees: 80% germination guarantee with replacements, and delivery guaranteed.
Is Mandarin Cookies right for you?
Choose Mandarin Cookies if you want a compact, easy autoflower with a citrus-and-dessert profile that finishes in about two months of flowering, and a balanced effect. It is a good first autoflower for a small tent.
Compare more options in our autoflower seeds guide, or read our Fat Bastard review for a much stronger autoflower.
Why grow Mandarin Cookies from Quebec Cannabis Seeds?
- Bred in Quebec by the original breeder. Quebec Cannabis Seeds (QCS) is the original breeder of Mandarin Cookies, one of our own QCS Originals, bred here since 2015 by a grower with 35+ years of experience.
- Guaranteed. 80% germination guarantee with replacements, and delivery guaranteed. If a pack under-performs, email us and we make it right.
- Free seeds with every order, and free shipping on orders over $200.
- Fast, discreet shipping. Ships from Quebec within 24 hours Monday to Friday in plain, unbranded packaging, to Canada (Canada Post) and to the USA (1–2 business days by Express).
- Real support. Every email answered within 24 hours.
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Mandarin Cookies: frequently asked questions
What is the Mandarin Cookies strain?
Mandarin Cookies is an original QCS feminized autoflower, (Mandarin × Girl Scout Cookies) × Ruderalis, with 20 to 24% THC.
Is Mandarin Cookies indica or sativa?
It is a 50% indica, 50% sativa hybrid, with a balanced effect: uplifting in the head and calming in the body.
How strong is Mandarin Cookies?
QCS lists 20 to 24% THC. Start low, especially if you are new to this strength.
How long does Mandarin Cookies take to flower?
About 7 to 8 weeks of flowering indoors. QCS does not list a total seed-to-harvest time. These are ranges, not promises.
How much does Mandarin Cookies yield?
300 to 400 g/m² indoors. QCS does not list an outdoor yield.
Is Mandarin Cookies easy to grow?
Yes. QCS rates it easy for beginners and experienced growers, compact in size and highly resistant to pests and disease.
What does Mandarin Cookies taste and smell like?
Skunk, citrus, baked dessert and earthy, pungent and skunky with sour and sweet notes.
Where can I buy Mandarin Cookies seeds in Canada and the USA?
Mandarin Cookies Autoflower seeds are sold at Quebec Cannabis Seeds in packs of 5 feminized seeds, shipped from Quebec across Canada and to the USA, with germination and delivery guaranteed.
A note on the numbers in this article: harvest dates, flowering times and yields are ranges, not promises. They vary depending on growing conditions: the grower, the method and the season's weather. No strain is 100% mold resistant. How we set these numbers →
About this article
Published by the Quebec Cannabis Seeds team. QCS was founded in 2015 by Trent LaPierre, a Quebec breeder with more than 35 years of hands-on growing experience. Genetics we bred ourselves are described from our own breeding work; when a strain comes from another breeder, we say so and credit them. How we work. Last updated: November 6, 2026.
Sources and further reading: Cannabis Act (Justice Laws, Government of Canada) · Cannabis Regulations (SOR/2018-144). Rules on cannabis seeds differ by province and state; check your local regulations before ordering.
