- Key Lime Pie is a hybrid Hybrid strain originating from USA, dating back to 2015.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 20-26%.
- Its lineage runs through Girl Scout Cookies phenotype, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 1 documented strain descend from Key Lime Pie, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is a phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies selected for its tart, citrus-driven flavor that recalls freshly squeezed key limes over a sweet, buttery cookie crust. Where classic GSC leans into rich grape and fuel notes, this selection pivots hard toward zesty green citrus, delivering a bright, tangy counterpoint that still preserves the familiar cookie dough foundation underneath. It shares the classic GSC effect profile — relaxed, euphoric, and mood-lifting — but in a slightly more subdued and mellow key that makes it easy to hold a conversation or move through a creative session. The buds are dense and colorful, with deep green and violet tones, coated in a shimmering layer of resin that keeps the lime-and-dough nose loud from the first open of the jar.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
Key Lime Pie emerged out of the California phenotype hunts that kept the Girl Scout Cookies family alive long after its initial commercial peak. Skilled breeders grew out large numbers of GSC seeds, isolating the exceptional individuals that expressed the strongest citrus profiles, and the lime-forward selection eventually spread through the legacy clone network as a favourite for those who wanted the cookie effect without the overwhelming grape sweetness.
Its popularity grew in the mid-2010s as growers recognized its distinct flavor and reliable, mellow high. Leafly recognizes Key Lime Pie on its 100 best weed strains of all time list, noting it as a more subdued, tangier character for cookie lovers who want a slice of something different.
Seeds & Availability
Key Lime Pie was bred by Legacy California breeders. Official seed packs from the breeder and authorized retailers sell out fast and are frequently counterfeited — verify pack authenticity (breeder logo, batch codes) before buying, and expect phenotype variation between packs.
Genetic Background
Phenotype selection of the GSC (OG Kush × Durban Poison) lineage, chosen for citrus-dominant expression
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Key Lime Pie is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Key Lime Pie is dominated by Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Key Lime Pie:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Key Lime Pie?
Key Lime Pie typically tests at 20-26% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. The balanced hybrid effects make it versatile for different tolerance levels.
Is Key Lime Pie a sativa or indica?
Key Lime Pie is a hybrid cannabis strain (Hybrid). Bred from Girl Scout Cookies phenotype, its effects lean on a balanced hybrid experience. Users report: Relaxed, happy, euphoric, mellow, focused.
Key Lime Pie strain review — what to expect
Key Lime Pie is known for Relaxed, happy, euphoric, mellow, focused. A distinctive GSC phenotype with tart key-lime flavor over the classic cookie backdrop — smoother and tangier than the original. The aroma profile features key lime, citrus, sweet dough, spice, earthy. Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene.
What is Key Lime Pie crossed from?
Key Lime Pie was bred from Girl Scout Cookies phenotype. Detailed ancestry: Phenotype selection of the GSC (OG Kush × Durban Poison) lineage, chosen for citrus-dominant expression. This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
What terpenes are in Key Lime Pie?
Key Lime Pie is dominated by Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Key Lime Pie yield and how long does it flower?
Key Lime Pie has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks and produces moderate yields. Plants reach medium height, making it a versatile size for most indoor setups.
What is Key Lime Pie and where does it come from?
Key Lime Pie is a hybrid cannabis strain that originates from USA. It belongs to the 2010s era of cannabis genetics. A distinctive GSC phenotype with tart key-lime flavor over the classic cookie backdrop — smoother and tangier than the original.
What is the genetic background of Key Lime Pie?
Key Lime Pie has the following ancestry: Phenotype selection of the GSC (OG Kush × Durban Poison) lineage, chosen for citrus-dominant expression.
Is Key Lime Pie indica or sativa?
Key Lime Pie is a hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Key Lime Pie smell and taste like?
Key Lime Pie has a Key lime, citrus, sweet dough, spice, earthy aroma, with flavors described as Key lime, citrus zest, sweet cookie, spicy. Its dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene.
What are the effects of Key Lime Pie?
Users report Relaxed, happy, euphoric, mellow, focused.
How strong is Key Lime Pie? (THC & CBD content)
Key Lime Pie typically tests at 20-26% THC with low CBD. Strength always varies by grow and harvest.
Medical Applications
Key Lime Pie is commonly associated with: