GMO: Lights Out

What You Can Expect When You Try GMO

You may feel:

Euphoric

Relaxed

Sleepy

If you’re feeling ready to melt into your couch or bed, you may enjoy the indica-dominant hybrid strain GMO, also known as “GMO Cookies,” “Garlic Cookies,” or “GMO Garlic Cookies.” GMO is also a great choice for those looking to experience one of cannabis’ most beloved cultivars. It’s a cross of the iconic strains GSC, a.k.a. Girl Scout Cookies, and Chemdawg. Many describe it as providing euphoria and relaxation from head to toe, including a powerful sense of sedation and couch-lock.

GMO ranges from a strong 20% to an exceptionally potent 30% in THC content, so its experience can vary from powerful to fully immersive. As its alternate names suggest, garlic aromas and flavors are common when enjoying GMO, with diesel aromas and spicy, pungent, earthy notes. This cultivar won Greenway Magazine’s 2023 Best of the Industry: Reader’s Choice award, and its reputation precedes itself.

Remember: No two people experience any one cultivar in exactly the same way. It’s completely OK if your GMO strain experience completely differs from everything described here.

Is the GMO strain good for bedtime?

Yes, GMO is good for bedtime. Many people experience sleepiness and blissful rest from this cultivar’s enveloping, relaxing effects on the body and mind. These effects may partially stem from myrcene, a terpene associated with sedating effects, ranking among GMO’s dominant terpenes.

Will GMO give me the munchies?

GMO might give you the munchies, though this is a possibility with any cannabis cultivar. In fact, science has suggested that THC consumption may be the main reason why weed gives you the munchies, and GMO’s THC content is often on the higher side. However, one of GMO’s parent cultivars, GSC, is the rare cultivar that may be less likely to give you the munchies. In any case, if you prefer to avoid the munchies, keep a water bottle handy and prepare something healthy to have in sight and in reach ahead of time. You’ll travel in style.

Is GMO really that potent?

Yes, GMO is often highly potent, given its 20% to 30% range of THC content. Notably, flower sold at licensed dispensaries rarely tests above 32% THC, making GMO an especially strong cultivar. That said, the THC content in any batch of GMO Cookies varies, so check your product’s test results, also known as its certificate of analysis (COA). A product’s COA details its cannabinoid content (and terpene content) while proving that the product has undergone New York State’s required testing.

GMO Essentials: What You Need To Know Before You Try

What is the GMO strain’s genetic lineage?

GMO is bred from the iconic cultivars GSC and Chemdawg. GSC has won a handful of Cannabis Cups, and Chemdawg is widely known as a staple cultivar in the cannabis world. GMO and its two parent cultivars alike are highly popular in New York and are often on the menu at licensed dispensaries, including The Travel Agency.

Which cannabinoids are present in GMO?

The cannabinoids you’ll find in GMO flower are THC, CBD, and CBG, though the CBD content is often negligible. GMO’s THC content is its calling card, ranging from 20% to 30% and always providing a strong experience. Sometimes, you’ll see 1% or less of CBG present in this cultivar, also contingent on the individual batch or particular harvest. CBG’s presence may account for the heightened physical relaxation that experienced travelers often associate with GMO.

Does GMO have terpenes in it?

All cannabis has terpenes in it, including GMO. The dominant terpenes in this cultivar are caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene. Caryophyllene is associated with relaxation and peppery aromas, and many cannabis aficionados say that strains high in herbal, earthy myrcene make them feel sedated. Limonene, on the other hand, is associated with energizing effects and the aroma of, as its name suggests, lemons.

What GMO strain products can you buy in New York City?

Travel in style with the GMO cannabis products available at The Travel Agency, such as Good Green’s GMO Cookies flower and Alchemy Pure’s GMO flower.

For the best of both worlds, Alchemy’s Night/Day Catskill pre-roll six-pack, which pairs three nighttime-friendly GMO pre-rolls with three Blue Dream pre-rolls associated with inspiring, uplifting, energizing effects.

How to shop for GMO at The Travel Agency

Shopping for GMO at The Travel Agency is as breezy as a poolside vacation. You can:

Order ahead online. Head to our online menu and choose the Travel Agency location nearest you — we have Union Square, Downtown Brooklyn, and Fifth Avenue dispensaries. From there, place your order and swing by your chosen location.

Opt for delivery. With weed delivery in NYC, we’ll do all the traveling for you. Stay at home, skip the line, and have your favorite cannabis products delivered right to your doorstep.

Shop with us in person. When you shop with us in-person, you get hands-on assistance from our friendly, knowledgeable budtenders. There’s no easier way to figure out whether GMO is truly the right strain for your journey.

Whichever shopping method you choose, don’t miss out on rewards and exclusives. Join The Travel Club to make the most of your adventures.

GMO shopping tips

When shopping for GMO cannabis products in New York City, do it right by:

Shopping only at licensed dispensaries. To verify that a dispensary is legal and licensed, use the New York State Dispensary Verification Tool. Doing so is easy: Just scan the QR code at or near the dispensary’s door. If you don’t see a QR code, that’s a sign that the dispensary isn’t licensed.

Double-checking your product’s COA. All legal cannabis products in New York link to or display a certificate of analysis proving the product has passed state testing standards. The COA will also showcase important product info such as cannabinoid and terpene content.

Reading reviews. Although many people report similar experiences with a certain cultivar, no experience is universal. Read plenty of reviews to get as broad a perspective as possible on how the GMO strain might shape your days.

Asking for help. GMO is far from the only cultivar to consider when selecting cannabis products — and there are so many choices that seeking advice from those who know best is ideal. Chat with our budtenders for assistance in determining whether GMO is the best cultivar for your goals or if another works better. If not, hundreds of others exist — and our budtenders are happy to tell you more.