Los Angeles
$65.00
Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato × Animal Cookies — The Leaf Doctor cut of PLCG paired with the structural density of Animal Cookies. Feminized seeds. 9–10 week flowering time. A corrective cross built to anchor elite exotic terps on a narcotic Cookie chassis.
Born-on date: Feb 2026
Greenpoint Seeds — Genetic Archive
Los Angeles
Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato
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Animal Cookies
Cherry candy terps bolted to a bleached-frost Cookie frame. Corrective breeding for the poly-hybrid era—exotic bag appeal without the structural compromise.
Indica-Dominant
70 / 30
Advanced
“The entire premise of Los Angeles is corrective: take a dessert-terp exotic that half the market can’t finish without stakes and trellises, and bake it onto a frame that doesn’t flinch. The Leaf Doctor cut already solved the structural problem on the PLCG side. Animal Cookies supplies the narcotic weight. What you get is a plant that actually holds its own flower.”
— Greenpoint Seeds Breeding Notes
Genetic Composition
Lineage Breakdown
GSC runs deep on both sides of this cross—Cookies through Sherbet on the mother, Cookies through Fire OG on the father. The entire pedigree is stacked with West Coast royalty.
Mother
Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato
Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC
Cannatique Farms — Leaf Doctor Cut
Father (Reversed)
Animal Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies × Fire OG
BC Bud Depot × Cookie Family
Result
Los Angeles
PLCG × Animal Cookies
Greenpoint Seeds — Feminized
The Mother
Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato — The Leaf Doctor Cut
Selected by Marcel, aka The Leaf Doctor — Michigan’s King of Cannabis, with 108 Cup wins and a growing career that started in 1991.
The Leaf Doctor didn’t pick this cut because it was loud—every Lemon Cherry Gelato pheno is loud. He picked it because it had Detroit Muscle: thick woody lateral branching capable of supporting heavy, rock-hard bud sites without the catastrophic floppiness that plagues most Gelato derivatives. Marcel—the man behind the Leaf Doctor alias—has been growing since 1991, when he was a teenager in Michigan learning composting and soil craft in his grandmother’s backyard garden. He went on to dominate the competitive circuit with 108 Cannabis Cup wins, earning the title Michigan’s King of Cannabis. His selection criteria are agronomic, not aesthetic: elongated trichome stalks with enlarged glandular heads that render the flower surface platinum-silver under direct light.
Lemon Cherry Gelato descends from the Gelato family—a cross of Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, with some sources noting a possible unknown third parent contributing the cherry-lemon terpene expression. Cannatique Farms in Oakland is the breeder of record, and Backpackboyz helped push it into the mainstream market. The “Platinum” designation isn’t a separate genetic cross—it’s a phenotype label applied to cuts of LCG that exhibit exceptional trichome density and that signature silvery frost. The Leaf Doctor cut represents the highest expression of this selection: structure, resin, and the kind of “room-clearing” volume that penetrates packaging before you even open the jar.
Organoleptic Profile
The Sensory Signature
Candied lemon zest and maraschino cherry skin dominate the initial break. A creamy, doughy undertone carries through the mid-palate—tart cherry glaze giving way to a smooth vanilla custard exhale. Visually: dense, oversized buds in lime green and dark purple, threaded with amber pistils and that signature platinum frost that catches light like brushed silver.
Mother — Key Traits
| Lineage | Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC |
| Selection Criteria | Structural rigidity + Platinum frost |
| Trichome Type | Elongated stalks / Enlarged heads |
| Primary Terps | Limonene · Linalool |
| Breeder of Record | Cannatique Farms (Oakland, CA) |
| Cut Selected By | Marcel — The Leaf Doctor (MI) |
The Father
Animal Cookies — The Hammer
Clone-only legend. BC Bud Depot × Cookie Family collaboration. 2013 High Times Cannabis Cup winner. Used here as a reversed female pollen donor.
If the mother is the aesthetic superstar, the father is the enforcer. Animal Cookies—sometimes listed as Animal Crackers—emerged from a transatlantic collaboration between Canada’s BC Bud Depot and the Bay Area’s Cookie Family in the early 2010s. The genetic formula is brutally simple: Girl Scout Cookies × Fire OG. That’s the doughy sweet GSC foundation welded to what most heads consider the single most potent OG Kush phenotype ever circulated.
In the garden, Animal Cookies is defined by a trait breeders call the “bleached frost”—trichome density so extreme the flowers appear nearly white, as though dusted in powdered sugar. Buds come off the branch like golf balls: rock-hard, popcorn-sized structures that barely shrink through dry and cure. The downside is well-documented—slow vegetative growth, finicky nutrient sensitivity, and the kind of patience requirements that send inexperienced growers to the forums. But that density and that resin output are precisely why it remains one of the most sought-after males (reversed or otherwise) in modern pollination programs.
Structural Contribution
What Animal Cookies Brings to the Cross
Rock-hard bud density that prevents the “flop” endemic to Gelato-era exotics. Bleached-white trichome coverage that translates directly to hash washability. Fire OG-derived narcotic weight that reintroduces genuine potency to flavor-forward lines that have been diluted by three generations of poly-hybrid stacking. And the GSC terpene base—doughy, creamy, mid-palate richness—that complements rather than competes with the PLCG fruit.
Father — Key Traits
| Lineage | Girl Scout Cookies × Fire OG |
| Bud Structure | Golf-ball density / Minimal shrink |
| Resin Trait | “Bleached frost” — near-white coverage |
| Primary Terps | Myrcene · β-Caryophyllene |
| Origin | BC Bud Depot × Cookie Family |
| Recognition | 2013 High Times Cannabis Cup |
Breeding Thesis
The Alchemical Marriage
Los Angeles is corrective breeding at the highest level—engineering structural resilience into the exotic gene pool without sacrificing the terps that drive the modern market.
01
Structural Correction
PLCG lines produce elite flower but often can’t support their own weight. Animal Cookies contributes rigid lateral branching and self-supporting bud sites—the “Detroit Muscle” frame that eliminates the need for excessive staking and trellising.
02
Resin Stacking
Two lineages independently selected for extreme trichome production converge here. The Platinum silver-frost phenotype meets the Animal “bleach” phenotype—resulting in offspring where trichomes cover the entire flower surface and bleed onto fan leaves and petioles.
03
Terpene Modulation
The volatile fruit esters of the PLCG—Limonene and Linalool—get grounded by the heavier sesquiterpenes of Animal Cookies—Myrcene and β-Caryophyllene. The result: cherry candy up front that transitions into gas-soaked cookie dough on the exhale.
04
Potency Recovery
Three generations of exotic poly-hybrid stacking have diluted genuine narcotic weight in favor of bag appeal. Fire OG genetics in the Animal Cookies lineage reintroduce the kind of devastating body effect that the original Cookie cuts were famous for.
Terpene Architecture
The Nose
A dessert-terp front end anchored by heavy sesquiterpene undertones—candy on the break, gas on the grind.
Dominant Terpenes
| Limonene | Primary — Lemon zest, citrus peel brightness |
| Linalool | Primary — Floral sweetness, cherry candy softness |
| β-Caryophyllene | Secondary — Spice, fuel, damp earth |
| Myrcene | Secondary — Doughy musk, narcotic undertone |
| β-Pinene | Trace — Clean herbal sharpness |
Nose Notes
The initial jar break is all fruit—candied lemon and cherry skin so loud it clears the room before you’ve ground anything. Once broken down, the Cookie dough and damp fuel undertones emerge. On the exhale, a smooth vanilla custard finish lingers with a chemical “burnt rubber” edge that marks the Fire OG influence. This is the olfactory signature of corrective breeding: dessert terps with actual backbone.
Effect Profile
The Biphasic High
Los Angeles delivers a two-stage experience inherited from its diverse ancestry—creative ignition followed by narcotic descent.
0 – 15 min · The Spark
Immediate uplifted euphoria and creative focus. The Sherbet and Cookie ancestors drive a cerebral rush that sharpens attention and elevates mood. Conversations become interesting. Ideas come faster.
15 – 30 min · The Transition
The initial clarity begins to thicken. A warm flushing sensation builds behind the cheeks and forehead—the telltale sign that the Fire OG is arriving. The mind stays engaged but the body is already being pulled downward.
30 – 60 min · The Knockout
The indica components of Animal Cookies take full command. Deep, full-body relaxation cascades from the shoulders down. This is the “creeper” effect that Los Angeles is built for—by the time you notice it, you’re already locked to the couch.
60+ min · The Settle
Narcotic-grade sedation. The Bubba Kush and Fire OG heritage expresses as heavy eyelids, deep physical calm, and the kind of stone that makes standing up feel optional. Ideal for late evening and pre-sleep use.
Breeder Advisory
This is a legitimate “creeper.” The initial sativa spark convinces novice users they can re-dose safely. They cannot. Respect the onset curve—the Fire OG payload arrives 20–30 minutes behind the initial euphoria and it does not negotiate.
Phenotype Map
The Hunt
Three distinct expressions emerge from this cross. Knowing what you’re looking for in the seedling stage saves weeks of guesswork.
Pheno A — The Exotic Diva
PLCG-dominant expression. Tallest in the room with significant flower stretch, thinner fan leaves, and wider internodal spacing. Produces spear-shaped buds with the most dramatic color—deep purple to near-black leaves contrasted against white frost. Pure candy nose: maraschino cherry, lemon pledge, sweet laundry musk.
Hunt Tip: Fastest-growing seedling with narrowest leaf structure
Best For: Bag appeal · Top-shelf flower · Photo content
Pheno B — The Rabid Animal
Animal Cookies-dominant. Short, stout, incredibly leafy with dark waxy green foliage. Moves slower in veg. Buds are rock-hard footballs that barely shrink during dry—appearing bleached white from sheer trichome volume. Heavy doughy gas, roasted nuts, damp earth, and a chemical “tire shop” funk.
Hunt Tip: Thickest stems and darkest foliage in the pack
Best For: Hash production · Narcotic potency · Extract artists
Pheno C — The Keeper Cut
The Los Angeles synthesis. Vigorous lateral branching with Detroit Muscle rigidity—the Goldilocks phenotype that balances stretch and density perfectly. Dense spears stack bottom-to-top in a kaleidoscope of green, purple, and silver. The terp profile is the holy grail: sweet cherry-lemon candy transitioning into heavy, gas-soaked cookie dough.
Hunt Tip: Most resin on the petiole (leaf stem) by week 3 of flower
Best For: Everything · The keeper you clone and run forever
“Clone the plant that shows the most resin on the petiole during week three. Not the leaf surface—the stem of the leaf itself. That’s your heavy-yielder with the elite nose. Every time.”
— Phenotype Hunting Protocol
Cultivation Intel
Growing Los Angeles
Both parent lines demand clinical precision to reach their genetic ceiling. This is not a set-it-and-forget-it cultivar.
Environmental Targets
| Day Temperature | 75°F – 82°F |
| Late Flower Humidity | 40% – 45% |
| PAR (µmol) | 800 – 1,000 |
| Flower Window | 9 – 10 Weeks (58–70 days) |
| Night Temp (Final 2 Wks) | 60°F – 65°F (for color expression) |
| Recommended Flush | 10 – 14 days |
Historical Context
The Genetic Timeline
Thirty years of West Coast breeding compressed into a single cross.
1992 – 1996
OG Kush migrates from Florida to California. The Fire OG phenotype is identified—widely regarded as the most potent expression of the OG lineage. This allele becomes the backbone of Animal Cookies decades later.
2010 – 2012
The Cookie Revolution. Girl Scout Cookies establishes the genetic framework that both parents of Los Angeles descend from. GSC’s doughy, sweet terpene base and dense structure become the modern breeding standard.
2013
Animal Cookies wins the High Times Cannabis Cup. The BC Bud Depot × Cookie Family collaboration enters the clone-only elite tier. The “bleached frost” phenotype becomes the extractor’s benchmark.
2018 – 2020
The Gelato Boom rewrites the market. Dessert terpene profiles replace the old fuel-dominant paradigm. Cannatique Farms in Oakland launches Lemon Cherry Gelato—a Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC selection that captures the cherry-lemon-cream terp expression and dominates the social club circuit.
2021 – Present
The Michigan Renaissance. Cultivators like Marcel (The Leaf Doctor) refine the “Platinum” structure and resin density standard. The Leaf Doctor cut of PLCG is selected for structural integrity over hype. Detroit Muscle becomes the corrective breeding framework.
Lineage Architecture
Family Tree
Los Angeles [Greenpoint Seeds — Feminized] ├── Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato (Leaf Doctor Cut) │ ├── Sunset Sherbet (GSC × Pink Panties) │ │ ├── Girl Scout Cookies │ │ │ ├── OG Kush │ │ │ └── Durban Poison │ │ └── Pink Panties │ └── Thin Mint GSC (Girl Scout Cookies phenotype) │ ├── OG Kush │ └── Durban Poison │ └── Animal Cookies (Reversed) ├── Girl Scout Cookies (GSC / Cookies) │ ├── OG Kush │ └── Durban Poison └── Fire OG (Most potent OG phenotype) ├── OG Kush └── SFV OG
Final Word
The City of Angels
Los Angeles isn’t a hype cross. It’s an engineering project. The entire premise is corrective: take the most celebrated dessert-terp exotic of the current era—the Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato, specifically the Leaf Doctor cut selected for structural integrity over Instagram appeal—and reinforce it with the rock-hard density and narcotic devastation of Animal Cookies. What the market calls “exotic” has spent three generations getting prettier and weaker. Los Angeles reverses the trend.
For the flower connoisseur, this cross delivers headstash-grade quality—the kind of jar that used to require $500 clone cuts and a personal relationship with the right grower in Oakland. For the extractor, the double-stacked resin profile offers world-class solventless potential. For the breeder, the phenotype spread provides clear selection targets across structure, terps, and potency. The Leaf Doctor cut brought the Detroit Muscle. Animal Cookies brought the hammer. Los Angeles is what happens when both show up in the same room.
Quick Reference
Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato
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Animal Cookies
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Feminized · 9–10 Weeks · Indica-Dominant (70/30) · Advanced · Med–High Yield
Greenpoint Seeds — greenpointseeds.com
| Weight | 0.25 oz |
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| Quantity | Full pack – 6 feminized photoperiod seeds, Wholesale – 20 packs, Wholesale – bulk 1,000 seeds |
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| Lineage | Animal Cookies, Fire OG, Gelato 33, Girl Scout Cookies, Sherbet, Platinum Lemon Cherry Gelato, Super Lemon Haze |
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Picked some of these up when they went out as testers and boy was i happy LA has been one of the best strains iv grown so far. As seedlings they were really small and all had helmet head but with some love and care they turned out awesome never seen so many trichomes. GU yall nailed it with these!!!! Also grew these in the winter in my shed that was not heated and the loved the cold weather with the lights on it kept it between 70-80 when lights were off it hovered in the 40’s and as you can see they liked it
Strong plant from veg till a few weeks left. Highly recommend 👌
There’s absolute mythic phenos lurking in this genetic library
So far this plant is looking freaking insane just like picture absolutly covered in tricombs growing outdoors. Plant is about 10 feet tall and has buds like shinney nurf footballs!!! Amazing
This is week⁶ 5 more days to week⁷ she a beautiful plant
Greenpoint is on point as usual!!!!!!
Amazing!!!!!!
Have not grown yet only have room for two plants.