Shoreline OG x Animal Cookies

Texas Toasted is a funky, frosty strain that brings together some of the best classic and modern American cannabis cultivars. This premium feminized hybrid is a cross of Shoreline OG and Animal Cookies—two potent strains that are known to produce connoisseur-grade buds. Like its parents, Texas Toasted is packed with aroma, flavor, and potency.

Shoreline OG, the mother of Texas Toasted, is a rare and coveted hybrid that offers a generous yield of buds that reek of skunk and petrol. Animal Cookies, in turn, is known for its remarkable bag appeal, exotic flavor, and narcotic effects. By crossing these two strains, Greenpoint Seeds has created Texas Toasted—a powerful hybrid with the pungent aroma and hardy growth of Shoreline OG, as well as the exceptional potency and resin production of Animal Cookies.

Texas Toasted Strain

Shoreline OG

The story of Shoreline OG starts with a classic cannabis strain known as Texas Shoreline. This rare cultivar is believed to have descended from an old Sensi Skunk strain that was brought from Amsterdam to the United States in the early 1980s by a group of growers in Houston, Texas. The strain was dubbed “Shoreline” after it made an appearance at a Grateful Dead concert at California’s Shoreline Amphitheatre. Shoreline quickly earned a reputation for its eyewatering bouquet and powerful cerebral high.

Years later, a breeder referred to as Shoreline Genetics acquired a cutting of the rare, clone-only Texas Shoreline strain. He used three select Deadhead OG males from Cali Connection to pollinate the legendary Shoreline cut, naming the hybrid Shoreline OG. Shoreline OG is an especially raunchy hybrid that reeks of skunk, burning rubber, gasoline, and pine.

Shoreline OG Lineage

Shoreline OG is a cross of Texas Shoreline and Deadhead OG. Texas Shoreline is believed to be an old Skunk No. 1 phenotype from Sensi Seeds. Skunk No. 1 is believed to be a hybrid of Afghani, Mexican, Colombian, and Thai landrace strains.

Deadhead OG, the father of Shoreline OG, is a hybrid of Chem ’91 and San Fernando Valley OG IBL. Chem ’91, the mother of Deadhead OG, is a descendent of Dog Bud—a mysterious strain that made its debut in Crested Butte, Colorado, during the late 1980s. The pedigree of Dog Bud is unknown. Due to its skunky and earthy aroma, some growers believe that Dog Bud may be a hybrid of Skunk No. 1. Others have suggested that it might be a cross of Pakistani Kush and Lemon Thai.

Animal Cookies

Animal Cookies is a powerful clone-only variety that was originally developed by the Cookies Family of San Francisco. The Cookies Family is a collective of renowned breeders that have created many elite cultivars such as Gelato 41 and Girl Scout Cookies.

The Cookies Family crossed its own legendary phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies with Fire OG, and brought Animal Cookies roaring to life. This unique cultivar brings together the scrumptious flavor of Girl Scout Cookies with the savory scent of Fire OG, and is considered by many to be one of the most potent cuts of Cookies. Users state that Animal Cookies provides a sedating stone that soothes the body and calms the mind. Growers and users can’t get enough of Animal Cookies’ rich flavor and potent high.

Animal Cookies Lineage

Animal Cookies, the other parent of Texas Toasted, is said to be a cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Fire OG. Although the ancestry of Girl Scout Cookies is unclear, most growers suggest that Animal Cookies is a hybrid of Durban Poison, Florida OG, and an unidentified strain referred to as “F1.”

The ancestry of Fire OG also is somewhat murky. Some believe that Fire OG is an S1 of OG Kush, but others maintain that it is the original phenotype of OG Kush that surfaced in the 1990s.

Texas Toasted Feminized Cannabis Seeds

Greenpoint Seeds used the original cut of Animal Cookies to pollinate a select phenotype of Shoreline OG. The resulting hybrid—Texas Toasted—offers a range of phenotypes that exhibit the superior characteristics of both parental lines. Some plants provide the generous yield and funky flavor of Shoreline OG, and others offer the sedating stone and remarkable resin production of Animal Cookies. Most plants will inherit a combination of these traits.

Texas Toasted is an Indica-dominant feminized hybrid. Feminized seeds make the growing process easy and efficient by eliminating the need to separate male plants from the females. By using feminized seeds, growers can have peace of mind knowing that 99.9 percent of the seeds will produce all-female plants.

Texas Toasted Aroma

One of Shoreline OG’s distinguishing characteristics is its pungent aroma. This terpene-rich cultivar fills the room with sharp notes of skunk, petrol, burning rubber, soil, and pine. When the buds are ground up, hints of lemon also are released.

In contrast, Animal Cookies offers a powerful sweet-and-sour bouquet that is highly aromatic. The buds emit sweet notes of brown sugar, cookie dough, and cherries, coupled with spicy scents of skunk, gasoline, and fresh soil. When breaking apart the flowers of Animal Cookies, some users detect undertones of pine and pepper.

Texas Toasted combines the skunky bouquet of Shoreline OG with the sweet-and-sour tang of Animal Cookies. This cultivar smells of cherry and cookie dough, mixed with funky notes of skunk, gasoline, rubber, and soil. Some phenotypes will be earthier and skunkier, and some will be sweeter.

Texas Toasted Flavor

Texas Toasted melds the raunchy flavor of Shoreline OG with the cookie-dough funk of Animal Cookies. This variety tastes of cherry, lemon, and cookie dough, with bitter notes of skunk, kerosene, soil, and pine. The flavor remains on the tongue long after smoking Texas Toasted. Some Shoreline OG-dominant phenotypes may lean toward the flavors of burning rubber and skunk, and some Animal Cookies-dominant plants may taste more of cherry, cookie dough, and soil. Most plants will offer a blend of these flavors.

Texas Toasted Effects

Shoreline OG combines the powerful cerebral effects of Texas Shoreline with the numbing stone of Deadhead OG, creating a well-balanced high that can be felt in both the body and mind. Users report that the high begins with an invigorating rush of euphoria, which may lead to fits of laughter. This uplifting high is coupled with a relaxing and soothing stone that may ease pain, without making the user feel lethargic.

Animal Cookies provides powerful and narcotic effects. This Indica-dominant variety produces a strong body buzz that may ease tension and reduce pain. The high comes on quickly, elevating the mood, boosting the appetite, and relaxing the body. When consumed in excess, this strain may send even the most seasoned stoners into a deep sleep.

Texas Toasted combines the cerebral high of Shoreline OG with the narcotic and sleep-inducing stone of Animal Cookies. The high starts with a rush of jubilation and slowly transforms into a soothing and comforting stone. Shoreline OG-dominant phenotypes tend to be more uplifting and cerebral, and Animal Cookies-dominant phenotypes tend to be more narcotic.

Texas Toasted Structure

Shoreline OG is medium to tall in height, with long, thick branches and large, sharply serrated leaves. This cultivar forms medium- to large-size colas that are bulky and heavy. Shoreline OG forms large, forest-green buds that are fluffy but dense. The flowers are decorated with red-orange pistils, lime-green sugar leaves, and a thick blanket of trichomes.

Animal Cookies is medium to tall in height, with long, thin branches and dark-green leaves. The leaves often display shades of purple and red when exposed to cold temperatures. Animal Cookies forms bright-green, popcorn-size buds dappled with purple sugar leaves and orange pistils.

Like its parents, Texas Toasted is medium to tall in height, with long, lanky branches and large, emerald-green leaves. This variety produces medium-size colas that are heavily dusted with resin. The buds are dense and frosty, with a thick sheen of trichomes. Some Cookies-dominant phenotypes may display hues of purple and red when exposed to cold temperatures.

Growing Texas Toasted

Shoreline OG is a hardy strain that is resilient to most pests, diseases, and environmental stressors. This cultivar can flourish in both indoor and outdoor environments. When cultivated outdoors, Shoreline OG reached its full potential in a temperate climate, with moderate humidity. This strain is amenable to a variety of cultivation techniques.

In contrast, Animal Cookies is a difficult strain to grow and may be stunted when exposed to environmental stressors. To produce a satisfactory yield, growers must provide Animal Cookies with a moderate climate, adequate nutrition, ample lighting, and a consistent pH.

Texas Toasted is a moderately easy strain to cultivate, and is resistant to most pests, diseases, and environmental stressors; however, some Animal Cookies-dominant phenotypes may be more sensitive to fluctuations in pH, temperature, humidity, and other conditions. Texas Toasted can be grown both indoors and outdoors if given a warm and dry climate.

Both Shoreline OG and Animal Cookies stretch significantly during the early flowering period. Like its parents, Texas Toasted may stretch in height as it begins to flower. Growers can limit the vertical stretch and increase the yield of Texas Toasted by using high-stress or low-stress training methods. This strain tends to benefit from topping, fimming, super cropping, and other training techniques.

Pest & Disease Control 

Shoreline OG-dominant phenotypes are resistant to mold and mildew, but some Animal Cookies-dominant plants may be susceptible to fungal diseases. Growers can avoid powdery-mildew infections by thinning the canopy, providing sufficient lighting and air circulation, and reducing the humidity level. They can also use various foliar sprays to thwart powdery mildew; however, these should be avoided during the flowering period.

When exposed to excess humidity, some Texas Toasted plants may be vulnerable to bud rot. To prevent bud rot, growers can lightly prune the plants, offer ample lighting and air circulation, and keep the humidity level low (below 50 percent) throughout the flowering stage.

Cookies and OG strains typically require more calcium and magnesium than the average variety. Texas Toasted also thrives when provided with extra calcium and magnesium. To avoid calcium and magnesium deficiencies, growers can use a cal-mag supplement or amend the soil with gypsum, Epsom salt, oyster shells, or other dry amendments. Because some Texas Toasted phenotypes may be sensitive to pH fluctuations, most growers use a pH meter to test their nutrient solutions before feeding the plants.

Harvesting & Curing Texas Toasted

Texas Toasted is a fast-flowering variety, and usually finishes flowering in nine weeks; however, some phenotypes may take up to ten weeks to mature. The best way to tell if the plants are ripe is to observe the trichomes with a magnifying glass. When the trichomes have become milky white, the plants are ready for harvest. If the plants are harvested when they are not fully ripe, Texas Toasted may deliver a more energizing effect. If the plants are harvested late, the effects are typically more sleep-inducing. Harvesting Texas Toasted at peak maturity will ensure maximum potency and yield.

Roughly one to two weeks before harvest, growers typically stop feeding the plants with fertilizers and start flushing them with water. Many growers believe that flushing removes fertilizers in the buds and makes them smoother and more flavorful. During this period, the leaves of the plants may fade from bright green to yellow, red, and purple.

After flushing the plants, growers harvest them by cutting down the branches. They remove the fan leaves and carefully manicure the flowers by trimming away the sugar leaves on the buds. These sugar leaves can be used to make tinctures, extracts, and other products that are high in THC.

After a careful manicure, the buds are ready to be dried. Growers hang the branches on a clothesline or place them on a drying rack for up to a week. This process may take longer for Texas Toasted, given the density of the buds. When the buds feel light and crispy, they are fully dried.

Once the plants have been dried, the last step is to cure them. A proper cure is essential, as it preserves the potency, flavor, and aroma of the flowers. To cure the buds, growers cut them from the branches and store them in sealable jars. They store the jars in a cool and dry area, and open them once or twice a day to prevent the buds from remaining moist. After two weeks, the buds can be smoked; however, it may take up to eight weeks to cure them fully.

Buy Texas Toasted Cannabis Seeds

Texas Toasted is a powerful hybrid that brings together the classic aroma of Shoreline OG with the exotic flavor of Animal Cookies. This premium feminized strain offers a Texas-size yield of dense, frosty buds that are rich in terpenes and cannabinoids. Growers appreciate Texas Toasted’s hardy growth resilient growth, and users can’t get enough of its funky, skunky scent. This variety offers an exotic spin on the elite Shoreline OG strain.

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Photo/Grow Credits: @We Solidarity (2021) Shoreline