Kitchen Sink is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain bred from GMO Cookies and Sundae Driver, known for a sweet, creamy pastry aroma cut with funk and a relaxed, creative high. It was bred by Cannarado Genetics and sold as feminized seed. Weedmaps puts typical THC at 16 to 20%, and Leafly describes the effects as mostly calming.
Kitchen Sink Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | GMO Cookies × Sundae Driver |
| Breeder / origin | Cannarado Genetics |
| THC | 16–20% (some batches test higher) (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Aroma and flavor | sweet pastry, fruit, cream, dank earth, garlic funk, vanilla, menthol, nutty, ammonia |
| Reported effects | relaxed, creative, euphoric, happy |
| Best for | evening use, winding down, creative downtime |
| Flowering time | About 65–77 days indoors; 72–77 days outdoors |
Where Kitchen Sink Comes From
Kitchen Sink comes from Cannarado Genetics, which crossed GMO Cookies with its own Sundae Driver. Leafly, Weedmaps and SeedFinder all list that pairing; Leafly spells the breeder Connarado, but it is the same breeder. SeedFinder lists GMO Cookies as Chem D crossed with Forum Girl Scout Cookies, the savory, garlicky line also known simply as GMO, while Sundae Driver is a creamy dessert strain from Cannarado itself.
The cross pairs the funky, garlic-and-fuel side of GMO with Sundae Driver’s creamy, fruity sweetness. SeedFinder lists it as a feminized-only release, and Leafly names Super Zoldier Serum as an offspring.
Kitchen Sink Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often tag Kitchen Sink as relaxed, creative and euphoric, and Weedmaps reviewers report euphoric, happy and relaxed. Leafly’s description adds an uplifted, focused head paired with a relaxed body, and calls the overall effect mostly calming.
SeedFinder is blunter: it describes strong relaxation and warns that too much can leave you stuck to the couch. A small amount suits a creative evening or a movie; a larger one is better saved for when you have nowhere to be. Start low with fresh batches, since some test well above the average.
Kitchen Sink Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Descriptions split between sweet and savory, which fits the parents. SeedFinder and Weedmaps describe sweet, fruity, creamy pastry aromas, with fruit, flowers and cream as the top notes. Leafly reviewers also report sweet, wet, dank earth and sage, and one compared the smell to burnt rubber, which is the GMO funk coming through.
Leafly lists the flavors as ammonia, menthol and vanilla, while Weedmaps reports vanilla, mint and nuts. No source we checked publishes a terpene breakdown, so check the label or lab results if that matters to you.
Side Effects and How to Use Kitchen Sink
Leafly reviewers list anxiety, dry mouth and dry eyes as the most common complaints. At high doses SeedFinder warns of heavy couch-lock, so keep the first session modest.
If you are new to Kitchen Sink, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Kitchen Sink for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often mention reaching for Kitchen Sink during anxiety (28%), depression (22%) and stress (20%), and its description also mentions headaches. These are personal reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Kitchen Sink
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Flowering: About 65–77 days indoors; 72–77 days outdoors
- Yield: Medium to high
- Height: Tall
- Environment: Indoor or outdoor; outdoor harvest in early October
SeedFinder lists an indoor flowering time of about 65 to 77 days and a medium to high yield, and describes branchy, slender, hardy plants that are fairly easy to grow indoors or out. It recommends staking the branches to support bud production. Weedmaps describes tall plants with broad leaves and an outdoor harvest in early October. Leafly growers note pointed buds in dark and light green with orange hairs. With a finish that runs into October, outdoor growers in rainy northern climates should watch the dense, resinous buds for mold.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Kitchen Sink
- GMO Cookies: its parent, source of the savory funk
- Sundae Driver: its parent, source of the creamy sweetness
- Garlic Breath: another GMO-family hybrid
- Ice Cream Cake: similar creamy, relaxing dessert profile
- Zoap: another modern sweet and funky hybrid
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Kitchen Sink
Dispensary menus change every week, and Kitchen Sink may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Spokane, browse Spokane dispensaries and check the menus at stores like 4:20 Friendly and Cannabis & Glass North Spokane. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Cookies – Chicago and Karma Club – Chicago. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Kitchen Sink FAQ
Is Kitchen Sink indica or sativa?
It is a balanced hybrid, listed as roughly 50/50 by Weedmaps, with mostly calming effects.
What is Kitchen Sink a cross of?
GMO Cookies crossed with Sundae Driver.
Who bred Kitchen Sink?
Cannarado Genetics, sometimes spelled Connarado.
How strong is Kitchen Sink?
Weedmaps puts the average at 16 to 20% THC, and Leafly lists about 18%, though individual batches can test higher.
What does Kitchen Sink taste like?
Sweet vanilla and cream with menthol or mint, set against an earthy, funky GMO backbone.
Is Kitchen Sink good for sleep?
It can be at higher doses. SeedFinder warns it can be couch-locking, though smaller amounts are more relaxed and creative than sleepy.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
