Named in obvious sarcastic wit, Girl Scout Cookies are far more potent than its name might suggest.
A slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain, GSC is known for its power and flavor.
It is popular in the scene for its effectivity and clean high, but is a relatively low yielder compared to other strains – but its unique strength makes it worth the wait.
| Sativa/ Indica | Indoor yield | Outdoor yield | Flowering period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40% / 60% | 10 oz / m² | 10 oz+ / plant | 9 – 10 weeks indoors, mid-October outdoors |
Although much hype surrounds Girl Scout Cookies and its origins, the strain basically consists of a South Florida OG Kush blended with Durban Poison.
GSC is a unique blend that lives up to its reputation from being featured in a number of rap songs.
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Its heritage guarantees a solid mix of a sativa head-high with an indica body-high, providing the best of both worlds and perfectly suitable for those seeking creative stimulation as well as physical relaxation.
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| Girl Scout Cookies weed strain attributes: | |
|---|---|
| ORIGIN | Durban Poison with OG Kush cross |
| EFFECTS | Happy – 10 Relaxed – 9 Euphoric – 9 Uplifted – 8 Creative – 6 |
| FRAGRANCE | Fruity, diesel, skunky, mint |
| FLAVORS | Sweet, earthy, pungent, lemon, mint, spicy, herbal |
| ADVERSE REACTIONS | Dry mouth – 10 Dry eyes – 5 Paranoid – 1 Anxious – 1 |
| MEDICAL | Stress – 10 Pain – 8 Depression – 8 Insomnia – 4 Lack of appetite – 4 |
| FLOWERING TIME INDOOR | 9 to 10 weeks |
| FLOWERING TIME OUTDOOR | Mid – October |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Medium |
| THC CONTENT % | 18% – 28% |
| CBD % | 0.20% |
| INDICA/SATIVA % | 60%/40% |
| INDOOR YIELD | 10 ounces per square meter |
| OUTDOOR YIELD | 10 ounces or more per plant |
| CLIMATE | Mediterranean climate |
| GROWTH LEVEL | Moderate |
| RESISTANCE TO DISEASE | High |
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GSC Effects
A strain that is named in a misleading fashion, Girl Scout Cookies is notoriously potent.
Those seeking out a predominantly happy, euphoric high have found their match. It relaxes the body without making it feel heavy.
It has been lauded for providing an energetic boost of creativity and sociability, a high best enjoyed in good company.
Other effects include a sense of confidence and unwinding, causing good vibes and giddiness and the desire to laugh and goof around.
The high is said to start off in your head, stimulating the temples, while spreading into the body.
While the head becomes euphoric, the body slowly follows by delving into an extended feeling of relaxation.
Girl Scout Cookies terpenes
Caryophyllene is the dominant terpene of this cannabis strain, followed by D-Limonene, humulene, linalool, ocimene, carene and myrcene.
Aroma & Flavor
Well-loved for its sweet and earthy aroma, Girl Scout Cookies has an enticing whiff to it.
There is a certain earthiness to its presence, that is then broken up with hints of chocolate and mint, with a generous dash of spiciness.
This fragrant bud becomes even more potent in smell as you break it up.
Girl Scout Cookies’ smoke has been said to truly embody the flavor of OG with a hint of candy mixed with some mint.
Others love it for its unmistakable brown-sugar flavor, mixed with a hint of spices, peppers and nutmeg. Sometimes it has a distinct citrus edge to it, while still maintaining its earthiness.
With an above-average THC level, Girl Scout Cookies is guaranteed to make an impression on even the most seasoned smoker. It is well-loved for its sweet, minty flavor and its relaxing effects that will slowly put you in a relaxing mood.
Dominant terpene:
| Terpene | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Caryophyllene | spicy, cinnamon, clover |
Secondary terpenes:
| Terpene | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | citrus, lemon, orange, tangerine |
| Humulene | hops, earthy, wood, herba |
| Linalool | floral, lavender, rose, citrus, wood, rosewood |
| Ocimene | herbal, sweet, citrus, herbaceous, wood |
| Carene | sweet, citrus, pungent, herbal, earthy, musky, wood, cedar, cypress wood |
| Myrcene | earthy, musky, fruity, clover, hop, pungent |
GSC Adverse Reactions
As is usual with these strong blends, adverse reactions can range from dry mouth to dry eyes. A good amount of liquids at hand is always recommended in these cases.
Other negative effects reported are general dizziness and paranoia mixed with a little anxiety, although the levels of these effects occurring are mostly mild rather than strong.
Usually, in strains this strong, some of the unpopular effects come in with equal force, which in this case is thankfully not the case.
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Medical
With what conditions does it work?
Girl Scout Cookies strain have been successfully used in the treatment of many conditions. It has proven itself most effect as a powerful stress-management tool.
Because of this, it has become commonly used as a perfect wind-down smoke for the evening. It is therefore a proven effective way to unwind after a long day at work.
The high of the GSC comes in quickly and creates a rush that settles into a strong sedative high.
This also makes it perfect to combat any onslaught of depression and anxieties. This is because it has a very smooth, soothing way of calming down nerves.
Girl Scout Cookies strain also causes the “munchies”, which is why doctors have prescribed it to their patients in order to restore their appetite.
This is especially prevalent in those who suffer from cancer and the corresponding treatments necessary.
Insomnia has also successfully been treated by the use of Girl Scout Cookies, putting the mind at ease quite easily and encouraging the melatonin levels to spike.
A cerebral high has been observed in those who smoke or consume GSC.
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This is why, for medicinal reasons, GSC has made itself a one-stop-shop for those suffering from pains and aches as well.
Lastly, because of it’s above average THC levels, GSC has been recognized as a successful way of gently treating those who suffer from seizures.
Growing Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies are produced in short to medium height plants, with sturdy branches and bright green leaves. When grown in cooler settings, it produces a purplish bud that are rich in density and slightly crystallized.
All-round a very resistant strain to mildew and pests, growing GSC is more about creating an environment where it can flourish stress-free with enough space for it to branch out.
Flowering
Indoor
Growing well in hydro but also in an optimal soil medium, Girl Scout cookies flower in 9 to 10 weeks. It is a low yielder compared to other strains, bringing in an average of about 10oz/ m2, depending on its environmental conditions.
Outdoor
Girl Scout Cookies when grown outdoors needs a lot of warmth and sunshine to thrive. This means it is best kept in a mediterranean climate with a balmier atmosphere.
Harvest for GSC is sometime in Mid October and can be expected to yield about 10oz/ plant.
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FAQs About Girl Scout Cookies Strain
What is the Girl Scout Cookies strain yield?
Girl Scout Cookies yields 10oz per square meter indoors and 10oz or more per plant outdoors.
How much THC does Girl Scout Cookies strain have?
It contains from 18% to 28% THC.
What are the origins of the Girl Scout Cookies strain?
Girl Scout Cookies is made from South Florida OG Kush blended with Durban Poison.
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Have you ever smoked or grown your own Girl Scout Cookies? Please let me know what you think about this marijuana strain in the comments below.
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Robert
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I have been growing the Original GSC outdoors for 6 years and have had nothing but success and rave reviews about this strain. If you have the right climate and weather and put the time and right ingredients in, you end up with a great product. I live in the Foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in California. If you grow right there is nothing like Outdoor cannabis. I have never had a GSC under 9 1/2 feet tall. My tallest was 10 1/2 ft. and never harvested under 5 1/2 to 6 lbs. on a plant. One year I only had 2 GSC plants and they averaged 10 lbs. per plant. That was the most I ever got and the growing conditions were Perfect that year. I usually have maybe 8 people, (regular smokers), test my strains after it is dried, cured, and trimmed and have always received rave reviews on the GSC. Keep in mind, this is the original GSC, not Thin Mint (which no one seems to like much), or the other phenotypes. Also, you have to harvest your product at the perfect time to get the perfect product. It takes a lot of time and a lot of money to produce a great harvest. I don’t believe I will ever stop growing this strain.
I currently have a girl scout cookie in Vegetive growth soon to go to flower and im wondering just how much she will stretch during the first 3 weeks? I’ve heard GSC is a big stretcher so would like to know what to expect? Thanks in advance
outside it grew to 7 feet… indoors 3 1/2 feet
I am growing a clone of Thin Mint from 2016 Cannabis cup winner from Larry OG. Now working with his strains. I have a Larry cookie from this and going to re breed it back to the thin mint.
I’m in my 3/4th week of flowering with my GSC …we are going into Sept. here in MI, cooler nights actually seem to be advancing my potted, outdoor plant that I began as a seed, told to be GSC? She is very sturdy and keeping pretty healthy from what I’m able to see and know, as I’m a first time grower. Buds are forming very nicely, although again, only in 3/4th week phase of flower. Plant is a potted version, combined both soil and cocoa mix. Use of occasional Epson salt in watering seems to be doing well. The plant is roughly 4ft tall from base to top stem, and sturdy. Per count I have about 17 ‘arms’ in budlet stage. So I think my yeild should be pretty descent! Keeping fingers crossed that temps stay +neutral, although I can bring plant in if need be. I’m a first time grower, Grandma, and Stage 3+ Colon cancer survivor of 9 yrs now, alleviating use of all pain meds and others that chemo did to my body and advancing stages of different ‘ailments’ that we’re to come at later days in my life. Hoping all continues on right healthy course with this plant and I can provide even more positive writings to you, about it, in the future. Keeping fingers crossed! Mamajacs in MI
I have recently jus invested in equipment to start my own grow. I put 20 beans in to germ and all 20 sprouted. Inga someone over seeing me cause it’s my 1st grow and unsure of all that comes with it. Long story short I was miss guided in a big way and almost cost me everything. The seedlings I feel went into light shock. So I’ve read and read and read and got them to come out of it, but I’m unsure of where to go from here. I’m afraid of losing the crop or not getting the yield I want. Unsure of what to do and afraid of losing my investment. Do I try and save the plants or start over? I have plenty of beans left. But the timing will throw everything off! Lost in Ohio! SOS
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Two years ago I grew my first crop. It was 2 GSC. We weren’t legal until July (Oregon) so that when I started with 2 small clones. They did great. We had a late, hot fall and they finished around the 10th of October. Came out real good. Last year, I bought two small GSC clones, then took cuttings off them. Shared two and kept 3 so total of 5. Wet fall came early and made it tough to finish. I have them on low carts and pulled them undercover if it even looked like rain. Kept a couple fans on them whether inside or out because of humidity. Was a hassle but had a big crop and no mold. This year I have added blue dream and cookie Viper to a couple GSCs…
Girl scout cookies kicked ass outside for Me. I averaged 3 pounds per plant. Grown in butte county California
I grow 7 CSC last year the buds was like popcorn and I got about 7oz on two all the rest turned out to be male plant Mr.Robert I am a new member of your team I have picture of the hole grow that plant is one of the mean reason I decided to grow auto flowers the leave was very small and the plant did not get over 5′ tall
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