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indica-dominant strain

Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout Cookies, or GSC for short, is a well-known Californian cross of OG Kush and a Durban line. Its dessert-like profile combines cookie, mint, sweet cherry and lemon with skunky accents. Reports describe euphoria and an uplifting mood, followed by pronounced full-body relaxation.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • minty
  • chocolatey
  • skunky
  • cherry-like
  • lemony
  • cookie-like

Effects

  • relaxing
  • mood-enhancing
  • head-heavy
  • euphoric

Terpenes

  • Caryophyllene
  • Limonene
  • Humulene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 28 %
CBD 1 %

These values are intended for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Girl Scout Cookies is at the beginning. Below are the documented parent lines through the 2nd generation.

Editorial profile

Girl Scout Cookies in detail

Origin & classification

Girl Scout Cookies, usually called GSC, is described in the source as a Californian breeding by Jigga. OG Kush and F1 Durban are listed as parents. The structured dataset, however, lists OG Kush Strain x Durban Poison Strain. Whether F1 Durban may be equated with Durban Poison here should be verified before a definitive family-tree entry is made. What is certain is the combination of an OG Kush line with a Durban selection.

Aroma & flavour

The strain initially became known in California and later spread particularly throughout North America. Its success gave rise to several well-known expressions, including Thin Mint and Platinum GSC. These names refer to phenotypes or related selections and should not be treated as though all their properties are automatically present in every GSC flower. The source classifies GSC as an indica-dominant hybrid.

Terpene profile

The aroma is described as distinctly dessert-like. Cookie and mint meet sweet cherry and lemon; the structured dataset adds chocolate and skunk. Caryophyllene, Limonene and Humulene are listed as terpenes. Together, they create a sweet-spicy foundation with fresh and slightly more bitter accents. Terpene levels and the precise expression of individual notes may vary between phenotypes and batches.

Effect tendency

Recurring experience reports mention a strongly euphoric, mood-enhancing and head-focused feeling, followed by waves of physical relaxation. More potent expressions are also described as producing sluggishness and a couch-lock-like progression. These descriptions indicate possible experiences, not a guaranteed effect. Medical use claims from the original source are not adopted.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

For THC, the description gives a range of 19 to 28 percent, while the strain data lists both the minimum and maximum as 28 percent. A fixed value of 28 percent is therefore not substantiated. It is more meaningful to classify it as a frequently potent strain whose laboratory values depend on phenotype, cultivation, harvest and testing methods. CBD is listed at approximately one percent. Specific information on flowering time, growth and yield is missing from the dataset. The reliable profile is therefore based on its Californian origin, the OG-Durban combination, its cookie-mint-citrus aroma and the transition from euphoria to pronounced physical calm.

Similar strains & related profiles

These profiles may be of interest if you want to compare strains based on a similar parent line, name similarity or related genetic context.

Related parent line

Girl Scout GarlicGirl Scout KushGMOGMO CookiesGorilla CookiesGorilla Cookies FF

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Girl Scout Cookies

What type of strain is Girl Scout Cookies?

We list Girl Scout Cookies as an indica-dominant strain with the parent line OG Kush Strain × Durban Poison Strain.

What genetics are behind Girl Scout Cookies?

The parent line of Girl Scout Cookies is OG Kush Strain × Durban Poison Strain.

What does Girl Scout Cookies smell and taste like?

In terms of aroma, Girl Scout Cookies is primarily minty, chocolatey, skunky, cherry-like, lemony and cookie-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Girl Scout Cookies?

Girl Scout Cookies features Caryophyllene, Limonene and Humulene in its profile. They complement the described aroma profile.

What effect tendency does Girl Scout Cookies have?

We primarily describe Girl Scout Cookies as relaxing, mood-enhancing, head-heavy and euphoric. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Girl Scout Cookies?

A THC range of 28 % is stated for Girl Scout Cookies. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.