Hybrid THC 28.0%

Girl Scout Cookies

The Bay Area phenomenon that redefined potency expectations and spawned a generation of hybrids.

About Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout Cookies — universally abbreviated GSC — emerged from the Bay Area rap and cannabis scene around 2012, popularised by the Cookie Fam collective. The cross of OG Kush with F1 Durb (a Durban Poison phenotype) produced something that took the industry completely by surprise: consistent THC levels above 25%, a terpene profile that somehow combined earthy, minty, and sweet-pastry notes, and effects that were simultaneously euphoric and deeply physical.

The buds are a visual standout — deep green with purple flashes and an extraordinary layer of white trichomes, often dusted with orange pistils that curl through the surface like fine copper wires. Breaking them open releases a smell that oscillates between fresh-baked cookies, sweet earth, and a subtle cherry-mint finish that is entirely unique.

GSC's high is one of the most complete available. It begins with a sudden cerebral elevation — thoughts become vivid and creative, and mood lifts significantly — before a full-body relaxation spreads from the chest outward. Unlike some high-THC strains, GSC rarely produces paranoia at normal doses, instead settling into a blissful balance that seasoned consumers compare to floating. Hunger is a near-universal side effect.

Growing GSC presents moderate challenges. It requires attention to training — the plant structure can become unwieldy without topping or LST. Humidity management is important as the dense bud structure is susceptible to botrytis. Patience is required: flowering takes 9–10 weeks but the quality of the harvest justifies every day.

Effects

Euphoric Happy Relaxed Creative Hungry

Flavour Profile

Sweet Earthy Mint Cherry Cookie

Aroma

Sweet Earthy Mint Spice

Quick Stats

Type
Hybrid
THC Content
25.0–28.0%
CBD Content
0.1–0.2%
Genetics
OG Kush × F1 Durb (Durban Poison)
Breeder
Cookie Fam Genetics
Grow Difficulty
Moderate
Flowering Time
9–10 weeks
Yield Indoor
400–450 g/m²
Yield Outdoor
500 g per plant
Height Indoor
100–150 cm
Height Outdoor
150–200 cm

Cannabinoid Profile

THC 28%
CBD 0.2%

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