- Girl Scout Cookies is a hybrid Hybrid strain originating from San Francisco Bay Area, dating back to 1996.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 19-25%.
- Its lineage runs through OG Kush × Durban Poison, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 6 documented strains descend from Girl Scout Cookies, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies was created by the Cookie Fam collective in the Bay Area and quickly became one of the most influential strains ever bred. Its parentage — the heavy OG Kush paired with the uplifting Durban Poison — produced a complex hybrid with a unique sweet, doughy, mint-chocolate aroma. GSC's bag appeal (purple hues, heavy trichomes) and balanced effects made it a dispensary phenomenon. More importantly, it became the genetic foundation for dozens of subsequent blockbuster strains including Gelato, Wedding Cake, GMO, and Do-Si-Dos. The Cookie lineage arguably defines the modern exotic era.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
The Cookie Fam collective, led by Berner and Jigga, developed GSC in the mid-1990s from an OG Kush cutting they acquired. The strain's name (originally a strategic marketing move to avoid drug connotations in a medical dispensary context) became iconic.
Over time, GSC's various phenotypes — Thin Mint, Platinum, Animal — were stabilized and released individually. The strain won numerous Cannabis Cups and remains a top-seller worldwide.
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Girl Scout Cookies is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Girl Scout Cookies
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Girl Scout Cookies
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Girl Scout Cookies with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Girl Scout Cookies selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Girl Scout Cookies variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
OG Kush (Chemdawg x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai) × Durban Poison (South African landrace sativa)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Girl Scout Cookies is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Girl Scout Cookies is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Girl Scout Cookies is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Girl Scout Cookies:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Girl Scout Cookies?
Girl Scout Cookies typically tests at 19-25% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. The balanced hybrid effects make it versatile for different tolerance levels.
Is Girl Scout Cookies a sativa or indica?
Girl Scout Cookies is a hybrid cannabis strain (Hybrid). Bred from OG Kush × Durban Poison, its effects lean on a balanced hybrid experience. Users report: Powerful euphoria, deeply relaxing, creative, uplifting, cerebral.
Girl Scout Cookies strain review — what to expect
Girl Scout Cookies is known for Powerful euphoria, deeply relaxing, creative, uplifting, cerebral. A hybrid crossing OG Kush with Durban Poison. Girl Scout Cookies launched the Cookie dynasty — the most influential genetic family in modern cannabis history. The aroma profile features sweet dough, mint, chocolate, earth, fuel, floral. Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
What are the phenotypes of Girl Scout Cookies?
Girl Scout Cookies expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Thin Mint GSC, Platinum GSC, Animal Cookies, GSC. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Girl Scout Cookies crossed from?
Girl Scout Cookies was bred from OG Kush × Durban Poison. Detailed ancestry: OG Kush (Chemdawg x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai) × Durban Poison (South African landrace sativa). This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Girl Scout Cookies available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Girl Scout Cookies is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Girl Scout Cookies?
Girl Scout Cookies is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Girl Scout Cookies yield and how long does it flower?
Girl Scout Cookies has a flowering time of 9-10 weeks and produces moderate to high yields. Plants reach medium height, making it a versatile size for most indoor setups.
What is Girl Scout Cookies and where does it come from?
Girl Scout Cookies is a hybrid cannabis strain that originates from San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA. It belongs to the late-1990s era of cannabis genetics. A hybrid crossing OG Kush with Durban Poison. Girl Scout Cookies launched the Cookie dynasty — the most influential genetic family in modern cannabis history.
What is the genetic background of Girl Scout Cookies?
Girl Scout Cookies has the following ancestry: OG Kush (Chemdawg x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai) × Durban Poison (South African landrace sativa).
Is Girl Scout Cookies indica or sativa?
Girl Scout Cookies is a hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Girl Scout Cookies smell and taste like?
Girl Scout Cookies has a Sweet dough, mint, chocolate, earth, fuel, floral aroma, with flavors described as Sweet mint chocolate, doughy, earthy, floral, fuel. Its dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
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Medical Applications
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