Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies delivers a one-of-a-kind experience with potent effects of happiness and deep relaxation. Perfect for growers of every level, this strain guarantees dense, resinous buds with a delicious cookie flavor, fresh out of the oven. Find out why it is a legend in the cannabis world.
Girl Scout Cookies is one of the most iconic strains ever to come out of California. This cannabis legend was born from a cross of Durban Poison and OG Kush, a hybrid that has won hearts and multiple awards around the world.
Girl Scout Cookies genetics have given rise to an entire family of hybrids known as the Cookies family. Its name comes from its delicious flavor, which brings to mind the famous cookies Girl Scouts sell door to door. It has been refined and offered in many versions over the years, and ours stands out for its affordable price and top quality.
This indica-dominant plant has a sturdy, compact structure, with medium internodes and deep green leaves. Outdoors it rarely grows taller than 6.5 ft, making it ideal if you want a low-profile grow.
The buds of Girl Scout Cookies are a real showstopper. Medium-sized, they surprise you with how rock hard they are and the sheer amount of trichomes covering them, as if dusted with diamond powder. In cool temperatures they also tend to take on beautiful purple hues, making them even more eye-catching.
Girl Scout Cookies flavor and effects
The aroma of Girl Scout Cookies is a true delight for the senses. Open a jar and you are greeted by sweet, earthy notes with hints of vanilla, mint and cherry. This distinctive aroma profile is one of the reasons the strain has become so popular with connoisseurs.
As for its flavor, Girl Scout Cookies does not disappoint. Every puff takes you straight to a batch of fresh-baked cookies, with a smooth touch of vanilla and mint. It is like enjoying a gourmet dessert, with a flavor that lingers on the palate and leaves you wanting more.
The effects of Girl Scout Cookies are just as impressive. With THC between 20% and 25%, this strain gives you a powerful feeling of happiness and relaxation. Get ready for a wave of euphoria that wraps around you, followed by a deep body relaxation that leaves you completely at ease. Its low CBD, around 0.2%, goes along with these effects without making them overwhelming.
Girl Scout Cookies terpenes
The wealth of terpenes in Girl Scout Cookies is one of the keys to its success. The standouts are:
- Alpha-pinene: brings a fresh pine aroma and is associated with a clear, alert high.
- Myrcene: with its earthy scent, it is typical of relaxing, body-focused strains.
- Limonene: responsible for the citrus notes, it is associated with an upbeat, cheerful mood.
- Beta-caryophyllene: with its spicy aroma, it rounds out the flavor and complements the relaxing effect.
These terpenes not only define the aroma and flavor of Girl Scout Cookies but also round out its effects. That is why it is such a popular choice if you want to unwind and enjoy a deeply relaxing body effect.
Girl Scout Cookies yield and flowering time
The yield of Girl Scout Cookies is one of its big advantages, for beginners and experts alike. Indoors it is perfect for SOG (Sea of Green) setups from clones, although it also handles other techniques well. With 30–35 W of LED per square foot, you can expect yields of 1.5 to 1.6 ounces per square foot. In dialed-in grows, hitting 1.8 ounces per square foot is not hard.
Outdoors, Girl Scout Cookies shows its full potential. In full sun and with the right care, it can yield up to 28 ounces (about 1.75 pounds) per plant. Its sturdy structure and moderate height, rarely over 6.5 ft, make it ideal if you want a more low-key grow.
The flowering time of Girl Scout Cookies varies with growing conditions. Indoors, from the flip to the flowering light cycle, you will need about 9 weeks until harvest. Keep in mind that the smell is intense during this phase, so a good odor-control setup, like a carbon filter, may be needed.
Outdoors, flowering begins between late July and early August, depending on where you live. Harvest usually takes place in early October, with some slightly later phenotypes ready in the second week of October. The strain loves a dry, sunny early fall to give its best in yield and quality.
How to grow Girl Scout Cookies
In terms of growing difficulty, Girl Scout Cookies is a moderately easy strain. Its hardy nature makes it a good fit if you are just starting out, while more experienced growers can use advanced techniques to maximize yield and quality. It is a versatile plant that adapts well to different growing methods, including SOG and ScrOG.
For the best results, it is essential to give Girl Scout Cookies the right climate and growing conditions. It prefers a warm, dry climate like California's. Indoors, keep daytime temperatures between 68 °F and 79 °F, with nights 13 °F to 16 °F cooler. Relative humidity should be 55–60% during veg, dropping to around 40% in flower and finally to 30% at the very end, before harvest. Outdoors, Girl Scout Cookies thrives when planted out after the last frost (April to June, depending on your USDA zone) and harvested in early October, so the plants soak up as much sunlight as possible.
Girl Scout Cookies is notably resistant to pests and diseases, making it a reliable choice for growers of all levels. Even so, it is always smart to stay alert and take preventive steps, such as using organic pesticides and checking your plants regularly for any sign of trouble.
What we love
- Dense, resinous buds, perfect for extracts.
- A varied, aromatic terpene profile.
- Easy to grow indoors and outdoors.
- Potent effects that balance happiness and relaxation.
What we don’t love
- Needs precise humidity control, especially during flowering.
- May need stakes to support the weight of the buds.
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When does Girl Scout Cookies start flowering outdoors?
Outdoors, Girl Scout Cookies starts flowering between late July and early August, depending on where you live and your local climate.
When is outdoor Girl Scout Cookies ready to harvest?
Girl Scout Cookies has a relatively short flowering period. Outdoors it is usually harvested in early October, and some phenotypes may take until the second week of October.
How do you grow feminized Girl Scout Cookies?
Girl Scout Cookies is an easy plant to grow, suitable for beginners and experts alike. It prefers warm, dry climates and can be grown indoors and outdoors. Indoors it is ideal for techniques like SOG and ScrOG and needs precise humidity control. Outdoors it thrives when planted out after the last frost and harvested in October.
What are the effects of Girl Scout Cookies?
The effects of Girl Scout Cookies are very potent. It brings a feeling of happiness and deep relaxation, along with a euphoria that wraps your whole body. It is ideal for kicking back after a long day, unwinding and enjoying a good mood.
Is Girl Scout Cookies sativa or indica?
Girl Scout Cookies is an indica-dominant hybrid, roughly 60% indica and 40% sativa. Indicas are known for their relaxing, body-focused effect, ideal for the evening, while sativas usually offer a more energizing, uplifting effect, perfect for creativity and daytime. Girl Scout Cookies combines the best of both worlds: deep relaxation and a cheerful euphoria.
What does Girl Scout Cookies taste like?
The flavor of Girl Scout Cookies is a delicious blend that brings to mind fresh-baked cookies, with hints of vanilla, mint and cherry. This mix of sweet and earthy flavors makes it one of the highest-rated strains among connoisseurs.
How much THC and CBD does Girl Scout Cookies have?
Girl Scout Cookies has high THC, between 20% and 25%, and low CBD, around 0.2%. These cannabinoid levels explain its potent psychoactive and relaxing effects.
What is Girl Scout Cookies a cross of?
Girl Scout Cookies is the result of a cross between Durban Poison and OG Kush. This genetic combination produced an indica-dominant strain with a varied, aromatic terpene profile.