GSC Girl Scout Cannabis
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES LAB TEST

GSC

GSC Cannabis Seed Traits:
Strain:  GSC (formerly known as Girl Scout Cookies)
Strain Type: Balanced Hybrid
Phenotype: GSC typically develops into a medium-height plant with strong branching and moderate internodal spacing. Flowers are dense, compact, and heavily coated in frosty trichomes, displaying bright green coloration with shades of purple and vivid orange pistils. GSC is prized for its dense, resin-rich flowers and its remarkably complex terpene profile. GSC is one of the most influential cannabis cultivars of the modern era. Its genetics have been used to create countless popular hybrids, including Gelato, Wedding Cake, and many of today’s dessert-style and exotic cannabis strains.
Seed Type: Regular through selective breeding
Flowering Time:  Approximately 8–10 weeks indoors, with outdoor harvests generally finishing in late September to early October, depending on climate and phenotype expression.
Genetic Lineage: OG Kush and Durban Poison
Aroma/ flavor: Sweet cookie dough, vanilla, and baked pastry layered with notes of mint, earth, and subtle fuel.
Terp Profile: B-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene
Secondary Terpenes: Myrcene, Linalool, Pinene
Medicinal Uses:  *Individual experiences and responses may vary.
It may help manage stress, anxiety, symptoms of depression, and improve mood. Its soothing body effects may also provide temporary relief from chronic pain, muscle tension, headaches, inflammation, stimulate appetite, and promote relaxation without immediate sedation, making it a versatile option for both daytime and evening use.
Our Test Results: THC: 18-25% Average, 2.27% CBGA

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Genetics:

GSC (Girl Scout Cookies) is one of the most influential cannabis hybrids of the modern era. Known as the foundation of the Cookie family, GSC changed the direction of cannabis breeding by combining two legendary lineages: OG Kush and Durban Poison. This iconic pairing created a genetic legacy that continues to shape many of today’s most popular strains.

The OG Kush side of the family tree brings classic Kush heritage and is believed to have connections to Chemdawg, Lemon Thai, and Hindu Kush genetics. These influences helped establish OG Kush as one of the most important breeding strains in cannabis history, passing along its signature earthy, citrus, and fuel-like characteristics to countless modern hybrids.

The other parent, Durban Poison, is a pure South African landrace sativa known for its unique heritage and importance in cannabis preservation. As one of the foundational landrace varieties, Durban Poison has been used by breeders for generations to add stability, vigor, and distinctive sativa traits to hybrid genetics.

Together, these two powerhouse parents created Girl Scout Cookies, a strain that became the foundation for an entire generation of cannabis breeding. Its family tree includes influential genetics such as OG Kush, Chemdawg, Hindu Kush, Lemon Thai, and Durban Poison.

Through its offspring, GSC has helped create some of the most recognized modern cultivars, including Gelato, Wedding Cake, Runtz, Animal Cookies, Cookies & Cream, and many other elite hybrids. With a lineage that connects classic Kush genetics with landrace heritage, GSC remains a true cornerstone of modern cannabis genetics and a favorite among collectors, breeders, and cannabis enthusiasts worldwide.

Terpene Profile:

Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) terpene profile is a rich blend of sweet baked goods, earthy herbs, mint, and warm spice. This classic profile is often associated with relaxing physical effects balanced by a cheerful, euphoric mood.

  • Caryophyllene contributes spicy, peppery notes and is unique because it can interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system.
  • Limonene provides bright citrus aromas and is commonly associated with an uplifting, positive mood.
  • Humulene contributes woody, earthy aromas with subtle herbal notes and is being studied for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Linalool contributes floral, lavender-like aromas and is often associated with calming, soothing effects.
  • Myrcene contributes earthy, herbal, and musky aromas with subtle notes of cloves and ripe fruit and is commonly associated with deep relaxation, calming effects, and potential anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Pinene contributes fresh pine, cedar, and herbal aromas and is commonly associated with alertness, mental clarity, and focus while also being studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator properties.

Growth Style: GSC typically grows into a medium-height, bushy plant with strong lateral branching and a sturdy structure. It can show moderate stretch during early flowering and responds well to topping, low-stress training (LST), and Screen of Green (ScrOG) techniques. These methods help create an even canopy and maximize the number of productive flowering sites.

Climate & Environment: GSC thrives in a warm, stable environment with good airflow. Because it produces dense, resin-coated flowers, maintaining humidity around 40–50% during late flowering helps protect flower quality and supports strong trichome development.

Indoor Growing: GSC performs exceptionally well indoors due to its manageable size and strong branching. Regular pruning and selective defoliation help improve airflow, increase light penetration, and encourage larger, more uniform flowers throughout the canopy.

Outdoor Growing: Outdoors, GSC prefers full sun, fertile soil, and a consistent growing environment. With enough space for root development and proper care, it can develop into a productive plant with strong branches capable of supporting dense, resin-rich flowers.

Training & Pruning: Early topping helps encourage multiple main colas and creates a wider plant structure. Removing lower growth and thinning crowded interior branches improves airflow and allows the plant to focus energy on producing larger, higher-quality flowers.

Nutrients: GSC responds well to a balanced feeding program. During vegetative growth, focus on healthy roots, strong stems, and vigorous branching. During flowering, gradually increase phosphorus and potassium while reducing excess nitrogen to support dense flower formation, resin production, and terpene expression.

Flowering Time: GSC typically finishes flowering in 9–10 weeks indoors, with outdoor harvests generally occurring from early to mid-October, depending on phenotype and local climate.

Harvest Tips: GSC develops dense, sticky flowers that may benefit from branch support during the final weeks of flowering. Allowing the plant to fully mature helps maximize trichome production, aroma, flavor, color expression, and overall flower quality.

Grower Experience Level: GSC is best suited for intermediate growers, although patient beginners can achieve excellent results with proper training and environmental management. Attention to airflow, humidity, and nutrient balance helps bring out its best characteristics.

Overall Growing Profile: GSC is a true modern classic that rewards growers with vigorous growth, beautiful frosty flowers, and exceptional terpene development. With proper canopy management, balanced nutrition, and consistent environmental control, this cultivar can produce a standout harvest of dense, flavorful, premium-quality buds.

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