Girl Scout Cookies
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Also known as GSC, Girl Scout Cookies is an all-time favorite of hardcore stoners. This Hall of Famer has won a slew of prestigious awards like the High Times Cannabis Cup and Best Hybrid of 2013 in California.
Girl Scout Cookies strain info:
A hybrid of the eminent Durban Poison and OG Kush strains, its THC level that can go up to 28% is behind the high that many users refer to as the best rollercoaster ride of their lives. Durban Poison gives it a powerful Sativa buzz that’s euphoric and encourages socialization, while the mostly Indica OG Kush contributes extreme relaxation.
Aside from its mind-blowing recreational effects, this strain may also be helpful for tackling stress and chronic pain and aches. MMJ patients say that it’s particularly effective for mitigating psychological disorders like anxiety and depression. It‘s also very beneficial for insomniacs with its sedative impact. The best time to enjoy GSC is at nighttime, especially since it can calm down the nerves after a hard day and induce sleep.
Furthermore, marijuana enthusiasts love GSC’s sweet and earthy aroma blended with chocolate and mint. The smoke tastes of brown sugar, nutmeg, a bit of candy, and a dash of pepper. Some tokers say that they can also detect a citrusy tang similar to OG Kush. The flavor is strongly suggestive of the actual cookies, hence the name.
This strain can be grown by using feminized, regular, and autoflower seeds. It isn’t the easiest strain to handle, but it isn’t too challenging, either. Some cultivation experience would be helpful, but beginners who wish to grow a batch of these marijuana plants can do so with a little research.
| Feminized & Regular | Autoflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Genotype | Genotype60% Indica / 40% Sativa | Genotype60% Indica / 40% Sativa + Ruderalis |
| Lineage | LineageDurban Poison x OG Kush | LineageDurban Poison x OG Kush x Ruderalis |
| THC | THC18 to 28% | THCUp to 21% |
| CBD | CBDLess than 1% | CBDInsignificant amount |
| Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield9 to 10 Weeks / 280 g/m² | Indoor Flowering / Yield10 weeks / 115 to 170 g/m² |
| Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldMid-October / 280 g/plant | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldJune to September / 115 to 170g/plant |
| Recommended To | Recommended ToIntermediate | Recommended ToBeginner |
Girl Scout Cookies Grow Info
Girl Scout Cookies plants are typically short to medium height with strong branches and bushy foliage. They have a strong resistance to most pests and diseases, although they require regular pruning and heavy feeding. This strain is best grown indoors, unless you are lucky enough to live in a warm country with Mediterranean-like weather. As it matures, the bright green buds dotted with brownish-orange pistils will take on a crystallized appearance due to the immense trichome production. Cold nighttime temperatures will bring out purple hues that will add to the nugs’ bag appeal.
Whether you choose to grow Girl Scout Cookies from feminized or regular seeds, the care requirements are the same. Its height rarely goes beyond 150 cm, making it suitable for most spaces. However, it may be a little challenging for novices because of the need to tame its bushiness. Regular pruning is necessary to promote better airflow and expose all the parts of the plant to the light evenly. Removing the non-essential leaves and stems will also encourage the plant to concentrate its energy on bud production.
Furthermore, it requires ample nutrient feedings to ensure robust growth. Besides the usual nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, you should give it calcium and magnesium. As for the growing medium, you can use either soil or hydroponics. Just maintain the pH level at 5.5 to 6.5 so that the nutrients can be absorbed efficiently.
This strain thrives best in an indoor environment where all the ambient conditions can be controlled. For best results, the temperature should stay between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius (68 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit). The optimum relative humidity (RH) level is 50 to 60% during the vegetative period, but then it should be dropped to 30% a few weeks before harvesting. These are photoperiod plants, so remember to set the grow light schedule at 18/6 during vegetation and switch to 12/12 for the flowering phase.
For the maximum yield potential, employ the Sea of Green (SOG) technique. After 9 or 10 weeks of flowering, you will be able to collect 280 grams of delicious bud per square meter.
Growing GSC outdoors could be trickier, especially if you aren’t residing in a warm area with lots of sunlight. But if all goes well, a yield of 280 grams per plant can be achieved by mid-October. This strain might not be as high-yielding as its parents, Durban Poison and OG Kush. Nevertheless, the enticing aroma and flavor will more than make up for it.
Take note that regular seeds have a 50/50 chance of sprouting male and female plants. To get the expected yield of smokable bud, germinate twice as many as you think you’ll need.
Autoflowering Girl Scout Cookies is most suitable for amateur growers. This version is infused with Ruderalis genes to make it easier to grow in a wider range of environments. It adapts well to colder conditions and produces flowers more quickly. Due to its shorter life span, the plant remains short and stout until maturity. The maximum height is only 90 cm.
When grown indoors, Auto GSC shows better results in a Sea of Green (SOG) setup, just like the photoperiod version. The temperature and RH requirements are the same as well. Ten weeks after you plant the seeds, you’ll be able to harvest 115 to 170 grams of the same delectable and potent weed per square meter of grow space.
This version of GSC can also be cultivated outdoors in a warm and balmy climate. Because it has a short life cycle, two or more batches of crop are possible in a single year. Sow the first batch in early spring so that you can collect up to 170 grams of weed per plant in late June or early July. At the same time, you can plant another batch for an October harvest. Just make sure that the weather is consistently warm and dry. Otherwise, you would be more successful with indoor cultivation.
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