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MONOGRAPH NG-004 · NG PHARMACOPEIA

Girl Scout Cookies

HYBRID

Girl Scout Cookies — now often called GSC for trademark reasons — changed the game when Cookie Fam dropped it around 2012. It launched an entire 'cookies' genetic family (Gelato, Wedding Cake, Biscotti, Runtz) that dominates dispensary menus to this day. The OG Kush × Durban Poison cross produces sticky, dense buds coated in trichomes with an aroma that genuinely smells like fresh-baked cookies. It also set a new bar for THC content in flower, routinely testing above 25%.

THC
25-28%
CBD
0.1-0.2%
Onset
5-10 minutes (inhaled)
Demand
73/100
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Identification

SpecimenGirl Scout Cookies
ClassificationHYBRID  60% Indica / 40% Sativa
Genetic lineageOG Kush × Durban Poison
BreederCookie Fam (Berner, Jigga)
First documented2012
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Cannabinoid assay

THC
25-28%
CBD
0.1-0.2%
0%5101520253035%
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Terpene profile

Caryophyllene
0.42%
Spicy, peppery — the dominant terp
Limonene
0.19%
Bright citrus uplift
Humulene
0.14%
Earthy, woody — appetite suppressant
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Subjective effects

Onset5-10 minutes (inhaled)
Duration2-3 hours (inhaled)
Indicated windowLate afternoon / Evening. Good for creative projects that don't require laser focus, or for winding down socially.

GSC delivers in waves. First comes a heady, cerebral buzz — you feel happy, giggly, creatively sparked. Then the indica side rolls in like a warm blanket. Your body melts. It's a powerful high that can catch newcomers off guard — the THC ceiling is high. Experienced users love the depth. It's euphoric without being racy, relaxing without being comatose.

Full-body euphoriaDeep relaxationHappinessCreativity burstGiggly
Dry mouthDry eyesParanoia (sensitive users)Couch-lock
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Therapeutic applications (reported)

Severe painNausea (chemo patients)Appetite lossDepressionAnxiety
Reported applications from user-survey aggregates and observational data; not clinical indications. Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.
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Organoleptic properties

Flavor notesSweet cookie dough, Mint, Earthy, Chocolate
Aroma profileSweet and doughy, Minty fresh, Earthy spice, Subtle chocolate
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Administration routes

Flower (any method)The sweet cookie flavor is best appreciated through flower.
EdiblesGSC is popular in edible form — the cookie theme carries over naturally.
Dry herb vaporizerAt 370°F you get incredible flavor. The sweet mint really pops.
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Cultivation data

DifficultyModerate to Hard
Flowering9-10 weeks
HeightShort-Medium (2-4 feet)
Yield (indoor)280-350g/m²
Yield (outdoor)350-450g/plant
ClimateWarm, Mediterranean. Does not like cold or excess humidity.
TechniquesLST and topping recommended. She doesn't yield huge, so maximize canopy coverage.
NotesLower yield than average but the quality makes up for it. Dense, frosty buds with purple hues in cool temps. Nutrient-sensitive — less is more. Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with 10-20% amber.
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Market data

Price / eighth$35-55
Avg rating4.4 (12,800 reviews)
Dispensary reach~2,100 locations
Demand index
 73/100
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Cross-references

Registry · NormalizeGreen.com
Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.