Girl Scout Cookies
Also known as: GSC, Cookies
Breeder: Jai "Jigga" Chang, Cookie Fam (San Francisco)
Girl Scout Cookies is the strain that launched the modern Cookies empire and helped define an entire category of cannabis genetics. Developed in San Francisco's Sunset District around 2007–2008, it was the first strain to be aggressively marketed through social media, pioneering the intersection of cannabis branding and lifestyle marketing. Its genetic influence on modern cannabis is arguably second only to OG Kush.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: OG Kush (Flo Rida cut) x F1 Durban
The Flo Rida OG is a specific OG Kush cutting reportedly brought from Jacksonville, Florida to San Francisco around 1994. F1 Durban is a cross of a proprietary strain Jigga called 'F1' and Durban Poison, a South African landrace sativa. Notable phenotypes include Thin Mint, Platinum, and the original Forum Cut.
Lineage Dispute
A persistent rumor claims Granddaddy Purple is part of the lineage. Jigga and Cookie Fam members have stated these claims were deliberate misdirection to protect their genetics. Some Mendocino growers claim GSC originated from a Cherry Pie hermaphrodite. The breeder-confirmed lineage is OG Kush x F1 Durban.
Terpene Profile
Beta-Caryophyllene — Spicy, peppery, diesel-adjacent; ~0.85%
Limonene — Bright citrus top notes; ~0.48–0.52%
Myrcene — Earthy, musky; ~0.35%
Aroma: Sweet dough, mint, earth, and diesel with a pungent finish. Often described as 'minty cookies' or 'sweet gas.'
Flavor: Mint, sweet cherry, lemon zest, and pepper on exhale. The flavor complexity spawned an entire 'dessert strain' category.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Begins within minutes — a cerebral rush of euphoria and mental uplift.
The initial head high transitions into full-body relaxation within 20–30 minutes. The OG Kush parentage contributes a settling physical calm without complete sedation. The 'munchies' effect is frequently noted as particularly strong.
Duration: 2–3 hours
Commonly Reported Uses
Growing Characteristics
Grow Tips: Heavy feeder in mid-flower. Watch for calcium and magnesium deficiency. Prone to powdery mildew if airflow is poor. Keep RH below 45% in late flower. Responds well to LST, topping, and SCROG.
History & Origin
Created circa 2007–2008 by Jigga in the Sunset District of San Francisco. The Cookie Fam collective — Jigga, Flux, Mr. Sherbinski, Pieguy — cultivated it before rapper Berner helped launch it into mainstream awareness around 2010, founding the Cookies brand. In 2008, a grower known as 'Ghost' obtained a cutting for $3,500 and distributed four clones, spreading the genetics across California and to the UK — one became the famous Forum Cut.
Awards & Recognition
- ●2013: 1st Place, Best Hybrid — High Times Cannabis Cup, Amsterdam
- ●2013: 1st Place, Best Hybrid — High Times Medical Cannabis Cup, Los Angeles
- ●2012: 1st Place — High Times Medical Cannabis Cup, San Francisco
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using Girl Scout Cookies as a parent:
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