Cookies
Cookies
Also known as: Girl Scout Cookies, GSC, Cookie Kush, Berner Cookies
Overview
Cookies, originally known as Girl Scout Cookies (GSC), is a legendary indica-dominant hybrid strain that emerged from California's Bay Area in the early 2010s. The strain was originally developed by the Cookie Family collective in San Francisco and went on to win multiple Cannabis Cup awards, establishing itself as one of the most influential strains in modern cannabis culture. The name was later shortened to simply "Cookies" or "GSC" to avoid trademark complications with the Girl Scouts organization.
This strain represents the result of crossing OG Kush with an F1 Durban Poison hybrid, creating a 60% indica/40% sativa genetic composition. Cookies produces oversized spade-shaped dark olive green buds with bright fiery orange hairs and amber-colored crystal trichomes. The buds are visually striking with dense, chunky nugs that exhibit vibrant colors including deep purple, forest green, and orange hues, covered in a thick layer of frosty trichomes. The strain has become increasingly difficult to find new hybrids without GSC genetics, cementing its status as a cornerstone of modern cannabis breeding.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with anxiety and stress
- Often used for appetite stimulation
- Users report help with depression
- May assist with nausea management
- Often used for insomnia relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
GSC is relatively easy to cultivate and produces high yields. The strain's hybrid genetics make it adaptable to indoor and outdoor growing conditions with a short flowering time of 9 to 10 weeks. Flowering time is typically 8-10 weeks when grown indoors, with indoor yields of 10-14 ounces per square meter and outdoor cultivation reaching up to 16 ounces per plant. Plants are medium-sized, reaching 3-4 feet indoors and up to 6 feet outdoors, exhibiting a bushy structure with sturdy branches. GSC prefers a Mediterranean-like climate with optimal temperatures of 20-28°C (68-82°F) and humidity levels of 50-60% during vegetative stage, reduced to 40-50% during flowering. The strain responds well to training techniques like topping and LST to maximize yields.