If you’ve been visiting the True Blue Blog on regular basis, you may already be familiar with our ongoing series, Cannabis Terpenes 101. In that series, we take a closer look at different types of terpenes found in various strains, identifying their therapeutic effects as well as the compounds that are responsible for their smell.
Today, we’d like to launch another series: In-Depth Cannabis Strain Profiles. For this ongoing blog topic, we’ll be looking at the marijuana that influence the food-grade terpenes that we offer here at True Blue. Getting to know them will help to guide your terpene selections and understand the increasingly diverse world of marijuana. Our first candidate is the Girl Scout Cookies strain.
Strain Names Are Often Inspired By Terpenes
If you’ve ever thumbed through a High Times Magazine, it’s likely that you’ve been both blown away and slightly amused by the insane number of different strains that exist in the world now. The names of these strains can get wildly exotic, like Zkittlez or Jamaican Lamb’s Bread, leading some industry experts to throw up their hands, calling these names “meaningless.”
We love these different names, and the diversity this plant has developed over the past few years, however, because it’s an ongoing homage to the magical nature of terpenes. Without terpenes and terpenoids to give varieties of cannabis seeds their distinct smells and tastes, seeds would have far less to work with in the way of names. Conversely, the names inspired by these terpenes give you an idea of what you can expect from various strains in terms of taste and aromatherapy. Which brings us to our in-depth profile: a delicious-sounding variety known as
Where Did Girl Scout Cookies Originate?
The Girl Scout Cookies Strain (or GSC), which conjures up images of the sweet snacks that arrive at your door once a year, courtesy of the neighbors kids’ cookie sales, originated in California. According to multiple sources, the Cookies Strain is an Indica dominant that is the result of crossing OG Kush (a hybrid) with Durban Poison (a Sativa).
In-Depth Cannabis Strain Profile: Blue Girl Scout Cookies
If you’re looking for other varieties of Girl Scout Cookies, a popular choice is Blue Girl Scout Cookies. Blue Girl Scout Cookies is another Indica dominant that is a cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Blueberry. It combines the powerful euphoria and relaxation of its Indica roots with a sweet berry and earthy cherry flavor profile. And if you’re looking for an even spicier variation, Platinum Girl Scout Cookies may become your new go-to. It’s a cross of OG Kush, Durban Poison, and a third unknown strain, which gives it a delicious fruity spiciness.
What Terpenes Give GSC It’s Wonderful Flavor And Smell?
People who consume Girl Scout Cookies report feelings of happiness, relaxation, euphoria, and creativity. But what about the sweet, earthy, pungent flavor and smell? To understand what created this “dessert” strain, you’ve got to take a look at its rich terpene content.
According to Leafly, Girl Scout Cookies includes the following terpenes:
- Linalool (0.09 - 0.3 %)
- Myrcene (0 - 0.5%)
- Pinene (0 - 0.3%)
- Limonene (0.08 - 0.5%)
- Caryophyllene (0 - 0.9%)
Can’t Find GSC Flower? Try Our Terpenes
While we can’t promise that your local Girl Scout Council would approve, True Blue can help add the essence of Girl Scout Cookies to your edible or concentrate product. Whether it’s for medical marijuana or for recreational use, we carry food-grade Girl Scout Cookies terpenes that can restore or enhance its flavor.