How to Grow Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos
Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos is a potent, dessert-flavoured indica cross that brings together two of the most loved cookie-family strains. It pairs a strong 20–25% THC with a caramel, earthy, sweet flavour and a creative, euphoric, uplifted effect, on a compact, very productive plant that is easy to manage.
Built from OG Kush crossed with Durban Poison and Do-Si-Dos, this is a 65% indica, 35% sativa strain with rich cookie heritage: dense resin, a sweet-earthy nose and a potent, well-rounded high. The result is a flavourful, high-THC plant that stays short and productive.
Recommended Strains
Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos
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THC | 20% - 25% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 65% Indica / 35% Sativa |
Alien Cookies x Kush Mints
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THC | 33% - 34% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Because it is compact, generous and easy to grow, Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos is a rewarding pick for cookie lovers of every level. You can see the full genetics and buy Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos feminized seeds on the strain page, and browse more of our feminized range alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 20–25% (high) |
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| Lineage | OG Kush x Durban Poison x Do-Si-Dos |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 65% Indica / 35% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Harvest | October |
| Height | 3.94 ft / 1.2 m |
| Yield | High |
| Yield indoor | 1.31–1.64 oz/ft² (400–500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 21.16–35.27 oz/plant (600–1000 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Caramel, Earthy, Sweet |
| Effects | Creative, Euphoric, Uplifted |
Promos & Deals
Climate and Where to Grow It
Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos does well in a temperate climate with mild, steady conditions and good light. It is a sturdy, adaptable plant that performs both outdoors and in a controlled indoor tent, and it stays compact at around 1.2 m.
Outdoors it finishes around October, and despite its small size a single plant can bring in a huge 600–1000 g in a good spot. Indoors it produces a solid 400–500 g/m². Keep humidity in check as the dense, resinous buds fill in to protect both the sweet aroma and the heavy resin.
Indoors, aim for daytime temperatures around 68–80°F (20–27°C) and keep steady airflow through the canopy. Its short, bushy stature makes it a good fit for height-limited setups.
Growing Feminized Photoperiod Seeds
As a feminized strain, every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to sex the plants or remove males. That keeps the grow simple and means no wasted time or space on plants you would only cull.
Being a photoperiod plant, Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos flowers on a light change rather than on age. Grow it under a long day (around 18 hours of light) through the vegetative stage, then switch to a 12/12 cycle to trigger flowering. A longer veg builds a bigger frame and a bigger harvest, while a shorter veg keeps this compact plant very small.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
This is a vigorous, productive plant, so you can feed it steadily through bloom to support the heavy, resinous buds. Start low, build up as the plant asks for more, and taper off for the final flush so the caramel-sweet flavour stays clean.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 | Very light feed, focus on healthy root growth |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8–1.2 | Build the frame, raise nitrogen gradually |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the heavy buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 | Plain water for the final 1–2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip to 12/12, bloom runs about 8–10 weeks. The indica dominance shows in the structure: compact spacing, dense, chunky, resin-coated buds and a decisive bud set rather than long, stretchy branches, which suits its short frame.
This is a very productive plant that punches above its size, so keep the canopy open and support the heavier colas if needed. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber heads for the fullest expression, and run a short plain-water flush in the last week or two before you cut.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15–18°C) and 55–60% humidity for 7–14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry stops the dense buds staying damp in the middle while the outside dries, which protects the sweet, caramel aroma.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure brings the caramel, sweet, cookie-like character forward over the earthy base and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this dessert-flavoured cross deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos is a frosty, high-THC plant, so the trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a bonus run of potent concentrate from material most growers throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos has a smooth, dessert-like flavour of caramel and sweetness over an earthy base, the cookie-family character you expect from this lineage. It is a rich, moreish profile rather than a sharp or citrus-forward one.
It carries a deep terpene stack. Six stand out: myrcene anchors the earthy, musky, subtly sweet base; caryophyllene adds a peppery warmth; humulene brings a woody, earthy depth; borneol grounds it with an earthy, camphor-like note; farnesene adds a soft, sweet touch; and linalool rounds it off with a gentle floral-sweet note. A supporting cast of cedrene, terpineol, fenchol and more fills in the herbal corners.
Effects and Best Use
With its 65% indica base, Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos is reported as creative, euphoric and uplifted, a brighter, more upbeat character than you might expect from a cookie indica. It is a pleasant, well-rounded profile that works well across the day as much as a relaxed evening.
At a strong 20–25% THC it is potent, so a little goes a long way, especially for less experienced users. That potency, the compact size, the big yield and the caramel-sweet cookie flavour make it a genuinely rewarding grow.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos is a forgiving, productive grow, but its dense buds and very big outdoor yield need support and airflow.
- Watch the humidity: its dense cookie-and-Do-Si-Dos buds trap moisture, so keep flowering humidity down and run a fan through the canopy to prevent bud rot.
- Support the colas: a single outdoor plant can pull an enormous yield, so stake and tie the branches well before they bend under the weight.
- Open up the canopy: it stays compact at around 1.2 m and grows bushy, so defoliate lightly to get light and air to the lower buds.
Expert tip: the caramel and sweet, dessert-like flavour is delicate. Dry slowly in a cool, dark space and cure in jars so that smooth, earthy-sweet character holds up after harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos indica or sativa?
It is indica-dominant, at 65% indica and 35% sativa, though its effect stays fairly bright, creative and uplifting. The Durban Poison in its background adds a little stretch and lift, so train the tops to keep the canopy even while the indica side keeps the buds dense and heavy.
How long does it take to flower?
About 8 to 10 weeks once you switch to a 12/12 light cycle, with outdoor plants finishing around October. Its dense buds and very large outdoor yield mean you should get supports in early and keep air moving through the canopy so the colas finish clean and free of mold.
Do I need to sex the plants?
No. These are feminized seeds, so every plant grows into a flowering female. There is no need to identify or remove males, which keeps the grow simple and makes better use of your space, since every seed you plant turns into a productive, heavy-yielding plant rather than a male to cull.
Is Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos good for beginners?
Yes. It is compact at around 1.2 m, forgiving and productive, which makes it beginner-friendly. Keep the canopy open with a light defoliation and manage humidity in bloom, since the dense buds trap moisture, and it is straightforward. Supporting the heavy colas is the other main job outdoors.
What does Girl Scout Cookies x Do-Si-Dos taste like?
Expect a smooth, dessert-like mix of caramel and sweetness over an earthy base, driven by its myrcene, caryophyllene, humulene and borneol terpenes. Those sweet notes are delicate, so dry slowly in a cool, dark space and cure in jars to keep that rich, caramel-sweet character after harvest.
How much does it yield?
It is a strong producer: 1.31 to 1.64 oz/ft² (400 to 500 g/m²) indoors, and a very large 21.16 to 35.27 oz (600 to 1000 g) per plant outdoors in a good season. Give it room, strong support and good airflow to reach the top of that generous outdoor range.
