GSC Thin Mints by Clone Only Strains
Emerging from the Bay Area right around the early 2010s, Thin Mint GSC is arguably the most coveted cut of the original Girl Scout Cookies to ever hit the scene. The Cookies Fam—guys like Jigga and Berner—struck gold by crossing a Florida OG Kush with an F1 Durban Poison. But Thin Mint is a very specific, clone-only phenotype expression of that hunt. It doesn't breed true from seed, meaning if you want the real deal, you have to know someone holding the authentic mother plant.
Growing the authentic cut is a rite of passage. She's not the heaviest yielder out there, forming a compact, branchy structure with tight internodal spacing that demands some intermediate skill to dial in properly. But the bag appeal is off the charts. The colas turn a deep, dark purple contrasted against forest green sugar leaves, and they get absolutely caked in a thick crust of trichomes. Because of the hype, there are a million fake cuts floating around, so real heads guard the authentic clone with their lives.
It earned its name for a reason. The terp profile is a crazy mix of cool, mentholated mint and sweet cookie dough, all backed by a heavy, earthy gas inherited from the OG side. The high hits you like a truck but stays beautifully balanced. You get a massive wave of euphoria straight to the dome, quickly followed by a heavy physical relaxation that somehow avoids putting you to sleep. It's the blueprint that gave us the entire Gelato family, and smoking the original cut reminds you exactly why.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | Clone Only Strains |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±67 days |
| Environment | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Lineage | OG Kush × F1 Durban |
| Descendants | Zelda's Cake, Blue Gelato 41, Gelato, Glookies, Cookie OG, Sugar Berry Scones, Girl Scout Cookies, After 8, MacMints, Lava Cake |
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Growing GSC Thin Mints: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with OG Kush or F1 Durban will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
GSC Thin Mints FAQ
How long does GSC Thin Mints take to flower?
GSC Thin Mints typically flowers in around 67 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is GSC Thin Mints an indica or a sativa?
GSC Thin Mints is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of GSC Thin Mints?
GSC Thin Mints was bred from OG Kush × F1 Durban by Clone Only Strains.
What environment does GSC Thin Mints like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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