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Cannabis Strain Review: Platinum Gsc

Platinum Girl Scout Cookies strain review
a.k.a. Platinum Girl Scout Cookies, Platinum GSC, PGSC
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 53% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
91%
Happy
74%
Uplifted
72%
Euphoric
71%
Creative
41%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
32%
Dry Eyes
17%
Dizzy
9%
The Scaries
3%
The Scaries
2%

Platinum Gsc has an ASHI score of 6 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 26 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Platinum Gsc won 2 awards in categories like in places like USA-Oregon. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 53% Indica.

Place Category Competition
1 Indoor Grown Indica Dominant Flower Dope Cup Washington
1 Best Hybrid Nw Cannabis Classic
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Uplifted, Euphoric and Creative effects of Platinum Gsc produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Platinum Gsc has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain and Nausea.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Platinum Gsc's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Humulene and Camphene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Platinum Gsc that includes: Sweet, Earthy, Pungent, Berry, Spicy and Herbal, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yes, SIR! Platinum Gsc has an aroma profile of Earthy, Pine, Sweet and Pungent.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 28%
CBD
0.06 - 1%
CBN
0.05%
CBDV
CBD-A
0.1%
CBG-A

Platinum GSC presents Caryophyllene, Humulene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 28%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.06 - 1%. CBN levels should be around 0.05%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors dry, hot mediterranean outdoor climate Moderate

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Mid October 30 to 80in 3 to 6 (oz/ft)

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7 to 9 weeks 30 to 80in 3 to 6 (oz/ft)

The difficulty to grow Platinum GSC is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 30 to 80in height to be with a yield of 3 to 6 (oz/ft) in about 7 to 9 weeks. Outdoors, Platinum Gsc should harvest around Mid October you can expect 30 to 80in height and 3 to 6 (oz/ft) yield.

Platinum GSC shares genetics with Durban Poison and OG Kush .

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Platinum GSC. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Platinum GSC before creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain