Indica70% Indica / 30% Sativa20-28% THC

OGKB

Also known as: OG Kush Breath, OGKB GSC

Breeder: Cookie Fam (Jigga) — GSC phenotype selection

OGKB is a clone-only Girl Scout Cookies phenotype that became one of the most important breeding parents in modern cannabis. It produces the largest colas of all GSC cuts with a unique mutant-like leaf structure, caryophyllene-forward cookie-fuel terpene profile, and heavy sedative effects. Its difficult grow habits motivated breeders to cross it with more vigorous males, producing Do-Si-Dos, Mendo Breath, and Peanut Butter Breath—some of the most commercially successful strains of the 2010s-2020s. OGKB occupies a singular position in cannabis genetics as the mother of the modern Cookies/Cakes/Dough lineage wave. Its cross with Face Off OG produced Do-Si-Dos (Archive Seed Bank), which in turn parented Wedding Cake, Jealousy, and dozens of other contemporary cultivars. Despite its notoriously difficult grow characteristics — the glacial veg speed and modest yields that make it commercially impractical as a standalone — OGKB remains one of the most sought-after clone-only cuts in cultivation because of what it transmits to progeny: dark coloration, short internodes, extreme trichome density, and a doughy, fuel-laced terpene signature that defines the cookie family. The original cut should not be confused with OGKB 2.0 (a bag-seed selection by Mycotek from OGKushBreath-supplied dispensary flower, which won the 2015 IC420 Growers Cup) or OGKB 2.1 (a 710 Labs selection crossing OG Kush Breath with Dosidos NorCal Cut). Authentic OGKB clones trace to a single verified lineage through OGKushBreath and NorCalKid; Dark Heart Nursery's 'Platinum GSC' is sometimes mislabeled as OGKB but is a distinct selection.

Lineage

Girl Scout Cookies (OG Kush x F1 Durban)

THC Range

20-28%

Flower Time

8-10 weeks

Difficulty

Hard

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Girl Scout Cookies (OG Kush x F1 Durban)

Parent strains in encyclopedia:Girl Scout Cookies→

As a GSC phenotype, OGKB inherits OG Kush's fuel, pine, and lemon terpene notes plus potency ceiling, and F1 Durban's doughy, herbal, slightly spicy character. OGKB specifically expresses the indica side more heavily than Forum Cut, with shorter internodes, wider leaves, denser buds, and a more sedating effect profile. It reliably transmits dark coloration, short internodes, heavy trichome coverage, and caryophyllene-forward chemistry to offspring.

Lineage Dispute

OGKB is a clone-only phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies, not a distinct cross. The name comes from the ICMag user 'OGKushBreath' who first shared the cut publicly. NorCalKid documented it with a side-by-side Forum Cut GSC grow. Sometimes confused with DHN Platinum Cookies. OGKB 2.0 (Mycotek) and OGKB V2.1 (In House Genetics) are separate derivative strains.

Terpene Profile

DOMINANT

Caryophyllene — Dominant at 0.4-0.9%; provides the spicy, peppery backbone and anti-inflammatory CB2 activity

SECONDARY

Limonene — Present at 0.2-0.8%; adds citrus brightness and mood-lifting properties

SECONDARY

Myrcene — Found at 0.2-0.8%; contributes herbal earthiness and drives body sedation

SECONDARY

Humulene — Present at 0.1-0.4%; adds hoppy, woody undertones

SECONDARY

Linalool — Found at 0.05-0.2%; provides floral lavender softness

SECONDARY

Pinene — Trace at 0.05-0.2%; adds fresh pine accent

Aroma: Pungent 'halitosis-like' funk (hence the 'Breath' name) layered over sweet cookie dough. The OG side contributes fuel, pine, and lemon; the Durban side adds doughy, herbal, slightly spicy notes.

Flavor: Fresh nutty vanilla inhale with berry herbal exhale that grows spicier. Earthy undertones with skunky cheese on the finish.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Near-immediate mood lift that slowly builds into heavy body sedation over 10-15 minutes

Starts with warm giggly euphoria, then a slow melt into deep couch-lock. Heavier body load than most GSC phenotypes. Appetite stimulation is pronounced. Mental chatter quiets as the body stone takes hold.

Duration: Long-lasting, 2-4 hours

Commonly Reported Uses

Chronic painInsomniaStressMuscle spasmsDepressionAppetite loss

Grower's Notes

Flower

8-10 weeks

Indoor Yield

450-700 g/m²

Outdoor Yield

500-2500 g/plant

Difficulty

Hard

Height / Stretch

Tall (5-6.5 ft indoor)

Environment

Indoor preferred

OGKB (OG Kush Breath) is a clone-only Girl Scout Cookies phenotype first surfaced by an ICMag forum member named OGKushBreath, who received the cut directly from Cookie Fam (Jigga). It was further documented by NorCalKid on ICMag alongside the Forum GSC cut, establishing OGKB as a distinct selection prized for its potency and flavor intensity. The plant is immediately identifiable in veg by its unique leaf morphology — broad, slightly leathery fan leaves with short, rounded leaflets that set it apart from standard GSC cuts. This leaf structure, combined with extremely slow vegetative growth and tight internode spacing, makes OGKB one of the most recognizable and challenging Cookies phenotypes to cultivate.

Growth Structure and Training

In veg, expect painfully slow growth compared to other GSC selections. Internodes stack tightly, producing a compact, bushy frame that typically reaches 5–6.5 feet indoors. Stretch after the flip is modest, usually 1.2x to 1.8x, so flip height should be planned accordingly — the plant will not race away from you. Apical dominance is moderate, making OGKB a natural candidate for topping and low-stress training to fill a canopy. Early trellising is essential, as the dense colas that develop in flower will need structural support. Defoliation should begin in late veg to establish airflow through what becomes an extremely dense canopy by mid-flower.

Flowering Time and Harvest

Flowering runs 56–70 days depending on phenotype and desired effect profile, with most growers pulling at 63–67 days for a balance of potency and terpene brightness. Buds develop into stout, golf-ball to egg-shaped nuggets with tight calyx stacking and rock-like density at maturity. Coloration ranges from bright mint green to deep forest green, with anthocyanin expression producing lavender to plum flecking under cooler nighttime temperatures (65–68°F). Vivid orange pistils thread through a heavy frosting of bulbous trichomes that gives the flowers a crystalline, sugared appearance. OGKB is widely considered the strongest and most flavorful of all GSC clone-only cuts, and it stacks the largest colas of the family.

Yield

Yields are moderate — this is a boutique cultivar, not a commercial yielder. Indoors, expect 450–700 g/m² (roughly 1.0–1.3 g/watt under modern LEDs) with an experienced hand and dialed environment. Outdoor plants in full sun with amended beds can produce 0.5–2.5 kg per plant depending on season and site. The dense flower structure demands aggressive environmental control in late flower to mitigate botrytis risk.

Nutrient Management

Nutrient management follows typical Cookies-line patterns. In coco or hydro, maintain pH at 5.8–6.2; in soil, target 6.3–6.8. EC should run 1.4–1.8 mS/cm in late veg, rising to 1.8–2.2 mS/cm in peak bloom with 10–20% runoff to prevent salt buildup. OGKB does not tolerate excess nitrogen in late veg or early flower — taper N by week 3 of bloom and lean into calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Under LEDs, magnesium demand runs higher; supplement 40–60 ppm Mg if interveinal chlorosis appears. Silica at 50–100 ppm through week 4 can strengthen stems against the weight of dense colas.

Environment and Climate

Environment should target 76–80°F daytime in early flower, easing to 74–78°F in late flower to preserve volatile terpenes. Night temps of 65–72°F maintain metabolic stability and encourage color expression. VPD targets: 1.0–1.3 kPa in late veg, 1.2–1.4 kPa in early flower, 1.3–1.6 kPa in late flower. Relative humidity should step down from 60–65% in veg to 50–55% in weeks 1–3 of flower, 45–50% in weeks 4–7, and 42–48% in the final two weeks. Robust laminar airflow is critical — the dense bud structure traps moisture and creates ideal conditions for powdery mildew and botrytis if ventilation is inadequate. Light intensity: 300–600 PPFD in veg, 800–1000 PPFD in flower without CO2, or 1100–1400 PPFD with CO2 supplementation at 1000–1200 ppm.

Pest and Disease Resistance

Pest and disease pressure centers on powdery mildew and botrytis — both exploit the dense canopy and tight bud structure. Preventive IPM should start in veg with beneficial predators (Amblyseius swirskii or cucumeris for thrips, Phytoseiulus persimilis for spider mites). For disease suppression, rotate biologicals like Bacillus subtilis QST 713, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, and potassium bicarbonate sprays during veg, discontinuing foliar contact by week 2–3 of flower to protect trichomes.

Wash and Extraction

For hash production, OGKB's heavy trichome coverage and resinous flower surface make it a strong candidate for ice water extraction. Fresh frozen material typically yields 3–8% bubble hash by weight, with the 73–90 micron fractions producing the highest-quality full-melt heads. Hash rosin pressed from quality OGKB bubble hash at 155–165°F yields 55–65% returns with excellent terpene retention. The cultivar's caryophyllene-forward terpene profile carries through extraction well.

Drying and Curing

Drying and curing are decisive for final quality. Hang whole plants or large branches in a dark room at 60°F and 56–62% RH for 10–14 days. The dense bud structure means cores retain moisture longer than exteriors — monitor carefully to avoid over-drying surfaces while interiors remain damp. Jar at 58–62% RH, filling containers 60–75%, and burp twice daily for the first week to stabilize water activity around 0.60–0.65. A 4–8 week cure is ideal for developing the full bakery-sweet, nutty vanilla profile and smoothing the spicy, peppery finish.

History & Origin

OGKB is a clone-only phenotype selected from Jigga's original Girl Scout Cookies line (OG Kush x F1 Durban). The cut was first shared publicly by ICMag user 'OGKushBreath' in the early 2010s. NorCalKid documented it extensively, growing it side-by-side with Forum Cut GSC and noting its distinct mutant-like leaf structure, larger colas, and heavier indica effects. OGKB became a foundational breeding parent: Archive Seed Bank's Fletcher Watson crossed it with Face Off OG BX1 to create Do-Si-Dos (2016), Gage Green Genetics crossed it with Mendo Montage for Mendo Breath, and ThugPug later combined both lineages into Peanut Butter Breath. OGKB sits at the nexus connecting older OG Kush lines to the modern Cookies/Cakes/Breath wave of cannabis genetics.

Awards & Recognition

●OGKB 2.0 (Mycotek / Chunky Pigs selection from OGKB bag seed) — 1st Place Indica and 1st Place Overall, IC420 Growers Cup, Amsterdam, 2015

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using OGKB as a parent:

Do-Si-Dos— OGKB x Face Off OG BX1 (Archive Seed Bank)→Mendo Breath— OGKB x Mendo Montage (Gage Green Genetics)→Peanut Butter Breath— Do-Si-Dos x Mendo Breath F2 (ThugPug Genetics) — both parents trace to OGKB→

OGKB V2.1— OGKB x Do-Si-Dos (In House Genetics)

OGKB 2.0— Bag seed from OGKB batch (Mycotek)

Scout's Honor— OGKB x OG Kush (Archive Seed Bank)

Frequently Asked Questions

7 common questions about OGKB

What is OGKB and what are its genetics?

OGKB is a indica cannabis strain (70% Indica / 30% Sativa) bred by Cookie Fam (Jigga) — GSC phenotype selection. It is a cross of Girl Scout Cookies (OG Kush x F1 Durban), testing at 20-28% THC. OGKB is a clone-only Girl Scout Cookies phenotype that became one of the most important breeding parents in modern cannabis. It produces the largest colas of all GSC cuts with a unique mutant-like leaf structure, caryophyllene-forward cookie-fuel terpene profile, and heavy sedative effects.

What does OGKB smell and taste like?

OGKB's dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene. The aroma is described as pungent 'halitosis-like' funk (hence the 'breath' name) layered over sweet cookie dough. the og side contributes fuel, pine, and lemon; the durban side adds doughy, herbal, slightly spicy notes.. The flavor profile features fresh nutty vanilla inhale with berry herbal exhale that grows spicier. earthy undertones with skunky cheese on the finish..

What are the effects of OGKB?

Near-immediate mood lift that slowly builds into heavy body sedation over 10-15 minutes Starts with warm giggly euphoria, then a slow melt into deep couch-lock. Heavier body load than most GSC phenotypes. Duration is typically long-lasting, 2-4 hours. Commonly reported uses include Chronic pain, Insomnia, Stress, Muscle spasms.

How hard is OGKB to grow?

OGKB is rated hard difficulty. It flowers in 8-10 weeks, reaches tall (5-6.5 ft indoor) in height, and yields 450-700 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred environments.

What are the parent strains of OGKB?

OGKB is a cross of Girl Scout Cookies. As a GSC phenotype, OGKB inherits OG Kush's fuel, pine, and lemon terpene notes plus potency ceiling, and F1 Durban's doughy, herbal, slightly spicy character. OGKB specifically expresses the indica side more heavily than Forum Cut, with shorter internodes, wider leaves, denser buds, and a more sedating effect profile.

What strains were bred from OGKB?

OGKB has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Do-Si-Dos, Mendo Breath, Peanut Butter Breath, OGKB V2.1, OGKB 2.0. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.

Has OGKB won any cannabis awards?

Yes. OGKB has received recognition including OGKB 2.0 (Mycotek / Chunky Pigs selection from OGKB bag seed) — 1st Place Indica and 1st Place Overall, IC420 Growers Cup, Amsterdam, 2015.

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