Gelato is an indica-dominant hybrid. THC content tests between 20% and 26%. Caryophyllene is the dominant terpene. Cookie Fam and Sherbinski developed the strain in the San Francisco Bay Area. The cross is Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Gelato is also called Larry Bird, Gelato #33, and Gelato #41.

Gelato Strain Guide: Lineage, THC, Effects, Terpenes

Lineage and Genetics

Sunset Sherbet comes from Girl Scout Cookies and Pink Panties. Thin Mint is a Girl Scout Cookies phenotype. Cookie Fam released Gelato in the early 2010s. Numbered cuts spread from there. The numbers label phenotypes from a seed batch. They are not potency ranks. Vegetative growth runs 3 to 5 weeks indoors.

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Cannabinoids and Terpenes

Lab reports list THC at 20% to 26%. CBD tests below 1% in most samples. Caryophyllene adds black pepper and clove notes. Limonene adds citrus. Humulene adds hops. Linalool adds a floral note. Myrcene sits in the background. Test results for total terpenes land between 1% and 2%.

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Aroma and Flavor

The scent is sweet, with berry, citrus, and mint. Vapor and smoke carry an earthy, dessert-like finish. Growers report a strong aroma in late flower. Purple and orange coloring on some phenotypes comes from anthocyanins and carotenoids. Terpene content shifts with grow conditions, cure time, and storage temperature.

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Reported Effects

Users report euphoria within minutes, then body calm. Reported uses include stress, chronic pain, insomnia, and low appetite. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the side effects cited most. Some users report dizziness at high doses. THC is psychoactive. CBD is not intoxicating. Onset time depends on method. Inhalation acts in minutes. Edibles take 30 to 120 minutes.

Growing Notes

Gelato flowers in 8 to 9 weeks indoors. Yields land at moderate levels. The plant grows short and bushy, then stretches in early flower. It responds to topping and low-stress training. Cooler night temperatures near harvest bring out purple color. Mold resistance is low. Keep humidity between 40% and 50% in flower.

Sourcing and Testing

Ask for a certificate of analysis. A COA lists cannabinoid percentages, terpene percentages, pesticides, heavy metals, and microbials. Licensed dispensaries in the US sell tested flower. Hemp-derived THC products follow different rules and testing standards. Label THC numbers vary by batch and by lab method. Potency labels are an average, not a fixed value.