Gelato Strain Regular SeedsSunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC in regular seeds for breeders
4.90 out of 5 · 10 reviewsThe Gelato strain is a creamy, berry-and-citrus dessert hybrid with Sunset Sherbet as its mother line and the Thin Mint cut of Girl Scout Cookies as the other parent, prized for a calm, happy high. This is the regular version: roughly half of the seeds grow male plants, which is exactly what growers want when they plan to breed their own Gelato crosses or search a pack for a keeper mother plant.
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What is the Gelato strain?
Gelato is a slightly indica-leaning hybrid (about 55% indica) credited to Sherbinski and the Cookies crew of Northern California, bred from Sunset Sherbet with the Thin Mint phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies. Reported THC runs from about 18% to 26%, CBD stays under 1%, and the buds smell of sweet berry, orange and cream over an earthy base. A regular Gelato pack grows both male and female plants, and the females need roughly 8 to 10 weeks of 12/12 to ripen.
Ratio from AllBud and MSNL. Some seed makers list their own Gelato as sativa-leaning, so lean varies by line.
The original Gelato became known through numbered cuts such as #33 (Larry Bird) and #41 (Bacio), kept as clones.
Gelato strain specs
The Gelato numbers below combine strain databases (Weedmaps, AllBud, SeedFinder) with MSNL's listing for regular Gelato seeds. The famous Gelato cuts were spread as clones, so seed lines are breeder recreations and their height and yield are seller figures, not lab results.
| Type | Hybrid, about 55% indica / 45% sativa |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies |
| Bred by | Sherbinski (Mario Guzman) and the Cookies circle, San Francisco Bay Area, mid-2010s |
| THC | About 18–26% (Weedmaps); AllBud gives an average near 20% |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Main terpenes | Caryophyllene, limonene, humulene |
| Aroma & flavor | Sweet berry, orange and citrus, cream, lavender, earth and wood |
| Reported effects | Relaxed, happy, euphoric, creative, focused |
| Seed type | Regular: male and female plants, close to half each |
|---|---|
| Flowering indoors | 8–10 weeks on 12/12 |
| Outdoor harvest | Around the end of September (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Height | Medium: MSNL lists 100–180 cm (3.3–6 ft) |
| Yield | Seller figure of 500–600 g/m² indoors (1.6–2 oz/ft²) |
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate; males must be found and removed |
| Best methods | Topping, LST, SCROG; keep a selected female as a mother |
| Climate | Indoors, or warm to subtropical outdoor gardens |
Where does the Gelato strain come from?
Gelato's two parents are Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint, a minty selection of Girl Scout Cookies; Mario Guzman, the grower known as Sherbinski, worked the cross with Jigga and the Cookies breeders in Northern California. Sunset Sherbet itself is Girl Scout Cookies × Pink Panties, so Gelato carries Cookies genetics on both sides of its family tree, which explains its dense, resin-heavy buds and sweet, doughy smell.
Several Gelato plants from the original seeds were kept and numbered, and cuts such as #33 (nicknamed Larry Bird), #41 (Bacio) and #45 became clone-only favorites in California. Seed companies have since remade Gelato from these lines, and Weedmaps points out that many seed versions are not authenticated copies of any one numbered cut, so expect some variety between plants in a regular pack.
Why buy Gelato as regular seeds instead of feminized?
Regular Gelato seeds are the choice for growers who want male plants: for making their own crosses, keeping pollen, or running a proper phenotype hunt. Because Gelato is known for distinct numbered cuts, a regular pack gives a wider spread of plants to choose from, and a good Gelato male lets you breed seeds that carry the line forward. Regular seeds are also the most natural form of the strain, made from a male and a female rather than a reversed female.
About half the plants will be male. Plan on growing more seeds than you need females and leave space and time to sex them before flowering gets underway.
How does Gelato taste and smell, and what is the high like?
Aroma and flavor
Gelato tastes sweet and creamy, with berry and orange-citrus notes over an earthy, woody base, and some plants add a floral, lavender-like edge.
- Berry
- Orange
- Sweet cream
- Lavender
- Earth
- Wood
Terpenes
- Caryophyllene
- Peppery spice behind the sweetness
- Limonene
- The bright orange and citrus note
- Humulene
- Woody, earthy depth
Gelato terpene levels change with the phenotype, so individual plants from regular seeds can smell noticeably different.
Reported effects
Gelato is mostly reported as a happy, relaxing hybrid: a euphoric lift in the head comes first, then an easy, calm body feeling. AllBud reviewers also mention creativity and focus at lighter doses, while Weedmaps reports that heavier sessions can turn sleepy.
- Relaxed
- Happy
- Euphoric
- Creative
- Focused
Gelato's reported downsides include dry mouth, some forgetfulness, sleepiness after larger amounts and, for a few users, mild anxiety.
These Gelato effect reports come from reviewers on AllBud and Weedmaps; your own experience may differ, and none of it is medical advice.
How do you grow Gelato seeds?
Regular Gelato seeds grow like most indica-leaning hybrids, with one extra job: you need to sex the plants and remove or isolate the males before they release pollen, then give the female Gelato plants 8 to 10 weeks of bloom and keep the dense buds dry near harvest.
- GerminateAbout 1 week
Expect roughly half of your Gelato seedlings to be male, so sow extra seeds to end up with enough females.
- Vegetate4–6 weeks indoors
Top the Gelato plants and train them flat. Root a cutting from every plant now, so a keeper can become a mother later.
- Flower8–10 weeks
Look for male pollen sacs at the nodes during early bloom and take any male Gelato plants out of the grow room at once.
- HarvestWeek 8–10 · late September outdoors
Harvest Gelato females when most trichomes look cloudy; some plants show purple tints near the end.
Grow tips for Gelato
- Learn to spot a male Gelato early. Male Gelato plants grow small round sacs on short stalks at the nodes, while females show thin white hairs. Remove males before the sacs open.
- Keep the best male if you breed. A vigorous Gelato male with good structure and smell is worth isolating for pollen, since it shapes every cross you make.
- Clone before you choose a mother. Gelato phenotypes vary in flavor and yield, so root a cutting from each female, flower the originals, then keep the clone of your favorite.
- Give the dense buds airflow. Gelato colas are tight and resinous, so strong air movement and humidity under about 50% in late bloom help prevent bud rot.
- Train for an even canopy. Topping and LST spread Gelato's branches so its many bud sites get even light in a tent or SCROG net.
- Choose a warm outdoor spot. Outdoors, Gelato finishes around the end of September and does best in warm or subtropical gardens with a dry early autumn.
Is Gelato the right strain for you?
Great pick if you
- Want to breed your own Gelato crosses or collect pollen
- Plan a phenotype hunt to find and keep a Gelato mother plant
- Like sweet, creamy berry and citrus flavors
- Prefer a relaxed, happy hybrid high for evenings or weekends
Think twice if you
- Have room for only a few plants and want every one to be female
- Don't want to learn how to sex plants in early flower
- Need an exact copy of a famous Gelato cut, which only comes as a clone
- Want an energetic, racy sativa for busy days
Gelato strain FAQ
Is Gelato indica or sativa?
Gelato is a hybrid that leans slightly indica, listed at about 55% indica and 45% sativa by AllBud and MSNL. Users usually describe a euphoric start followed by a relaxed body feeling. Some seed makers list their own Gelato lines as sativa-leaning, so the balance varies.
What are the parents of the Gelato strain?
Gelato's parents are Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint, a phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies. Because Sunset Sherbet descends from Girl Scout Cookies and Pink Panties, Gelato has Cookies genetics on both sides. Sherbinski and the Cookies breeders are credited with the original cross.
What does regular mean for Gelato seeds?
Regular Gelato seeds are made from a male and a female plant, so they grow both sexes, roughly half each. Growers pick regular seeds to breed new crosses, save pollen, or search for a standout mother plant. If you only want buds, you must remove the males before they pollinate the females.
How can you tell a male Gelato plant from a female?
Gelato shows its sex at the nodes, the joints where side branches grow from the stem. Males grow small round pollen sacs that look like tiny balls on stalks, and females grow thin white hairs from a teardrop-shaped calyx. Signs usually appear late in veg or within the first two weeks of 12/12.
How long does Gelato take to flower?
Female Gelato plants need about 8 to 10 weeks of 12/12 lighting indoors before harvest. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere, regular Gelato is usually ready around the end of September. Male plants show their pollen sacs much sooner, early in flowering.
How much THC does Gelato have?
Gelato is usually reported at about 18–26% THC on Weedmaps, with AllBud giving an average near 20%. CBD stays under 1%. In a regular pack, potency can vary from plant to plant, which is one reason growers flower several females before keeping one.
What is Gelato #33 or Larry Bird?
Gelato #33, nicknamed Larry Bird, is one of the numbered plants selected from the original Gelato seeds and kept as a clone. Other known cuts include #41 (Bacio) and #45. Seed packs are not copies of these exact cuts, so plants from regular Gelato seeds can differ from any single numbered phenotype.
How big does Gelato grow and how much does it yield?
Gelato is usually a medium-sized plant; MSNL lists regular Gelato at about 100–180 cm (3.3–6 ft) with an indoor yield near 500–600 g/m². Those are seller figures under good conditions, and results depend on the plant, the light and your training.
What does Gelato taste like?
Gelato tastes sweet and creamy with berry and orange notes, an earthy and woody base, and sometimes a floral lavender hint. Breeders and strain databases name caryophyllene, limonene and humulene as its leading terpenes.
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Riley –
super calm, zero stress. took a nap, woke up refreshed, then took another nap.
Ray Jones –
Unquestionably a special strain of marijuana—unlike anything I’ve ever encountered. It’s quite flavorful and potent, and it’s a terrific smoke to add some spice to your life. Not overly challenging to grow, and it blooms quite quickly! Unquestionably a worthy growth! It smells and tastes really sweet and delicious, like ice cream from the supermarket. Its high THC content and enormous 600g cultivation yield both indoors and outdoors are this strain’s finest qualities. I heartily endorse this one.
Bill Hughes –
Sweetness Overload! My Gelato reg had developed a small and thick plant, and it has a good quality of smoke that contains orange, and sweet flavor and I usually smoke this in the noon. This Gelato also removes my physical discomforts. In contrast, It influences me with a relaxing body buzz.
Samuel Goddard –
The Gelato became my ultimate favorite since it helped me overcome the chronic pain I’m suffering from the past few days.I also liked how the taste of fresh fruits with smooth hints of sweetness that lasts in my tongue for hours. I also felt relieved from depression after taking a few tokes and had a good sleep every night .
Rose Walker –
It’s been one of my favorites. It does not strike immediately, but it unexpectedly packs a heavy punch a few moments later. Lots of euphorias and uplifting inventiveness. I think this is a good all-rounder – you feel both calm and relaxed. It made my body relaxed and I had a comfortable sleep after I consume it. Very easy to grow as well. I highly recommend this one.
Isah Brettnier –
The yields were average, It was my ideal growing condition. It grows large grape-like buds, orange hairs and the best part is, it has a high resistance to molds. It has a strong orange scent. It has a taste of sweet berries and citrus. This made my body relaxed and decreased my stress level. I can already sleep well at night. This deserves 5 stars!
Kenn1988 –
The massive outdoor and indoor cultivation yield of 600g and it’s high THC are the best things about this strain. With this one, you can experienc more fun as each plant gives you enough crops that give you couchlock effect and euphoric high once tested. Aside from that, this is pretty small so you can definitely grow more and maximize the space in your garden beds. Amazing!
Melanie O. –
I just love how these seeds only require ample maintenance and such a breeze! They are perfect for days like I feel the craving for ice cream. Its sweet and delicious taste calms my stressful days and ends me with a deep peaceful sleep. Very relaxing, above all, I really recommend this to growers who want a chill kind of strain. This is so deserving!
Becca G. –
Growing these seeds is fairly easy and they do adequately require basic plant care. I love to take a hit of this after stressful days or even when I’m in the mood at night. Its taste and smell remind me of the ice cream store, super sweet and delicious. The effect it has on me makes me feel like floating on air as I get si relaxed. Had the best sleep, thanks to this!
Bellamy Bernier –
Definitely a unique variety of marijuana, unlike anything I have ever tried. It’s truly delicious and intense, makes for a great smoke when you’re looking to spice things up a bit. Not too difficult to grow also super quick and really fast flowering! Definitely a worthy grow!