Français Gelato is a cross of Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint GSC, known for a sweet, creamy flavour and high THC. It has become the parent of a whole family of strains. This guide compares the seven Gelato strains we sell, so you can pick one that suits your space and your season.
Gelato strain guide
The Gelato family
Sweet, creamy and high in THC. One cross, and the strains bred from it.
See Gelato seeds
crossed with
Genetics and THC as listed on each QCS product page.
The seven Gelato strains at a glance
| Strain | Genetics | Type | Flowering | Outdoor harvest | THC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelato | Thin Mint GSC × Sunset Sherbet | Mostly indica | 8 to 9 weeks | Late September to early October | Up to 25% |
| Gelato 33 | Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC | Indica dominant | 8 to 10 weeks | Late September to early October | 20 to 25% |
| Animal Gelato | Gelato × Animal Cookies × Grape Pie × Afghani Skunk | 50% sativa, 50% indica | 65 to 75 days | Early to mid-October | 24 to 27% |
| Frosted Gelato | Braindamage × Gelato 41 | 60% indica, 40% sativa | 9 weeks | Second week of October | 27 to 30% |
| Gelato Ice Cream | Gelato hybrid | 50% indica, 50% sativa | 8 to 9 weeks | Early October | 16 to 21%, with 2% CBD |
| Gelato × GrandDaddy Purple | Gelato × GrandDaddy Purple | Balanced hybrid | 8 to 9 weeks | Early October | 21% |
| Gelato Autoflower | Gelato × Canuk Cookies Auto | Autoflower, mostly indica | 8 to 9 weeks | Does not depend on the season | 19 to 21% |
A note on the numbers in this article: harvest dates, flowering times and yields are ranges, not promises. They vary depending on growing conditions: the grower, the method and the season's weather. "Mold resistant" means mold tolerant: less prone to mold and slower to be affected. No strain is 100% mold resistant. How we set these numbers →
Which Gelato should you grow?
For the classic: Gelato or Gelato 33. Both come straight from the original Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint GSC cross. They are also the earliest of the photoperiod Gelatos outdoors, ready from late September.
For the highest THC: Frosted Gelato, at 27 to 30%. It is also the heaviest yielder of the seven, at 650 to 750 g/m² indoors and 850 g per plant outdoors, and it is easy to grow.
For flavour: Animal Gelato. It tastes of sweet cream, ripe berries and citrus, with a light spice and a skunky note underneath.
For a milder plant: Gelato Ice Cream, with 16 to 21% THC and 2% CBD.
For a grape note: Gelato × GrandDaddy Purple, which adds the grape-like aroma of GrandDaddy Purple to Gelato's sweet cream.
For a first grow or a short season: Gelato Autoflower. It flowers on its own and is easy to grow.
Where to start
Three Gelatos, three reasons
Growing Gelato outdoors in Canada
Gelato strains finish late. Outdoors, the photoperiod Gelatos are ready between late September and mid-October. October brings night frosts in much of Canada, and a late plant has to resist mould.
If your season is short, choose Gelato or Gelato 33, the two earliest, or grow Gelato Autoflower, which does not wait for the days to shorten. If your fall stays mild, any of the seven can finish. For more early strains, see our September harvest seeds.
Indoors, the season does not matter. Most of these strains flower in 8 to 9 weeks.
Outdoors in Canada
Gelato finishes late
The photoperiod Gelatos are ready between late September and mid-October. If your season is short, choose Gelato or Gelato 33, the two earliest, or grow Gelato Autoflower.
Common questions
What is Gelato a cross of? Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint GSC.
Is Gelato indica or sativa? Gelato is mostly indica. Its crosses vary: Animal Gelato and Gelato Ice Cream are balanced at 50/50, and Frosted Gelato is 60% indica.
How long does Gelato take to flower? 8 to 9 weeks indoors. Outdoors it is ready from late September to early October.
How much does Gelato yield? Up to 550 g/m² indoors and up to 550 g per plant outdoors.
