Lemon Gelato strain guide
Lemon Gelato is an indica-leaning hybrid from the Gelato family, crossed with a lemon strain. People know it for a bright lemon smell with berry and cream behind it, and a relaxed, happy feel.
Where does Lemon Gelato come from?
Everyone agrees Lemon Gelato is part Gelato. What it was crossed with depends on who you ask, because more than one breeder has used the name.
One version, from Elev8 Seeds, is listed as Gelato #33 crossed with Lemon Tree. Another, credited to Grandiflora Genetics, pairs Gelato's family tree with Lemon Haze, and some listings write that out as Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, Lemon Haze and Sunset Sherbet. Since the sources don't settle on one cross, its exact lineage is not well documented.
What does Lemon Gelato smell and taste like?
Lemon Gelato smells like its name: sour lemon and citrus first, then blueberry and berry, with an earthy, woody base. Some people even pick up a cheesy note.
Where terpenes are listed, myrcene comes first, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene adds the earthy depth, pinene a fresh note and caryophyllene a peppery bite. The flavour is usually tart lemon over a creamy, sherbet-like sweetness, though one reviewer found the lemon milder than expected.
Lemon Gelato effects: what people report
People most often describe Lemon Gelato as relaxed, euphoric and happy, with a tingly body feel. Some say it's creative and uplifting without pinning them to the couch, which fits its Gelato roots.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention dizziness.
How strong is Lemon Gelato?
Lemon Gelato is usually a high-THC strain. Listings run from about 18% up to 29% THC, with very little CBD.
That's a wide range, partly because different breeders' versions share the name. Check the label for your batch, and if you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more.
Buying Lemon Gelato in Canada
Since two or more crosses go by Lemon Gelato, look for a lineage note on the package. A Lemon Tree cross and a Lemon Haze cross can smell and feel a little different.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that lemon. Don't confuse it with Lemon Cherry Gelato, a different strain.
Lemon Gelato vs Gelato
Gelato is the family Lemon Gelato comes from, a Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies cross with a sweet, creamy, fruity smell. Lemon Gelato keeps the creamy base but puts sharp lemon on top, and it leans a little more toward the relaxed, indica side. Both are described as happy and easygoing. If you like dessert sweetness, start with Gelato. If you want a citrus twist, try Lemon Gelato.
Strains like Lemon Gelato
If you like Lemon Gelato, these are the closest matches:
- Gelato: the parent family, creamier and less citrusy.
- Lemon Tree: named as a parent in one version, with a loud lemon and fuel smell.
- Lemon Haze: named as a parent in another version, brighter and more upbeat.
- Sunset Sherbet: part of Gelato's tree, for the fruity sherbet side.
