Watermelon Gushers strain guide
Watermelon Gushers, also sold as Watermelon Gusherz, is a hybrid from Cannarado Genetics, a cross of Cocomero Gelatti and Gushers. It smells like sweet watermelon candy with tropical fruit, and most people describe it as relaxed and sleepy, the kind of strain they save for later.
Where does Watermelon Gushers come from?
Watermelon Gushers comes from Cannarado Genetics, as part of its line of Gushers crosses. The parents given are Cocomero Gelatti and Gushers, the fruit-snack-named cross of Gelato 41 and Triangle Kush. One database lists the first parent simply as Gelatti.
One strain guide claims a Watermelon Zkittlez and Gushers cross instead, but the breeder listing and the main strain databases don't back that up.
What does Watermelon Gushers smell and taste like?
Watermelon comes first for most people, followed by tropical fruit and berry. Listings also mention citrus, a sweet and sour candy side and a light spicy, earthy note. Some reviewers notice a little gas or a cookie note underneath.
We haven't found a published terpene profile for Watermelon Gushers, so we can't say which terpenes lead. The flavour is usually described as sweet, sour and tropical, with melon on the inhale.
Watermelon Gushers effects: what people report
Reports lean relaxed and sleepy, with a euphoric, happy start and a calm body feel that builds from there. Several listings frame it as a nighttime strain. A few people mention feeling giggly or focused early on, and hunger comes up too.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and paranoia are the most common complaints, and one reviewer found it made them uneasy.
How strong is Watermelon Gushers?
Published listings range from about 18% to 25% THC. One strain database gives around 25%, and reviewers there mention lab results near that, while another strain database lists it lower, at 18% to 19%. CBD is low.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. Go by the THC and CBD numbers for your batch, not the strain's usual range. Our guide to reading cannabis labels can help.
Buying Watermelon Gushers in Canada
Watch for the spelling: Watermelon Gushers and Watermelon Gusherz are the same strain. Other watermelon names, like Watermelon Zkittlez or Watermelon Runtz, are different crosses.
You may find it as flower, pre-rolls or milled flower. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since the fruity smell fades as flower ages.
Watermelon Gushers vs Gushers
Gushers is Watermelon Gushers' parent, and both share that sweet, tropical, fruit-snack smell. Gushers carries more gas underneath from its Triangle Kush side, while Watermelon Gushers leans further into candy melon and citrus. Both lean relaxed, though Gushers is more often called tingly and Watermelon Gushers sleepy. If you want the original with a gassy edge, start with Gushers. If watermelon candy sounds better, try Watermelon Gushers.
Strains like Watermelon Gushers
If you like Watermelon Gushers, these are the closest matches:
- Gushers: the parent, sweet and tropical with gas underneath.
- Gelatti: named by one database as its other parent, sweet with a peppery, floral edge.
- Watermelon Zkittlez: a sweet, fruity watermelon smell and a relaxed feel.
- Watermelon Runtz: candy watermelon with a gassy edge and a relaxed, euphoric reputation.
