How to grow Gelato 44
Taste
Seb's take
Sweet citrus over earthy depth, with a mint note keeping things fresh — a 75% Indica cross of Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. The body settles first, tension easing while the mind stays clear enough for creativity and a genuine euphoric lift. Compact indoors, with a stronger reach outdoors for those who give her room.
Where it comes from
Royal Queen Seeds crossed Sunset Sherbet with Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies for this one, the familiar Gelato foundation, landing a decidedly indica-dominant 75%. The Sherbet lends the sweet, fruited creaminess, the Cookies the depth and the cool mint edge. A practical option, the record has it, for cultivators who want indica-dominant power without a sprawling setup, compact indoors with a stronger reach outdoors for those who give her the room.
Nose & flavour
Sweet and citrusy on the nose, with earthy depth grounding it and a mint note keeping the smoke feeling fresh. The Thin Mint Cookies parentage shows plainly in that cool, minty lift, and the earth beneath stops the sweetness from drifting. A clean, well-balanced profile, the citrus and mint doing the bright work while the earthy base holds it all together. A fresher aroma than the indica dominance might suggest.
The high
The effect hits the body first, easing tension, while the mind stays clear enough for creativity and a genuine euphoric lift, as the record has it. It is a well-judged balance, the physical settling arriving without fogging the head. A relaxed, creative experience, the body comfortable and the mind still in play, which makes her more versatile than her 75% indica split might lead you to expect.
Growing it
A feminized line flowering in 55 to 60 days, reaching 80 to 120cm, with compact control indoors and a stronger reach outdoors. The yield runs 400 to 450 g/m², a solid, dependable return. At 22% THC with low CBD she is strong. A practical choice for a grower who wants indica-dominant weight without a sprawling plant to manage, she keeps things tidy in the tent while rewarding the grower who gives her room outdoors with rather more.
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Effects
Common questions about Gelato 44
How long does Gelato 44 take to flower?
Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Gelato 44 an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does Gelato 44 grow?
Around 120 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is Gelato 44?
The breeder lists THC around 22%. Firmly in the strong band.