Quick answer
The Gelato strain is a slightly indica-leaning hybrid bred from Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Leafly lists 21% THC with caryophyllene, limonene and humulene on top, and AllBud calls it 55% indica. It tastes sweet and creamy, comes in numbered phenotypes such as 33, 41 and 42, and Bud Cargo stocks Gelato vapes from $17.85.
Key takeaways
- Genetics: Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies (Leafly, AllBud), from the Cookies Family in California per Leafly.
- Leafly: 21% THC, 0% CBD, caryophyllene then limonene and humulene, 4.6 from 2,546 ratings. AllBud: 55% indica, about 20% THC.
- Gelato 33, 41 and 42 are phenotypes of the same cross; Leafly lists Gelato 42 and Larry Bird as aliases of Gelato.
- Gelato is a parent of Runtz, Biscotti, Ice Cream Cake (via 33) and Jealousy (via 41).
- Bud Cargo stocks Gelato as a 1 g disposable, two 1 g carts and a distillate syringe ($17.85 to $30), plus a Gelato 33 5 g vape ($60).
Last updated 26 October 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the Gelato strain?
Gelato is a dessert-style hybrid made by crossing Sunset Sherbet with Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, and it is one of the most influential parent strains of the last decade. Leafly’s Gelato 41 page says the line comes from the Cookies Family in California. The two biggest strain databases describe it like this:
| Source | Genetics | Type | Listed THC | Top terpenes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafly (Gelato, aka Gelato 42, Larry Bird, Zelato) | Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC | Hybrid | 21%, 0% CBD | Caryophyllene, limonene, humulene | 4.6 from 2,546 ratings |
| AllBud | Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC | 55% indica, 45% sativa | About 20% | Not listed | 4.6 from 194 reviews |
Leafly’s most reported flavours are sweet, flowery and pepper. AllBud lists berry, citrus, lavender, sweet and woody flavours with a blueberry, earthy, orange and sweet aroma. The creamy sweetness comes from the Sunset Sherbet side, and the peppery edge from caryophyllene, which leads in both parents.
Is Gelato a sativa or indica strain?
Gelato is a hybrid that leans slightly indica: AllBud lists 55% indica and 45% sativa, and Leafly simply calls it a hybrid. In practice it is described as balanced, with a mood lift first and a relaxed body feel after.
These labels are a rough guide. A 2019 genetic study of 30 dispensary strains found that samples did not group by indica, sativa or hybrid, and that some samples sold under the same strain name were genetically different (Schwabe and McGlaughlin, Journal of Cannabis Research, 2019). That matters for Gelato in particular, because so many numbered cuts are sold under the one name. Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide covers this in more detail.
Which is the best Gelato strain?
There is no single best Gelato, because Gelato 33, 41 and 42 are phenotypes, meaning different plants selected from the same Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies seeds. They share a parentage but differ in terpenes, flavour and which strains they went on to parent:
| Phenotype (Leafly) | Also called | Listed THC | Top terpenes | Most reported flavours | Known offspring | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelato | Gelato 42, Larry Bird, Zelato | 21% | Caryophyllene, limonene, humulene | Sweet, flowery, pepper | Runtz, Biscotti | 4.6 from 2,546 |
| Gelato 33 | G33, Gelato Kush | 20% | Caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene | Pepper, citrus, flowery | Ice Cream Cake, Purple Runtz | 4.6 from 417 |
| Gelato 41 | G41, G #41 | 21%, 1% CBG | Caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene | Lavender, pepper, flowery | Jealousy, Gelonade | 4.6 from 295 |
All three hold the same 4.6 average on Leafly, so “best” comes down to taste. Gelato 41 is the line to follow if you like Jealousy, and Gelato 33 if you like Ice Cream Cake. The name Larry Bird is a basketball nod: Bird wore number 33, and Leafly lists it as an alias for Gelato, while some reviewers say it belongs to Gelato 33 specifically.
Is Gelato weed strong?
Gelato is a mid-to-high THC strain, not one of the extreme ones. Leafly lists 21% THC and 0% CBD, AllBud gives an average of about 20%, and its phenotypes Gelato 33 and Gelato 41 sit at 20% and 21% on Leafly. Newer crosses from the Gelato line, such as Jealousy at 25% on Leafly, are usually listed higher.
Vapes and distillate are a different matter: they are concentrates, so a puff carries far more THC than a puff of flower. Under Schedule 3 of the Cannabis Act, 0.25 g of concentrate counts as 1 g of dried cannabis toward the 30 g public possession limit. Whatever the format, start with a small amount; Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines also recommend favouring lower-THC products and using less often.
Does Gelato make you sleepy?
Gelato is not usually described as a sleepy strain. Leafly’s most reported feelings are relaxed, aroused and euphoric, and AllBud’s effects list is creative, euphoric, focused, happy and relaxing, with no mention of sleepy. Larger amounts of any THC product can feel heavier, though.
The negatives most often reported on Leafly are dry mouth, anxiety and dry eyes. If you want a heavier evening strain from the same family, its child Ice Cream Cake is described as indica-dominant on Leafly.
What strains come from Gelato?
Gelato is one of the most-used parents in modern breeding, and many popular dessert strains trace back to it. Leafly lists Runtz and Biscotti as offspring of Gelato, Ice Cream Cake and Purple Runtz as offspring of Gelato 33, and Jealousy and Gelonade as offspring of Gelato 41. Here is the family as we stock it today:
| Strain | Link to Gelato | In stock at Bud Cargo | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jealousy | Sherbert Bx1 × Gelato 41 | Ounce, $75 | Jealousy guide |
| Ice Cream Cake | Wedding Cake × Gelato 33 | AAAA ounce, $99 | Ice Cream Cake guide |
| Lemon Cherry Gelato | Gelato name; lineage disputed | Ounce, $106 | Lemon Cherry Gelato guide |
| Sunset Sherbet | Parent | 1 g disposable, $30 · 1 mL syringe, $30 | – |
| Thin Mint Cookies | Parent (Girl Scout Cookies line) | 1 mL cart, $30 | Girl Scout Cookies guide |
Wedding Cake, the other parent of Ice Cream Cake, is covered in our Wedding Cake guide, and Lemon Gelato, a different strain despite the name, in our Lemon Gelato guide.
Where to buy Gelato online in Canada
Bud Cargo does not have Gelato flower in stock right now, but it carries Gelato in five vape and extract formats. Prices are from our live in-stock catalogue on 26 October 2026:
| Product | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|
| THC distillate glass syringe, Gelato | 1000 mg syringe | $17.85 |
| Boost THC vape cartridge, Gelato | 1 g 510 cartridge | $25.50 |
| So High cartridge, Gelato | 1 mL 510 cartridge | $30 |
| So High 1 g vape, Gelato | 1 g disposable pen | $30 |
| So High 5 g vape, Gelato #33 | 5 g disposable pen | $60 |
Cartridges need a 510-thread battery, while disposables are ready to use; our 510 cartridges vs disposable vape pens guide compares the two. If you want flower from the same line, the Jealousy ounce ($75, a Gelato 41 child) is the closest match, and the $75 median of our 53 ounce deals is a useful benchmark. Note that Crystal Gelato on our menu is a separate strain, not a Gelato phenotype.
Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and $35 to the territories. Shipping is free on orders over $150 (over $250 to the territories). You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gelato a sativa or indica strain?
Gelato is a hybrid that leans slightly indica. AllBud lists it as 55% indica and 45% sativa, and Leafly classifies it as a hybrid.
Is Gelato weed strong?
Gelato is a mid-to-high THC strain rather than an extreme one. Leafly lists 21% THC and 0% CBD, and AllBud gives an average of 20%. Individual lots can test higher or lower, so check the product and start small.
Which is the best Gelato strain?
There is no single best Gelato; the numbered versions are phenotypes of the same Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies cross. On Leafly, Gelato (aka Gelato 42 or Larry Bird) has the most ratings, Gelato 33 is the parent of Ice Cream Cake, and Gelato 41 is the parent of Jealousy. Pick by flavour and by the format you want.
Does Gelato make you sleepy?
Gelato is not usually described as a sleepy strain. Leafly’s most reported feelings are relaxed, aroused and euphoric, and AllBud lists creative, euphoric, focused, happy and relaxing. Larger amounts of any THC product can feel heavier.
What are Gelato’s parents?
Gelato is Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, according to both Leafly and AllBud. Leafly’s Gelato 41 page says the line comes from the Cookies Family in California.
What strains come from Gelato?
Leafly lists Runtz and Biscotti as offspring of Gelato, Ice Cream Cake and Purple Runtz as offspring of Gelato 33, and Jealousy and Gelonade as offspring of Gelato 41.
Does Bud Cargo sell Gelato flower?
Not right now. As of 26 October 2026 Bud Cargo stocks Gelato as vapes, cartridges and a distillate syringe from $17.85, plus a Gelato 33 5 g vape for $60. Crystal Gelato is a different strain, and Jealousy ($75 ounce) is the closest Gelato-line flower we carry.
Sources: Leafly, Gelato. Leafly, Gelato 33. Leafly, Gelato 41. AllBud, Gelato. Schwabe AL, McGlaughlin ME (2019), Journal of Cannabis Research 1:3. Public Health Agency of Canada, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16), section 8 and Schedule 3. Prices from Bud Cargo’s live in-stock catalogue, 26 October 2026.
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