Gelato Autoflower Seeds

Gelato Autoflower Seeds

Strain Specifications:

Genetics: Gelato (Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint) × Ruderalis
Type: Autoflowering
Indica/Sativa Ratio: Approximately 60% Indica / 40% Sativa
THC Content: 20–24%
CBD Content: < 1%
Flowering Time: 9–10 weeks from seed (no light-cycle change required)
Average Indoor Yield: 400–500 g/m² under 18–24 hrs daily light
Average Outdoor Yield: 70–150 g per plant in 3–5 gallon pots
Typical Height: 60–100 cm (compact, strong lateral branching)
Ideal Grow Medium: Light, airy soil or coco–perlite mix; hydro-friendly
pH Range: 6.0–6.8 in soil; 5.8–6.2 in coco/hydro
Light Schedule: 18/6 or 20/4 from seed to harvest
Humidity: 55–60% in veg; 40–45% in bloom; 35–40% final two weeks
Temperature: 20–26 °C day; slight night drop encouraged for color
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate – thrives with gentle training and steady feeding

Lineage & Classification:

Gelato Autoflower Seeds bring the dessert-tier flavor of Gelato into a fast, forgiving auto format. By pairing the Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint lineage with Ruderalis, this variety keeps the creamy-sweet profile and resin output Gelato is known for, while finishing in a predictable 9–10 week run from sprout. Plants remain compact yet vigorous, developing multiple tops with minimal stretch, making Gelato Autoflower Seeds a smart pick for tents, closets, or stealthy balconies.

Appearance:

Expect sturdy, bushy plants with thick secondary branches and tightly stacked internodes. Buds form into dense, golf-ball to cola-sized clusters that quickly frost over in a heavy coat of trichomes. Colors range from lime to deep forest green with occasional lavender or plum tints when nights run cooler. Bright tangerine pistils curl through the calyxes, and the mature flowers glisten with a glassy resin sheen that signals top-shelf bag appeal.

Cultivation Insights:

Start Gelato Autoflower Seeds directly in their final containers (3–5 gal) to avoid transplant shock. Begin gentle low-stress training around day 14–18 to open the canopy; avoid high-stress techniques after week 3 since autos have a short veg window. Feed a balanced program—moderate nitrogen early, then increase phosphorus and potassium from first pistils onward. Cal-Mag support keeps leaves rich and healthy, especially under strong LED lighting. Maintain RH at ~45% during mid-bloom to prevent botrytis in the dense buds. Plants respond well to 18/6 or 20/4 lighting; maintain strong but even PPFD and consistent airflow. Flush or taper EC during the final 7–10 days. Harvest signs: swollen calyxes, pistils mostly ambered, and trichomes turning cloudy with flecks of amber.

Aroma & Flavor:

Gelato Autoflower Seeds deliver a layered, dessert-like terpene profile: sweet cream and vanilla first, followed by ripe citrus, berry gelato, and a subtle bakery-dough note. Grinding the flowers brings out deeper earthy cocoa and faint mint. The flavor mirrors the aroma—sweet and creamy on the inhale with citrus-zest brightness, finishing on a smooth, cookie-dough and pine exhale.

Effects & Medical Use:

The effect is balanced and cheerful: a quick lift in mood and focus arrives first, easing stress without raciness, then settles into a calm, body-light relaxation that’s great for evening socializing or creative work. Many users report relief from everyday anxiety, mild to moderate pain, and tension headaches, with a gentle appetite boost and minimal couch-lock at moderate doses. Typical side effects include dry mouth/eyes; hydration recommended.