Cookies Gelato
The Cookies family of cannabis is one of the most popular cultivars on the planet. Originating in San Francisco, California, Cookies Gelato is a relatively new strain to the cannabis scene. Bred by combining popular and delicious parent strains, Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) and Gelato #33, the Cookies Gelato strain has a flavor profile that is hard to beat. The Cookies cannabis family has won over a dozen awards, including the High Times Cannabis Cup and Emerald Cup. Cookies Gelato has an impressive resume and definitely belongs in the conversation when it comes to THC content, and its complex flavors and aromas. One of the premier dessert strains, the Cookies Gelato genetics, has created some of the tastiest edibles and weed oils the marijuana marketplace has ever seen. Even though the Cookies Gelato strain is young in weed years, it has skyrocketed in popularity exponentially since its inception.
Description
More About Our Cookies Gelato Seeds And How To Grow Them
Cookies Gelato has a unique and delicious flavor and aroma profile that is unparalleled by any other cannabis variety. Cookies Gelato is like the perfect balance between enjoying a freshly-baked cookie and sweet and savory gelato ice cream. If you’ve got a bit of a sweet tooth, then Cookies Gelato is going to be right up your alley. The flavor and aroma are almost identical, featuring notes of earth, vanilla, citrus, and mint. That first whiff of Cookies Gelato is enticing as any other bud. Simply breaking apart the buds will release a sweet aroma that is enough to make your mouth water. The aftertaste that lingers on your palate is sugary and minty, and refreshing, no matter if you are enjoying this strain by smoking or munching on some edibles.
Dominant Terpenes in Cookies Gelato
Cookies Gelato’s flavor is earthy and sweet, and is created by the dominant terpenes within its genetic makeup. Its terpene profile is what gives the strain its specific flavors and scents, like mint and citrus. The science behind this strain is complex, and a better understanding of the genetics of the strain can help you choose the right flavor and aroma profiles for your tastes. Humulene is one of the most dominant terpenes, which has a flavor and aroma that is similar to spice and wood, and is also partially responsible for the earthiness of the buds when they are on the plant. Caryophyllene, which is commonly found in cinnamon and black pepper, gives off a spicy and peppery flavor and aroma. There is also Limonene in the terpene profile of this strain, and it is actually the least dominant terpene in Cookies Gelato. You can find Limonene in the rinds of citrus fruits and cannabis. Limonene is known for having an effect on anxiety and can help improve lung function. There are low levels of Pinene in this strain as well, which can be tasted and smelled when enjoying the herb. Pinene gives Cookies Gelato the notes of pine in the flavor and aroma.
Balanced Effects
Cookies Gelato is a well-balanced Indica-Sativa hybrid and boasts the best of both genetics. The cerebral euphoria and physical relaxation are the most noticeable effects of this strain. A solid choice for wake-and-bake smoke sessions, the strain will uplift your mind while allowing you to focus on the task at hand. You will feel more productive after a few small hits of this bud. Because the strain has a 28% THC content, the more you use it, the higher you will feel. Using it moderately is perfect for folks who have a low tolerance. For cannabis enthusiasts who have a high tolerance, this strain can scratch that itch as well. That relaxing vibe you’ll feel from smoking this strain won’t weigh you down or make you overly tired, it is actually designed to help calm nerves and assist in quelling aches and pains. It must be noted that the buzz you catch from Cookies Gelato is almost instantaneous, so be prepared for a strong cerebral high as soon as you take your first hit.
Technicolor Buds
Cookies Gelato seeds grow into plants that feature dense red and purple, resin-coated buds. The medium to tall plants are easy to manage, but the bigger they grow, the more buds they will have come harvest time. If you are growing your cannabis indoors, you can expect to harvest around 600 grams per square meter. If you grow your bud outdoors, then you can anticipate harvesting just shy of 650 grams per plant. It has an average flowering time, taking around 55-65 days to complete flowering if you grow your plants indoors. If you were to plant your seeds in late Spring, you should be ready to harvest around the middle of October. Dialing in the proper conditions indoors will help you grow super potent buds. It doesn’t matter where you choose to grow your plants because both indoor and outdoor grows produce hefty harvests of high-THC bud.
Ideal Conditions For Growing Cookies Gelato Seeds
Cookies Gelato cannabis plants are easy to grow, even for first-time cultivators. These plants grow medium to tall and can reach maximum heights of 6 feet, which means you’ll need to provide ample vertical and lateral room to grow. Cookies Gelato plants perform equally well indoors and outdoors. Outdoor plants will grow similarly to indoor plants if you have access to a greenhouse where the climate can be controlled. While some cultivators prefer to grow their cannabis plants in natural sunlight and fresh air, others prefer the more predictable and easy-to-manipulate indoor growing climate. Whether you grow indoors or outdoors, you are going to need a climate that is similar to California in the summer. Ideally, the temperature should be between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and slightly cooler at night. These plants are remarkably versatile and can withstand temperatures as low as 55 degrees. The relative humidity should be between 30% and 50%. If you are going to grow this strain indoors, you will need to replicate the warm and semi-humid climate these plants are used to. If your local weather is similar to its preferred conditions, your crop will perform exceptionally well outdoors. However, setting up your grow inside or in a greenhouse will help remove outdoor variables from the equation. Experienced growers recommend using Low-stress training (LST) methods if you want to increase yield sizes. LST is the perfect training technique for this plant because it helps to adjust the canopy so light penetration can reach the lowest buds, creating even growth throughout.
Cannabinoid Levels
Strain Overview
Genetic Makeup
Flavors & Notes
Citrus
Earthy
Fruity
Additional information
| Strain Type | Balanced |
|---|---|
| Seed Type | Photoperiod |
| % Sativa | 50% |
| % Indica | 50% |
| THC | 28% |
| CBD | Low |
| Harvest Indoor | 19 – 23 oz/ft2 (540 – 660 gr/m2) |
| Harvest Outdoor | 21 – 25 oz/ft2 (585 – 715 gr/m2) |
| Flowering Time | Average (50-65 Days) |
| Height (in) | 50-70 inches |
| Effects | Calming, Relaxing |
| Flavor | Citrus, Earthy, Fruity |
| Best Time of Use | Anytime |
Strain Details
| Strain Type | Balanced |
|---|---|
| Seed Type | Photoperiod |
| % Sativa | 50% |
| % Indica | 50% |
| THC | 28% |
| CBD | Low |
| Harvest Indoor | 19 – 23 oz/ft2 (540 – 660 gr/m2) |
| Harvest Outdoor | 21 – 25 oz/ft2 (585 – 715 gr/m2) |
| Flowering Time | Average (50-65 Days) |
| Height (in) | 50-70 inches |
| Effects | Calming, Relaxing |
| Flavor | Citrus, Earthy, Fruity |
| Best Time of Use | Anytime |
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Customer Reviews
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Terpenstein (verified owner)
Grew two under a full-spectrum LED with minimal intervention. Topped both once and they formed solid bushes. Buds came in heavy with a deep purple fade during week 8. Smelled like sugar cookies and burnt rubber, oddly satisfying. Had a slight cal-mag issue mid-veg but recovered quickly with a foliar feed. Harvested on day 67. Got 132g from one, 160g from the other. Clean smoke with a long-lasting head high.
gluetrapjake (verified owner)
Mine turned dark green with thick stems. Smelled like caramel dough in veg, then straight skunk candy after week 7.
LeafLogicZ (verified owner)
This one didn’t mess around. Germinated fast, took to topping like a champ, and flowered right on time. I ran it in a 2×4 with two other strains, and it easily became the loudest — both in scent and structure. Kind of a creamy, dessert-like smell mixed with something funky that made trimming gloves sticky. I noticed it liked slightly cooler night temps; color faded in late flower beautifully. Smoke hits hard but still lets you function — good for weekends or relaxed evenings. Only minor issue: it was thirsty and didn’t like skipping a day.
mellowpacket (verified owner)
I emailed support after not receiving tracking for a week, and someone named Paolo got back to me within 3 hours. He not only gave me the number but added a 10% coupon for the “inconvenience.” Class move. Seeds came packed in small, reusable glass jars. Germinated directly into soil under a dome. No stretch, fat leaves, and thick stems. What surprised me most was the smell: buttered sugar mixed with pepper and musk. Smoked dense and left my tongue dry.
dailydial420 (verified owner)
I grow in a closet with just a basic fan setup and no fancy gear, so I need plants that don’t fuss. This one grew stocky, handled minor temp swings, and still gave me frosty colas with great aroma. Took well to defoliation too.
SproutDoctorZ (verified owner)
Shipping was delayed due to customs, arrived on day 17. The seeds were triple-sealed and came with a printed germ guide, which helped since it was my first run with this strain. I germinated three directly in soaked root cubes and all sprouted within 48 hours. Plants were stocky with thick lateral branching. Scent hit strong by week six — like baked cookies and diesel. Some light tip burn late bloom. Smoke is sweet, punchy, and creeps up on you.
BudFlicks (verified owner)
Leaf tips yellowed slightly near harvest. Still pulled decent yield. Flavor was like cookie dough with diesel.
MintDusted (verified owner)
My pack arrived inside a used DVD case with the seeds in small coin flips behind the disc. It was so strange I had to laugh, but honestly, it worked. The container kept them safe, and nothing looked crushed. Germed four and all pushed tails in less than two days. Grew wide instead of tall — looked like little green shrubs. The terp profile shifted a lot: minty in mid flower, then full-on cream and gas near harvest. 112g per plant.
420StructureMax (verified owner)
Order arrived fast — 6 days to my PO box. Packaging was sleek but lowkey. Strain was clearly labeled, and seeds came in a small crush-proof vial. I planted two and both popped quickly in soil. Strong structure with dense internodes and minimal stretch. Flowers were dense, sugary, and had a sweet-spice funk. Cured for three weeks and it mellowed out beautifully. Final yield was 148g per plant. High is balanced, relaxing but not heavy.
LoudCabGrow (verified owner)
Popped four in a 3×3 and didn’t expect much, but they filled out the space with zero training. Aroma in flower was wild — candy mixed with earthy skunk. Ran into minor light stress on one cola, but the rest stayed solid. Got 289g total. Flavor stayed strong even two months after cure. It’s a relaxing but chatty high, good for hanging out. No burnout.
12clickleaves (verified owner)
Grew better in cooler temps. Late purple fade was unexpected. High was creative, not sleepy. Great solo smoke.
IceBag_Ben (verified owner)
My seeds came in a plain padded envelope with no return label — very stealthy. Inside, each strain was sealed in a moisture-proof sleeve and labeled with a QR sticker. I scanned it and it brought up growing tips and THC levels, which was pretty cool. Germed 5/5 using the paper towel method. Plants grew compact with fat fan leaves. Smelled like vanilla frosting and sour dough. One pheno had a slight potassium issue but still finished strong. Pulled 325g from three plants.
ZmoothRoller (verified owner)
Pheno #2 had a grape note that stuck out. Heavy head buzz with a sugary aftertaste. Solid daytime smoke.
DWCGrime (verified owner)
I dropped one of these in a deep water culture setup just to test how it handled aggressive feeding. It took off faster than expected, with big, glossy leaves and short internodes. Around week 3, I topped it and it bounced back in two days, so very resilient. The flower stretch was solid but not wild — easy to manage. What really stood out was the aroma: like sweet dough with a punch of gas. I had to dial down the nutrients a little mid-flower due to some slight edge curling, but it didn’t slow growth. Yield was above average for my setup. Strong, heady effect that creeps up.
dirtspirit (verified owner)
Started one seed as part of a companion grow with basil and marigolds outside. Shockingly, it adapted well. Took longer to flower than the others, probably from cooler nights. Lower branches were skinny but loaded with tight frosty buds. The nose was light during the grow, but after cure it blasted out this cookie-meets-kush scent I hadn’t smelled before. Only got about 90 grams, but it knocked me back with one joint. No daytime use for this one.
tentalpha (verified owner)
Ran this in a tent with 3 other strains and it bullied the others for space. Dominant plant, heavy scent, clean burn.
BudShelf9 (verified owner)
Grew strong, smelled like candy and fuel, trimmed easy. Will run again.
CaliSnaps (verified owner)
I ran one solo in coco using GH nutrients. Topped twice and defoliated once. Tight node spacing, compact buds. Smell wasn’t super loud in veg, but exploded in bloom — sugary dough and pine. No mold or bugs. Got 126g in a 3-gallon pot. High kicks in behind the eyes, then relaxes the body. Not sleepy, just calm.
sugarjointz (verified owner)
Candy terps were on point. Grew tight with minimal training. Burned clean and sweet. Great evening strain.
IndoGlow (verified owner)
Didn’t stretch much. Ran well under LED. Strong vanilla and skunk nose in cure. Very smooth hit.