Buttercream Gelato

Buttercream Gelato is a mostly indica variety from Sensi Seeds and can be cultivated indoors (where the plants will need a flowering time of ±65 days) and outdoors. Sensi Seeds' Buttercream Gelato is a THC dominant variety and is/was only available as feminized seeds.

Sensi Seeds' Buttercream Gelato Description

Buttercream Gelato is 60% indica and 40% sativa. Its genetics include Hindu Kush, a popular compact indica variety; Gelato, which is famed for its powerful high; and world-renowned sativa Durban. The plants are usually tall when fully grown, and have a flowering time of 55-75 days. They produce a woody, citrussy scent, with a hint of hash. The high is an intense body stone with a creative, euphoric lift.

About Buttercream Gelato Feminized
This strain is 60% indica and 40% sativa. Its impressive parentage includes Durban, a world-famous sativa; Gelato, which is known for its intense high; and Hindu Kush, a celebrated producer of impressive yields.

Gelato is a very special cultivar, and provides an exciting group of genetics for us to work with. Its parents are two top quality strains from the Girl Scout Cookies family tree. Gelato originated in California’s Bay Area, and with its unmistakable dessert aroma has become one of today’s most famous varieties. We’re delighted to bring you our Sensi Seeds version of Gelato, which has all the Californian personality of the original, reinforced with Sensi Seeds genetics.

The plants take a little longer than average to complete their flowering period. During this time, they grow to sizeable heights. They produce a citrussy, sandalwood aroma, with notes of hash. The high is the real draw – users can anticipate a rush of euphoria and creativity combined with a potent body-stone.

Growth pattern of Buttercream Gelato Feminized

These seeds are feminized. That means that all the plants they produce will flower as though they are female. Novice growers find that this is an advantage, as they don’t need to identify and remove male plants during cultivation.

The plants have a relatively lengthy flowering time of around 55 to 75 days. However, most growers agree that the resulting buds are well worth the wait. Although this is an indica-dominant strain, growers can expect the plants to grow to fairly large heights, especially when cultivated outside.

Despite this height, the indica influence is evident in the appearance of the plants. They feature strong lateral branching. During the flowering stages, the branches become laden with weighty buds. The long, thick colas form on the central stem and branches, and have lots of sticky resin.

When grown outside in the right conditions, the plants will produce good-sized yields. They’re also suitable for indoor cultivation. Outdoors, the best climate is Mediterranean: warm, sunny and with a long, reliable summer.

Experienced growers may want to experiment with the SCROG (Screen of Green) cultivation technique, or supercropping. Both reportedly produce good results.

Effect, taste, and smell of Buttercream Gelato Feminized

The influence of this strain’s Gelato parentage is evident in the aroma, taste and high. Gelato is descended from the Cookie family of cannabis cultivars, which is known for sweet, fruity, dessert flavours. Combining this with the earthy notes of Hindu Kush and the subtle spice of Durban has created a delicious blend.

Upon consumption, users will notice the swift-acting body-stone, which provides a potent sense of relaxation. While this is typical of indica- dominant varieties, the sativa is apparent in the accompanying uplifting high, which often leaves users feeling chatty and creative.

During the flowering period, the plants produce a subtle citrus aroma, with notes of sandalwood, mint and vanilla. There’s also a distinct hint of hash, which strengthens as the buds approach harvest-time. The subtlety of the smell makes this a good strain for discreet cultivation.

To taste, users can expect a full, rich flavour, with a creamy, fruity aftertaste.

In a nutshell

Although this is an indica-dominant strain, the plants are usually tall (which is typically associated with sativa varieties) which increases yield.
Parent strain Gelato is part of the Cookie family, sweet and powerful!
Two other parents, Hindu Kush and Durban, are among the most celebrated strains in the world.
The high is a blend of indica and sativa; powerfully relaxing but also uplifting.

• Buttercream Gelato »»» Durban x Gelato x Hindu Kush
• Durban
  • Durban
    • South African
      • Africa »»» Sativa
• Gelato
  • Gelato
    • »»» Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint Cookies
    • Sunset Sherbet
      • »»» Girl Scout Cookies x Pink Panties
      • Girl Scout Cookies
        • Thin Mint GSC (specified above)
      • Pink Panties
        • »»» OG Kush South Florida x {OG Kush South Florida x Burma}
        • OG Kush South Florida x Burma
          • OG Kush South Florida
            • »»» Unknown Strain Unknown Strain: Emerald Triangle x Hindu Kush Neville
            • Unknown Strain Unknown Strain: Emerald Triangle »»» Unknown Strain
            • Hindu Kush Neville »»» Indica
          • Burma
            • Burma Probably Sativa »»» Sativa
        • OG Kush South Florida (specified above)
    • Thin Mint Cookies probably
      • »»» OG Kush South Florida x F1 Durban probably
      • OG Kush South Florida (specified above)
      • F1 Durban S1
        • »»» F1 x Durban S1
        • F1
          • Unknown Strain
        • Durban
          • South African Sativa Geo Information: KwaZulu-Natal »»» Sativa
• Hindu Kush
  • NL2 F3 F3
    • NL 2
      • »»» Purest Indica x Afghani by Don the Indian
      • Purest Indica
        • Afghani (specified above)
      • Afghani by Don the Indian
        • Afghanistan Probably Indica »»» Indica

Map of the Buttercream Gelato Family Tree

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