Gelato’s buds tend to be big and they have the thick and dense structure characteristic of many indica varieties. This is a strain with immediate visual appeal: bright orange pistils stand out against forest green leaves that are accented by shades of deep purple. The purple hues come about when high concentrations of pigments called anthocyanins are stimulated by cold weather in the vegetative stage. Although the buds themselves are sticky, short stalks on the trichomes mean that this strain has a less frosty appearance than many others. Cured properly, flowers of Gelato have a predominant smell of pungent citrus, compliments of fruity parent strain Sunset Sherbert. Notes of yeast and dough can be detected as well.

With an especially prominent and pungent aroma, it is easy to recognize that there is cannabis in the vicinity when Gelato is near. For this reason, carrying these buds around is not the most discrete of experiences, which might be a dealbreaker for some. If you don’t mind the sweet stench, though, trust us — it will be worth it.

Aside from being pungent, this marijuana strain has a sweet and fragrant fruity smell, with hints of blueberry and orange. Flavour-wise, the taste of Gelato (the strain, not the ice cream) is quite universally-suited, meaning that various types of marijuana consumers will thoroughly enjoy and appreciate this dank bud.