Description
Gelato 33 seeds
Gelato 33 seeds represent the benchmark cut of the entire Gelato family and one of the most influential hybrids of the modern era. Also known as Larry Bird – a nod to the number 33 jersey – the cultivar was developed in the San Francisco Bay Area from a cross of Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Consequently, it sits at the root of a huge number of contemporary dessert strains.
In short: Gelato 33 is a balanced hybrid, generally listed around 55% indica / 45% sativa, with reported THC potential of 20-26%. Because of its parentage, it is widely treated as the reference point against which other Gelato numbers are compared.
Gelato 33 genetics and lineage
The Sunset Sherbet mother supplies fruity sweetness, creamy body and the sherbet-style terpene backbone. Meanwhile, Thin Mint GSC contributes the minty-cookie depth, resin density and tight floral structure that made the Cookie family famous. Together, they produce a cultivar with unusually layered sweetness.
Gelato 33 is directly connected to the wider Cookie Fam and Sherbinski breeding lines, and it is the acknowledged parent or grandparent of varieties including Runtz, White Runtz, Wedding Cake derivatives and numerous Gelato numbers. Therefore, it is often described as a foundation strain rather than simply another dessert hybrid.
Gelato 33 aroma, flavour and terpene profile
The aroma opens with sweet sherbet and bright citrus, then moves into berry, creamy dough and a light earthy-pine base. In addition, terpene references for this line commonly list caryophyllene, limonene and humulene, with linalool appearing in some phenotypes.
Flavour descriptions follow the same arc: sweet cream and citrus zest up front, berry through the middle, and a mint-cookie finish inherited from the Thin Mint side. Moreover, this balance of sweet, sharp and creamy notes is exactly why the cut remains a collector staple years after its release.
Gelato 33 seeds at a glance
| Strain name | Gelato 33 |
|---|---|
| Seed type | Feminised (all-female genetics) |
| Genetics / lineage | Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies |
| Classification | Balanced hybrid, marginally indica-leaning |
| Indica / sativa ratio | 55% indica / 45% sativa |
| Reported THC potential | 20-26% (reported, if legally cultivated) |
| Reported CBD | Typically below 1% |
| Flowering / full cycle | 56-63 days (8-9 weeks) |
| Reported indoor height | 80-140 cm |
| Reported outdoor height | 150-200 cm |
| Reported indoor yield | 500-600 g/m2 |
| Reported outdoor yield | 500-700 g/plant |
| Aroma | Sweet Sherbet, Citrus, Berry, Creamy Dough, Earthy Pine |
| Taste | Sweet Cream, Citrus Zest, Berry, Mint Cookie |
| Reported terpenes | Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene, Linalool |
| Pack sizes | X1 Seed | X3 Seeds |
| Sold as | Collectible souvenir seeds, 18+ only |
Reported botanical reference data
The figures below are reproduced from breeder and seed-bank literature and describe the inherited characteristics of the Gelato 33 line. They are published for genetic comparison only and are not cultivation guidance. Photoperiod cycle; outdoor harvest commonly listed late September to early October.
- Flowering / full cycle: 56-63 days (8-9 weeks)
- Reported indoor yield: 500-600 g/m2
- Reported outdoor yield: 500-700 g/plant
- Reported indoor height: 80-140 cm
- Reported outdoor height: 150-200 cm
Why collectors choose Gelato 33 seeds
From a collector’s perspective, Gelato 33 seeds are close to essential. The variety carries genuine historical significance, immediate name recognition and a terpene profile that anchors an entire branch of modern genetics. In addition, it pairs naturally with Sherbet, Cookie and Runtz-family varieties in a themed souvenir collection.
Buying Gelato 33 seeds in the UK
Canna Genetics is a UK-based cannabis seed bank supplying collectible genetics to adult customers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Gelato 33 seeds are dispatched in plain, unbranded packaging, and every order passes through age verification before it is accepted. In addition, seeds are supplied dormant and are intended for collection, preservation and souvenir purposes only.
For related genetics, browse our Hybrid Seeds collection, or explore the full range of premium cannabis seeds. You may also want to compare Pink Runtz Feminised Seeds and Sunset Sherbet Feminised Seeds.
Gelato 33 seeds – frequently asked questions
Gelato 33 is a balanced hybrid, marginally indica-leaning produced from Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Seed-bank listings commonly report 20-26% THC potential and an aroma built around sweet sherbet, citrus, berry, creamy dough, earthy pine. Canna Genetics supplies Gelato 33 seeds as collectible souvenirs only.
Gelato 33 is documented as Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. The reported ratio is approximately 55% indica / 45% sativa.
Gelato 33 is classified as a balanced hybrid, marginally indica-leaning, with a reported split of 55% indica / 45% sativa.
Published breeder and seed-bank references list 20-26% reported THC potential for Gelato 33, if it were legally cultivated. Figures vary by phenotype and by source, and this information is provided for genetic comparison only.
The reported aroma is sweet sherbet, citrus, berry, creamy dough, earthy pine. The flavour profile is described as sweet cream, citrus zest, berry, mint cookie. Frequently referenced terpenes include caryophyllene, limonene, humulene, linalool.
Gelato 33 is a photoperiod feminised variety, which means flowering is triggered by a change in light schedule rather than by plant age. Reference listings give a flowering window of 56-63 days (8-9 weeks).
Yes. It is legal to buy, sell and own cannabis seeds in the United Kingdom because ungerminated seeds contain no controlled cannabinoids. However, germinating or cultivating them without a Home Office licence is a criminal offence. Canna Genetics therefore sells all seeds strictly as collectible souvenirs to customers aged 18 and over.
Yes. Canna Genetics is a UK-based seed bank and ships Gelato 33 seeds discreetly to addresses throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Orders are packed in plain, unbranded packaging and age verification applies to every order.
Gelato 33 seeds are supplied in two collectible pack sizes: a single seed (X1 Seed) and a three-seed pack (X3 Seeds). Every seed is feminised and supplied in a dormant state.
Legal information and age restriction
Canna Genetics sells cannabis seeds strictly as collectible genetic souvenirs for preservation and novelty purposes. Sales are restricted to adults aged 18 or over. In the United Kingdom, and in most other countries, it is illegal to germinate or cultivate cannabis seeds without a licence issued by the Home Office. Accordingly, we provide no germination or cultivation advice, and we refuse any order where we have reason to believe the seeds are intended for cultivation in a jurisdiction where that is unlawful.
All strain data on this page – including genetics, terpene, aroma, potency and botanical reference figures – is reproduced from publicly available breeder and seed-bank literature. It describes inherited genetic characteristics only and is published for informational and comparison purposes. Product images are representative.
