Gelato 33 seeds are seed lines that reproduce Gelato #33, the “Larry Bird” selection bred in the San Francisco Bay Area from Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. It is the best-known Gelato cut, a balanced hybrid with reported THC of roughly 20–25% and a caryophyllene-led terpene profile.
For collectors, Gelato 33 is one of the reference points of modern genetics. Its name turns up in the lineage of dozens of later dessert-style hybrids, and a lot of seed listings borrow the word “Gelato” without explaining which Gelato they mean. This guide sets out where the cut came from, what the published data says, and how to read a Gelato 33 listing with a collector’s eye.
Where Gelato 33 comes from
Gelato came out of the Cookie Fam circle in California in the early-to-mid 2010s. According to Alchimia’s history of the Gelato strain, the cross was made by combining Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies with Sunset Sherbet, the latter associated with Mr. Sherbinski and itself bred from Girl Scout Cookies and Pink Panties.
The breeders kept several individual plants from that cross and identified each by its number. Number 33 became the most famous. It picked up the nickname “Larry Bird” because the Boston Celtics player wore the number 33, and it is still sold and discussed under both names. Other numbers were given their own names; Alchimia lists #41 as Bacio Gelato, for example.
An important detail for collectors: the original Gelato #33 is a single selected plant, and it spread through the Californian scene as cuttings rather than as seed. Seeds sold today as Gelato 33 are breeder reproductions of that genetics. That is normal for famous cuts, but it means two seed lines carrying the same name can differ, which is exactly the issue covered in our guide to why the same strain name can hide different genetics.
Gelato 33 at a glance
The figures below are reported breeder, seed-bank and strain-database data. They vary between sources and between individual plants, so treat them as ranges rather than specifications.
| Attribute | Reported data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Parents | Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies | Leafly; Alchimia |
| Also known as | Larry Bird, Gelato #33, G33, Gelato Kush | Leafly; Alchimia |
| Classification | Balanced hybrid, listed as about 55% indica / 45% sativa | Blimburn Seeds listing |
| Reported THC | About 20% average; 20–25% range | Leafly (average); Blimburn Seeds (range) |
| Reported CBD | Negligible (listed as 0%) | Leafly |
| Dominant terpene | Beta-caryophyllene | Leafly |
| Other reported terpenes | Limonene, myrcene, humulene, linalool | Leafly; Blimburn Seeds |
| Aroma notes | Sweet citrus, berry, cream, pepper, earthy base | Blimburn Seeds; Leafly |
The terpene profile, explained
Terpenes are the aromatic compounds behind a cultivar’s scent, and they are one of the clearest ways to tell genetic families apart. Gelato 33 is interesting because its aroma is described as sweet, while its reported lead terpene is a spicy one.
- Beta-caryophyllene is the peppery, woody terpene also found in black pepper and cloves. Leafly lists it as the dominant terpene for Gelato #33, and it is common across the Cookies family.
- Limonene gives the citrus and orange-peel edge that most descriptions mention first.
- Myrcene adds an earthy, musky sweetness underneath.
- Humulene and linalool appear in some seed-bank listings as secondary terpenes, bringing woody-hop and floral notes respectively.
Put together, the reported profile reads as creamy citrus and berry sitting on a peppery, earthy base. You can hear both parents in it: the fruit and sweetness associated with Sunset Sherbet, and the dough-and-spice character of the Cookies side.
Why Gelato 33 matters to the family tree
Gelato is one of the most widely used parents of the last decade. Leafly lists the Runtz line, for instance, as a cross of Zkittlez and Gelato, and the “Gelato” name appears in the parentage of a long list of dessert and candy hybrids. When a modern listing mentions Gelato in its lineage, it is worth checking which numbered cut the breeder used, because they don’t always say.
That makes Gelato 33 a natural anchor for a themed collection. It sits comfortably beside its parent line, Sunset Sherbet feminised seeds, and alongside other Cookies- and Gelato-descended cultivars in our hybrid seeds collection. Collectors often like to hold a parent and its best-known offspring side by side.
How to judge a Gelato 33 seed listing
Because so many products carry the Gelato name, it is worth reading a listing carefully before adding it to a collection. A few things to look for:
- A named number. “Gelato” on its own could mean several selections. A listing that says Gelato #33 or Larry Bird is being specific.
- A stated lineage. Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC should be given. If a different cross is listed, the product is a Gelato descendant rather than Gelato 33 itself.
- Figures given as ranges, with a source. Reported THC for this cut clusters around 20–25%. Single, suspiciously precise numbers are a reason to be cautious.
- Clear seed type. The original Gelato #33 is photoperiod genetics. An autoflowering version is a different, hybridised line and should be labelled as such.
- Honest legal wording. A UK listing should sell seeds as collectible souvenirs to adults, not promise anything about what they could become.
Our Gelato 33 feminised seeds are listed with the Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC lineage and come in 1-seed and 3-seed collectible packs. Seeds are supplied dormant and should be kept cool, dark and dry, as covered in our guide on how to store cannabis seeds.
Are Gelato 33 seeds legal in the UK?
Yes, it is legal for adults to buy, sell and own ungerminated cannabis seeds in the UK, because the seeds themselves contain no controlled cannabinoids. Germinating or cultivating them without a Home Office licence is an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Our full explainer, are cannabis seeds legal in the UK?, sets out the detail.
Gelato 33 seeds: frequently asked questions
The breeders numbered each plant they kept from the original Gelato cross. Plant number 33 was nicknamed Larry Bird after the Boston Celtics player, who wore the number 33. Both names refer to the same selection.
Gelato 33 is reported as a cross of Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, both from the Californian Cookies family of genetics. Sunset Sherbet is itself reported as Girl Scout Cookies × Pink Panties.
Reported breeder and database figures put Gelato 33 at roughly 20–25% THC, with Leafly giving an average of about 20%. Figures vary by source and phenotype and describe the genetics only. Ungerminated seeds contain no THC.
Leafly lists beta-caryophyllene as the dominant terpene, followed by limonene and myrcene. Some seed-bank listings also report humulene and linalool. Together they are described as citrus, berry and cream over a peppery, earthy base.
Yes. Adults aged 18 and over can legally buy and own cannabis seeds in the UK because ungerminated seeds contain no controlled substances. Germinating or cultivating them without a Home Office licence is illegal, so Canna Genetics sells seeds strictly as collectible souvenirs.
A note for collectors
Canna Genetics sells cannabis seeds strictly as collectible souvenirs to adults aged 18 and over. All strain data in this article, including THC and terpene figures, is reported breeder, seed-bank or strain-database information published for genetic comparison only. We do not provide germination or cultivation advice, and germinating cannabis seeds in the UK without a Home Office licence is illegal.
