A Potent Purple Powerhouse

Bud Basics

A strain native to California, Purple Gelato Feminized is named for the gorgeous hues of her sticky, resinous buds and the deliciously sweet aroma that follows through into her smoke. Created by blending the excellent genes of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies with Sunset Sherbert, this hybrid combines their potent highs and complex aromas into a whole new flavor profile that’s understandably highly coveted in the cannabis community.

This astounding genetic mix has resulted in a THC powerhouse strain, capable of overpowering and incapacitating both newbies and veterans. Beginning with an initial euphoria that’s followed with an intense physical relaxation, toking this herb in moderation is an experience, but won’t leave you couch locked.

Due to Purple Gelato Fem’s unique combination of effects, she’s an excellent strain for medical purposes, as her uplifting high can lighten the load of those with stress, anxiety or depression as well as alleviate most mild to moderate aches and pains.

Many will report that this ganja is one of the hardest strains to come by, and that might be due to how difficult she is to grow. However, with feminized seeds and the right experience, equipment, and level of patience, this herb is worth the care and attention she requires, as her nugs are gorgeous, delicious and one of a kind.

Flavor and Fragrance of Purple Gelato Feminized

Since the terpene profile of Purple Gelato Fem is full to bursting with limonene, myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene, it’s no wonder that the strain has such a delicious scent and complex flavor profile.

Though some of the notes in this strain seem contrasting, any toker who gives this ganja a go will find that her citrus, berry and sherbet notes still somehow work just as well when mixed with a medley of mint, lavender and, dare we say it… cookies?

Each inhalation of the Purple Gelato’s delectable aroma adds new notes, revealing subtle blueberry and orange flavors and a herbal, earthy scent that grounds and somehow accentuates the overall effect. The acidic flavor of this herb on the taste buds is balanced with sweet berry and pine nuances that combined with her aroma make for pot that appeals to most palates, if only you’re willing to try a toke.

Effects

Though no one can deny the seduction of the scent and taste of this strain, nor agree that her gorgeous coloring is universally appealing, that doesn’t mean that novice - or even seasoned smokers - should dive in head first with this herb.

Purple Gelato Fem has a THC content that has been shown in tests to vary from 19% right up to 25%, and can knock flat even a veteran. Still, her heavy-hitting energetic buzz is potent and nothing short of amazing, especially when combined with a strong sedating effect that can take the edge off any bad day, without leaving you locked to the couch.

As Purple Gelato’s high sets in, you’ll start to feel a surge of euphoria that simultaneously boosts your mood and energy levels with a feeling of giddiness that clears the mind ready for an influx of creativity.

Once this is nicely working away on your mind, an intense, physical feeling of relaxation (courtesy of this herb’s Indica side) will begin to take over the body, beginning at the neck and working its way slowly through your limbs to relieve stress and soothe aching, tired muscles. You’ll begin to feel heavy and calm, and may wish to lie down to bask in these buds' tranquility - but most will manage to hold their mental agility well enough to remain motivated and productive.

Many tokers will tell you that Purple Gelato Fem’s true allure lies in the psychedelic experience she provides, characterized by hallucinations both visual and auditory. Before you roll up though, do remember that while this can be fun and even inspirational in moderate doses, if over consumed these psychological distortions can overwhelm.

Most will find that the adverse effects of this strain are limited to dry eyes and cottonmouth, and can counteract this by remaining as hydrated as possible. However, some inexperienced smokers, newbies and those with a sensitivity to THC might find dizziness, increased paranoia, headache and heightened anxiety to be a concern. As such, opt for a milder strain.

Medical Uses of Purple Gelato Feminized

If you’re a part of the cannabis community for recreational reasons, you’ve likely not given much thought to the perfect synergy exhibited by the cannabinoids and terpenes of strains such as Purple Gelato Feminized. But for those in the medicinal marijuana (MMJ) community, this is an instant giveaway that this herb will have potent therapeutic benefits to ease physical and psychological ailments in just a toke or two.

The uplifting mental effect of this weed combined with her relaxing effect can provide an excellent reprieve for those with such mental health concerns as stress, depression and anxiety, particularly since these effects are combined with the anxiolytic and antidepressant properties said to be present in THC.

As an analgesic, Purple Gelato Fem is not the strongest marijuana strain available, but is more than sufficient for common aches and pains, and for more disruptive ones. For those with headaches, arthritis and migraines, this herb provides welcome relief.

Due to the sedating Indica side of this ganja, those with insomnia and similar sleep disturbances can find a joint of this is enough for them to relax and drift off to a deep, restful slumber. Purple Gelato can also be used as an appetite stimulant for those suffering from nausea, eating disorders, or those struggling with their appetite following chemotherapy.

Growing Purple Gelato Feminized Seeds

Though highly coveted amongst cannabis connoisseurs, Purple Gelato Feminized has historically been an elusive strain to come by - but why stress yourself with the search, when you can grow your own?

That said, this plant can be a challenge even for growers who have plenty of experience, as she’s a finicky strain - but a crop of your own is achievable with the correct knowledge, conditions and a fair bit of skill.

Purple Gelato will grow equally well whether indoors or out, but the temperature needs to be correct - warm, and humid, mimicking Mediterranean climates.

Your choice of substrate will have a substantial effect on the growth rate of the plant, as though organic soil will boost the terpene profile, making for more nuanced flavors and aroma in the final crop, it also requires more pest control and care to maintain. Hydroponics, though, will feed nutrients directly into the roots, which will result in more explosive growth patterns. Either way, investing time into monitoring the plant’s maturation and progress is key.

These seeds are stable and feminized, so there’s no need to remove males from your crop or worry about pollination.

If you’re looking to grow this cannabis for consumption, increasing the bag appeal of the herb can go a long way - lowering the temperature in the grow room by a few degrees during the flowering stage’s dark cycle will bring out the purple hues of the plant. This won’t have any effect on the highs this hybrid can provide, but does make for a particularly attractive (and pungent) plant. Try installing an odor-control filter at this stage if discreteness is a concern.

As she’s Indica-dominant, this hybrid is also compact, sturdy and unlikely to grow much taller than 7 feet - so she’s an excellent choice for the Sea of Green (SOG) method, which will shorten her vegetative state and boost her yields. Indoors, you should find yourself harvesting around 1.63 to 1.96 ounces of buds per square foot, whereas outdoors (harvested at the end of October), this should be closer to 14 to 21 ounces per plant.

Summary

The results of years of crossing and backcrossing two of the most loved and famous strains in the cannabis industry, it’s no surprise that Purple Gelato Feminized took a deal of love and patience to be brought into existence, and in a stable, feminized form. But anyone with the opportunity to try this herb will agree that she was worth every ounce of effort put into her creation, boasting a deliciously dessert-like flavor profile, gorgeous purple coloration, medical qualities and copious yields.

Purple Gelato is still a painstaking strain to grow, but need no longer be quite the chore the original breeders endured. Instead, an experienced grower can manage her tasty nugs from seedling to maturity with the right care and attention, and this once-elusive plant can now belong to anyone with the patience and skills to cultivate her.