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Gelato 45: frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions people search most about Gelato 45, each with its sources.

Is Gelato 45 indica or sativa?

A hybrid that leans slightly indica: AllBud lists 55% indica, Barney’s Farm’s seed version is 60% indica, and Leafly rates its effects mostly calming.1,2,3

What strain is Gelato 45?

A numbered phenotype from the original Gelato seeds (Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC), picked at a 2014 tasting and also sold as Gelato #45 or G45.3,4,5

Is Gelato 45 the same as Gelato?

No. Gelato is the family name; Gelato 45 is one cut from the same seeds, like Gelato 33 and Gelato 41.4 Our lab data counts it separately, and Gelato has its own guide at gelatostrain.com.6

What is the difference between Gelato 45 and Gelato 41?

Both come from the same Gelato seeds. Gelato 41, sold as Bacio Gelato, is on the breeder’s official list and Gelato 45 is not; Leafly lists 21% THC and relaxed, aroused and tingly effects for #41, against 19% and relaxed, euphoric and happy for #45.3,4,7,8

Why is Gelato 45 called Michael Jordan?

Leafly lists the nickname. GreenState quotes the breeder saying the Gelato nicknames come from legendary athletes whose jersey numbers matched the plant numbers, and Michael Jordan wore No. 45 for part of 1995.7,9,10

Who bred Gelato 45, and is it official?

Gelato is credited to Mr. Sherbinski and Jigga of the Cookie Fam, and Sherbinski listed #45 among its phenotypes in 2018; in 2024 GreenState reported that he does not recognize Gelato 45.7,11,12

How much THC is in Gelato 45?

The median is 19.65% across only 53 tests, a small sample; the middle half fell between 18.12% and 21.26%.6 Leafly lists 19%, AllBud 23–26% and Weedmaps 25–27%.1,3,5

What terpenes are in Gelato 45?

Only 10 of our tests report individual terpene values, all from Nevada; their top three by median were limonene 0.35%, β-caryophyllene 0.28%, linalool 0.18% (percent by weight).6 Leafly lists caryophyllene as dominant, with limonene and humulene.3

Does Gelato 45 have CBD?

Almost none: 13 of the 17 tests that reported CBD found none, and the highest result was 0.05%.6

What does Gelato 45 taste like?

Leafly lists pepper, menthol and earthy; Weedmaps users most often report lemon, earthy and berry; both seed sellers compare its scent to mint-chocolate ice cream and sweet berries.2,3,5,13

Does Gelato 45 make you giggly or sleepy?

Leafly rates it mostly calming and says it often brings on fits of the giggles; AllBud lists giggly and sociable, and Weedmaps users say it settles into a calmer body buzz without being sedating. These are user reports, not clinical findings.1,3,5

Can you get Gelato 45 seeds?

Barney’s Farm and Helvetic Seeds have sold feminized versions, and Helvetic says the original was a clone-only strain. This site does not sell seeds.2,13,14

How long does Gelato 45 take to flower?

70 days for Barney’s Farm’s seed version, per its description; Weedmaps gives about 9–10 weeks.2,5

Where can I buy Gelato 45?

Only from licensed stores where cannabis is legal for you. On Oct 4, 2026, Weedmaps showed Gelato 45 flower at 41 store listings in 7 of 27 markets, most of them near Oklahoma City and Minneapolis.15

Sources

  1. AllBud, Gelato #45 marijuana strain information and reviews. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  2. GrowDiaries, Gelato #45 by Barney’s Farm: breeder description and grow reports. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  3. Leafly, Gelato 45 (aka G45) strain information. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  4. Leafly, Just desserts: the Cookies and Cakes family genealogy (David Downs) (2021-04-15). Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  5. Weedmaps, Gelato #45 (aka Gelato 45) strain page. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  6. Cannlytics (CC BY 4.0), cannabis_results: public state lab results (filtered and aggregated by Official Cannabis). Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  7. GreenState, Famed Gelato strain breeder clears the air on imposters (Cara Wietstock) (2024-05-23). Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  8. Leafly, Gelato #41 (aka G41) strain information. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  9. Leafly, Leafly’s 2018 Strain of the Year (Will Hyde) (2018-12-28). Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  10. Wikipedia, Michael Jordan. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  11. Leafly, Gelato is the best strain ever. Try and change my mind (Danté Jordan) (2021-03-25). Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  12. High Times, 4 minutes and 20 seconds with Sherbinski, iconic strain cultivator (T.H. Caeczar) (2018-12-28). Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  13. SeedFinder, Gelato 45 (Helvetic Seeds): strain info and breeder description. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  14. SeedFinder, All Gelato 45 strains. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
  15. Weedmaps listings, compiled by Official Cannabis, Weedmaps flower menu snapshot, 27 US markets, Oct 4, 2026. Accessed Oct 4, 2026. Latest capture Oct 4, 2026.