"Jet Fuel Gelato, you guessed it, is a dank Gelato hybrid with a unique diesel aroma and an uplifting, focus-inducing high. Plus, it was bred by one of America's most revered breeders. Keep reading to learn more about the Jet Fuel Gelato cannabis strain, its origins, genetics, aromas, effects, and more. History of Jet Fuel Gelato Jet Fuel Gelato was bred by one of the biggest names in the cannabis industry—Chris Lynch. Raised in Oregon, Lynch moved to the Netherlands in 2004 after falling in love with cannabis in high school. Living in Amsterdam and later Rotterdam, Lynch lived and breathed Dutch cannabis and coffeeshop culture, and even connected with major growers like Soma. In 2007, Lynch moved back to Oregon, this time settling in Portland, where he quickly started working as a medical cannabis grower. In 2017, Lynch founded Compound Genetics, and in 2019, he relocated to San Francisco to be at the heart of the US cannabis industry. Throughout his career, Chris Lynch has created and hunted down some of the world's most sought-after cannabis varieties, including: • Apples & Bananas • Pave • Grape Gas • Gastro Pop • Khalifa Mints • Horchata • That Badu • Jet Fuel Gelato In 2022, Lynch left Compound Genetics and founded Cipher Genetics. While it's unclear when exactly Lynch created Jet Fuel Gelato, it's believed the strain was launched somewhere between 2017–2019, right on the cusp of the rise in popularity of Gelato strains. Genetic Lineage of Jet Fuel Gelato There is a lot of misinformation in circulation regarding the genetics of Jet Fuel Gelato. Multiple cannabis websites claim the strain stems from a cross of High Octane and Jet Fuel. However, Compound Genetics has openly said that the strain is the result of crossing Jet Fuel and Gelato. Below we'll take a closer look at both of these strains and their traits. Jet Fuel, also known as G6, is a powerful hybrid bred from Aspen OG and a High Country Diesel—a unique skunky diesel variety. The Jet Fuel strain was created by 303 Seeds in Colorado and, as its name suggests, is renowned for its dank fuel aromas and invigorating, creative, high-energy effect. Jet Fuel can produce up to 27% THC depending on the batch and is often rich in myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene, all of which contribute to the strain's pungent chemical aroma, which features rich lemon and pine overtones. Rumored to be sativa dominant, Jet Fuel produces large, slightly fluffy flowers that retain a beautiful bright green color and bright orange highlights, as well as a thick coating of resin. Jet Fuel Gelato's second parent is none other than the mighty Gelato, though it is not clear exactly which phenotype. Some sources claim that Jet Fuel Gelato stems from Gelato #41, also known as Bacio Gelato—a phenotype that's known to produce particularly high levels of THC and a more sedative, physical stone. However, there are also sources that suggest Jet Fuel Gelato stems from other Gelato phenos, such as Gelato #42 or Gelato #45. But unfortunately, Compound Genetics hasn't specified which Gelato phenotype they used to create Jet Fuel Gelato. Physical Characteristics of Jet Fuel Gelato Compound Genetics occasionally releases its strains through unique seed and clone drops. Unfortunately, the original Jet Fuel Gelato was never made available in seed or clone form, meaning we have no information about the physical traits of the plants. We do know, however, that Compound Genetics' original Jet Fuel Gelato produces dense, spade-shaped flowers with tight clusters of big calyxes, few sugar leaves, as well as eye-catching purple and dark blueish-black hues. While Compound Genetics never released Jet Fuel Gelato in seed form, it did drop numerous other strains derived from its Jet Fuel Gelato line, including: • First Class Funk (Jet Fuel Gelato x GMO) • Supreme Diesel (Jet Fuel Gelato x Sour Diesel) • High Society (Jet Fuel Gelato x Biscotti) • Life Hack (Jet Fuel Gelato x Wedding Crasher) Note that Premium Cultivars offers their own version of Jet Fuel Gelato in seed form, which it describes as a balanced hybrid that can produce tall plants. Based on photos, Jet Fuel Gelato by Premium Cultivars is a strong hybrid plant with tight internodes that produces dense nuggets and can take on beautiful dark colors as it flowers. Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing how Jet Fuel Gelato by Premium Cultivars compares to the original version of this strain from Compound Genetics. Properties and Effects of Jet Fuel Gelato Jet Fuel Gelato is a potent strain that regularly produces around 25% THC (though this varies from one batch to another). This strain also produces a rich mix of terpenes, including caryophyllene, limonene, and humulene. Combined, these terpenes and others give the strain its unique aroma, which ties together subtle floral hints with notes of fresh fruit, tangy lemons, and dank diesel fuel. Its flavor is also very strong and..."