"Lemon Cherry Gelato says a lot with just its name. This delicious candy hybrid was born and bred in California and has quickly become a hit across the USA and Canada. Popularized by Backpackboyz, Lemon Cherry Gelato boasts THC levels of up to 25% and citric candy aromas. Keep reading to learn more about this heavy-hitting hybrid, its effects, origins, and more. Strain History of Lemon Cherry Gelato Lemon Cherry Gelato is one of the many candy hybrid strains popularized by Backpackboyz—a Bay Area cannabis brand run by ex-MMA fighter Juan Quesada. After being in and out of jail multiple times, Juan Quesada decided to carve out a career in MMA in 2008, achieving a 4–2 (win-loss) record in Bellator MMA and West Coast Fighting Championship. Around 2016, Juan Quesada founded a Prop 215 cannabis delivery service out of Pittsburgh, California. Shortly after starting his operation, Juan Quesada partnered with entrepreneur, rapper, and cannabis mogul Bully Whiz. Together, they created and popularized the Backpackboyz brand and its flagship strains, including Backpackboyz 33, Apple Mintz, and Lemon Cherry Gelato. Like Runtz, Cookies, and other contemporary US cannabis brands, Backpackboyz strains boast incredibly high potency and exotic candy and dessert flavors. In late 2019, Backpackboyz' Lemon Cherry Gelato became an almost instant hit across the US after being sold at a Cookies dispensary in Los Angeles. Ever since, Lemon Cherry Gelato has become a household name across the US and Canada, as well as gaining popularity among smokers in other parts of the world. In 2021, the strain won 2nd Place in the Medical Category at the High Times Medical Cup in Michigan. Genetic Lineage of Lemon Cherry Gelato Lemon Cherry Gelato is a high-potency cannabis variety brought about by a cross of two world-renowned strains; Sunset Sherbet and Girl Scout Cookies. Sunset Sherbet, also known as Sherbet OG, is an indica-dominant hybrid treasured for its vibrant candy aroma. Well-cured Sherbet buds boast a pungent smell that combines sweet citrus, ripe berries, and dank notes of Skunk. As you'd expect from such a smelly strain, Sunset Sherbet is also super potent, producing a full-body effect that'll relax and induce a carefree mental state. Lemon Cherry Gelato's second parent is GSC (Girl Scout Cookies), a beloved strain with a global reputation and a long list of awards. As the name suggests, GSC offers dessert-like flavours alongside the unmistakable aroma of sweet cherry, mint and lemon. It’s also a fan-favourite among medicinal users thanks to its strong THC levels and body-centric high. Physical Characteristics of Lemon Cherry Gelato Lemon Cherry Gelato is an indica-dominant cannabis strain that generally grows into a moderately-sized plant with broad, moss-green foliage. Little information is available about the physical characteristics of this strain. Still, numerous sources and growers have remarked that Lemon Cherry Gelato produces very few leaves—something most will enjoy when it's finally time to trim their plants! Come harvest time, Lemon Cherry Gelato plants become loaded with extremely dense flowers. Indicative of her indica-dominant genetics, Lemon Cherry Gelato produces small buds made up of tightly packed calyxes, each covered in a thick layer of trichomes and dotted with golden pistils. Depending on how and where she's grown, Lemon Cherry Gelato may develop beautiful purple hues, adding to the appeal of her flowers. Properties And Effects of Lemon Cherry Gelato Backpackboyz prides itself on producing strains with ambitious THC levels. And Lemon Cherry Gelato is no exception. While THC levels may vary from one batch of seeds to another, Lemon Cherry Gelato typically produces up to 25% THC! Combined with a rich concentration of terpenes (predominantly caryophyllene, limonene, and humulene), Lemon Cherry Gelato flowers can produce intense effects almost immediately. One toke is usually all it takes for Lemon Cherry Gelato's effects to take over your entire body. Expect an immediate feeling of warmth and relaxation to wash over your torso and out into your extremities. At the same time, tension and negativity are flushed out of your mind almost instantly. Within minutes, you'll likely feel tingly, happy, and incredibly hungry, so be sure to keep some snacks on hand. The effects of Lemon Cherry Gelato typically last for several hours and will leave even experienced smokers in a happy, lazy trance. Uses of Lemon Cherry Gelato Lemon Cherry Gelato is a highly potent cannabis strain not for the faint-hearted. Nonetheless, it's very popular among both recreational and medical cannabis users. Given its balance of physical relaxation and mental euphoria, Lemon Cherry Gelato can be used during the day and evening, depending on your tolerance. Users describe the strain's effects as very heavy while still leaving you functional enough for chores and creative tasks if you can handle a high dose..."