Sweet Gelato Auto brings one of the most famous Cookies-family lines from the San Francisco Bay Area into a fast autoflower. Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Girl Scout Cookies Thin Mint) supplies the flavor and potency, and Sweet Seeds added autoflowering genes from Killer Kush Auto (SWS56) to create a sweet, creamy Kush auto with 18–23% THC.
This fifth-generation automatic grows to 60–100 cm (24–39 in), finishes about 8 weeks from germination and yields 375–500 g/m² (1.23–1.64 oz/ft²) indoors. Its dense buds are coated in large trichomes.
The breeder lists a 1st Prize in the Sativa category at the III Autoflower World Cup, Barcelona 2023, a nod to its quality as a modern automatic.
Lineage: Gelato With Killer Kush Auto
Gelato is one of the most appreciated members of the Cookies family, known for excellent aroma and high THC. To make it autoflower, the breeder used Killer Kush Auto, a line that was itself developed with OG Kush genetics, which explains the strong Kush layer in this hybrid.
The data sheet reads 44.2% indica, 55% sativa and 0.8% ruderalis, giving a balanced plant with a slightly sativa lean.
Aroma, Flavor and Effect
The aroma opens sweet and fruity, with a creamy, dessert-like quality, then a strong Kush presence moves in with earthy and woody tones. Hazelnut, a soft touch of mint and a little citrus finish the profile, a clear echo of its Cookies roots.
The effect is stimulating and clearly psychoactive, a heady lift that sharpens focus on music, conversation or creative work. Its potency calls for a measured approach from newer consumers.
Growing Sweet Gelato Auto Indoors and Outdoors
Indoors, run 18/6 or 20/4 from seed to harvest; flowering begins automatically, so there is no light change. An 11–15 L (3–4 gal) final pot is enough for this medium-sized auto. Begin LST in week 2–3 to open the canopy and help the side branches fill out.
Outdoors, choose full sun and a rich, airy soil. Each plant can yield 50–175 g/plant (1.8–6.2 oz/plant) in about 8 weeks from germination, so two or more crops per season are possible in warm climates.
Feed moderately, increase bloom nutrients once pistils appear and monitor trichomes from week 7. The large resin heads make it a good match for dry sift and rosin.
Sweet Gelato Auto Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized autoflowering (5th generation) |
| Variety code | SWS76 |
| Genetics | Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Girl Scout Cookies Thin Mint) x Killer Kush Auto (SWS56) |
| Indica/Sativa | 44.2% Indica / 55% Sativa / 0.8% Ruderalis |
| THC | 18–23% |
| CBD | 0.1% |
| Effect | Psychoactive, stimulating |
| Aroma/Flavor | Fruity, sweet cream, earthy, woody, hazelnut, mint, Cookies |
| Indoor yield | 375–500 g/m² (1.23–1.64 oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | 50–175 g/plant (1.8–6.2 oz/plant) |
| Seed to harvest | 8 weeks from germination (indoors and outdoors) |
| Height | 60–100 cm (24–39 in) |
| Best cultivation technique | LST from week 2–3; 18/6 or 20/4 light |
FAQ
How long does Sweet Gelato Auto take from seed to harvest?
About 8 weeks from germination. It flowers on its own under 18/6 or 20/4 light, with no 12/12 switch.
What genetics are in Sweet Gelato Auto?
Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Girl Scout Cookies Thin Mint) crossed with Killer Kush Auto, which carries OG Kush genetics.
Has Sweet Gelato Auto won any awards?
Sweet Seeds lists a 1st Prize in the Sativa category at the III Autoflower World Cup in Barcelona, 2023.
What does Sweet Gelato Auto taste like?
Sweet and fruity with a creamy edge, a strong Kush base of earth and wood, plus hazelnut, mint and light citrus.
How much does Sweet Gelato Auto yield?
Indoors 375–500 g/m² (1.23–1.64 oz/ft²); outdoors 50–175 g/plant (1.8–6.2 oz/plant) per plant.
Do Sweet Seeds packs include free seeds?
Yes. Each 3-seed pack of Sweet Gelato Auto comes with 1 free bonus seed and each 5-seed pack comes with 2 free bonus seeds, so you get 4 or 7 seeds in total. The 25-seed pack is sold without bonus seeds.
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