- Median THC
- 24.1%
- Flowering
- 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days)
What labs found
- Median THC
- 24.1%
- Typical range
- 17.2–29.4%
- Lab tests
- 83
- States
- 4
0%40%
Terpenes that test highest: limonene, linalool, caryophyllene (from 76 tests)
Flower tested under this name in legal US markets, 2020–2025. The range covers the middle 90% of tests. Growers and labs vary, so a given jar can fall outside it. Data: Jikomes & Zoorob (CC0), Cannabis Wise Guys (CC BY 4.0), Cannlytics (CC BY 4.0).
About Black Cherry Gelato
Black Cherry Gelato crosses Acai Berry Gelato with Black Cherry Funk, sitting in the wider Bay Area Gelato family.
Sources consistently list Black Cherry Gelato as a indica cross combining Acai Berry Gelato and Black Cherry Funk, attributed to Backpackboyz (commonly associated). It has been submitted for legal flower testing across 4 US state markets between 2020 and 2025.
Aroma and flavor
Reported as ripe dark cherry and sweet berry over creamy dough. Across lab terpene panels, limonene, linalool and caryophyllene most frequently test as the dominant terpenes, though the sensory balance shifts from harvest to harvest.
Reported effects
Consumers commonly report physical relaxation, heavier evening sleepiness and an elevated, euphoric mood, fitting its reputation for evening or unhurried use. Reported downsides include dry mouth.
Specs
Genetics
- Breeder
- Backpackboyz (commonly associated)
Growing
- Grower notes
- Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.
The flower
- Flavour
- Apricot, Pear, Berry, Fruity
- Aroma
- Sweet apricot, subtle pear, ripe mixed berry
- Terpenes
- Dominant terpenes: limonene, linalool, caryophyllene
Family tree
Black Cherry Gelato is reported as Acai Berry Gelato × Black Cherry Funk.
- Parents
- Grandparents
- As reported, not a genetic test