{"product_id":"lemon-cherry-gelato-32-397-thca-flower","title":"Lemon Cherry Gelato (32.397%) THCa Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLemon Cherry Gelato (32.397% THCa) – Premium THCa Flower\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Cherry Gelato\u003c\/strong\u003e is an indica-leaning THCa flower strain popularized by \u003cstrong\u003eBackpack Boyz\u003c\/strong\u003e and named High Times Strain of the Year in 2022. This living soil batch tests at \u003cstrong\u003e32.397% THCa\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e34.604% total cannabinoids\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e2.35% terpene profile led by limonene\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by an unusual secondary note of α-cedrene. It is the most potent top shelf flower in this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Cherry Gelato — LCG to most people who buy it — is one of the most in-demand cultivars of the last five years, and this batch earns the name. At \u003cstrong\u003e32.397% THCa\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e34.604% total cannabinoids\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the highest-potency top shelf offering in this drop. The minor cannabinoid fraction is substantial too: \u003cstrong\u003e1.508% CBGa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0.234% CBCa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0.163% THCVa\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus \u003cstrong\u003e0.036% Δ8-THC\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e0.162% Δ9-THC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terpene profile totals \u003cstrong\u003e2.35%\u003c\/strong\u003e and is genuinely distinctive. \u003cstrong\u003eLimonene leads at 0.73%\u003c\/strong\u003e — 31% of the entire profile — but the second-place terpene is \u003cstrong\u003eα-cedrene at 0.38%\u003c\/strong\u003e, a woody, cedar-and-pencil-shavings terpene that rarely shows up this high in commercial flower. Behind those sit \u003cstrong\u003elinalool (0.17%), cis-β-ocimene (0.17%), ocimene (0.17%), β-myrcene (0.16%), α-humulene (0.14%), menthol (0.12%), and endo-fenchyl alcohol (0.10%)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat that combination produces is the citrus-and-cream nose LCG is known for, wrapped in a dry woody backbone that keeps it from reading as purely candy-sweet. It is a more complex expression of the strain than the sugar-forward versions circulating under this name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.397% THCa — highest top shelf potency in this release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal THC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.610%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal CBD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.058%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Cannabinoids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.604%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Terpenes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.350%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinor Cannabinoids:\u003c\/strong\u003e CBGa 1.508%, CBCa 0.234%, THCVa 0.163%, CBDa 0.066%, Δ8-THC 0.036%, CBG 0.026%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Terpenes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limonene (0.73%), α-Cedrene (0.38%), Linalool (0.17%), cis-β-Ocimene (0.17%), Ocimene (0.17%), β-Myrcene (0.16%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indica-leaning hybrid, sold as Indica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Living Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backpack Boyz — High Times Strain of the Year 2022, Leafly Strain of 4\/20 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphoric, calming, mood-lifting, citrus-forward, afternoon to evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma and Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Cherry Gelato opens with sharp lemon-lime citrus over sweet dark cherry — the two notes the strain is named for. Underneath that, the α-cedrene brings a dry cedar-and-sandalwood base that most LCG does not have, and the twin ocimenes add a green, herbal-sweet lift on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate it reads as citrus zest and cherry candy first, then a creamy gelato sweetness through the middle, finishing dry and woody with a faint cooling note from the trace menthol. It is sweet without being cloying, and the woody finish gives it real depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEffects and Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Cherry Gelato is indica-leaning, and the effect profile follows: a bright, euphoric, distinctly mood-elevating onset driven by the limonene dominance, settling into full-body calm without heavy sedation. Users most often describe it as relaxed-but-still-functional — a strain for winding down rather than shutting down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to late afternoon and evening use, creative downtime, and unwinding after work. Pacing tip: at 32.397% THCa this is the strongest top shelf flower in this drop. If you normally smoke flower in the mid-20s, start with less than you think you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStrain Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Cherry Gelato was popularized by \u003cstrong\u003eBackpack Boyz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Bay Area collective, around 2016 and went on to become one of the most commercially significant cultivars in the US market — High Times Strain of the Year in 2022, Leafly's Strain of 4\/20 in 2023, the #4 strain nationally that year and #1 in New York. It is also available in seed form through a Barney's Farm × Backpack Boyz collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on lineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e LCG's genetics are genuinely disputed, and we would rather say so than pick a version. The most-repeated account is \u003cstrong\u003eSunset Sherbet × Girl Scout Cookies\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is what both SeedFinder and Barney's Farm publish. Backpack Boyz's own page lists \u003cstrong\u003eLemon Tree × Cherry Pie × Gelato\u003c\/strong\u003e in one place and Sunset Sherbet × GSC in another. Leafly's reporting says it was actually selected from a \u003cstrong\u003eGelato #33 bagseed\u003c\/strong\u003e, which would explain why no clean cross can be stated. All three accounts put it firmly in the Cookies\/Gelato family, and the terpene data here is consistent with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis batch was grown in \u003cstrong\u003eliving soil\u003c\/strong\u003e — a no-till organic method that builds a self-sustaining soil microbiome rather than relying on synthetic nutrients. It generally produces the fullest terpene and minor-cannabinoid expression a strain is capable of, which is reflected in the 1.508% CBGa reading on this COA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to be confused with Lemon Cherry Zkittlez, White Lemon Cherry Gelato, or Lemon Cherry Runtz — all separate cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLab Tested and Verified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cannabis Chem Lab — Flandreau, SD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCannabinoid Sample ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2604CCH0655.3532 (tested 04\/29\/2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerpene Sample ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2604CCH0596.3223 (reported 04\/24\/2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHCa:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.397%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eΔ9-THC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.162%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eΔ8-THC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.036%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal THC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.610%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal CBD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.058%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Cannabinoids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.604%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Terpenes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.350%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.455 aw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available — see the linked PDF on this product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Lemon Cherry Gelato Indica or Sativa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLemon Cherry Gelato is an indica-leaning hybrid, commonly described as roughly 60\/40 indica-dominant. We sell it as an Indica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Lemon Cherry Gelato taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLemon-lime citrus and dark cherry up front, a creamy gelato sweetness through the middle, and a dry cedar-woody finish with a faint cooling note. This batch is less candy-sweet and more complex than typical LCG because of its unusually high α-cedrene content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the dominant terpene in Lemon Cherry Gelato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this batch, limonene at 0.73% is dominant — about 31% of the total terpene profile. α-Cedrene (0.38%) is a notably high second, followed by linalool, ocimene, and β-myrcene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the genetics of Lemon Cherry Gelato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDisputed. The most common claim is Sunset Sherbet × Girl Scout Cookies; Backpack Boyz has also published Lemon Tree × Cherry Pie × Gelato; and Leafly reports it was selected from a Gelato #33 bagseed. All accounts place it in the Cookies and Gelato family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow potent is Lemon Cherry Gelato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis batch tests at 32.397% THCa with 34.604% total cannabinoids — the highest potency top shelf flower in this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Lemon Cherry Gelato good for evening use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Its limonene-led profile keeps the onset bright and mood-elevating, then it settles into full-body relaxation, which makes it well suited to late afternoon and evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is living soil flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiving soil is a no-till organic growing method that builds a self-sustaining soil microbiome instead of relying on synthetic nutrients. It generally produces the most complete terpene and cannabinoid expression a strain can reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore Lemon Cherry Gelato in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Keep it away from direct sunlight and heat to preserve the limonene content — citrus terpenes degrade first. Seal tightly between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ethisthat CBD Quality Standards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll thisthat CBD flower is slow-cured, hand-trimmed, and third-party lab tested. Our products comply with federal hemp regulations and are shipped discreetly to qualifying states. Each batch is evaluated for potency, moisture balance, and overall quality before it reaches you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLegal and Medical Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains hemp-derived THCa and complies with the 2018 Farm Bill. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Must be 21+. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. 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