ILGM – Editor’s Choice (2026)
ILGM is the US‑focused seed bank with a germination guarantee and fast shipping. Trusted by thousands of growers nationwide.
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Herbies Seeds
Herbies Seeds offers a huge selection with worldwide shipping. A solid choice for international growers.
- ✅ Wide variety of strains
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- ✅ Good customer service
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Crop King Seeds
Crop King Seeds offers a variety of Canadian strains. Slightly lower ratings but still a good option for many growers.
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Gelato #3 seeds. Man. Where do I even start?
This strain is like—okay, imagine a scoop of velvet sugar melting on your tongue while someone whispers “relax” into your spine. That’s Gelato #3. Born from the Cookie Fam genetics (you know, the Bay Area legends), it’s a cross between Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint GSC. But honestly, that’s just trivia. What matters is what it does to your brain, your body, your whole damn mood.
I’ve grown it. Smoked it. Watched friends melt into couches and start talking about childhood memories they hadn’t thought of in 20 years. It hits like a dream you don’t want to wake up from—sweet, creamy, with this weird citrusy funk that clings to your tongue like a secret. And the high? It doesn’t slap you. It seduces you. First a giggle, then a float, then—bam—you’re in the zone. Or out of it. Depends on the day.
Growing it’s not for the lazy. These seeds don’t just sprout and say, “Hey, I’ll take care of myself.” Nah. They’re needy. Temperamental. But if you treat them right—good airflow, stable temps, a little love—they’ll reward you with dense, frosty nugs that look like they’ve been rolled in powdered sugar. Indoor growers usually get the best out of her. She likes a controlled environment. Who doesn’t?
THC levels? High. Like, “maybe don’t smoke this before a job interview” high. Somewhere around 20–25%, depending on the phenotype and how dialed-in your grow is. But it’s not just about numbers. It’s the balance. The way the euphoria doesn’t bulldoze your thoughts but lifts them. Makes music sound better. Food taste like art. Sex? Don’t even get me started.
Now, not every seed’s a winner. You’ll get some variation—some lean more Sherbet, some more Cookie. That’s the gamble. But that’s also the fun. Pheno-hunting Gelato #3 is like digging through crates of vinyl and finding that one rare pressing. You know it when you hit it.
And yeah, it’s popular. Maybe too popular. Some folks say it’s overhyped, that the Gelato line’s been played out. I don’t buy that. Good weed is good weed. Trends don’t change that. And Gelato #3? She’s got soul. She’s got legs. She’s not just a phase.
If you’re thinking of growing her—do it. Just don’t half-ass it. She’ll know. And she’ll punish you with larfy buds and muted terps. But if you go all in? She’ll love you back. Hard.
Anyway. That’s my take. Take it or leave it. But if you ever get your hands on a properly cured jar of Gelato #3? Crack it open. Breathe it in. You’ll see what I mean.