
- Apricot sweetness with gelato resin — coastal-ready hybrid
Glazed Apricot Gelato
Glazed Apricot Gelato is a flavour-forward hybrid bred for resin and aroma, suited to temperate UK gardens.
- Sweet apricot meets creamy gelato
- Reliable 8–9 week flowering
- Sturdy, resinous colas for coastal gardens
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22-26% |
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0.5-1% |
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Gelato x Apricot |
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Hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-9 weeks |
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1-2 m outdoor; 60-100 cm indoor |
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Medium-high (400-800 g/plant outdoor; 400-600 g/m² indoor) |
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Apricot, Creamy gelato, Citrus |
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Feminised |
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Temperate, windy coastal growing areas |
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Relaxed, Uplifted, Focused |
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Indoor & Outdoor |
About Glazed Apricot Gelato
Glazed Apricot Gelato is a hybrid cross developed for rich apricot and creamy gelato flavours and substantial trichome coverage. It flowers in around 8–9 weeks, produces medium to high yields and handles temperate, windy coastal growing areas with the right site and support.
Glazed Apricot Gelato is a balanced hybrid that leans slightly toward indica traits. It produces dense buds and a stable, predictable high.
THC typically measures between 22% and 26% in well-cured samples. This potency gives a pronounced psychoactive effect for experienced users.
CBD levels are low, usually around 0.5% to 1%, and do little to blunt THC effects. Those needing higher CBD should consider a different variety.
Glazed Apricot Gelato descends from Gelato crossed with Apricot, prioritising aroma and trichome production. The cross boosts resin and flavour while stabilising growth habits.
Seeds are offered as feminised to give a reliable crop of flowering females. These are photoperiod seeds and require light-cycle control rather than autoflower timing.
Growing Glazed Apricot Gelato requires intermediate skills, especially when exposed to windy coastal growing areas where support and pruning are necessary. In Nottinghamshire gardeners should expect to provide staking and wind protection to avoid branch damage.
Flowering completes in roughly 8 to 9 weeks under ideal indoor conditions. Outdoors in the UK it reliably finishes by late September in a good season.
Yields are medium to high when fed correctly and trained for even light distribution. Outdoor plants in strong seasons can produce 400–800 g per plant given good support and shelter.
Plants are medium in stature with a bushy, branch-heavy structure that supports heavy colas. Expect 1–2 m outdoors and a compact 60–100 cm indoors with appropriate training.
Indoors this strain responds well to SCROG or short-SOG techniques for even canopy management. Outdoors in Nottinghamshire it prefers a sheltered spot away from direct sea winds to protect buds.
In Nottinghamshire choose a micro-site sheltered from prevailing winds and salt spray. Windy coastal growing areas demand windbreaks and robust staking to protect plants and ensure consistent bud development.
Effects begin with a clear cerebral lift that eases into full-body relaxation. Users report a focused calm rather than a sedating knock-out.
The flavour combines sweet apricot and creamy gelato notes with a citrus snap on the finish. The smoke is smooth with a lingering fruit-forward aftertaste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Harvest typically falls in late September in a good season; monitor trichomes for desired amber levels and watch weather forecasts to avoid rain damage.
Use windbreaks, hedging or temporary fencing and stake heavy branches; consider planting near a building or under partial shelter to cut prevailing gusts.
Yes, its 8–9 week flowering makes it a reasonable choice for short season outdoor cannabis growing in milder UK summers.
Start with balanced vegetative feed, switch to higher potassium during flowering and flush lightly before harvest to improve flavour and combustion.
A greenhouse offers shelter from wind and rain while extending the season, but ensure good ventilation to prevent mould in dense buds.
Topping and low-stress training work well to create an even canopy and improve light penetration, which increases yield potential.
Provide good airflow, avoid overcrowding, remove large fan leaves that block ventilation and harvest promptly if wet weather is forecast.
Aphids and thrips can be problematic, so inspect regularly and use biological controls or organic treatments at first sign of infestation.
Use a well-draining, nutrient-rich loam or a peat-free compost mix and amend with perlite to maintain oxygenation at the roots.
You should see flowering stretch within 7–14 days, with visible bud formation developing over the following weeks as trichomes and scent increase.
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