Guava
Gelato × Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC
Guava is a fruit-forward indica cultivar recognized for its tropical aroma and mood-brightening effects. It is most commonly a phenotype of Gelato, selected for its distinct guava-like bouquet.
Appearance
Guava typically presents dense, medium-sized flowers with a high calyx-to-leaf ratio, often conical or egg-shaped. A heavy trichome frosting gives the surface a glassy sheen, indicating robust resin production. Buds commonly display lime to olive greens with purple hues, especially under cooler conditions, contrasted by vibrant amber-orange pistils.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Guava leans into fresh tropical fruit, such as guava and papaya, layered over creamy dessert notes, with hints of citrus peel and a subtle diesel character. Upon inhalation, the flavor expresses ripe guava, berry, and stone fruit, transitioning to a creamy vanilla-custard mid-palate. Exhalation offers a gentle pepper-and-herb finish with a lingering tropical echo.
Effects
Consumers prize Guava for its combination of dessert-grade flavor and functional relaxation. It is often described as providing balanced, mood-brightening effects that blend mental lift with physical ease, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
Lab-tested THC percentages for Guava typically fall in the high teens to mid-20s, with some batches reaching up to 26%. CBD content is usually trace, below 1%. The terpene profile often includes caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool, with potential expressions of ocimene or myrcene contributing to its complex aroma.
Origins & Lineage
Guava's modern identity originates from Northern California in the mid-2010s, often as a specific phenotype of Gelato. Its foundational lineage traces to Sunset Sherbet crossed with Thin Mint GSC. While initially circulating as a clone-only cut, seed lines inspired by this flavor profile have since been developed.
Growing
Guava inherits a dense bud structure from its Gelato parentage, featuring a high calyx-to-leaf ratio and significant trichome coverage. Its resin density makes it a suitable candidate for solventless extraction. Specific cultivation details such as difficulty, flowering time, yield, and optimal environment are not detailed in the provided notes.