Indica Dominant · Seed Junky Genetics
Sunset Sherbet
Sunset Sherbet, sometimes labeled simply Sherbet or Sherbinski, is the Mr. Sherbinski cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Pink Panties created in San Francisco in 2013, with Seed Junky Genetics later producing the seed-form releases. The strain anchors a substantial branch of the Cookies family — it is the maternal side of Gelato and an indirect ancestor of Wedding Cake, Runtz, and most of the modern dessert-strain catalogue. The flavor is sweet and creamy with a citrus-berry top note that reads exactly like the dessert it is named after, and the bud structure runs dense with deep purple tints when finished under cool nights. The high is heavy and physical despite testing as a hybrid, which is why most reviewers place it in the evening category.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, Sherbinski interviews, leafly
Potency
- THC range
- 18–24%
- Typical THC
- 22%
- CBD
- up to 0.1%
Flowering
- Indoor weeks
- 8–9 wk
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Climate
- Mediterranean, cool nights
Yield & size
- Indoor
- 425-525 g/m²
- Outdoor
- 450-650 g/plant
- Height
- 100-130 cm
Indica / sativa ratio
Terpene profile
The aromatic compounds below shape how Sunset Sherbet smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- secondary
Limonene
Uplifting citrus — typically associated with mood elevation and stress relief.
- secondary
Linalool
Floral and lavender-like — calming, often noted for sleep and anxiety support.
- minor
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
Reported side effects
Lineage
Sunset Sherbet traces to Girl Scout Cookies × Pink Panties. The cross sits in the Cookies family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents and grandparents for Sunset Sherbet based on breeder catalogues. Library entries are clickable; ancestors not yet documented on this site appear in a lighter, non-linked box.
Strains crossed with Sunset Sherbet
Sunset Sherbet is a parent of 4 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry Sunset Sherbet genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 65% / 35%
- Flowering days
- 56–63 days
- Stretch
- Moderate
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst, scrog
Feed schedule for Sunset Sherbet
These EC and NPK targets are starting points calibrated for the strain's Indica lean and moderate difficulty rating — not gospel. Drop 15-20% off any EC ceiling on your first run and let the plant tell you where it actually wants to feed.
Suggested feed schedule
- Late veg
- 1.4-1.6 EC
- Early flower
- 1.5-1.7 EC, NPK 2-3-4
- Mid flower
- 1.8-2.0 EC, NPK 1-4-6
- Late flower
- 1.6-1.8 EC
- Final week
- Plain pH-balanced water for the last 7-10 days; light flush if you ran nutrients on the higher end.
Full breakdown of feed math, runoff testing, and salt buildup in our nutrient guide.
What to expect through the grow cycle
Sunset Sherbet is documented with a 9-week flower and a compact stretch typical of indica-leaning structure. The visual below maps a documented 13-week cycle built from 4weeks of vegetative growth and the strain's published flowering window.
Published grow reports for Sunset Sherbet concentrate the most observational notes on the late-flower ripening window. This timeline is descriptive — it reflects what reports document, not a how-to. Actual week-to-week behaviour varies with phenotype, light intensity, pot size, and environment.
Phase details
- Veg (weeks 1-4)
- The documented vegetative period for Sunset Sherbet. Plants establish root structure, leaf canopy, and node count before flower triggering, with a moderate difficulty rating shaping how forgiving the early canopy work tends to be.
- Stretch (weeks 5-7)
- Sunset Sherbet is documented as having moderate stretch. Reports describe the plant roughly doubling in height during this phase as the indica-leaning structure establishes its final flowering frame.
- Bud sites (weeks 8-9)
- Pre-flowers form at the nodes and calyxes begin to develop. Grow reports for Sunset Sherbetnote this as the window where the canopy's eventual bud distribution becomes visible.
- Bud development (weeks 10-11)
- Flowers thicken and calyxes fatten through this phase. Documented Sunset Sherbet runs show the bulk of visible flower mass accumulating here, with resin production accelerating toward the end.
- Ripening (week 12)
- Trichomes transition from clear toward cloudy and amber. Reports for Sunset Sherbet describe the Caryophyllene-led terpene profile maturing through this window, with aroma sharpening week over week.
- Final (week 13)
- Calyx swelling is documented as complete and the harvest window opens. Published Sunset Sherbet runs end here, within the 8-9 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about Sunset Sherbet
Is Sunset Sherbet the parent of Gelato?
Yes — it is the maternal side of Gelato, which makes Sunset Sherbet a foundational line in the modern Cookies catalogue. Most modern dessert strains released after 2016 trace some lineage back to Sunset Sherbet through Gelato.
Why do most Sunset Sherbet phenotypes turn purple?
The Pink Panties parent carries strong anthocyanin expression, and most phenotypes finish purple under night temperatures below 18 °C. Plants grown in warm climates finish mostly green.
Breeder of record
Seed Junky Genetics
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