Key findings
- Leafly's caryophyllene lead claim conflicts with the labs: limonene led 77%, while β-caryophyllene led 12%.1,2
- THC strength is high within our set: median total THC is 23.98%, ranking 6th of 52, and 31% of tests reached 25% or more.2
- For Black Cherry Gelato, 81% of flower tests met the 20% total THC cutoff, while 1.0% met the 30% cutoff.2
- Higher-THC tests carried more total terpenes: 2.29% in the high-THC third versus 1.59% in the low-THC third.2
- On Oct 4, 2026, Weedmaps counted 221 store listings for Black Cherry Gelato flower across 17 markets out of 27; its menu rank was 21st among 58 strains.3
How often does Black Cherry Gelato hit 20% THC?
For Black Cherry Gelato, results clustered below the very top end: 81% met or exceeded the 20% total THC cutoff, 31% met the 25% cutoff and 1.0% met the 30% cutoff.2
The median total THC was 23.98%, so the 25% threshold was a minority outcome and 30% was rare rather than typical.2
| Total THC | Tests at or above | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| 15% or more | 99 | 97% |
| 18% or more | 92 | 90% |
| 20% or more | 83 | 81% |
| 22% or more | 72 | 71% |
| 25% or more | 32 | 31% |
| 28% or more | 8 | 7.8% |
| 30% or more | 1 | 1.0% |
102 tests. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.2
Do published THC numbers for Black Cherry Gelato line up with lab tests?
For Black Cherry Gelato, outside THC numbers mostly land below the lab center: one of four single figures sat above the median result of 23.98%; the highest was AllBud at 26%, reached by 18% of tests.2,4
At the low end, SeedFinder's 14% was reached by 99% of tests; the one range from Weedmaps, 25–31%, covered 30% of lab results.2,5,6
These published values do not identify any single package; use the batch certificate for a jar-level number.
| Source | Published figure | Tests at or above it | Tests inside the range | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeedFinder5 | 14% | 99% | — | bottom quarter of tests |
| Leafly1 | 22% | 71% | — | below the median |
| Premium Seed Market (seller)7 | 22% | 71% | — | below the median |
| Weedmaps6 | 25–31% | 31% | 30% | most tests came in below it |
| AllBud4 | 26% | 18% | — | top quarter of tests |
"Tests at or above" counts results at or above the figure (for a range, its lower end). Lab data: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.2
Which terpene usually leads Black Cherry Gelato in lab tests?
The terpene count for Black Cherry Gelato points strongly to limonene: it led 77% of the 78 panels that reported individual terpenes, while β-caryophyllene led 12% and linalool led 9.0%.2
Leafly names caryophyllene as Black Cherry Gelato's lead terpene, but β-caryophyllene led only 12% of tests while limonene led 77%.1,2
70 of those terpene tests came from Nevada, so these lead shares mainly reflect that state's lab-tested flower.2
| Terpene | Tests where it led | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Limonene | 60 | 77% |
| β-caryophyllene | 9 | 12% |
| Linalool | 7 | 9.0% |
| Ocimene | 1 | 1.3% |
| β-myrcene | 1 | 1.3% |
78 tests with at least five individual terpenes reported. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.2
Which terpene profiles are closest to Black Cherry Gelato?
The nearest terpene-mix matches for Black Cherry Gelato are LA Kush Cake at 87%, Papaya Punch at 86% and Granddaddy Purple at 85%; among 36 compared strains, the most distant match is Durban Poison at 38%.2
Their typical profile leads are limonene, limonene and limonene; Durban Poison is led by terpinolene.2
Method: for each strain, we take median levels for eight terpenes, express each terpene as a share of the strain's eight-terpene sum, and measure the shared portion between mixes; identical mixes score 100.2 We compare only strains with at least 30 tests reporting individual terpenes.2 This compares lab chemistry only; it does not predict how a strain feels.
| Strain | Overlap | Lead terpene (by median) | Tests with terpenes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Kush Cake | 87% | Limonene | 371 |
| Papaya Punch | 86% | Limonene | 44 |
| Granddaddy Purple | 85% | Limonene | 55 |
| Ice Cream Cake | 82% | β-caryophyllene | 753 |
| Sherbet | 79% | β-caryophyllene | 193 |
| Durban Poison (least similar) | 38% | Terpinolene | 236 |
Black Cherry Gelato: 78 tests with individual terpenes. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.2
How strong is Black Cherry Gelato compared with other strains?
Among qualifying strains, by median total THC, Black Cherry Gelato sits 6th of 52 at 23.98%; G13 is just higher at 24.17%, Guava is just lower at 23.52%, and its 31% share at the 25% cutoff ranks 11th.2
The central half of results runs from 21.13% to 25.18%, a range of 4.05 points; that is the 7th-narrowest range in the 52-strain consistency comparison, indicating more consistent results than most strain names.2
| Rank | Strain | Median THC | Middle half | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | Animal Face | 24.49% | 21.20%–27.44% | 335 |
| 5th | G13 | 24.17% | 16.40%–27.43% | 97 |
| 6th | Black Cherry Gelato (this strain) | 23.98% | 21.13%–25.18% | 102 |
| 7th | Guava | 23.52% | 21.32%–25.73% | 92 |
| 8th | Triangle Mints | 23.19% | 20.00%–25.75% | 234 |
Rankings require at least 30 flower tests per strain. Same dataset and matching rules: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.2
Does higher-THC Black Cherry Gelato carry more total terpenes?
Black Cherry Gelato shows the THC-terpene pairing clearly: among 93 tests with both measures, the high-THC third (24.95% or more) had median total terpenes of 2.29%, versus 1.59% in the low-THC third (22.89% or less), a difference of 0.70 points.2
Within Nevada, the one state clearing 30 paired tests, the same split appears: the low-THC group had 1.53%, compared with 2.32% for the high-THC group.2
Total terpenes measure aroma compounds by weight, and this comparison says nothing about effects.
| Tests from | Tests | Lowest-THC third | Highest-THC third |
|---|---|---|---|
| All states | 93 | 1.59% | 2.29% |
| Nevada | 70 | 1.53% | 2.32% |
Tests reporting both total THC and total terpenes. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.2
What product forms reach labs as Black Cherry Gelato?
Among exact-name lab submissions, Black Cherry Gelato arrived mainly as flower, 80% of 138 results; non-flower submissions were shake and trim at 3.6%, pre-rolls at 1.4% and concentrates at 15%.2 For strain-level calculations here, we use flower only.
Longer product names containing Black Cherry Gelato added 21 results, 13% of all results with the name in them; the most common were “Church Infused Distillate Black Cherry Gelato Bulk” (6), “ABX Black Cherry Gelato Badder (1g)” (3) and “Mont Verte - Black Cherry Gelato 2 Pack - Flower Pre-rolls (0.5g Each)” (3).2 We exclude those variants because added words can mark a different product or plant; see our name-matching rules.
| Form | Results | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 110 | 80% |
| Concentrates | 20 | 15% |
| Shake and trim | 5 | 3.6% |
| Pre-rolls | 2 | 1.4% |
| Other or unrecorded | 1 | 0.7% |
All product types, counted before de-duplication. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.2
| Name on the lab result | Results |
|---|---|
| Church Infused Distillate Black Cherry Gelato Bulk | 6 |
| ABX Black Cherry Gelato Badder (1g) | 3 |
| Mont Verte - Black Cherry Gelato 2 Pack - Flower Pre-rolls (0.5g Each) | 3 |
| ABX Sauce 1g Vape - Black Cherry Gelato | 2 |
| ABX Sauce Black Cherry Gelato Vape Cartridge (1g) | 2 |
| Packwoods - Black Cherry Gelato Packpod Oil | 2 |
How common and pricey is Black Cherry Gelato flower on menus?
In the Oct 4, 2026 Weedmaps snapshot, Black Cherry Gelato flower landed mid-table: counting store listings within 50 miles of each market's center, we found 221 listings, coverage in 17 of 27 markets and a rank of 21st among 58 tracked strains.3
Exact-eighth pricing varied by market; Black Cherry Gelato was below the typical same-menu strain in four of nine comparable markets.3
Market medians for exact eighths: Detroit, MI, Black Cherry Gelato $20.50 versus other-strain median $16.00; Los Angeles, CA, Black Cherry Gelato $15.00 versus $25.00; Baltimore, MD, Black Cherry Gelato $35.00 versus $35.00; Oklahoma City, OK, Black Cherry Gelato $17.50 versus $17.29; Newark, NJ, Black Cherry Gelato $48.00 versus $42.88; New York, NY, Black Cherry Gelato $26.50 versus $36.08; Phoenix, AZ, Black Cherry Gelato $35.00 versus $33.75; Chicago, IL, Black Cherry Gelato $40.00 versus $43.20; Las Vegas, NV, Black Cherry Gelato $20.00 versus $26.25.3
| Market | Black Cherry Gelato (priced eighths) | Typical other strain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $20.50 (28) | $16.00 (21 strains) | +$4.50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $15.00 (27) | $25.00 (39 strains) | −$10.00 |
| Baltimore, MD | $35.00 (21) | $35.00 (13 strains) | $0.00 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $17.50 (14) | $17.29 (16 strains) | +$0.21 |
| Newark, NJ | $48.00 (13) | $42.88 (14 strains) | +$5.12 |
| New York, NY | $26.50 (11) | $36.08 (37 strains) | −$9.58 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $35.00 (10) | $33.75 (4 strains) | +$1.25 |
| Chicago, IL | $40.00 (10) | $43.20 (15 strains) | −$3.20 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $20.00 (10) | $26.25 (7 strains) | −$6.25 |
Markets where Black Cherry Gelato and at least 3 other strains each had 10+ priced exact eighths. "Typical other strain" is the median of the other strains' medians. Source: Weedmaps public menus, snapshot Oct 4, 2026.3
What this data cannot tell you
- We do not show lab-to-lab comparisons for Black Cherry Gelato because fewer than 3 labs each tested it 20 or more times.2
- We do not show a time trend for Black Cherry Gelato because the data lacks two years at least two years apart with 20 or more tests each.2
- The flower tests for Black Cherry Gelato span 4 states from 2020 to 2024; they summarize that pool only, and a specific jar should be checked against its own batch certificate of analysis.2
- These are chemistry readings only; they do not determine the experience any individual will have with Black Cherry Gelato.
Check the numbers
The downloadable file holds the 102 lab tests behind each lab statistic; Weedmaps supplies menus and prices, and those lab records also feed our THC and terpene reference.2
For cross-strain context, we summarized 58 strains using the same rule set.2 You can open the network-wide side-by-side report at strain comparisons.
License: CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Source: Cannlytics, cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.” The data were filtered, de-duplicated and aggregated from the original.
Sources
- Leafly, Black Cherry Gelato (aka BCG) strain information. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
- Cannlytics (CC BY 4.0), cannabis_results: public state lab results (filtered and aggregated by Official Cannabis). Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
- Weedmaps listings, compiled by Official Cannabis, Weedmaps flower menu snapshot, 27 US markets, Oct 4, 2026. Accessed Oct 4, 2026. Latest capture Oct 4, 2026.
- AllBud, Black Cherry Gelato marijuana strain information and reviews. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
- SeedFinder, Black Cherry Gelato (Unknown or Legendary): strain info. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
- Weedmaps, Black Cherry Gelato strain page. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.
- Leafly (Canada) brand listing, Black Cherry Gelato (feminized) seeds, Premium Seed Market. Accessed Oct 4, 2026.