About Red Velvet
Red Velvet is an elite hybrid strain bred by Oakland-based GrandiFlora Genetics. Crossing the massive Lemon Cherry Gelato with the rare, tropical Pineapple Fruz, GrandiFlora created a strain celebrated for its spectacular flavor profile and dense, purple bud structure. The buds are extremely chunky, displaying deep violet-purple leaves coated in a thick, sticky layer of sugary resin. The aroma is a sweet, decadent mixture of cherry pastry, vanilla cream, tropical pineapple, and a sharp gasoline chemical backend. Red Velvet tests around 25-29% THC, delivering a powerful, balanced high that begins with a euphoric, happy mental buzz and fades into a smooth, full-body relaxation.
Flavor Profile
History
Bred by GrandiFlora Genetics in Oakland, California, Red Velvet gained massive hype in 2020 and 2021 through partnerships with Cookies. Its unique sweet-pastry and tropical-fruit terpene profile made it a massive commercial hit. It remains a highly requested import strain on high-end coffeeshop menus in Amsterdam.
Notable breeders: GrandiFlora Genetics
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Lemon Cherry Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Girl Scout Cookies pheno) x Pineapple Fruz (Animal Mints x Pineapple Kush)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Red Velvet is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Red Velvet is dominated by Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Velvet indica or sativa?
Red Velvet is a hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Red Velvet?
Red Velvet has a genetic lineage of Lemon Cherry Gelato x Pineapple Fruz. Lemon Cherry Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Girl Scout Cookies pheno) x Pineapple Fruz (Animal Mints x Pineapple Kush)
What is the lineage of Red Velvet?
Red Velvet descends from Lemon Cherry Gelato x Pineapple Fruz. Lemon Cherry Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Girl Scout Cookies pheno) x Pineapple Fruz (Animal Mints x Pineapple Kush)
What is the THC content of Red Velvet?
Red Velvet typically tests at 25-29% THC.
What does Red Velvet smell and taste like?
Red Velvet has a Cherry pastry, vanilla cream, tropical pineapple, chemical gas aroma profile, with flavors described as Sugary cherry, creamy vanilla, pineapple citrus, spicy gasoline finish.
What are the effects of Red Velvet?
Users report Euphoric, happy, relaxing, mentally-stimulating, physically-comforting.
What are the phenotypes of Red Velvet?
Red Velvet is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Red Velvet, GrandiFlora Red Velvet. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Red Velvet?
Bred by GrandiFlora Genetics in Oakland, California, Red Velvet gained massive hype in 2020 and 2021 through partnerships with Cookies. Its unique sweet-pastry and tropical-fruit terpene profile made it a massive commercial hit. It remains a highly requested import strain on high-end coffeeshop menus in Amsterdam.
How long does Red Velvet take to flower?
Red Velvet has a flowering time of approximately 8-9 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of Red Velvet?
Red Velvet produces a Moderate to high yield. Flowering takes approximately 8-9 weeks.
Medical Applications
Red Velvet is commonly associated with: