How to Grow Gushers: A High-THC Indica Hybrid

Gushers is a 60% indica-dominant hybrid from Gelato 41 crossed with Triangle Kush. It carries a high 22-25% THC, a caramel, earthy and sweet flavor, and a happy, relaxed, uplifted effect. The plant stays a manageable height and produces a moderate, resinous yield over an 8-10 week flowering period.

Its parents give it a clear character: Triangle Kush contributes a sturdy structure and resin, while Gelato 41 brings the sweet, caramel-leaning flavor. The 60% indica / 40% sativa balance leans toward a relaxed body effect with a lucid, upbeat head, which makes it a straightforward, well-rounded strain to cultivate.

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Gushers

	THC	22% - 25% (High)
	Type	Feminized
	Yield	Medium
	Phenotype	60% Indica / 40% Sativa

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RS11 x Gushers

	THC	21% - 25% (High)
	Type	Feminized
	Yield	Medium
	Phenotype	55% Indica / 45% Sativa

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It is suitable for less experienced growers and reliable in a controlled setup. You can review the full genetics and buy Gushers feminized seeds on the strain page, and find more options in our high-THC seeds range.

Strain Profile at a Glance

Climate and Where to Grow It

Gushers is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you control the cycle with light: a long day of around 18 hours through the vegetative stage, then a switch to 12/12 to start flowering. There is no need to sex the plants, which simplifies the grow for beginners.

It performs best in a warm, tropical climate with ample light and steady airflow. As a 60% indica it holds a compact, bushy structure at around 1.5 m, which fits most tents and plots. Outdoors in the northern hemisphere it is generally ready to harvest in October, so it suits regions with a dependable late-season window.

Keep humidity controlled to protect the dense, resinous buds: roughly 55-60% in vegetative growth, around 40% in flower, and near 30% by harvest. The compact colas can hold moisture internally, so consistent airflow and sensible humidity are the main factors in a clean finish.

Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)

Gushers is a moderate feeder that responds well to a steady, measured schedule. Start low, increase gradually as the plant develops, and reduce to plain water for the final flush so the flavor stays clean and the smoke finishes smoothly.

Flowering and Harvest

After the switch to 12/12, flowering runs 8-10 weeks. As a 60% indica, Gushers stays compact and bushy and fills in dense, resin-coated colas. Yields are moderate rather than large, which is normal for the type, so the priority is quality and resin development rather than sheer bulk.

Expect around 400-450 g/m² indoors and 500-550 g per plant outdoors, depending on light, pot size and canopy health. Light support for the main colas helps as they gain weight, and an open canopy lets light reach the lower bud sites. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest cannabinoid and terpene expression.

Drying and Curing

Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry prevents the dense buds from staying damp internally while the surface dries, which preserves both the aroma and the trichome layer.

Cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, opening them daily for the first week and then letting them rest for three to four weeks. The cure develops the caramel, earthy and sweet notes and smooths the smoke, and it is the step that most affects final quality in a resinous strain like this.

What to Do With Your Trim

Keep the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Gushers is a resinous, trichome-rich plant, so its trim works well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That provides a useful secondary yield of concentrate from material that would otherwise be discarded.

Flavor and Terpenes

Gushers has a sweet, caramel-leaning flavor over an earthy base. It is a rounded, moderately sweet profile rather than a sharp or gassy one, and a proper cure brings the caramel and earthy notes forward in the jar and on the inhale.

Its terpene profile is compact. Caryophyllene provides a warm, peppery, slightly spicy base, myrcene adds an earthy, mildly sweet depth that supports the indica body effect, humulene contributes an earthy, hoppy note, and pinene adds a fresh, pine edge on top. Together they account for the sweet-and-earthy character the strain is known for.

Effects and Best Use

With a high 22-25% THC and a 60% indica balance, Gushers delivers a strong but even effect. It is reported as happy, relaxed and uplifted: a positive, clear head alongside a comfortable body relaxation, without a heavy, couch-locked weight. As a potent strain, a moderate amount is usually enough, particularly for users with a lower tolerance.

That balance makes it a versatile option for the later afternoon or evening, when a relaxed but still functional effect is useful. The combination of a sweet, caramel-forward flavor, a moderate yield and reliable potency is the main reason growers choose it.

Common Problems and Pro Tips

The main point to manage with Gushers is humidity around its dense buds. The compact structure can trap moisture and lead to mould or bud rot, so keep humidity low through flower, maintain airflow over and under the canopy, and inspect the larger colas as harvest approaches. A carbon filter is worth having indoors, since the flowers are fairly aromatic.

Because the yield is moderate, technique matters more than with a bulk producer. A ScrOG net or light low-stress training opens the compact plant and distributes light across more bud sites, which improves both the harvest and overall quality. Strong, even lighting over the canopy is the other key factor.

As a practical tip, let the plant finish on the trichomes rather than a fixed date to get the most from its 22-25% THC. Keep feeding moderate rather than heavy to avoid muting the terpenes, run a clean plain-water flush in the final one to two weeks, then dry slowly and cure for three to four weeks.

FAQ

How much THC does Gushers have?

Gushers is a high-THC strain, testing at around 22-25%. That places it among the more potent options, with a strong but balanced effect. Combined with its 60% indica genetics, it produces a happy, relaxed and uplifted result, so a lower tolerance warrants a smaller starting amount.

Is Gushers an autoflower?

No. Gushers is a feminized photoperiod strain, so it flowers in response to a light change rather than age. You grow it under long days, then switch to a 12/12 light cycle to begin flowering. Because it is feminized, every seed produces a flowering female, so sexing is not required.

What does Gushers taste like?

It has a sweet, caramel-leaning flavor over an earthy base. Caryophyllene contributes a peppery, slightly spicy note, myrcene an earthy sweetness and humulene a hoppy depth, while pinene adds a fresh edge. The result is a rounded, moderately sweet profile that develops further with curing.

How long does Gushers take to flower?

Around 8-10 weeks after switching to a 12/12 light cycle. As a mostly indica strain it fills in dense, resinous colas over that period. Outdoors in the northern hemisphere, plants are generally ready to harvest in October, so it suits regions with a reasonable autumn.

Is Gushers suitable for beginners?

Yes. It stays compact at around 1.5 m, flowers in a standard 8-10 weeks and is forgiving to grow, and being feminized it removes the need to sex plants. The main points to watch are airflow around its dense buds and keeping humidity low in late flower.

How much does Gushers yield?

Yields are moderate: around 400-450 g/m² indoors and 500-550 g per plant outdoors. The figures depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so training for an even canopy and providing strong, consistent light are the most effective ways to reach the upper range.