Melted Strawberries is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain bred from GMO and Strawberry Guava, known for a loud strawberry aroma backed by spicy, herbal funk. It comes from Bloom Seed Co., a breeder known for strains that wash well into hash. AllBud lists 24–32% THC, and users describe a fast, euphoric head high over a relaxed body.
Melted Strawberries Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Melted Strawberry |
| Lineage | GMO × Strawberry Guava |
| Breeder / origin | Bloom Seed Co. |
| THC | 24–32% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Not listed |
| Aroma and flavor | ripe strawberry, sweet berry, spicy herbs, dank, chemical, strawberry, berry, sage, spicy herbal finish |
| Reported effects | euphoric, uplifted, happy, relaxed body, cerebral |
| Best for | experienced consumers, hash and rosin, social afternoons |
Where Melted Strawberries Comes From
Melted Strawberries is a Bloom Seed Co. cross of GMO and Strawberry Guava. Leaf Magazine’s David Downs credited Bloom with the strain and the GMO and Strawberry Guava pairing in a December 2025 trend forecast, SeedFinder’s genealogy lists it under Bloom Seed Co., and AllBud gives the same parents (naming the GMO side as GMO Cookies). Leafly’s page lists it as a hybrid, also called Melted Strawberry, without a lineage.
According to Leaf Magazine, Bloom Seed Co. is the biggest name among breeders of so-called hash dumpers, flower strains that return 5% or more when washed for hash, and Melted Strawberries made a splash at Puffcon, a Los Angeles dab festival, in October 2025. The strawberry sweetness comes from the Strawberry Guava side and the savory spice from GMO, as retail descriptions put it.
Melted Strawberries Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often report euphoric, uplifted and happy effects, and Leafly describes the overall effect as mostly energizing. AllBud describes a fast, cerebral onset that can get almost psychedelic, settling into a calming body high. That mix of a busy, bright head and a loose body is typical of what people say about it.
AllBud specifically cautions people prone to anxiety, since the heady phase can run away from you at a high dose. With AllBud listing THC as high as 32%, and concentrates far stronger, take one small hit and wait before having more. It fits an afternoon with friends or a creative session better than a busy workday.
Melted Strawberries Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Leafly lists strawberry, chemical and berry as the top flavors, which captures the two sides of the cross. AllBud describes a heavy aroma of sweet strawberry and spicy herbs, with dank, earthy and pungent notes, and a taste of strawberry and berry with sage and spice on the exhale. One AllBud reviewer described a rubbery taste.
Neither Leafly nor AllBud publishes a terpene breakdown for Melted Strawberries, so check the lab label for the terpene profile of a given batch.
Side Effects and How to Use Melted Strawberries
Leafly reviewers list dry mouth, dry eyes and anxiety. AllBud reviewers mention possible anxiety or paranoia at high doses, which fits its warning about the intense head high. Start low, particularly with concentrates.
If you are new to Melted Strawberries, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Melted Strawberries for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often mention reaching for Melted Strawberries during stress (36%), low mood (33%) and anxiety (33%). AllBud adds chronic pain, cramps, muscle spasms and PTSD to reported uses. These are self-reports, not clinical evidence, and its intense head high may not suit people with anxiety.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Melted Strawberries
- GMO Cookies: its savory, garlicky parent
- Strawberry Banana: another loud strawberry hybrid
- Strawberry Cough: classic strawberry aroma with a heady lift
- Guava Jelly: similar sweet tropical fruit profile
- Strawberry Shortcake: a dessert-style strawberry strain
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Where to Buy Melted Strawberries
Dispensary menus change every week, and Melted Strawberries may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Los Angeles, browse Los Angeles dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Cana Silver Lake and HOOVER HOUSE. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Guaranteed Dispensary – Chicago and Dr Greenthumb’s Chicago. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Melted Strawberries FAQ
Is Melted Strawberries indica or sativa?
It is generally listed as a balanced hybrid, though some dispensary menus label it sativa.
What is Melted Strawberries a cross of?
GMO (also listed as GMO Cookies) crossed with Strawberry Guava.
Who bred Melted Strawberries?
Bloom Seed Co., a breeder known for strains that yield well when washed for hash.
How strong is Melted Strawberries?
AllBud lists 24–32% THC, so it is best for experienced consumers.
What does Melted Strawberries taste like?
Sweet strawberry and berry up front with a spicy, sage-like herbal finish from its GMO side.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.