In one line
Jealousy is a Seed Junky Genetics hybrid, reported by the breeder as Sherbert Bx1 x Gelato 41, and Leafly's 2022 Strain of the Year. Its published profile leads with caryophyllene, then limonene and myrcene. It is also a parent of Permanent Marker. On a THCA COA, check that delta-9 is reported on a dry-weight basis.
In this note
Jealousy is a Seed Junky Genetics hybrid that the breeder reports as Sherbert Bx1 x Gelato 41. Leafly named it Strain of the Year for 2022. Its published profile leads with beta-caryophyllene, then limonene and myrcene, and reviewers describe an earthy, peppery nose with plum and apricot underneath.
The file
| Field | On record | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Parents | Sherbert Bx1 x Gelato 41 | Breeder-reported, via Leafly |
| Breeder | Seed Junky Genetics | Leafly |
| Alias | Jsy | Leafly |
| Recognition | Leafly Strain of the Year, 2022 | Leafly |
| Lead terpene | beta-Caryophyllene | Leafly |
| Next terpenes | Limonene, myrcene; linalool and humulene in some Batches | Leafly |
| Reported flavor | Earthy, funky, pepper, plum, apricot | Leafly reviewer notes |
| Flowering time | 8 to 9 weeks | Leafly grow note |
| Offspring on this site | Permanent Marker | Permanent Marker file |
What is Jealousy a cross of?
The breeder’s pedigree is Sherbert Bx1 x Gelato 41. We have not seen an independent genetic test, so treat it as breeder-reported, which is the normal standard for named cultivars.
What the pedigree implies:
- Sherbert Bx1 is a backcross of Sunset Sherbet: the line crossed back to itself to fix its traits.
- Gelato 41 is a numbered phenotype of Gelato, which is Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies.
Both sides lead back to Sunset Sherbet. That is why Jealousy reads as one coherent Sherbet-family profile rather than two parents fighting in the jar. Gelato 41 adds the Cookies side: dense, compact buds.
Where Jealousy sits in the Seed Junky line
| File | Relationship | Lead terpene (published) | Nose in one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jealousy | Sherbert Bx1 x Gelato 41 | Caryophyllene | Earthy pepper, stone fruit |
| Permanent Marker | (Biscotti x Sherb Bx) x Jealousy | Myrcene | Solvent, floral, soapy gas |
| Kush Mints | Bubba Kush x Animal Mints, Seed Junky credit disputed | Limonene | Menthol, mint, gas |
Jealousy’s child flipped the terpene order from caryophyllene-led to myrcene-led. A parent’s profile is a starting point, not a forecast.
How buyers describe it
Leafly reviewers most often tag Jealousy as giggly, relaxed and talkative, and several describe it as “mentally relaxed but physically energetic”. The most common negatives reported are feeling anxious, headache and dry mouth. These are user reports from licensed-market cuts. A THCA Batch with a different terpene balance can read differently. None of this is medical advice.
Grow and phenotype notes
- Difficulty: Leafly rates it hard, with a medium yield.
- Height: short to medium.
- Flowering: 8 to 9 weeks.
- Phenotypes: the original Seed Junky cut is the reference. Seed-grown “Jealousy” from other vendors can lean toward either parent, so color and frost are not proof of the original cut.
Jealousy as THCA flower: what to check on the COA
- Batch code on the COA matches the bag.
- Delta-9 THC at or below 0.3%, on a dry-weight basis (see the log below).
- Total THC: delta-9 + (THCA x 0.877). Example: 27.0% THCA with 0.22% delta-9 gives 23.90% total THC.
- Caryophyllene near the top of the terpene panel fits the published file.
- Moisture or water activity if the lab reports it. Very dry flower has lost terpenes; very wet flower is a mold risk.
- Lab: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited, with a sample ID you can verify.
Similar files
- Permanent Marker: Jealousy’s best-known offspring.
- Kush Mints: often credited to the same breeder, mint instead of fruit.
- Runtz: another Gelato-family hybrid, sweeter and fruit-forward.
Log 2026-10-03: dry weight versus “as received”
As of October 3, 2026, federal hemp is defined at 0.3% delta-9 THC “on a dry weight basis” (7 U.S.C. 1639o; USDA defines the term in 7 CFR 990.1). Some labs report flower “as received”, which includes the water still in the bud. The conversion is: dry-weight result = as-received result / (1 − moisture fraction).
| As-received delta-9 | Moisture | Dry-weight delta-9 | Under 0.3%? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25% | 10% | 0.278% | Yes |
| 0.28% | 10% | 0.311% | No |
| 0.28% | 6% | 0.298% | Yes, barely |
A COA that says 0.28% without saying which basis is not enough to decide. From December 11, 2026, the same dry-weight basis applies to total THC including THCA under Section 781 of P.L. 119-37, dated by H.R. 6500. At that point a 27% THCA Jealousy Batch is about 80 times over on any basis, and only licensed dispensaries in states that allow it can sell it, as marijuana.
Sources
- Leafly: Jealousy
- 7 U.S.C. 1639o
- 7 CFR 990.1, definitions
- Congress.gov: H.R. 5371 (P.L. 119-37), H.R. 6500
Not legal advice. Last reviewed October 3, 2026.
Asked at the desk
What is Jealousy a cross of?
Sherbert Bx1 x Gelato 41, as reported by its breeder, Seed Junky Genetics, and repeated by Leafly. Both parents trace back to Sunset Sherbet, so the strain is heavily Sherbet-family.
Was Jealousy Leafly's Strain of the Year?
Yes. Leafly lists Jealousy as its Strain of the Year for 2022. Permanent Marker, which has Jealousy as a parent, took the title in 2023.
What terpenes are in Jealousy?
Leafly's published profile leads with beta-caryophyllene, then limonene and myrcene, with linalool and humulene showing up in some Batches.
What does dry weight mean on a THCA COA?
The federal 0.3% limit is measured on a dry-weight basis. A result reported "as received" includes water, so it reads lower than the same sample on a dry basis. Check which one the COA uses.
Log 2026-10-04 Last checked and updated on October 4, 2026.