Jealousy Strain — THCA Profile, Effects, and Where to Buy
Jealousy is Seed Junky Genetics’s modern classic — Sherbert Bx1 × Gelato 41 — and Leafly’s 2022 Strain of the Year. Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) tests 22-28%.
Where Jealousy comes from
Jealousy is a Seed Junky Genetics cross: Sherbert Bx1 (a Sunset Sherbet backcross) × Gelato 41. The cultivar earned Leafly’s Strain of the Year in 2022 and quickly became one of the most-licensed boutique cuts of the early 2020s. Jealousy is also a parent of Permanent Marker (Biscotti × Jealousy × Sherb Bx1).
Buds are consistently dense and frosty with deep purple undertones, copper pistils, and a heavy crystal coat. The aroma is creamy fruit-and-fuel — sweet sherbet, ripe stone fruit, light gas.
Terpene profile and what it means
Jealousy leads with caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene.
- Caryophyllene — peppery, body-soothing, dominant.
- Limonene — citrus brightness; provides the upbeat front-end.
- Myrcene — mango-musk; modest dose, smooth body weight.
A standard “balanced hybrid” terpene signature. What makes Jealousy distinct isn’t the dominant terpene profile — it’s the consistency of the expression across phenotypes. Well-bred Jealousy cuts hit the descriptor reliably.
What Jealousy feels like
Effects are smooth and dialed-in: light euphoria (8/10), body ease (7/10 relax), social warmth, and the kind of focus (5/10) that suits dinner parties or a long walk. Sleep effect is moderate (5/10); energy and focus run middle (5/10).
A modern classic that fueled the Seed Junky catalog. Best window: late afternoon through evening; the predictable curve makes it a reliable choice across contexts.
THCA percentage range
Jealousy tests 22-28% THCA on credentialed indoor cuts. Strong for the format. Verify the COA — Seed Junky-verified lineage gives you the cleanest expression of the cultivar.
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Where to buy Jealousy flower
Multiple boutique brands carry Jealousy in 2026:
- Secret Nature — indoor-only, organic-leaning program
- Wildflower Hemp Co — North Carolina indoor exotics
- Areté — boutique indoor program
- Pine Park — boutique indoor with consistent COAs
- Holy City Farms — South Carolina indoor
- White Ash Reserve — premium exotic-tier
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Similar strains
If Jealousy hits, try:
- Permanent Marker — Jealousy is a parent; sharper, more boutique
- Gelato — the lineage backbone
- Cookies Gelato — adjacent Cookies-family hybrid
- Wedding Cake — Seed Junky stablemate
Will Jealousy show up on a drug test?
Yes. THCA flower of any cultivar produces THC metabolites after combustion. See our drug-test guide for clearance windows.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jealousy indica or sativa?
Balanced hybrid. The effect index runs dead-center across all metrics — relax 7/10, energy 5/10, sleep 5/10. One of the most flexible cultivars in the modern boutique catalog.
Why did Jealousy win Strain of the Year?
Leafly’s 2022 selection cited Jealousy for its consistent terpene expression, broad cross-context utility, and the breeding influence Seed Junky had on the larger market through that year.
What strains are descended from Jealousy?
Permanent Marker is the most prominent — a Biscotti × Jealousy × Sherb Bx1 cross that became Seed Junky’s 2023 follow-up flagship.
[Disclaimer]: 21+ only. Check your state’s THCA laws before ordering.
