Any day is a good day for some delicious Cherry Pie.
Imagine walking into a bakery and smelling freshly-baked pastries – this is the actual description of experiencing the Cherry Pie strain. The aroma will carry you into a sweet wonderland and leave you craving for more.
This hybrid comes from the marriage of Grandaddy Purple (GDP) and Durban Poison. One is a highly-sought Indica because of its powerful body buzz, while the other is a sterling South African landrace that makes anyone the life of the party with its strong cerebral effects.
Cherry Pie, also known as Cherry Kush, is without a doubt one of the best-smelling strains in the world. Its luscious berry essence is inherited from GDP, but Durban Poison adds some earthy spices, too. Furthermore, it is admired in the 420 community for having a THC level that can go up to 23%, providing massive benefits for the mind and body. A few puffs of this Indica allows users to let go of all tension, making it ideal for relaxing and chilling out with friends.
Adding this strain to your cannabis garden is simple and hassle-free. It comes in both photoperiod and autoflowering versions, and in just a few weeks, it can gift you with delicious buds that display gorgeous green and purple hues.
| Feminized & Regular | Autoflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Genotype | Genotype80% Indica / 20% Sativa | Genotype80% Indica / 20% Sativa +Ruderalis |
| Lineage | LineageGrandaddy Purple x Durban Poison | LineageGrandaddy Purple x Durban Poison xRuderalis |
| THC | THC13 to 23% | THC16 to 18% |
| CBD | CBDLess than 1% | CBDLess than 1% |
| Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield8 to 9 Weeks / 450 g/m² | Indoor Flowering / Yield10 to 11 weeks / 400 g/m² |
| Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldLate October / 400 g/plant | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldAll year round / 300 g/plant |
| Recommended To | Recommended ToBeginner / Intermediate | Recommended ToBeginner |
When you add Cherry Pie to your garden, it will leave you speechless with its breathtaking appearance. Although it only grows to a medium stature, the foliage is lush and abundant with a velvety green color. However, the dense leaves require a little trimming so that the plant can send more nutrients to the buds. Those dense nuggets eventually develop a purple shade that will mesmerize anyone who sees them. A thick layer of icy trichomes will cover every surface – a sure sign of this strain’s potency.
Cultivating Cherry Pie is normally a trouble-free experience, even for newbies. Being naturally resistant to pests, such as bugs and molds, makes this strain beginner-friendly. However, if you live in a harsh climate, it is better grown indoors.
The Sea of Green method (SOG) works best for indoor cultivation. By clustering several plants in the available area, space is maximized, and the yield is increased. Using hydroponics as the growing medium hastens the harvest time by allowing the nutrients to be absorbed directly into the roots, thus making the plants grow faster.
Nonetheless, experts swear by organic soil because it contains microorganisms that can enhance the terpene profile. Terpenes are responsible for the flavor and aroma, and they also intensify and prolong the user’s high.
That said, the temperature and humidity levels have to be well-managed. Maintain the temperature between 21 and 21 degrees Celsius (70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit) for the best results. As for the relative humidity (RH), keep it at 40 to 50%. After 8 to 9 weeks of flowering, you can treat yourself to 450 grams (16 ounces) of sensationally flavorful buds per square meter.
Outdoor cultivation is also possible, but if you want to provide your plant the benefit of a well-managed grow area and the feeling of being outdoors simultaneously, you can place it inside a greenhouse. It prefers a warm climate and lots of sunlight, where it can grow up to 150 cm (5 feet) and produce up to 400 grams (14 ounces) per plant. For the northern hemisphere, the best time to plant is during the summer, and the harvest should be done before the end of October.
If you plan to use regular seeds, keep in mind that they give you an equal chance of getting male and female plants. It is recommended to germinate more seeds than usual to ensure the desired yield.
Autoflowering versions of strains are exceptionally hassle-free compared to photoperiod ones, and Auto Cherry Pie is no exception. It is not sensitive to the light schedule, and in fact, you can leave it under 24 hours of light per day, and it will still grow flowers. And because it has a short life cycle, growers can enjoy harvesting perpetually. Outdoors, it can be up to two times a year. This plant matures in just 8 weeks, so you can plan your growing calendar with ease. Sow in April and harvest by June or July, while the next seeds planted in June will be ready by October.
Growing this strain outdoors is uncomplicated because of its sturdy Ruderalis genes, which lets it tolerate occasional extreme weather conditions. And thanks to its fruity aroma, it won’t be obvious to your neighbors that you’re growing marijuana. It can only grow to 70 to 140 cm (2 to 4 feet) in height, but with proper care, the yield can reach up to 300 grams per plant (10 ounces).
Auto Cherry Pie is very easygoing, but keep in mind that it shouldn’t be stressed by excessive pruning and topping. It won’t have enough time to recuperate because of its brief life span, and it might even die. The best strategy indoors is to use Sea of Green (SOG) to bump up the yield to 400 grams per square meter (14 ounces). That’s very high for an auto – almost as much as the photoperiod version.
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