Cultivar record / cherry-pie
Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie is a hybrid cultivar with Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include cherry, berry, sweet and fruity flavours and relaxed, giggly, happy, euphoric and creative effects.
- Type
- hybrid
- THC
- 16%
- CBD
- <1%
- Breeder
- Cookies Fam
Photography
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Cover reference: The photograph above shows Purple Punch, not Cherry Pie. Both records include Granddaddy Purple in their lineage.
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
Reported negatives
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Anxious
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
History and origin
A cross of Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison. Part of the Cookies family lineage as a parent strain.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded parent strains are Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison. A cross of Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison. Part of the Cookies family lineage as a parent strain.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include cherry, berry, sweet and fruity.
Reported character
Reported effects include relaxed, giggly, happy, euphoric and creative. Individual experiences vary.
Uncertainty and variation
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Cherry Pie
Users most commonly report feeling relaxed, giggly, happy, euphoric and creative after consuming Cherry Pie. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Myrcene (aroma and mood), Caryophyllene (comfort and ease), and Pinene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Cherry Pie are Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation), Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease) and Pinene (a sharp pine aroma linked to alertness and mental clarity). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Flowering Time and Cultivation
Cherry Pie has a typical indoor flowering time of approximately 8 to 9 weeks. Outdoor growers in the Northern Hemisphere can expect harvest around early-to-mid October. The cultivar is known for moderate height, dense colourful buds with a sweet aroma, and moderate to generous yields.
Cultivation information is provided for reference. Growing conditions, phenotype selection and cultivation skill materially affect outcomes.
Cherry Pie Questions
What is Cherry Pie?
Cherry Pie is classified as hybrid. Its recorded parent strains are Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison.
Is Cherry Pie indica or sativa?
Cherry Pie is recorded as hybrid. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Cherry Pie?
The archive record notes THC 16% and CBD <1% for Cherry Pie. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Cherry Pie suitable for beginners?
Some consumers report feeling paranoid or anxious with Cherry Pie, so beginners should start with a very small amount and give it time before consuming more. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
What does Cherry Pie taste like?
The archive lists cherry, berry, sweet and fruity as flavour notes for Cherry Pie.
What effects are reported for Cherry Pie?
Community-reported effects include relaxed, giggly, happy, euphoric and creative. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Cherry Pie?
Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth, dry eyes and anxious. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Cherry Pie?
The archive record lists myrcene, caryophyllene and pinene as terpenes associated with Cherry Pie.
What is the genetic lineage of Cherry Pie?
The recorded parent strains are Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Cherry Pie sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.