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Hybrid StrainCherry Pie
Cherry Pie combines sweet cherry pastry with tart, spicy and floral accents. The cross of Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison produces dense, trichome-rich flowers with orange hairs and occasional purple sections.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- floral
- tart
Effects
- body-focused
- heavy
- balancing
Genetics
Parentage and lineage
Cherry Pie is at the beginning. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 2nd generation.
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StrainCherry Pie
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ParentsDurban Poison
- GrandparentsSouth African Sativa
- GrandparentsAfrica - Sativa
- ParentsGDP
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ParentsDurban Poison
Editorial profile
Cherry Pie in detail
Origin & classification
Cherry Pie is described in the source as a cross of Grand Daddy Purps, also known as Granddaddy Purple, and Durban Poison. At the same time, the dataset contains the important note not to confuse the strain with Cherry Pie Kush. This distinction is useful because both names sound similar, but refer to different parent combinations. Cherry Pie itself is described as a hybrid with a slight Indica tendency; in the structured dataset, it is neutrally listed under the Hybrid category.
Aroma & flavour
According to the source description, the aroma is reminiscent of a bakery: sweet pastry and cherry form the foundation, accompanied by a distinct tartness. The influence of Granddaddy Purple is associated with a sweet, floral scent. The sweetness initially continues on the palate, before a tart and spicy side emerges on the finish, which the source says is reminiscent of Durban Poison. The structured information adds orange as another nuance. Overall, the pastry profile is not merely sugary, but combines floral, fruity-tart and spicy layers.
Terpene profile
The flowers are also described in detail. They are said to be compact, robustly structured and dense, carrying numerous trichomes and threaded with orange flower hairs. Occasional purple sections appear, which the source text links to the Granddaddy Purple lineage. These visual details come from a specific observation and may not occur with the same intensity in every phenotype. Nevertheless, they provide a comprehensible picture of the plants documented there.
Effect tendency
The effects are presented as a blend of head and body sensations, with somewhat greater emphasis on the physical side. In this report, Cherry Pie is considered calming and balancing, but not so heavy that activity is fundamentally ruled out. The source explicitly highlights that functional activities may remain possible and that the strain does not necessarily become immediately overwhelming. The structured data correspondingly list the terms body-focused, heavy and calming. As with all subjective effect descriptions, intensity and progression may vary from person to person.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
For cultivation, the dataset states a flowering time of eight to nine weeks indoors and ripening toward the end of October outdoors. The yield is described as medium to high, without a reliable quantity specification. These statements refer to the documented Cherry Pie line and should not be applied to similarly named strains. Information on THC, CBD or terpene percentages is entirely absent. Cherry Pie can therefore be characterised most reliably by its lineage, flower appearance, cherry pastry aroma and balanced, body-focused effect profile.
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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Pie
What type of strain is Cherry Pie?
We list Cherry Pie as a Hybrid Strain with the parentage Durban Poison × GDP.
What genetics are behind Cherry Pie?
The parentage of Cherry Pie is Durban Poison × GDP.
What does Cherry Pie smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Cherry Pie is primarily floral, sweet, tart, orange and spicy. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the intensity may vary.
What effects can be expected from Cherry Pie?
We primarily describe Cherry Pie as calming, body-focused, heavy and balancing. Effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.
What flowering time is given for Cherry Pie?
Cherry Pie is listed with a flowering time of 8-9 weeks.
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