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indica-dominant strainForbidden Fruit
Forbidden Fruit combines Cherry Pie and Tangie into an indica-dominant profile with sweet fruit, citrus, berries, orange, pine and earth. Dense, dark flowers may show purple tones, orange hairs and heavy trichome coverage.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- woodsy
- fresh
- piney
Effects
- body-focused
Cannabinoid profile
Documented ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Lineage and family tree
Forbidden Fruit is at the beginning. The documented parent lines then follow through to the 4th generation.
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StrainForbidden Fruit
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ParentsCherry Pie
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GrandparentsDurban Poison
- 3rd generationSouth African Sativa
- 3rd generationAfrica - Sativa
- GrandparentsGDP
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GrandparentsDurban Poison
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ParentsTangie
- GrandparentsSkunk
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GrandparentsCalifornia Orange
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3rd generationCannalope Haze
- 4th generationHaze
- 4th generationHaze Brothers
- 4th generationMexico
- 3rd generationG-13
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3rd generationCannalope Haze
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ParentsCherry Pie
Editorial profile
Forbidden Fruit in detail
Origin & classification
Forbidden Fruit bears a name that deliberately plays with temptation. The documented cross of Cherry Pie and Tangie is attributed to an unknown or legendary breeder; no clearly verified breeder is therefore established. The strain is described as an indica-dominant hybrid, combining a distinctly fruity profile with a noticeably heavier physical side that develops over time.
Aroma & flavour
Sweet fruit and fresh citrus notes take centre stage in the flavour. The detailed source also mentions berries and lemon, while the structured data records orange, woodsy freshness and pine. Pine, lemony berries and earth come together in the aroma. The profile therefore moves between juicy fruit, bright acidity and a resinous, earthy foundation. Individual terpenes are not named in the reliable data and should not be inferred retrospectively from these impressions.
Terpene profile
The flower appearance is also described in comparatively specific terms. The sources mention dense, pebble-shaped flowers in dark forest green, occasional orange hairs and a thick, frost-like trichome layer with a mint-green impression. An additional source also refers to purple, resin-rich flowers. Colour development and resin coverage may vary depending on phenotype and conditions; they should therefore be understood as a typical description rather than an unchanging standard.
Effect tendency
The effects are said to begin with an elevated, euphoric and contented mental impression. This is followed by an increasingly powerful physical effect that may reach pronounced heaviness, deep relaxation and drowsiness. The structured fields list euphoric, uplifting, mood-enhancing and body-focused. The original source describes the later phase more dramatically, referring to a strong couch-lock effect. Such experiences are individual and cannot be guaranteed for every dose or person.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
The detailed description gives a THC range of 23 to 26 percent, while the master data record only specifies an upper limit of 26 percent. These values should be read as a documented, batch-dependent range. Information on CBD, flowering time, yield or cultivation characteristics is unavailable. Medical recommendations from the source have not been adopted because they do not represent reliable therapeutic claims.
Further classification
Forbidden Fruit therefore has an unusually cohesive sensory profile: sweet berries, citrus and orange meet pine and earth. The dense, dark and heavily frosted flowers complete this picture visually. In terms of effects, a shift from mental euphoria to pronounced physical relaxation is repeatedly described, making the indica dominance more apparent than the initially bright mood.
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Frequently asked questions about Forbidden Fruit
What type of strain is Forbidden Fruit?
We list Forbidden Fruit as an indica-dominant strain with the Cherry Pie × Tangie parent line.
What genetics are behind Forbidden Fruit?
The parent line of Forbidden Fruit is Cherry Pie × Tangie.
What does Forbidden Fruit smell and taste like?
Forbidden Fruit is primarily characterised aromatically as fruity, sweet, orangey, woodsy, fresh and piney. The expression may vary in intensity depending on batch and phenotype.
What effects can be expected from Forbidden Fruit?
We primarily describe Forbidden Fruit as euphoric, uplifting, mood-enhancing and body-focused. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Forbidden Fruit?
A THC range of up to 26 % is stated for Forbidden Fruit. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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