Cherry Pie

Where does Cherry Pie come from?

Sources agree on the parents: Granddaddy Purple, a heavy purple indica from California, and Durban Poison, a well-known South African sativa. Putting the two together gives Cherry Pie its mix of a sweet, fruity indica smell with a little more energy than a pure purple strain.

The original plant is usually described as a clone-only cut from California, but who first made the cross is not well documented. Later seed versions have been bred from it, so plants sold under the name can differ. Cherry Pie has since become a parent itself, with Forbidden Fruit and Cherry Runtz among its best-known offspring.

What does Cherry Pie smell and taste like?

The name does a lot of the work here. Most people pick up tart cherry and sweet berry first, with an earthy, woody note and a bit of spice underneath. Some batches add a faint fuel or pine edge.

Myrcene usually leads its terpene results, followed by caryophyllene and pinene. Myrcene brings a soft, earthy fruitiness, caryophyllene a peppery bite and pinene the hint of pine. The flavour tends to follow the smell: sweet fruit on the inhale and a drier, earthier finish.

Cherry Pie effects: what people report

People most often describe Cherry Pie as relaxed, happy and a little giggly. Many mention a quick lift in mood at the start, likely the Durban Poison side showing through, followed by a calmer body feel as it settles. At higher amounts, some reviewers say it gets heavy enough to keep them on the couch.

These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention feeling anxious.

How strong is Cherry Pie?

Cherry Pie covers a fairly wide range. Listings put it anywhere from about 16% to 26% THC, with very little CBD, so one batch can be noticeably stronger than another.

If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The THC and CBD numbers on your label tell you more than the strain name does.

Buying Cherry Pie in Canada

Check the label to see what you're getting. Cherry Pie names a cross, and different producers grow different cuts, some from the original clone and some from seed lines bred from it. Similar names like Cherry Runtz or Lemon Cherry Pie are separate strains.

You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or vape cartridges. Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds on to more of that cherry smell.

Cherry Pie vs Durban Poison

Durban Poison is one of Cherry Pie's parents, and the two feel quite different. Durban Poison is a sativa known for a sweet, herbal and slightly spicy smell and a bright, upbeat feel that people tend to choose for daytime. Cherry Pie keeps a little of that lift but leans toward the relaxed, body-heavy side of its Granddaddy Purple parent, with a fruitier cherry smell. If you want something clear and energetic, Durban Poison is the usual pick. If you want sweet fruit and a calmer finish, try Cherry Pie.

Strains like Cherry Pie

If you like Cherry Pie, these are worth a look:

• Granddaddy Purple: one of its parents, sweeter and grapier, with a heavier, more relaxed reputation.
• Durban Poison: the other parent, herbal and sweet with a much more upbeat feel.
• Cherry Runtz: a cherry-forward strain with Cherry Pie in its family, leaning more toward candy.
• Forbidden Fruit: a Cherry Pie offspring with a tropical, fruity smell and a calm reputation.