| Strain | Look | Smell & Flavor | Primary Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Pie | Dense buds with orange hairs | Sour cherry and sweet pastry | Fast-acting, giggly, stress-relieving |
Cherry Pie (The Sweet Relief) - Cherry Pie is an indica-dominant hybrid that has maintained popularity for over a decade thanks to its delicious flavor and well-balanced effects. Created by crossing Granddaddy Purple with Durban Poison (making it a relative of GSC, which shares the same parent strains), Cherry Pie delivers the best of both worlds: the relaxing, physically soothing properties of GDP combined with the uplifting, clear-headed energy of Durban Poison. The strain's name is perfectly apt—it smells and tastes like sour cherries wrapped in sweet, buttery pastry crust, creating a mouthwatering experience that keeps users coming back.
Cherry Pie's effects are fast-acting and multifaceted. Within minutes of consumption, users report feeling a wave of giggly euphoria that lifts mood and promotes social interaction. This cerebral uplift is accompanied by gentle body relaxation that relieves tension without causing sedation. The combination makes Cherry Pie excellent for afternoon or early evening use—it's relaxing enough to melt away stress but uplifting enough to keep you engaged and functional. Many users describe it as the perfect "after work" strain that helps transition from the stress of the day to relaxed evening activities. It's particularly effective for managing stress, mild pain, and depression while maintaining mental clarity.
Cherry Pie buds are dense and compact, with a structure that leans toward indica genetics. The coloring is typically forest green with occasional purple hues, especially when grown in cooler temperatures. Bright orange and amber pistils stand out prominently against the green backdrop, creating excellent visual appeal. The trichome coverage is moderate to heavy, giving the buds a sugary, slightly frosted appearance that hints at their potency.
Growing Cherry Pie is relatively straightforward, making it suitable for growers with moderate experience. The plant exhibits medium height with good lateral branching, responding well to topping and training techniques. It's fairly resilient and forgiving of minor mistakes, though it performs best in a controlled environment. Flowering time is around 8-9 weeks, with moderate to high yields of dense, aromatic flower. The sweet cherry aroma becomes more pronounced during the final weeks of flowering and intensifies with proper curing.
Key Growing Notes:
| Strain | Cross | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Dosidos | Cherry Pie × Dosidos | Double the cherry flavor; deeply relaxing with sweet cookie notes. |
| Cherry AK-47 | Cherry Pie × AK-47 | Energizing cherry blast; creative and uplifting effects. |
| Black Cherry Soda | Cherry Pie × Granddaddy Purple | Intense grape-cherry sweetness; heavily sedating indica effects. |
| Cherry Punch | Cherry Pie × Purple Punch | Sweet cherry candy; knockout relaxation perfect for sleep. |
| Cherry Cookies | Cherry Pie × GSC | Cherry-forward cookie flavor; balanced hybrid effects. |
| Bing Cherry | Cherry Pie × Unknown | Pure dark cherry notes; smooth, mellow, and stress-relieving. |