Cherry Pie Strain Feminized SeedsGranddaddy Purple meets Durban Poison in a sweet-cherry hybrid
4.75 out of 5 · 4 reviewsThe Cherry Pie strain is a Bay Area hybrid built from two very different parents: purple, heavy Granddaddy Purple and the bright South African sativa Durban Poison. Its buds smell of sour cherries and fresh pastry, often show purple tints, and are reported to start upbeat before settling into calm. Every seed in this feminized pack should grow a female plant, ready after roughly 8 to 9 weeks of bloom.
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What is the Cherry Pie strain?
Cherry Pie is an indica-leaning hybrid from the San Francisco Bay Area, made by crossing Granddaddy Purple with an F1 Durban Poison. It is known for a tart, sweet cherry aroma over earthy, doughy notes, and for compact plants whose buds often pick up a purple tint from the Granddaddy Purple side. Published figures put THC between about 16% and 25%, with indoor flowering of 8 to 9 weeks and an outdoor harvest from late September into early October.
Royal Queen Seeds lists 60% indica; AllBud and Flavour Chasers list 80%. We show the middle of that range.
Neither Granddaddy Purple (grape and berry) nor Durban Poison (sweet anise and pine) smells of cherry, yet the cross is named for its sour-cherry, pastry-like aroma.
Cherry Pie strain specs
Cherry Pie's numbers come from seed-bank releases listed on SeedFinder, mainly Royal Queen Seeds and Ethos Genetics, plus AllBud and Leafly user data. The original Bay Area plant was a clone-only cut, so no single breeder publishes an official seed spec sheet, and the ranges below reflect that spread.
| Type | Indica-dominant hybrid, roughly 60–80% indica depending on the source |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison (F1 Durban) |
| Bred by | Pieguy (San Francisco Bay Area); the selected cut was spread by Jigga of the Cookie Family |
| THC | About 16–24% reported by AllBud; seed versions list 20–25% |
| CBD | Low, usually under 1% |
| Main terpenes | Myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene |
| Aroma & flavor | Sour and sweet cherry, dark berry, dough, earth, light spice |
| Reported effects | Happy, euphoric, relaxed, creative, giggly |
| Seed type | Feminized (female plants) |
|---|---|
| Flowering indoors | 8–9 weeks (Ethos lists about 55–65 days) |
| Outdoor harvest | Late September to early October (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Height | Compact: Royal Queen Seeds gives 80–120 cm (31–47 in) under lights and up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in the garden |
| Yield | 400–450 g/m² indoors and 450–500 g per plant outdoors (Royal Queen Seeds); Ethos claims up to 600 g/m² |
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
| Best methods | Topping, LST, SCROG; a cool final week for purple color |
| Climate | Indoors, or warm, dry temperate gardens |
Where does the Cherry Pie strain come from?
Cherry Pie was created in the San Francisco Bay Area by a breeder known as Pieguy, who crossed Granddaddy Purple with an F1 Durban Poison. According to Weedmaps, the chosen plant circulated as a clone-only cut and was quickly picked up by Jigga, head of genetics for the Cookie Family, which tied Cherry Pie closely to the early Girl Scout Cookies scene. Weedmaps also reports that this clone placed third in the medical sativa category at the 2014 Denver High Times Cannabis Cup.
Because the original Cherry Pie was a clone, the feminized seeds sold today are seed-bank versions of the same Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison pairing. Royal Queen Seeds, Ethos Genetics, Fatbush and others each list their own Cherry Pie, and they disagree on how indica-heavy it is, so expect some plant-to-plant variation. A separate Riot Seeds line crosses the original clone with a WCD 710 male and leans more toward sativa; it shares the name but is not the same plant.
Is Cherry Pie related to Girl Scout Cookies?
Cherry Pie and Girl Scout Cookies come from the same Bay Area circle, but Cherry Pie is not a parent of Girl Scout Cookies in most published family trees. Both lines are linked to the Cookie Family and both carry Durban Poison, which is why the two names travel together. The difference is the other half: Cookies took its indica side from an OG Kush plant, while Cherry Pie got Granddaddy Purple.
Don't mix it up with Cherry Pie Kush. Cherry Pie Kush is a separate strain with different parents, so its specs and effects do not apply to Cherry Pie.
What does Cherry Pie taste like, and how does it feel?
Aroma and flavor
Cherry Pie smells and tastes of tart, sweet cherries layered over earthy, doughy notes, with dark berry from the Granddaddy Purple side and a faint spicy, sour edge on the exhale.
- Sour cherry
- Sweet berry
- Pastry dough
- Earth
- Spice
- Vanilla
Terpenes
- Myrcene
- Musky, ripe-fruit base; listed first on Leafly
- Caryophyllene
- Black pepper and warm spice
- Pinene
- Sharp pine, likely from the Durban side
Cherry Pie's exact terpene balance varies between seed-bank versions and phenotypes.
Reported effects
Reviewers most often call Cherry Pie happy, euphoric and relaxed, with a quick, cheerful head lift that slowly gives way to a calm, settled body feel. Royal Queen Seeds calls it a balanced, creative high, and many reviewers find it light enough for the late afternoon at moderate doses.
- Happy
- Euphoric
- Relaxed
- Creative
- Giggly
Cherry Pie's usual complaints are cottonmouth and dry, red eyes; a few reviewers add that a heavy hand on the bowl leaves them stuck to the couch.
Cherry Pie's effect profile here is drawn from AllBud, Leafly and Weedmaps reviews and seed-bank write-ups. Your own experience may differ, and nothing here is medical advice.
How do you grow Cherry Pie seeds?
Cherry Pie seeds grow into compact, bushy plants that most growers find easy to moderate: veg them for 4 to 6 weeks, shape the canopy with topping or LST, flower for 8 to 9 weeks, and keep humidity low because the buds pack tight.
- Germinate3–7 days
Cherry Pie seeds usually pop within a few days in a warm, moist paper towel or starter plug.
- Vegetate4–6 weeks indoors
Cherry Pie grows wide rather than tall, so top once and pull side branches out to build an even canopy.
- Flower8–9 weeks
Cherry Pie puts on moderate stretch in the first two weeks of 12/12, then sets dense, resinous colas that often purple near the end.
- HarvestDay 55–65 indoors · late Sep to early Oct outdoors
Look for mostly milky trichomes with a few amber heads before you cut Cherry Pie down.
Grow tips for Cherry Pie
- Guard the dense buds against mold. Cherry Pie's tight Granddaddy Purple-style flowers hold moisture, so hold relative humidity near 40–45% in the last weeks and thin crowded inner growth.
- Use cool nights for color. A drop of a few degrees at night in the final weeks can bring out the purple tones Cherry Pie inherits, without stressing the plant.
- Spread the canopy early. Because Cherry Pie stays fairly short and bushy, LST or a SCROG net helps light reach the lower bud sites.
- Expect a loud cherry smell. The sweet-sour fruit and dough scent builds fast in the final month, so an indoor Cherry Pie grow needs a carbon filter on the exhaust.
- Outdoors, pick a dry spot. Cherry Pie finishes between late September and early October, so gardens with an early rainy season raise the risk of bud rot.
Is Cherry Pie the right strain for you?
Great pick if you
- Like sweet, fruity, dessert-style aromas with a sour twist
- Want an indica-leaning hybrid with a cheerful start rather than a pure sedative
- Grow in a tent with limited height
- Enjoy chasing purple color in the final weeks
Think twice if you
- Want a racy, all-day sativa
- Grow somewhere humid with poor airflow
- Need the exact original Bay Area clone (seeds give seed-bank versions)
- Need a very low-odor plant
Cherry Pie strain FAQ
Is Cherry Pie indica or sativa?
Cherry Pie leans indica. Royal Queen Seeds rates its version 60% indica, while AllBud and Flavour Chasers put it near 80%. Granddaddy Purple supplies the indica weight and Durban Poison adds the sativa lift.
What are Cherry Pie's parents?
Cherry Pie is a cross of Granddaddy Purple and an F1 Durban Poison. It was bred in the San Francisco Bay Area by Pieguy, and the selected cut was spread by Jigga of the Cookie Family.
How much THC does Cherry Pie have?
Cherry Pie usually tests in the mid to high teens or low twenties. AllBud reports about 16–24% THC, and seed-bank versions list 20–25%. CBD is low, typically under 1%.
How long does Cherry Pie take to flower?
Indoors, Cherry Pie needs about 8 to 9 weeks of 12/12 light to finish; Ethos Genetics puts it at roughly 55 to 65 days. Outdoor plants in the Northern Hemisphere come down between late September and early October.
How tall does Cherry Pie grow?
Cherry Pie stays fairly compact. Royal Queen Seeds says indoor plants reach 80–120 cm (31–47 in) and outdoor plants up to about 1.8 m (5.9 ft), while Ethos Genetics reports some outdoor plants near 2.5 m in a long season.
What does Cherry Pie taste like?
Cherry Pie tastes of sweet and sour cherries with dark berry, pastry dough and earthy notes, plus a light peppery finish. Leafly lists myrcene first, followed by caryophyllene and pinene.
How much does Cherry Pie yield?
Royal Queen Seeds lists Cherry Pie at 400–450 g/m² indoors and 450–500 g per plant outdoors. Ethos Genetics claims up to about 600 g/m² for its version. Real harvests depend on light, plant count and training.
Is Cherry Pie the same as Cherry Pie Kush?
No. Cherry Pie is the Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison cross from the Bay Area. Cherry Pie Kush is a separate strain with different genetics, so the two names should not be swapped.
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pika –
honestly felt like my mood did a full 180 after one bowl. instant happy vibes. super chill but didn’t make me tired. flavor’s wild: fruity and sweet, kinda like an actual cherry pie. made my whole body feel light and comfy. creativity was flowing, ended up writing stuff i didn’t plan.
John Ferlito –
This cannabis has a pleasant scent, a mild flavor that is uplifting, and an earthy aftertaste. I cultivated this indoors, and it grows to a medium size with large, dense buds that are green and purple in hue and smell deliciously like cherries. To nurture this breed to perfection, I really gave her my undivided attention. And I get enormous yields from this plant. Amazing! Thank you.
Mary Cotton –
Holy shit! It smells like a cherry pie and burnt wood, and her effects are extremely potent that she could really knock me out to bed easily. I actually gave this strain the total care in order to perfectly grow her, and as she grows, I see that it has different phenotypes and randomly potent when it becomes fully yield. On top of that, I love this strain the way it grows with very aromatic leaves and its shiny trichomes.
Alexander Levine –
Cherry Pie is a potent strain that makes me remain on my sofa for an extended time while still offering intense relief. This weed has a good aroma, with a soft, cheery flavor and an earthy aftertaste. I grew this indoors, and it develops to an average size with big, thick buds that are purple with green in color and have a sweet cherry fragrance. Because of the LST, this plant awards me with massive yields.