Sweet Cherry Pie by 808 Genetics
Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison
Sweet Cherry Pie is a hybrid cultivar developed by 808 Genetics, celebrated for its prominent dessert-like aroma and flavor profile. This strain aims to provide a balanced experience, appealing to those who appreciate sweet, fruity bouquets.
Appearance and Structure
Sweet Cherry Pie typically produces medium-sized, dense colas with a high calyx-to-leaf ratio and abundant resin. The buds often display a frosty appearance due to jewel-like trichomes. Under cooler temperatures, foliage and sugar leaves may develop magenta to deep plum coloration, a trait inherited from its lineage.
The plant structure is responsive to training techniques, forming moderate lateral branches and columnar growth with compact internodal spacing, making it suitable for canopy management in indoor environments.
Aroma and Flavor
The aroma of Sweet Cherry Pie is distinctly cherry-forward, reminiscent of sugared red fruit layered over soft pastry notes with underlying earthiness. Some phenotypes exhibit a sweet-and-sour balance, leaning towards a syrupy brightness. A subtle hint of herbal spice and pastry undertones, such as vanilla or almond, can also be detected.
When ground, the aroma expands to include brighter citrus flashes and faint floral notes. The flavor profile mirrors the aroma, offering a sweet, fruity, and pastry-like experience with a hint of citrus and spice.
Effects
Sweet Cherry Pie is generally described as providing a balanced high, often characterized by calming and euphoric sensations. Consumers may experience a sense of focus, contributing to a well-rounded experience suitable for various times of consumption.
Terpenes and Cannabinoids
While specific lab data may vary, Sweet Cherry Pie is expected to be rich in terpenes commonly found in its lineage. Myrcene is often dominant, contributing to fruity and earthy notes, alongside Limonene, which adds citrus sparkle, and Caryophyllene, providing peppery spice. These terpenes contribute to the strain's distinct aroma and potential effects.
The THC content is reported to be around 20%, with CBD levels typically below 1%. This cannabinoid profile contributes to the strain's psychoactive and therapeutic potential.
Growing Information
Sweet Cherry Pie is considered a boutique cultivar, suggesting it may require a more artisan approach to cultivation. Its structure is well-suited to training methods like SCROG and low-stress training, promoting even light distribution and yield.
Flowering time and yield specifics are not detailed but the plant's dense bud structure and resin production suggest a focus on quality over sheer volume. It is responsive to canopy management for optimal results.
Origins and Lineage
Sweet Cherry Pie by 808 Genetics is a curated expression within the Cherry Pie family. The archetype Cherry Pie is widely understood to be a hybrid cross of Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison.
This lineage suggests that Sweet Cherry Pie may inherit traits such as deep coloration and calming effects from Granddaddy Purple, and mental clarity from Durban Poison, alongside the characteristic cherry and pastry notes.