Got a sweet tooth? Then treat yourself to a cannabis experience with a cherry on top – literally! Here, we shine a light on the best cherry cannabis strains to try – which one will you light up first?
Cherry weed strains have taken the world by storm with their mouth-watering flavours and rich aromas. Of course, they also don’t hold back on potency, delivering strong effects that can be uplifting and creative or deeply relaxing.
But what is it that gives Cherry strains their unique flavours and aromas? While we can’t speak for every cherry variety under the sun, many of the best cherry strains come loaded with high concentrations of myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene – terpenes that deliver fruity, citric, and spicy aromatic notes.
From classics like Cherry Pie to boutique cuts like our Cherry Bacio, there’s no shortage of cherry strains to choose from- and they’re all delicious. So, how do you know which ones to pick? That’s where we come in. Below, you’ll find a hand-curated list of our favourite cherry varieties. Let us know which ones you’ve tried and which ones you’ll be chasing down next!
1. Cherry Pie
Genetics: Grandaddy Purple x F1 Durb
Flavours/aromas: Sweet cherry mixed with herbal, floral, and spicy notes
Terpenes: Myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene
THC: 16-24%
Effects: Balanced – enjoy an initial euphoria coupled with a growing physical buzz
No list of cherry weed strains could dream of being complete without mentioning this classic. Born in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2003-2004 at the hands of Powerzzzup geneticist Ken Dumetz (better known as PieGuy) and Jay Chang (aka Jigga – a member of the almighty Cookies Fam collective), Cherry Pie is the quintessential cherry cannabis strain.
A cross of Grandaddy Purple and F1 Durb (i.e. F1 Durban Poison), Cherry Pie plants grow bushy, with wide branches that yield small-to-medium flowers packed with resin. Track down an original Cherry Pie cut and you’ll be harvesting tight forest-green buds with a snow-white coat of trichomes and fluffy orange pistils.
Light her up and Cherry Pie will douse your palate (and your room) in rich notes of sweet cherries with herbal overtones and subtle floral notes, too. Spicy, hashy undertones only add further complexity to the mix, and Cherry Pie’s sweet, doughy aftertaste is the icing on the cake – rounding out her flavour profile and doing her name justice.
Finally, Cherry Pie’s unique cannabinoid and terpene profile deliver a balanced effect. Inhale her rich smoke or vapour, kick up your feet and enjoy a blissful mental euphoria followed by a growing physical buzz.
If you love the original Cherry Pie, make sure to check out these Sensi Seeds strains – they’re all direct offspring from this classic:
- Wedding Cheesecake – a unique twist on the famous Wedding Cake.
- Blackberry Cake – complex dessert strain stemming from Wedding Cake, Durban, and Black Domina.
- Big Berry Bliss – a mouthwatering Gelato x Cherry Pie cross with huge berry flavours.
2. Cherry AK-47 (aka Cherry AK)
Genetics: AK-47 (Columbian x Mexican x Thai x Afghan)
Flavours/aromas: Sweet cherry with earthy and spicy undertones
Terpenes: Myrcene, caryophyllene, humulene, pinene
THC: Up to 24%
Effects: Balanced – cerebral stimulation followed by body relaxation
Cherry AK (as she’s popularly known) is another classic cherry strain we simply couldn’t leave off this list. Though there are some misconceptions about its origins, Cherry AK is a unique phenotype of AK-47 – a landmark strain created by Serious Seeds founder Simon Smit in 1992 from a blend of Columbian, Mexican, Thai, and Afghani landraces.
What made Cherry AK stand out from regular AK-47 was, surprise surprise, her unique sweet cherry aroma – nothing like the skunky, tobacco-like smell of the original. Crack the lid on a well-cured batch of Cherry AK and you’ll be greeted by sweet cherry notes and smooth woody undertones (particularly sandalwood). Light her up and you’ll enjoy all the same flavours.
Cherry AK owes her special aroma to a unique mix of terpenes – particularly myrcene, caryophyllene, humulene, and pinene. When combined with her THC-heavy cannabinoid profile, expect a strong mix of physical and cerebral effects.
Enjoy this strain in the late afternoon or evening and clear your schedule – Cherry AK’s potent effects will leave you feeling happy, hungry, and very intoxicated. Go for a walk and stare at the clouds or snuggle up on the couch and get lost in your favourite movie as you let her effects wash over your brain and body to provide some well-deserved time away from reality.
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3. Cherry Bacio
Genetics: Sweet Cherry Kush x Gelato #41
Flavours/aromas: Sweet, fresh cherries with notes of gas, flowers, sandalwood, and creamy desserts
THC: High
Effects: Cerebral and creative, with an underlying body buzz
At Sensi Seeds, we love cherry weed (as you might have guessed by reading this article!). And if we may say so ourselves, our latest creation Cherry Bacio takes the cake if you’re chasing cherry gas aromas and flavours.
Created in collaboration with Sherbinskis (the creator of Sunset Sherbet and Gelato) as part of our Breeding Grounds program, Cherry Bacio takes the best of our Sweet Cherry Kush and elevates it with Gelato’s top-tier US genetics.
Smelling this strain is like buying cherry gelato at an ice-cream stand next to a diesel pump. Close your eyes as you savour her dank aroma and you’ll pick up on crystal-clear notes of fresh cherries intertwined with the creamy, vanilla notes of gelato – topped by lingering notes of gas.
As if her mouthwatering aromas and flavours weren’t enough, Cherry Bacio also delivers a well-balanced high that elevates the mood, heightens creativity, and puts a big smile on your face. Over time, her effects become more physical, washing over the body and eliminating any signs of physical tension – the perfect way to reset on Sundays or after a hard day at the office.
Grow Cherry Bacio at home with these feminized seeds by Sensi Seeds X Sherbinskis.
4. Cherry OG
Genetics: Thai and OG Kush (there are multiple variations)
Flavours/aromas: Sweet cherry, coffee, cake, and diesel
Terpenes: Pinene, caryophyllene, limonene
THC: 18-25%, depending on the variety
Effects: Euphoric and relaxing, though she can be sedating too
Cherry OG doesn’t leave much to the imagination with her name. And that’s a good thing! We love strains that let you know their biggest traits upfront. In this case, get ready to meet a potent hybrid combining obvious cherry aromas and flavours with the best OG traits.
Note that there are several variations of Cherry OG. One of the more popular ones comes from Emeral Triangle Seeds and combines Cherry Thai, Afghani, and Lost Coast OG genetics. This cut is renowned for its high-flying OG buzz and intense aromas that combine upfront notes of cherry with sour OG overtones.
A more boutique version of Cherry OG comes from Silver River Seeds in Uruguay, where breeder Alberto Huergo combined Mohan Thai (also known as Desram) with a unique OG Kush pheno. The result is a high-power hybrid that balances the sky-high buzz of OG with a more grounding physical effect. Its aromas are also Cherry-forward but boast complex notes of coffee and sweet ‘n sour gas.
Savour Cherry OG at any time of the day, but ideally when you’ve got nothing important going on so you can bask in her heavy, intoxicating buzz. Enjoy her cerebral boost first, then lean into her more physical effects to fully unwind.
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5. Sweet Cherry Kush
Genetics: A mix of Hindu Kush, Durban, OG Kush, Diesel, and Haze
Flavours/aromas: Fresh cherries, pine needles, sandalwood, mint, and citrus
THC: High
Effects: Uplifting and highly creative, followed by waves of relaxation
Sweet Cherry Kush is another delicious cherry treat from the Sensi Seeds catalogue. The predecessor to Cherry Bacio, this strain has already cultivated a strong following among growers who treasure her complex aromas, potency, and excellent growth traits.
Genetically, Sweet Cherry Kush stems from a mix of some of the world’s best breeding stock. To create her, our breeders first crossed Hindu Kush with Durban. After selecting the best phenotype from this cross (no easy feat – there were many to choose from!), they crossed it to OG Kush. Finally, we took the best offspring from this second cross and finished it by crossing it back to a plant stemming from Diesel, Haze, and Kush.
After stabilising Sweet Cherry Kush over several generations, we were left with a masterpiece. Easy to grow thanks to her stocky structure and extremely high-yielding, Sweet Cherry Kush is a grower’s dream – and she has all the flavour, aroma, and potency to match.
Pick out a Sweet Cherry Kush nug and you’ll first get lost in its visual beauty – each bud blends deep greens and purples that shine under its sugary resin coat. Next comes her rich aroma, which is so complex we still struggle to fully define it. Enjoy upfront notes of sweet cherries and pine needles layered atop musky sandalwood, hints of bruised mint leaves, and sharp citrus – a true delight!
Finally, Sweet Cherry Kush’s effects are nothing short of top-shelf. At first, you’ll enjoy a long-lasting, creative, and social head buzz, followed by waves of warm physical relaxation.
Grow Sweet Cherry Kush at home now with our exclusive feminized seeds.
6. Black Cherry Soda
Genetics: Unknown
Flavours/aromas: Sweet berry and cherry
Terpenes: Limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene
THC: Up to 21%
Effects: Physically soothing yet creative – doesn’t cause couchlock or sedation
This is another aptly named strain – cracking open a jar of Black Cherry Soda is reminiscent of pouring yourself an ice-cold glass of cherry cola!
Unfortunately, the origins and genetics that went into creating this strain – which has become a top-seller across Northern American dispensaries – are shrouded in mystery. Rumours suggest that she may stem from a mix of Cherry AK, Blackberry, Ortega, and even G13, but there’s little info to really confirm where Black Cherry Soda came from.
What we can confirm, however, is this – this delicious hybrid is here to stay. With her sweet aroma dominated by notes of sour cherries, berries, and sugar, Black Cherry Soda is a delight to light up. And her effects are just as enjoyable; within minutes of your first toke, Black Cherry Soda will elevate your mood and soothe your body, all without sacrificing focus or creativity – a great daytime strain, especially for medical patients!
7. Cherry Bomb
Genetics: Unknown – there are multiple variations
Flavours/aromas: Sweet cherries and berries with nutty undertones
Terpenes: Pinene, myrcene, limonene
THC: Around 20%
Effects: Intense cerebral high
Last but definitely not least on our list of top-shelf cherry strains is Cherry Bomb – a true Californian flavour-bomb.
Again, the exact origins of this strain aren’t known, and the market is rife with variations. One that got particularly famous, for instance, came by the hands of Insane (the cannabis brand founded by B-Real of Cypress Hill) and features Zkittlez and Cherry Pie genetics.
Loaded with pinene, myrcene, and limonene, Cherry Bomb delivers upfront cherry aromas and flavours that fill the room the minute you break apart a nug. Users with a developed nose and palate may also pick up on her subtler notes of musk and flowers.
Following her bold yet balanced flavour/aroma, Cherry Bomb delivers an explosive effect that primarily targets the head. While we don’t recommend this one for beginners, she’s a delight for experienced users who love a heady trip!
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Cherry weed strains FAQ
A: There are many cherry weed strains! Cherry Pie, Cherry Bacio, Sweet Cherry Kush, and Cherry AK are just some of our favourites.
A: Most cherry weed strains are hybrids and contain various mixes of indica and sativa genetics.
A: Cherry cannabis strains can contain many terpenes. Some common ones include myrcene, pinene, limonene, and caryophyllene.
A: The amount of THC in cherry strains varies from one cultivar to the next. However, most are very potent and contain above 18% THC.
A: Their sweet cherry aromas and flavours, of course!
Got more burning questions about cherry weed strains? Drop them in the comments below, and also let us know your favourite cherry-flavoured strains!
- Disclaimer:Laws and regulations regarding cannabis cultivation differ from country to country. Sensi Seeds therefore strongly advises you to check your local laws and regulations. Do not act in conflict with the law.
