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Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie is a Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison cross — the same Durban-and-purple pairing that sits behind Girl Scout Cookies, tilted toward fruit.
hybridmoderateidentity: medium
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Curated out of 100
How fully SŌMA has described this strain — not a quality rating.
- Sweet
- Berry
- Earthy
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Sensory profile
Aroma & flavour
Aroma
- Sweet
- Berry
- Earthy
- Spicy
Flavour
- Berry
- Sweet
- Earthy
- Spicy
- Tart cherry over earthy sweetness
Effects & experience
Relax92
Sleep12
Euphoria92
Energy76
Focus12
Creative12
- Relaxed
- Happy
- Euphoric
- Uplifted
- Giggly
Texture & cure
- Smooth taste
- Terpy / flavorful
Sensory data is a curated, hand-mapped seed; detail completeness is medium. Identity confidence is medium. The diagram is this strain's own sensory radar, not a photo. Batch quality still depends on grower, freshness and storage — none of which is captured here.
Background
The story
“Tart cherry and sweet berry over a dusty, earthy sweetness, dessert-like but not cloying.”
The nose is its calling card: tart cherry and sweet berry over a dusty, earthy sweetness, dessert-like but not cloying. The effect is balanced and easygoing — a happy, relaxed lift with a clear enough head to stay functional, more afternoon than knockout.
It's an approachable hybrid that suits a wide range of smokers, neither racy nor sedating at sensible doses. For people who want fruit and balance rather than gas or pure couch, Cherry Pie is a comfortable pick.
Genetics
Documented crossBoth parents are on record.
Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison
Genetic makeup
Indica 50%Sativa 50%
Reported indica/sativa split (lineage ratio, not lab-verified).
Bud structure
Dense — fairly consistentmedium
Density varies with the grower and conditions — treat this as a tendency, not a guarantee.
Shelf measurements
On New York shelves, by grower
The record above is the cultivar. Each grower's jar is its own plant — here is how their lots measure, from lab panels New York menus print.
- The Plug PackSpicy, Woody · 2 lots · THC 19–19% · oldest jar sealed Jul 15
- Doobie LabsFloral, Spicy · 1 lot · THC 26.8%
- HerbFloral · 1 lot · THC 30.36% · oldest jar sealed Aug 26
- Mini MartFloral, Spicy · 1 lot · THC 27.62%
- MintzSpicy, Citrus · 1 lot · THC 29.02%
- Miss GrassCitrus · 1 lot · THC 27.09% · oldest jar sealed Aug 11
Frequently asked questions
What does Cherry Pie smell and taste like?
Cherry Pie is typically described with aromas of sweet, berry, earthy and spicy and flavours of berry, sweet, earthy and spicy. Aroma and flavour vary with grower, batch and freshness.
What effects is Cherry Pie associated with?
Cherry Pie is commonly associated with effects such as relaxed, happy, euphoric and uplifted. Effects are subjective and vary with the dose, the way cannabis is taken and the individual — this is sensory guidance, not a guarantee.
Is Cherry Pie an indica or a sativa?
Cherry Pie is classified as hybrid in the SŌMA catalog. These labels are a loose shorthand rather than a precise prediction of effect; studies find they do not reliably track a plant's genetics or chemistry.
What strains are similar to Cherry Pie?
By sensory profile, the closest strains in the SŌMA catalog include Gello Gelato, Platinum GSC and Tangerine Dream. SŌMA matches on aroma, flavour and effect rather than name alone.
Sensory guidance for adults 21+ where legal — not medical or legal advice.