HybridFull guideBlue Dream
Sativa-Dominant Hybrid
Blueberry × Haze
THC 17–24%
- Berry
- Sweet
- Pine
A California classic — Blueberry × Haze delivering a smooth, uplifting head high with just enough body ease to keep you functional.
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• Indica-Dominant Hybrid
Cherry
Granddaddy Purple × F1 Durban Poison × Afghani (varies by cut)
A smooth, approachable indica-dominant hybrid — sweet cherry and berry flavor, gentle euphoria and easy body calm at 18–22% THC.
- Indica-Dominant Hybrid
- THC 18–22%
- Granddaddy Purple × F1 Durban Poison × Afghani (varies by cut)
- Type
- Indica-dominant hybrid (roughly 70/30)
- THC
- 18–22%
- CBD
- Under 1%
- Lineage
- Granddaddy Purple × F1 Durban Poison × Afghani (varies by cut)
- Flavor
- Sweet cherry, mixed berry, earthy spice, soft floral
- Terpenes
- Myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, pinene
• Strain overview
What Is Cherry?
Cherry is an indica-dominant hybrid that has become a reliable staple precisely because it does not overdo anything. Its exact parentage shifts depending on the breeder and cut — most commonly traced to Granddaddy Purple, an F1 Durban Poison line, and Afghani landrace stock — so we are honest about that variability rather than inventing a single fixed lineage. What stays consistent across good batches is the experience: a sweet cherry-berry flavor, a gentle mood-lifting onset, and body relaxation that stays comfortable rather than sedating. THC typically lands in the 18–22% range, making it one of the more approachable options on our North Jersey menu. It rotates through our New Jersey deliveries, so availability changes with each drop — the live menu is always the source of truth for what is in stock today.
• Family tree
Genetic Lineage
Mother
Granddaddy Purple / F1 Durban line
Sweet fruit character and a bright, clear-headed lift; the exact Durban ratio varies by cut
Father
Afghani landrace
Dense, resinous structure and the grounding, body-forward indica backbone
Cherry
Indica-Dominant Hybrid
Cherry’s genetics are genuinely variable, and reputable sources disagree on the exact parents. The most common version crosses Granddaddy Purple — a California indica known for purple coloration, sweet fruit and deep body relaxation — with an F1 Durban Poison line, which supplies a bright, clear-headed sativa lift, and Afghani landrace stock, which adds the dense bud structure and grounding body effect. Some breeders emphasize one parent more than another, which is why THC ranges and coloration differ from batch to batch. We keep the description broad because a fixed claim would be overstating what is actually documented.
• The Sensory Profile
Aroma & Flavor
Cherry’s aroma is friendly and immediately recognizable: sweet cherry and mixed berry lead the way, with an earthy, slightly spiced base and a soft floral edge that keeps the profile from smelling like candy. The inhale is fruit-forward and smooth; the exhale leaves a gentle earthy spice with the cherry sweetness carrying through.
Aroma
- Sweet cherry
- ripe mixed berry
- soft earth and a light floral lift
Flavor
- Sweet cherry
- mixed berry
- earthy spice
- soft floral
Terpene Profile
Myrcene
Sweet, fruity and earthy; supports the relaxed body feel
Limonene
Citrus brightness behind the cherry, associated with mood elevation
Caryophyllene
Peppery spice, commonly linked to stress relief
Pinene
Sharp pine and subtle floral notes, supporting mental clarity
Terpene names are listed as commonly reported for this variety; percentages appear on each batch's lab results.
• Commonly described
Experience & Characteristics
Onset
A gentle euphoric lift arrives first — mood-forward, clear and easy, without the racy edge some fruit strains carry.
Plateau
Settles into a full-body calm that stays comfortable and functional; the Afghani side keeps the body relaxed while the Durban side keeps the head from fogging over.
Commonly described as
Cherry is one of the more versatile strains on the menu. Low doses work well for daytime stress relief and social settings; higher doses ease into evening relaxation without the heavy couch-lock of a true indica. It is a practical choice for people who want indica-like calm without losing the rest of the day.
Cannabis experiences vary by product, dose, individual and setting. These descriptions are informational and are not guaranteed effects.
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Appearance & Cultivation Notes
We source Cherry for dense, sticky buds with bright green calyxes and, in many phenotypes, flashes of purple from the GDP side. Bright orange pistils and a heavy trichome frost are baseline expectations. Because fruit-forward strains lose their character quickly when rushed through drying, we prioritize growers who slow-cure to protect the cherry-berry terpene expression.
Start with one small inhale and wait a full 15 minutes before taking more with flower or vape. With edibles, wait two full hours before redosing. This is general information, not medical advice — tolerance and body chemistry vary.
- Dense, sticky buds with visible trichome frost and bright orange pistils
- Slow cure to preserve the sweet cherry-berry terpene profile
- Every batch lab-tested for potency and purity before it reaches your order
- Storage: Keep Cherry in a cool, dark, airtight container. Heat and light strip the volatile terpenes first, and the cherry aroma is the first thing to fade if storage is sloppy.
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- Cherry
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Gelato family, dark-cherry phenotype
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- Berry
- Cherry
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THC 20–26%
- Citrus
- Cherry
- Sweet
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Cherry FAQs
Cherry is an indica-dominant hybrid known for sweet cherry-berry flavor, gentle euphoria and comfortable body relaxation, typically testing 18–22% THC.
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Sources & Further Reading
- NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission
New Jersey rules on legal purchase limits, licensed delivery and consumer protections.
- CDC — Cannabis Health Effects
Public health guidance on cannabis effects, dosing and safer use.
- NIH — Terpenes and cannabis research
Peer-reviewed background on terpenes such as myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene and pinene.
- NJ Licensed Cannabis Businesses
Verify that any delivery service you order from holds an active state license.
Strain information here is educational, not medical advice.
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