How to Grow Cherry Pie OG
Cherry Pie OG is a flavor-rich, potent indica hybrid that fuses Cherry Pie with OG Kush. It is a 65/35 indica-leaning feminized plant with a high 18-25% THC, a cherry, earthy and sweet flavor, and a relaxed, euphoric, munchie-inducing effect. Resinous, fruity and strong, it is a rewarding way to grow a modern cherry-and-OG indica.
This is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you start flowering by switching the light cycle to 12/12, which lets you decide how big the plant gets before you flip it. It pairs the sweet cherry character of Cherry Pie with the earthy, resinous backbone of OG Kush, for a flavorful, relaxing and high-potency indica.
Recommended Strains
Cherry Pie
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THC | 18% - 25% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Cherry Pie Autoflower
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THC | 21% - 25% (High) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
Fruity, frosty and strong, Cherry Pie OG is a rewarding way to grow a cherry-and-OG indica. You can see the full genetics and buy Cherry Pie OG seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (18-25%) |
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| Lineage | Cherry Pie x OG Kush |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 65% Indica / 35% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 5.25 ft / 1.6 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.15-1.64 oz/ft² (350-500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 15.87-19.4 oz/plant (450-550 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy to moderate (feminized) |
| Flavors | Cherry, Earthy, Sweet |
| Effects | Relaxed, Euphoric, munchie-inducing |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Strain
Cherry Pie OG is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and there is no sexing and no males to remove. Because it flowers on the light cycle rather than on age, you control the timing: keep it under long 18/6 days to grow and build the frame you want, then switch to 12 hours of light and 12 of darkness to start flowering. That control is what lets you dial in the final size and the yield.
Cherry Pie OG grows to a manageable height of around 1.6 m with a dense, bushy, indica-leaning structure and moderate stretch. That even shape makes it straightforward to manage in a tent and well suited to simple training to open the canopy. Veg it to the height you want, flip it, and it will finish resinous and fragrant in 8 to 10 weeks of flower, rewarding a little canopy care with dense, potent, cherry-scented buds.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Cherry Pie OG does best in a temperate climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its modern hybrid genetics make it adaptable and forgiving, comfortable both indoors in a tent and outdoors in a mild season. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October, after a full season of sun, so give it a spot where it can finish before the autumn damp arrives.
It is a strong producer, giving around 350-500 g/m² indoors and 450-550 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. As a manageable, indica-leaning plant of around 1.6 m it is easy to handle, so the main job is keeping the canopy open so light and air reach the lower buds and the dense colas develop fully. It sits among our kush strains for its OG backbone.
Keep humidity sensible through flowering to protect those resinous buds: around 55-60% in veg, nearer 40% as the flowers fill out, and lower toward harvest. A high-THC, resinous indica can trap moisture inside its colas, so steady airflow keeps the finish clean. Aim for daytime temperatures around 68-80°F (20-27°C), which this temperate-climate plant enjoys through flowering.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Cherry Pie OG is a moderate feeder that responds well to steady, balanced nutrition. Build the feed up gradually through veg, push phosphorus and potassium once it is in flower to fuel those dense, resinous buds, then taper off for the final flush so the cherry, earthy and sweet flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you switch Cherry Pie OG to a 12/12 light cycle it flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks, filling out with dense, resinous, trichome-coated buds on a sturdy indica frame. It develops the sweet cherry aroma of its Cherry Pie side layered over the earthy, resinous OG Kush base. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October.
Yields are strong: around 350-500 g/m² indoors and 450-550 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Keep the canopy open so the lower buds get light, feed it steadily through flower, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest cherry-and-earthy flavor and the strongest effect. Its resin production makes a careful harvest window well worth it.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry matters with such a resinous indica, because its dense buds can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the sweet cherry and earthy notes and smooths the smoke, which matters most on a flavor-rich strain like Cherry Pie OG where that juicy cherry character is a big part of the appeal.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Cherry Pie OG is a resinous, high-THC plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Its heavy resin and sweet, cherry-and-earthy aroma make that trim worth saving for a flavorful, potent concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Cherry Pie OG leads with a cherry, earthy and sweet flavor, a juicy, sweet cherry note over an earthy, resinous OG base. It is a smooth, fruity smoke, and a good cure really brings that sweet cherry character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that flavor. Myrcene drives the sweet, fruity, slightly earthy base that carries the cherry note, while caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery spice and humulene brings a deep, earthy, woody quality from the OG side. Alpha-pinene lifts the profile with a fresh, piney note, with linalool and terpinolene filling in soft, herbal background tones. Together these terpenes frame the cherry, earthy and sweet character Cherry Pie OG is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its high 18-25% THC and indica-leaning 65/35 make-up, Cherry Pie OG delivers a strong, well-rounded experience. It is reported as relaxed, euphoric and munchie-inducing, pairing a comfortable, settled body with a cheerful, euphoric head and a tendency to bring on the munchies, so it suits the evening and relaxed, social time. Because the potency reaches the high end, go steady until you know how it hits.
That relaxed, euphoric, munchie-inducing profile makes it a strong evening and easygoing strain, good for unwinding with a snack while enjoying its sweet cherry flavor. The combination of a dependable grow, a genuinely strong effect and that juicy cherry-and-OG taste is exactly why this modern hybrid stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Cherry Pie OG is a forgiving, easy-to-manage plant, so the main thing to protect is its flavor and its resinous, high-THC buds. Those dense indica colas can trap moisture in late flower, so keep the air moving, hold humidity down as the flowers fill out, and defoliate a few of the largest fan leaves in mid-flower so light and air reach the lower buds. A clean, dry finish protects both the aroma and the resin.
Because it stays a manageable 1.6 m with balanced, indica-leaning growth, it is easy to shape: a little light training to spread the canopy helps the structure fill out and keeps the yield up. Start seedlings gently to avoid transplant stress, then let its vigorous Cherry Pie and OG Kush genetics do the rest, since this is a robust plant once it is established.
As a pro tip, protect the terpenes that carry its cherry flavor: go gentle on the nutrients, finish with a proper plain-water flush, and give it a full three to four week cure. Harvest when most trichomes are cloudy for a strong, high-THC result with the sweet, juicy cherry taste this strain is prized for.
FAQ
Is Cherry Pie OG a feminized strain?
Yes. Cherry Pie OG is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and there is no sexing and no males to remove. Because it flowers on the light cycle rather than on age, you veg it under long 18/6 days for as long as you like, then switch to 12/12 to start flowering, which lets you control its final size and yield.
How much THC does Cherry Pie OG have?
Cherry Pie OG is a high-THC strain, testing from around 18% up to 25%, so it can reach the strong end of the scale. Combined with its indica-leaning 65/35 genetics, the result is a relaxed, euphoric and munchie-inducing experience. Because the top of that range is potent, it is wise to go steady until you know how it affects you.
What are Cherry Pie OG’s parents?
Cherry Pie OG is a cross of Cherry Pie and OG Kush. It inherits the sweet, juicy cherry character and fruity aroma from its Cherry Pie side, and the earthy, resinous, high-potency backbone from OG Kush. That pairing is what gives it its cherry-and-earthy flavor over a strong, indica-leaning body.
How long does Cherry Pie OG take to flower?
Cherry Pie OG flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is ready to harvest around October, after a full season of sun. Giving it a temperate, well-ventilated finish is what helps bring out the sweet cherry and earthy OG character the strain is known for.
What does Cherry Pie OG taste like?
Cherry Pie OG has a cherry, earthy and sweet flavor, a juicy cherry note over an earthy OG base. Myrcene drives the sweet, fruity cherry base, caryophyllene adds a warm peppery spice, humulene an earthy depth, and alpha-pinene a fresh piney lift. A proper three to four week cure really brings that sweet cherry character forward on the inhale and smooths the smoke.
How much does Cherry Pie OG yield?
Cherry Pie OG is a strong producer, giving around 350-500 g/m² indoors and 450-550 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Keep an open canopy, feed it steadily through flower, and give it good light so the dense, resinous buds develop fully, flavorful and potent, making the most of its yield potential.
