
- Compact, colourful and built for coastal gardens
Purple Cherry
Purple Cherry is an indica-dominant hybrid with sweet cherry flavour and reliable yields in coastal conditions.
- Quick eight to nine week finish
- Sweet cherry and earthy flavour
- Robust in cool, coastal gardens
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18-21% |
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0.5-1% |
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Cherry Kush x Purple Afghan |
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Indica-dominant hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-9 weeks |
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1.2–1.8 m outdoors |
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Moderate to high |
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Cherry, Earthy, Sweet berry |
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Feminised and regular |
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Cool coastal, windy |
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Relaxed, Uplifted, Sleepy |
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Indoor and outdoor |
About Purple Cherry
Purple Cherry is a robust indica-dominant hybrid bred from Cherry Kush x Purple Afghan that offers purple-hued buds, sweet cherry flavour and steady yields. It suits intermediate growers who can provide wind protection and moderate feeding, and it finishes in eight to nine weeks, making it practical for cooler UK summers.
Purple Cherry is an indica-dominant hybrid with compact bud structure. It leans toward relaxing effects with a fruity profile.
THC typically falls between 18 and 21 percent in stable phenotypes. That potency gives a clear headspace at low doses and a heavier body effect at higher doses.
CBD levels are low, generally under one percent. It is not primarily selected for CBD therapy.
Genetics trace to Cherry Kush x Purple Afghan. Breeders selected these parents for colour stability and robustness.
Seeds are available as feminised stable lines and as regular seeds from some breeders. Photoperiod variants are the norm rather than autoflowering types.
Growing Purple Cherry suits growers with intermediate experience and basic training skills. Extra staking and wind protection are advised in windy coastal growing areas.
Flowering completes in around eight to nine weeks under good conditions. Outdoor plants finish by late season in most UK summers.
Yields are moderate to high for an indica-dominant plant. With good nutrition and shelter the plant rewards growers with consistent harvests.
Plants remain medium height with dense branching suited to SCROG and topping. Outdoors they commonly reach between 1.2 and 1.8 metres.
Indoors Purple Cherry responds well to SCROG and controlled feeding schedules in a tent. Outdoors in Fermanagh it benefits from early shelter and careful siting to reduce salt spray in Fermanagh.
In Fermanagh the strain tolerates cool summers but needs shelter from salt-laden winds. Windy coastal growing areas require windbreaks, firm staking and raised beds to prevent exposure damage.
The high is calming with a gentle body heaviness that eases tension. At modest doses it preserves mental clarity for light activity.
Flavours mix ripe cherry with earthy, sweet berry notes. A purple-fruit aftertaste lingers on the exhale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Purple Cherry is best for gardeners with some experience because of its need for wind protection and training.
Expect around eight to nine weeks of flowering with harvest typically in late summer to early autumn outdoors.
Use a moderate NPK schedule early in flowering then switch to bloom-focused nutrients and avoid overfeeding.
Install windbreaks, use sturdy stakes and consider planting near hedgerows or buildings for natural shelter.
Yes, Purple Cherry suits short season outdoor cannabis growing because of its relatively quick eight to nine week flowering window.
Pests can be an issue in coastal areas; monitor for aphids and bud rot and act early with organic controls.
Topping or fimming works well to create a bushy canopy and distributes yields more evenly across branches.
Dense buds can trap moisture, so good airflow and timely pruning reduce mould risk, especially in damp conditions.
Dry slowly at 18–21°C with 50–60% humidity and cure in jars for several weeks to develop flavour and smoothness.
Yes, indoors it performs well under controlled lights and responds to low-stress training to keep canopy height manageable.
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