Indica Dominant · Symbiotic Genetics
Black Cherry Punch
Black Cherry Punch is the Symbiotic Genetics cross of Purple Punch and Black Cherry Pie, released by breeder Bryan Diaz in 2018 to anchor a darker-coloration sister line alongside Mimosa and Wedding Crasher. The flavor leans rich cherry-grape on the inhale with a sweet berry exhale that holds the dessert profile through long cures, and plants finish in eight to nine weeks indoors with dense, near-black buds when run under cool nights. The trichome coverage develops in the back half of flower and reaches one of the highest densities in the Symbiotic catalogue, second only to Wedding Crasher in resin production. The high is heavy and physical with a slow opening that mellows into a long body relaxation, recommended as an evening or pre-sleep pick rather than a daytime strain.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, Symbiotic Genetics releases, leafly
Potency
- THC range
- 19–25%
- Typical THC
- 22%
- CBD
- up to 0.1%
Flowering
- Indoor weeks
- 8–9 wk
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Climate
- Mediterranean, cool nights
Yield & size
- Indoor
- 425-525 g/m²
- Outdoor
- 450-650 g/plant
- Height
- 90-120 cm
Indica / sativa ratio
Terpene profile
The aromatic compounds below shape how Black Cherry Punch smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
- secondary
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- secondary
Linalool
Floral and lavender-like — calming, often noted for sleep and anxiety support.
- minor
Limonene
Uplifting citrus — typically associated with mood elevation and stress relief.
Reported side effects
Lineage
Black Cherry Punch traces to Purple Punch × Black Cherry Pie. The cross sits in the Purple / Cherry family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents and grandparents for Black Cherry Punch based on breeder catalogues. Library entries are clickable; ancestors not yet documented on this site appear in a lighter, non-linked box.
Strains crossed with Black Cherry Punch
Black Cherry Punch is a parent of 2 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry Black Cherry Punch genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 75% / 25%
- Flowering days
- 56–63 days
- Stretch
- Low
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst, scrog
Feed schedule for Black Cherry Punch
These EC and NPK targets are starting points calibrated for the strain's Indica lean and moderate difficulty rating — not gospel. Drop 15-20% off any EC ceiling on your first run and let the plant tell you where it actually wants to feed.
Suggested feed schedule
- Late veg
- 1.4-1.6 EC
- Early flower
- 1.5-1.7 EC, NPK 2-3-4
- Mid flower
- 1.8-2.0 EC, NPK 1-4-6
- Late flower
- 1.6-1.8 EC
- Final week
- Plain pH-balanced water for the last 7-10 days; light flush if you ran nutrients on the higher end.
Full breakdown of feed math, runoff testing, and salt buildup in our nutrient guide.
What to expect through the grow cycle
Black Cherry Punch is documented with a 9-week flower and a compact stretch typical of indica-leaning structure. The visual below maps a documented 13-week cycle built from 4weeks of vegetative growth and the strain's published flowering window.
Published grow reports for Black Cherry Punch concentrate the most observational notes on the late-flower ripening window. This timeline is descriptive — it reflects what reports document, not a how-to. Actual week-to-week behaviour varies with phenotype, light intensity, pot size, and environment.
Phase details
- Veg (weeks 1-4)
- The documented vegetative period for Black Cherry Punch. Plants establish root structure, leaf canopy, and node count before flower triggering, with a moderate difficulty rating shaping how forgiving the early canopy work tends to be.
- Stretch (weeks 5-7)
- Black Cherry Punch is documented as having low stretch. Reports describe the plant roughly doubling in height during this phase as the indica-leaning structure establishes its final flowering frame.
- Bud sites (weeks 8-9)
- Pre-flowers form at the nodes and calyxes begin to develop. Grow reports for Black Cherry Punchnote this as the window where the canopy's eventual bud distribution becomes visible.
- Bud development (weeks 10-11)
- Flowers thicken and calyxes fatten through this phase. Documented Black Cherry Punch runs show the bulk of visible flower mass accumulating here, with resin production accelerating toward the end.
- Ripening (week 12)
- Trichomes transition from clear toward cloudy and amber. Reports for Black Cherry Punch describe the Myrcene-led terpene profile maturing through this window, with aroma sharpening week over week.
- Final (week 13)
- Calyx swelling is documented as complete and the harvest window opens. Published Black Cherry Punch runs end here, within the 8-9 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about Black Cherry Punch
Is Black Cherry Punch a Purple Punch sister line?
Yes — both crosses share Purple Punch as a parent, but Black Cherry Punch adds Black Cherry Pie rather than the Larry OG / GDP combination of the original. The result leans heavier on cherry-berry flavor and darker bud coloration.
Why do buds finish nearly black?
The Black Cherry Pie parent carries strong anthocyanin expression that intensifies under night temperatures below 16 °C. Most phenotypes finish with deep purple coloration that reads as near-black under indoor lighting.
Breeder of record
Symbiotic Genetics
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