Indica Dominant · DNA Genetics
Forbidden Fruit
Forbidden Fruit is the Cherry Pie x Tangie cross originated by Chimera Genetics and circulated in seed form through DNA Genetics and several partner breeders in the late 2010s. The flavor is one of the most distinctive in commercial cannabis — tropical cherry and passion fruit on the inhale, with a sharp citrus exhale from the Tangie side that lingers on the palate longer than most modern dessert strains. Plants finish in eight to nine weeks indoors with dense, often deep-purple buds, dark fan leaves, and a frosty trichome layer that develops earlier than most fruit-leaning hybrids. The high is heavy-bodied and warmly euphoric, recommended as an afternoon or early-evening pick rather than a daytime functional strain or a strict bedtime indica.
Reviewed 2026-05-23· Sources: seedfinder.eu, DNA Genetics catalogue, Chimera Genetics notes
Potency
- THC range
- 20–26%
- Typical THC
- 23%
- 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 Forbidden Fruit smells, tastes, and ultimately feels in the body.
- dominant
Myrcene
Sedating, musky, herbal — commonly linked to couch-lock effects.
- secondary
Limonene
Uplifting citrus — typically associated with mood elevation and stress relief.
- secondary
Caryophyllene
Peppery and spicy — the only terpene that binds CB2 receptors, studied for anti-inflammatory action.
- minor
Linalool
Floral and lavender-like — calming, often noted for sleep and anxiety support.
Reported side effects
Lineage
Forbidden Fruit traces to Cherry Pie × Tangie. The cross sits in the Cherry / Tangie family, which influences both the terpene profile and the flowering structure described above.
Genetic family tree
Documented parents and grandparents for Forbidden Fruit 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 Forbidden Fruit
Forbidden Fruit is a parent of 3 strains in the broader catalogue. These are crosses that carry Forbidden Fruit genetics on at least one side of the cross.
Grow profile
Grow profile
- Indica / sativa
- 70% / 30%
- Flowering days
- 56–63 days
- Stretch
- Moderate
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Mold resistance
- Moderate
- Training methods
- topping, lst, scrog
Feed schedule for Forbidden Fruit
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
Forbidden Fruit 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 Forbidden Fruit 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 Forbidden Fruit. 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)
- Forbidden Fruit is documented as having moderate 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 Forbidden Fruitnote 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 Forbidden Fruit 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 Forbidden Fruit 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 Forbidden Fruit runs end here, within the 8-9 week flowering range reported by the breeder.
Flavor & aroma
Reported effects
Common questions about Forbidden Fruit
Who actually bred Forbidden Fruit?
The original Cherry Pie x Tangie cross is credited to Chimera Genetics. DNA Genetics and several partner breeders later released the most widely distributed seed-form versions, which is why most retail Forbidden Fruit packs carry the DNA imprint.
Does Forbidden Fruit always finish purple?
Most phenotypes finish with deep purple coloration on the buds and surrounding leaves under cool night temperatures, especially below 18 °C. Plants grown in warm climates finish a darker green with only mild purple tints around the calyxes.
Breeder of record
DNA Genetics
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Strains similar to Forbidden Fruit
These picks lean on the same terpene profile and parent genetics as Forbidden Fruit — shared dominant terps, overlapping lineage, and matching indica/sativa lean. No star ratings or popularity contests, just overlap on the traits that actually drive a similar grow and smoke.