Cherry Bomb
Cherry Bomb is a name shared by several distinct, genetically unrelated strains, each offering a different interpretation of the fruit-forward profile. Depending on the breeder, the experience ranges from indica-leaning relaxation to sativa-dominant cerebral effects.
About Cherry Bomb
The name Cherry Bomb is applied to multiple, genetically unrelated strains, each with its own history and profile.
Bomb Seeds offers an indica-leaning version created by crossing Big Bomb with an unnamed fruity mother. This line is noted for a sweet cherry and summer berry flavor profile balanced by a skunky undertone. It is the most widely documented commercial version, with THC levels typically reported between 17–22%. Users often describe an initial cerebral lift followed by substantial physical relaxation.
Mr. Greengenes developed a separate, sativa-leaning line through years of selection from stock associated with Maui Wowie. This version is characterized by a distinctive metallic cherry aroma, sometimes accompanied by sweeter fruit notes. Its ancestry is disputed, and claims linking it to Cherry AK-47 are not considered established. Reports for this line describe a more head-focused experience.
Barney’s Farm historically released a version described as a cross between a Northern California indica and a Hawaiian sativa. This iteration is noted for a sharper, more bitter aroma compared to the sweeter profiles of other versions. Feedback specific to this release remains limited.
Plant characteristics
The Bomb Seeds version typically reaches a medium height of 100–120 cm and can produce purple or cherry-red foliage during the final stages of flowering. It features a heavy flower structure that may require branch support and adequate airflow. The Barney’s Farm version is reported to have a longer flowering cycle of approximately ten to twelve weeks indoors.