Cherry Kush

Cherry Kush is a hybrid cross combining OG Kush and Purple Afghani. Known for berry, sweet, fruity aromatics.

In grower catalogs and dispensary menus, Cherry Kush is documented as a hybrid cross combining OG Kush and Purple Afghani. In breeding programs, it has served as a parent line for Cherry Grapefruit and Cherry Kiss. It appears in state compliance flower testing across 5 US markets (WA MI MD NV MA) between 2014 and 2022. Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Cherry Kush are most often described as showing ripe mixed berry, sweet, sugary notes, crisp orchard fruit and earthy, soil-like depth. Chemotype data points to peppery beta-caryophyllene, bright, citrus-forward limonene and floral, lavender-like linalool as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report a noticeable appetite boost, an upbeat, cheerful mood and physical relaxation, making Cherry Kush a frequent pick for late-afternoon or flexible social and evening use. The most commonly noted downsides are dry mouth and occasional dizziness.