Black Cherry Gushers comes from a collaboration between Barney’s Farm and California’s Backpack Boyz, two big names that teamed up to push flavor and potency further. The result is a 60% Indica / 40% Sativa feminized hybrid rated at 32% THC, one of the strongest numbers in the catalog.
The buds are long, dense and pepper-shaped, colored deep forest green with minty patches, bright orange hairs and a thick coat of glittering trichomes. The flavor is pure candy store: cherry, berry, apricot and sugar.
It is productive too. Indoors it reaches 100–120 cm (39–47 in) and yields up to 650 g/m² (2.13 oz/ft²), while outdoor plants of 120–180 cm (47–71 in) can produce up to 2000 g/plant (70.5 oz/plant).
Lineage: Acai x Black Cherry Funk
Barney’s Farm lists the genetics as Acai crossed with Black Cherry Funk. The Acai side brings exotic fruit and vigor, while Black Cherry Funk adds a deep cherry flavor, dense buds and the indica weight that shapes the effect.
Pairing those parents with Backpack Boyz selection gave a plant that stays manageable indoors, packs very high potency and keeps a candy-sweet terpene profile from start to finish.
Aroma, Flavor and Effect
The aroma mixes apricot, candy, cherry and earth. Sweet fruit hits first, followed by a sugary candy note and a grounding earthy base that keeps the bouquet from feeling one-dimensional.
The flavor follows with apricot, berry and candy over a rich black cherry core, finished by a lingering sugary sweetness. It is a smooth, dessert-style smoke that connoisseurs will want to save for special sessions.
Barney’s Farm describes the effect as happy, relaxing, sociable and uplifting. A calm body feel arrives first, then the mood lifts into a cheerful, talkative state. It works well for relaxing with friends or winding down alone, but with 32% THC, a small amount goes a long way.
Growing Black Cherry Gushers Indoors and Outdoors
Black Cherry Gushers is a rewarding grow for both new and experienced cultivators. Indoors, plants reach a manageable 100–120 cm (39–47 in), with flowering taking 70–75 days. Top once and use LST to build an even canopy, so the long, dense colas all sit at the same distance from the light.
The heavy, pepper-shaped buds benefit from steady airflow and moderate humidity in late flower. A trellis net helps hold the tops upright as they bulk up in the final weeks.
Outdoors, plants reach 120–180 cm (47–71 in) and can yield up to 2000 g (70.5 oz) in a long, sunny season. Harvest arrives in the third to fourth week of October in the Northern Hemisphere, so a warm, dry fall or a greenhouse is ideal.
Black Cherry Gushers Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized |
| Genetics | Acai x Black Cherry Funk |
| Indica/Sativa | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
| THC | 32% |
| Effect | Happy, relaxing, sociable, uplifting |
| Flavor | Apricot, berry, candy, cherry |
| Aroma | Apricot, candy, cherry, earthy |
| Indoor yield | Up to 650 g/m² (2.13 oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | Up to 2000 g/plant (70.5 oz/plant) |
| Flowering time | 70–75 days |
| Outdoor harvest | October, 3rd–4th week |
| Height | Indoor: 100–120 cm (39–47 in); Outdoor: 120–180 cm (47–71 in) |
| Bud appearance | Long, dense, pepper-shaped forest-green buds with orange hairs |
| Best cultivation technique | Topping, LST and trellis support |
FAQ
Is Black Cherry Gushers Indica or Sativa?
It is indica-dominant, with 60% Indica and 40% Sativa genetics.
Who bred Black Cherry Gushers?
It comes from a breeding collaboration between Barney’s Farm and Backpack Boyz from California.
How much THC does Black Cherry Gushers have?
Barney’s Farm rates it at up to 32% THC.
How long does Black Cherry Gushers take to flower?
Indoors it flowers in 70–75 days. Outdoors, harvest comes in the third to fourth week of October in the Northern Hemisphere.
How much does Black Cherry Gushers yield?
Expect up to 650 g/m² (2.13 oz/ft²) indoors and up to 2000 g (70.5 oz) per plant outdoors.
What does Black Cherry Gushers taste like?
It tastes of apricot, berry and candy over a rich cherry core, with an earthy, candy-sweet aroma.
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