Cherry Poppers by Barney's Farm

Cherry Poppers is the kind of strain that announces itself before the jar lid is fully off. Barney’s Farm crossed Lemon Kush with Cherry Z to create a 60% Sativa / 40% Indica feminized hybrid with up to 31% THC, sweet cherry candy flavor and a creative, talkative high that stays clear-headed.

The flowers grow in elongated, Sativa-style spears that still keep a respectable density. Heavy trichome production gives them a crystalline look, and the favorable calyx-to-leaf ratio makes trimming quick work.

Indoors, plants stay at 100–120 cm (39–47 in) and can yield up to 650 g/m² (2.13 oz/ft²) after 60–65 days of flowering. Outdoors, they reach around 200 cm (79 in) and can produce up to 2,000 g per plant (70.5 oz/plant), with harvest in the first two weeks of October.

Cherry Poppers Lineage: Lemon Kush x Cherry Z

Lemon Kush contributes zesty citrus terpenes, a Kush frame and solid resin output. Cherry Z, a cherry-forward Original Z descendant, brings the candy sweetness and bright fruit that give the strain its name.

Barney’s Farm selected the cross for consistent expression of both parents. The result carries the Sativa vigor and mental spark of its lemon side, while the cherry parent shapes the aroma and adds a calm edge to the finish.

Cherry Poppers Aroma, Flavor and Effect

The aroma opens with ripe cherry, followed by spicy berries and a creamy undertone that rounds off the bright top notes. Grind a bud and the cherry intensifies, with an earthy base sitting quietly underneath.

On the palate, sweet cherry candy leads, followed by citrus zest and a lingering sugary finish. Think of a cherry hard candy dropped into a glass of fresh lemonade: sweet first, then tangy and bright.

Effects lean creative and focused. A clear mental lift encourages ideas and easy conversation, and words seem to flow a little more freely. A calming undertone keeps that energy from tipping into overstimulation, making Cherry Poppers a good fit for social afternoons, creative projects and long talks. At up to 31% THC, a light hand is wise for newer consumers.

Growing Cherry Poppers Indoors and Outdoors

The moderate height of 100–120 cm (39–47 in) and strong branch development make Cherry Poppers easy to handle in a tent. Top once or twice, use LST to spread the branches, and consider a SCROG net to keep every spear at an even distance from the light.

Flowering takes 60–65 days. Under strong lighting and steady feeding, plants can reach up to 650 g/m² (2.13 oz/ft²). The flower structure stays airy enough to resist moisture problems, but good airflow is still worth the effort in late bloom.

Outdoors, the plant reaches about 200 cm (79 in) and can return up to 2,000 g (70.5 oz) in a sunny, well-fed bed. Harvest arrives in the first to second week of October in the Northern Hemisphere.

Cherry Poppers Characteristics

Strain type	Feminized
Genetics	Lemon Kush x Cherry Z
Indica/Sativa	40% Indica / 60% Sativa
THC	Up to 31%
CBD	Low
Effect	Creative, focused, talkative, calming
Flavor	Sweet, cherry, candy, citrus
Aroma	Cherry, spicy berries, creamy
Indoor yield	Up to 650 g/m² (2.13 oz/ft²)
Outdoor yield	Up to 2,000 g/plant (70.5 oz/plant)
Flowering time	60–65 days
Outdoor harvest	1st–2nd week of October
Height	100–120 cm (39–47 in) indoors; about 200 cm (79 in) outdoors
Bud appearance	Elongated, crystal-coated spears with a high calyx-to-leaf ratio
Best cultivation technique	Topping, LST and SCROG

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