Lemon Cherry Pie R1 is a super loud feminized photoperiod from Ethos Genetics that looks as good as it smells. Crossing Candy Store #25 with Cherry Pie, she delivers a sharp lemon hit up front, sweet cherry tones behind it, and a muted pine finish, all wrapped in solid, dense flowers with big bracts and very little leaf. Ethos rates her yield as very high and her Total Active Cannabinoids at 25% or more.
What sets the Lemon Cherry Pie strain apart in the garden is her architecture. She grows like a skyline of rigid towers, each stalk stiff enough to hold its weight, and she stacks flowers cleanly from bottom to top. Easy to work with from start to finish and tagged for every grow level, she is one of the most approachable Ethos seeds for anyone who wants dessert terps with real production.
Lineage and the R1 Generation
The cross pairs Candy Store #25, a selection known in the Ethos program for its sugary, confectionery nose, with Cherry Pie, a classic dessert line that adds sweet cherry, structure, and color. Together they create a citrus-meets-cherry profile that is bright and sweet without losing a grounded, piney edge.
The R1 tag means this is the first reversed-female feminized generation of the cross. Ethos reverses a selected female so she produces pollen, then uses that pollen to make feminized seed. First-generation releases can show a little variety in expression, which gives pheno hunters room to choose a keeper, while the rigid towers, big bracts, and loud lemon-cherry nose run consistently through the pack.
Aroma, Flavor, and Effect
Crack a jar and sharp lemon jumps out first, zesty and almost sparkling. A wave of sweet cherry follows, like the filling of a fresh-baked pie, and a muted pine note sits underneath to keep the sweetness in balance. The candy and baked-goods families in her terpene tags show up clearly once the flowers are ground.
On the palate she tastes like lemon candy on the inhale and cherry pie crust on the exhale, with a soft piney echo that lingers. A slow dry and cure keep the citrus bright and the cherry rich.
Ethos tags her effect across classic indica, classic hybrid, and classic sativa, which makes her a true all-rounder. Most sessions begin with a cheerful, clear-headed lift and ease into a smooth, comfortable body feel. She adapts well to the moment, working equally for an afternoon with friends or a quiet night in.
Growing Lemon Cherry Pie R1 Indoors and Outdoors
Indoors she stays medium in size with medium internodes and super-rigid stalks that rarely need support. That makes her a natural fit for a sea of green or a lightly topped multi-cola setup. Top once, spread the branches with LST, and let her build towers of solid, dense flowers. Flowering runs about 63 days after the switch to 12/12.
Her high bract-to-leaf ratio pays off at harvest, with quick, clean trimming and very visually pleasing buds. Drop night temperatures a little in the final weeks of bloom and interesting colors can come out, adding extra bag appeal to an already striking flower.
Outdoors and in greenhouses she performs just as well, with indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor environments all listed as ideal. Cooler autumn nights help bring out her colors naturally. With a grow level that spans beginner to pro, she is forgiving enough for a first run and rewarding enough for experienced growers looking for a dependable production plant.
Lemon Cherry Pie R1 Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Generation | R1 (first reversed-female feminized generation) |
| Genetics | Candy Store #25 x Cherry Pie |
| TAC | 25%+ (Total Active Cannabinoids) |
| Effect | Versatile: classic indica, hybrid, and sativa traits |
| Aroma/Terpenes | Sharp lemon, sweet cherry, muted pine |
| Yield | Very high |
| Flowering time | 63 days |
| Height | Medium, rigid tower-like stalks |
| Grow level | Beginner to pro |
| Ideal environment | Indoor, greenhouse, outdoor |
| Best cultivation technique | Sea of green or light topping with LST |
FAQ
What does the Lemon Cherry Pie strain taste like?
Sharp lemon leads, sweet cherry follows, and a muted pine note rounds out the finish. It is bright, sweet, and dessert-like.
What is Lemon Cherry Pie R1 bred from?
She is a cross of Candy Store #25 and Cherry Pie, released as the first reversed-female feminized generation, or R1.
How long does Lemon Cherry Pie R1 flower?
Expect about 63 days of flowering after switching the lights to 12/12.
Is Lemon Cherry Pie R1 easy to grow?
Yes. She is easy to work with from beginning to end and is tagged for beginner, intermediate, and pro growers. Her rigid stalks rarely need support.
Does Lemon Cherry Pie R1 show color?
Yes. Interesting colors come out when she finishes in cooler conditions, so a small night-time temperature drop late in bloom can bring them forward.
How much does Lemon Cherry Pie R1 yield?
Ethos rates her yield as very high. She stacks dense, solid flowers along tower-like stalks with big bracts and very little leaf.
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