Cherry Runtz
Earn When it comes to popularity and flavor profiles, the Runtz family of cannabis is hard to beat. Cherry Runtz, one of the more popular Runtz strains, was created when the original Runtz strain was crossbred with Cherry Pie. Both of these strains are well-known for their delicious and fruity flavor, making them a hit in the cannabis community. The equally balanced Sativa-Indica hybrid was first bred by Elev8 Seeds in Los Angeles, California. While the exact year of its inception is unknown, what we do know is how potent this strain can be. It has a moderate THC content hovering around 17%, but the more frequently you use this bud, the more effective it will be. While Cherry Runtz hasn’t taken home any noteworthy awards, the Runtz family of cannabis has. Winning the 2017 Emerald Cup in its home state of California. This win makes Cherry Runtz an award-winning strain by proxy.
Description
More About Our Cherry Runtz Seeds And How To Grow Them
Cherry Runtz has one of the most delicious flavor profiles in the weed world. With prominent tastes of sweet cherries and a fruity citrus exhale, you would be hard-pressed to find a better strain on the palate. The aroma is nearly identical to the flavor profile, with the scent of cherries, herbal, and citrus notes. The full-bodied flavor and aroma are responsible for how popular this strain has become. Because of the favorable flavor, the Cherry Runtz strain is not only available in flower it is also available in tinctures, weed oils, and edibles. If you enjoy dessert strains of cannabis, then you are going to fall in love with Cherry Runtz. Many marijuana users attest to the fact that the smoke of Cherry Runtz is similar to that of candy, but not so sweet that it is harsh on the tongue.
Dominant Terpenes in Cerry Runtz
Cherry Runtz’s flavor is incredibly sweet and is created by the dominant terpenes within its genetic makeup. Its terpene profile is what gives the strain its specific flavors and scents, like cherries and citrus. The science behind this strain is incredibly complex, and a better understanding of the genetics of the strain can help you choose the right flavor and aroma profiles for your tastes. Beta-Caryophyllene is one of the most dominant terpenes in Cherry Runtz and can be found in cinnamon and black pepper. Caryophyllene has a flavor and aroma that is spicy and peppery. Linalool, which has a floral and sweet flavor, can be found in lavender. You can find Limonene in Cherry Runtz as well as the rinds of citrus fruits. Limonene gives off a citrus smell and flavor and can also help with anxiety and improve lung function when found in cannabis.
Well-Balanced Dessert
Cherry Runtz is equally Indica and Sativa, offering the best effects from both genetic profiles. The cerebral effects take hold almost instantaneously. You will feel happy and giddy and might even find yourself dealing with a case of the giggles. The euphoric effects don’t just stay in the mind; they travel down your body, creating a relaxing effect that is perfect for nighttime smokers. The energetic effects of this herb give way quickly to the sleepy effects that will help you get to bed. If you battle with insomnia, then you are going to really enjoy what Cherry Runt can do. Few marijuana variants can both uplift and relax the user, but Cherry Runtz can definitely do both. The only real side effects of the strain are cotton mouth and the munchies, so having snacks and a beverage close by will help with those effects.
Bright Orange Buds
Cherry Runtz plants produce buds that are full of bright orange pistils or hairs. The sweet aroma and flavor of this strain make it a fan favorite within the cannabis community. If you are growing your cannabis indoors, you can expect to harvest around 350 grams per square meter. If you grow your bud outdoors, then you can anticipate harvesting just shy of 350 grams per plant. Its flowering time is about average, taking around 55-65 days to complete if you grow your plants indoors. If you were to plant your seeds in late Spring, you should be ready to harvest around the middle of October. Dialing in the proper conditions indoors will help you grow massive yields of super-potent buds. It doesn’t matter where you choose to grow your plants because both indoor and outdoor grows produce pungent and potent buds.
Ideal Conditions For Growing Cherry Runtz Seeds
Cherry Runtz cannabis plants are difficult to grow for first-time cultivators. If you have experience cultivating your own cannabis plants, then you should have no issues growing Cherry Runtz to completion. These plants grow somewhat tall and can reach maximum heights of 6.5 feet, which means you’ll need to provide ample room for these plants to fully grow. Cherry Runtz plants perform equally well indoors and outdoors. Outdoor plants will grow similarly to indoor plants if you have access to a greenhouse grow environment where the climate can be controlled. While some cultivators prefer to grow their cannabis plants in natural sunlight and fresh air, others prefer the more predictable and easy-to-manipulate indoor growing climate. Whether you grow indoors or outdoors, you are going to need a climate that is similar to the Mediterranean. Ideally, the temperature should be between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The relative humidity should be between 30% and 50%. If you are going to grow this strain indoors, you will need to replicate the warm and semi-humid climate these plants are naturally used to. If your local weather is similar to its ideal conditions, your crop will perform exceptionally well outdoors. However, setting up your grow inside or in a greenhouse will help remove outdoor variables from the equation. Strategies like pruning, topping, Low-stress training (LST), High-stress training (HST), Sea of Green (SOG), or Screen of Green (ScrOG) will optimize yield. You will know it is time to harvest when the trichomes on the buds reach a milky white hue.
Cannabinoid Levels
Strain Overview
Genetic Makeup
Flavors & Notes
Sweet
Citrus
Fruity
Additional information
| Strain Type | Indica-Dominant Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Seed Type | Photoperiod |
| % Sativa | 25% |
| % Indica | 75% |
| THC | 25% |
| CBD | Low |
| Harvest Indoor | 16 – 20 oz/ft2 (450 – 550 gr/m2) |
| Harvest Outdoor | 25 – 31 oz/ft2 (720 – 880 gr/m2) |
| Flowering Time | Long (70-90 Days) |
| Height (in) | +70 inches |
| Effects | Euphoric, Relaxing, Sleepy |
| Flavor | Citrus, Fruity, Sweet |
| Best Time of Use | Anytime |
Strain Details
| Strain Type | Indica-Dominant Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Seed Type | Photoperiod |
| % Sativa | 25% |
| % Indica | 75% |
| THC | 25% |
| CBD | Low |
| Harvest Indoor | 16 – 20 oz/ft2 (450 – 550 gr/m2) |
| Harvest Outdoor | 25 – 31 oz/ft2 (720 – 880 gr/m2) |
| Flowering Time | Long (70-90 Days) |
| Height (in) | +70 inches |
| Effects | Euphoric, Relaxing, Sleepy |
| Flavor | Citrus, Fruity, Sweet |
| Best Time of Use | Anytime |
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Customer Reviews
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CouchHopper88 (verified owner)
Shipping was delayed after customs flagged my order. Support didn’t ghost me, though — they emailed me every update until it cleared. Showed up in a week after that, all intact. Planted directly in amended soil and did zero training. Plants stayed squat and looked like bonsai bushes. Buds were sticky and stank like cherry syrup with a hint of gas. One plant foxtailed a bit from light stress. High was fun and floaty. Great solo smoke.
PuffParcel (verified owner)
Burned smooth and fruity. Not much stretch, easy to grow. High was mellow, worked well during social stuff.
NoTillNova (verified owner)
Packaging was basic — ziplock in bubble mailer — but everything arrived safe. Germed four using the soak/towel method and lost one to damping off. Remaining three grew evenly with no mutations. Purple hints showed up late bloom, which I hadn’t expected. The smell was somewhere between grape candy and cherry cola. Had to watch humidity — very dense nugs. Final smoke was smooth and sweet but strong behind the eyes.
CanopyRay (verified owner)
Used the soak-and-paper-towel method — cracked in under 30 hours and shot taproots fast. Transplanted to coco/perlite under LEDs, and she vegged with a bit of stretch but stayed manageable. Scent turned wild by week 6 of flower — like cherry candy and fermented fruit. Needed extra support from week 7 due to weight. Slight magnesium deficiency early bloom, fixed with a foliar spray. Final cure brought gassy cherry funk with a sugary edge. Pulled 121g. Surprisingly strong head high.
runtzdaily (verified owner)
Tight bud formation. Smelled like cherry soda after cure. Gave me a giggly head high without couchlock.
LeafDialed (verified owner)
Ran it under a bar-style LED next to two other strains. It finished first and looked the best. No topping — just bent the main stem once and let it sprawl. Terps leaned sweet at first, then picked up a sour edge by week 6. Leaves stayed bright green all the way to the end. One of the easiest plants I’ve grown in terms of maintenance. Smoke is chill, with a cheerful, talkative buzz.
StashBug (verified owner)
My pack came tucked inside a hollowed-out air freshener — no joke. Smelled like lavender, not cherry, but clever hiding. Seeds were inside a film canister with handwritten strain names. Germed 3/3 in rainwater-soaked paper towels. This one grew tall and viney, not what I expected. Scent flipped halfway through flower — first it was pure candy, then got sharp like sour cherries and varnish. Pulled 104g per plant. Smoke is buzzy with a playful mental lift.
StickyDripGrow (verified owner)
Grew one in a 3-gallon pot with dry amendments. It stretched more than I thought it would. Strong stem structure, and bud sites stayed evenly spaced. The standout was the flavor — like cherry gummies mixed with sugar cookie. Some clawing in early veg from too much nitrogen, but it corrected fast. Yield wasn’t massive, but the bag appeal was wild. Vivid color and loud terps.
frostytop (verified owner)
Super sweet on the nose — like sour candy and cough syrup. Grew short and wide. Got 112g without training.
CanopyCrush (verified owner)
Plant stayed small but packed on weight. A little magnesium deficiency mid-veg, fixed with Epsom. Tasted like jelly beans.
rootrotavoider (verified owner)
Seeds arrived in a basic padded mailer, but everything inside was secure. I do wish the info card included more specific grow tips, but the website helped. Popped them in Rockwool and they were up in under 3 days. Not bad at all.