Cherry Limeade is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain bred from Cherry Pie and Black Lime Reserve, known for a bright lime and cherry aroma and a giggly, happy high. It was created in Northern California by Aficionado Seeds and was never widely sold as seed. THC is usually reported between 17% and 26%.
Cherry Limeade Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid (about 50/50) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Cherry Pie × Black Lime Reserve |
| Breeder / origin | Aficionado Seeds (Mean Gene), Mendocino County, California |
| THC | 17–26% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Aroma and flavor | lime, cherry, citrus, berry, herbal, earthy, lemon, sweet, tangy |
| Reported effects | giggly, uplifted, happy, relaxed, euphoric |
| Best for | afternoon or evening use, social settings, fans of fruity, tart flavors |
| Flowering time | 7–9 weeks indoors; outdoor harvest late September to early October |
Where Cherry Limeade Comes From
Cherry Limeade comes from Aficionado Seeds, the Mendocino County breeding project associated with the breeder known as Mean Gene. Weedmaps and I Love Growing Marijuana both describe it as Cherry Pie crossed with Aficionado’s Black Lime Reserve, a pairing that explains the name: tart cherry from one side and sharp lime from the other. Cherry Pie itself is commonly listed as Granddaddy Purple crossed with Durban Poison.
The strain built its reputation on the California competition circuit. Both also note that it is not sold as seed or clone to the public, so authentic Aficionado flower is scarce.
The name is shared. Doja Seeds sells a different Cherry Limeade built from Lime Sickle and Lemon Cherry Gelato, and Weedmaps’ genealogy panel lists other parents that conflict with its own description. If the lineage matters to you, ask the grower which version you are buying.
Cherry Limeade Effects: What It Feels Like
Weedmaps users most often call Cherry Limeade giggly (48%), uplifted (32%) and happy (20%). I Love Growing Marijuana’s reviewers put relaxed at the top, followed by euphoric, tingly and happy, and note that some users feel couch-locked. Put together, it starts with a light, cheerful lift and a lot of laughter, then settles into a relaxed body feel that can get heavy at higher doses.
That arc works for afternoons with friends or a laid-back evening. Reported THC runs from the high teens to the mid-20s, and Weedmaps lists some samples as low as 12.5%, so strength depends heavily on the cut and grower. Start with a small amount.
Cherry Limeade Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The name is accurate. Weedmaps flavor reports are split between lime (54%) and berry (46%), and its description calls the aroma bright lime and cherry with an earthy undertone. I Love Growing Marijuana lists sweet, tangy, lime, lemon and cherry flavors over an herbal, earthy, citrus and berry fragrance. Expect a sour citrus inhale and a sweet cherry exhale.
Neither source publishes a terpene breakdown for this strain, so we have left the terpene list empty rather than guess.
Side Effects and How to Use Cherry Limeade
Dry mouth is the most common complaint in I Love Growing Marijuana’s reviews, followed by dry eyes, with an occasional headache. Some users report couch-lock at higher doses. Keep water nearby and pace yourself.
With Cherry Limeade, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use Cherry Limeade for Medical Reasons?
I Love Growing Marijuana’s reviewers most often mention reaching for Cherry Limeade for stress, low appetite, headaches, low moods and fatigue. These are personal reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Cherry Limeade
- Flowering: 7–9 weeks indoors; outdoor harvest late September to early October
- Yield: About 10–12 oz per square meter indoors; 12 oz or more per plant outdoors (reported)
- Environment: Indoor or outdoor; likely suits a warm, Mediterranean-type climate
I Love Growing Marijuana gives 7–9 weeks of flowering indoors and an outdoor harvest from late September to early October, and Weedmaps estimates 49–56 days indoors. Reported yields are about 10–12 ounces per square meter indoors and 12 ounces or more per plant outdoors. Weedmaps notes that little grow information exists and that it is not available as seeds or clones, so most growers will never run the original cut. Outdoor plants finishing in early October in wet Pacific Northwest autumns should get good airflow to limit bud rot.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Cherry Limeade
- Cherry Pie: its cherry-scented parent
- Cherry Lime Haze: another cherry and lime flavored strain
- Lime Tart: a tart lime-forward hybrid
- Lemon Cherry Gelato: cherry and citrus with a happy high
- Granddaddy Purple: the purple indica grandparent behind Cherry Pie
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Hybrid Strains to Explore
Cherry Meow · Cherry OG · Cherry Pie · Cherry Gelato · Cherry Gas · Cherry Garcia · All hybrid strains
Where to Buy Cherry Limeade
Dispensary menus change every week, and Cherry Limeade may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In San Jose, browse San Jose dispensaries and check the menus at stores like 10th Street Cannabis and PLU2O. In Detroit, browse Detroit dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Dank Garden and Cloud Cannabis Detroit. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Cherry Limeade FAQ
Is Cherry Limeade indica or sativa?
It is a balanced hybrid, listed at about 50% indica and 50% sativa.
What is Cherry Limeade a cross of?
Cherry Pie and Black Lime Reserve, according to Weedmaps and I Love Growing Marijuana.
Who bred Cherry Limeade?
Aficionado Seeds of Mendocino County, California, associated with the breeder Mean Gene. Doja Seeds sells a different strain under the same name.
What does Cherry Limeade taste like?
Tart lime and lemon up front with sweet cherry and berry on the finish, plus an earthy undertone.
How strong is Cherry Limeade?
Reported THC usually falls between 17% and 26%, though some samples test lower.
Can you buy Cherry Limeade seeds?
The original Aficionado cut is reported as unavailable as seeds or clones. Seeds sold under the name may be a different strain.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
