Indica80% Indica / 20% Sativa20–26% THC

Black Cherry Punch

Also known as: BlackCherry Punch, BCP

Breeder: In House Genetics

Black Cherry Punch is a potent indica-dominant hybrid from In House Genetics, crossing their proprietary F5 Black Cherry Pie line with Purple Punch. It delivers an exceptionally complex cherry-forward terpene profile highlighted by rare farnesene dominance, producing deep body relaxation with an initial euphoric cerebral lift. The strain is celebrated for its near-black anthocyanin-rich coloration and extraordinary bag appeal.

Lineage

Black Cherry Pie x Purple Punch

THC Range

20–26%

Flower Time

60-75 days

Difficulty

Easy to Intermediate

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Black Cherry Pie x Purple Punch

Black Cherry Pie (IHG F5) is a stabilized line bred from Black Cherry Soda crossed with Black Cherry Soda x 501st OG (Skywalker OG Bubba Kush pheno x Rare Dankness #1), contributing unmistakable ripe cherry aroma and deep purple coloration. Purple Punch (Larry OG x Granddaddy Purple) by Supernova Gardens contributes grape candy aroma, heavy sedating effects, dense resinous flowers, and reliable purple coloration.

Terpene Profile

DOMINANT

Myrcene — Delivers sedating properties and earthy, musky undertones responsible for body-heavy relaxation

DOMINANT

Limonene — Bright citrus notes that cut through sweetness, associated with mood elevation and stress relief

DOMINANT

Caryophyllene — Spicy peppery complexity with CB2 receptor interaction for pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties

SECONDARY

Linalool — Floral lavender-like notes associated with calming anti-anxiety effects

SECONDARY

Pinene — Fresh pine-like scent associated with alertness and mental clarity

Aroma: Potent wave of ripe black cherries dominates — like crushed cherries or cherry pie filling. Layered with berry syrup, grape candy, and sweet earth. Breaking buds releases woody pine, herbal spice, and a subtle gassy/kushy undertone. Some phenos express fermented cherry with sour, vinous notes.

Flavor: Pronounced black cherry essence on inhale with sweet berry and grape candy notes, plus hops, pine, and spice. Exhale reveals peppery complexity, herbal earth tones, and a lingering kushy finish. Some detect vanilla and white pepper. Aftertaste of cherry skin, warm spice, and faint earthy sweetness.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Gentle cerebral lift within 0–15 minutes — euphoria, mental clarity, focus, and a sense of happiness and talkativeness

After 15–20 minutes, warm tingling sensation spreads from head through shoulders and spine, releasing muscle tension. Deepens into full-body sedation with signature 'tingly' feeling. Higher doses guarantee couch-lock. Final phase brings sleepiness.

Duration: 2–3 hours with residual relaxation continuing longer

Commonly Reported Uses

Chronic painInsomniaStress reliefDepressionAnxietyNauseaAppetite lossMuscle spasms

Grower's Notes

Flower

60-75 days

Indoor Yield

350-500 g/m²

Outdoor Yield

750-1000 g/plant

Difficulty

Easy to Intermediate

Height / Stretch

90-140 cm indoors / up to 200 cm outdoors

Environment

Indoor preferred; temperate outdoor climates

Black Cherry Punch from In House Genetics delivers compact, frost-drenched indica architecture that rewards attentive environmental management over raw feeding intensity. This 80/20 indica-dominant hybrid inherits a naturally short, bushy frame with tight internodal spacing ideal for height-restricted rooms and multi-tier facilities.

Most phenotypes exhibit a modest 1.5x to 2x stretch after the flip, finishing between 90 and 140 cm indoors. The sturdy, lateral-dominant branching responds exceptionally well to topping at the fourth to sixth node followed by LST or SCROG netting. A high flower-to-leaf ratio makes canopy management straightforward and trimming efficient.

Indoor harvests land in the 350-500 g/m² range under optimized conditions, with DWC SCROG configurations producing the highest community-reported numbers. Outdoors in temperate climates, unrestricted plants push 750-1000 g/plant with extended veg in large soil containers. The In House cut flowers in 60-75 days, with most growers harvesting around day 63-70. Ripeness is best judged by trichome maturity rather than bud size.

The plant performs well across soil, coco, and hydro. In soil, maintain pH 6.0-6.8 with higher nitrogen (3-1-1) in veg transitioning to PK-dominant ratios (1-3-2) in flower. Coco growers should fertigate every watering at pH 5.8-6.3 with Cal-Mag supplementation. It is a moderate feeder — responsive to consistent, balanced nutrition without dramatic swings.

Ideal daytime temps are 22-26°C in veg, tapering to 20-24°C in late flower to preserve terpenes. Dropping nighttime temps to 15-18°C beginning week 5 triggers the dramatic purple-to-black coloration. Humidity should staircase down: 60-65% in late veg, 50-55% early flower, 40-45% in final weeks. PPFD of 700-1000 µmol in flower works well; CO2-enriched rooms can push 900-1200 PPFD.

The flowers are dense, chunky, and spade

shaped with deep green giving way to purple shading from faint lavender to near-black. Silvery-white trichome frost dominates visually, often muting underlying pigmentation. Under magnification, densely packed capitate-stalked heads make this cultivar a hash grower's dream.

Dense bud structure creates inherent botrytis risk. Strategic defoliation around day 21 and 42 opens airflow corridors. Oscillating fans, plant yo-yos, and late-flower humidity below 45% are non-negotiable IPM measures.

Fresh

frozen wash yields run 4-6%, with standout cuts pushing higher. FUME's commercial hash rosin tested at 73% THC with 7.4% total terpenes. One community grower reported "easy 1 gram of rosin from an eighth of bud" — roughly 12-14% flower-to-rosin at craft scale.

Drying demands patience

hang full branches at 60°F and 55-60% RH for 10-14 days. These buds dry from the outside in — surface dryness is deceptive. Cure at 60-65% humidity, burping daily for week one then every few days through week four. Cherry terpene notes intensify dramatically between cure weeks two and four, reaching full expression around week six.

History & Origin

Black Cherry Punch emerged from In House Genetics' breeding program in Washington State, founded by Branden Bond. IHG built their reputation on the Platinum strain (UW Hashplant x Permafrost S1), which became the backbone for Slurricane, Sugar Cane, Dolato, and Black Cherry Punch. Creating BCP required years of preliminary work — stabilizing Black Cherry Soda genetics through five generations (F5) before crossing with Purple Punch. Its release coincided with a market shift toward dessert-style, visually striking cultivars. It quickly became one of IHG's most popular strains and is now grown commercially across multiple legal U.S. and Canadian markets.

Awards & Recognition

●Black Cherry Punch Live Rosin (Element x Kai Cannabis) — 1st Place, 2023 High Times Michigan Cannabis Cup

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Black Cherry Punch as a parent:

Cherry Smash— Black Cherry Punch x Slurricane (In House Genetics)

Blockberry— Black Cherry Punch x Tropicana Cookies (Blockhead Buds)

Black Milk— (Black Cherry Punch x Jellybreath) x Jellybreath (Clone Only Strains)

Maximum Carnage— Black Cherry Punch x Pure Michigan (Fat Cat Labs)

Scarlet Sunset— Black Cherry Punch x Erie Sunset (Gas Reaper Genetics)

Triploid Tropicana Cherry— Tropicana Cookies x Black Cherry Punch (Growers Choice)

Frequently Asked Questions

7 common questions about Black Cherry Punch

What is Black Cherry Punch and what are its genetics?

Black Cherry Punch is a indica cannabis strain (80% Indica / 20% Sativa) bred by In House Genetics. It is a cross of Black Cherry Pie x Purple Punch, testing at 20–26% THC. Black Cherry Punch is a potent indica-dominant hybrid from In House Genetics, crossing their proprietary F5 Black Cherry Pie line with Purple Punch. It delivers an exceptionally complex cherry-forward terpene profile highlighted by rare farnesene dominance, producing deep body relaxation with an initial euphoric cerebral lift.

What does Black Cherry Punch smell and taste like?

Black Cherry Punch's dominant terpenes are Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene. The aroma is described as potent wave of ripe black cherries dominates — like crushed cherries or cherry pie filling. layered with berry syrup, grape candy, and sweet earth. breaking buds releases woody pine, herbal spice, and a subtle gassy/kushy undertone. some phenos express fermented cherry with sour, vinous notes.. The flavor profile features pronounced black cherry essence on inhale with sweet berry and grape candy notes, plus hops, pine, and spice. exhale reveals peppery complexity, herbal earth tones, and a lingering kushy finish. some detect vanilla and white pepper. aftertaste of cherry skin, warm spice, and faint earthy sweetness..

What are the effects of Black Cherry Punch?

Gentle cerebral lift within 0–15 minutes — euphoria, mental clarity, focus, and a sense of happiness and talkativeness After 15–20 minutes, warm tingling sensation spreads from head through shoulders and spine, releasing muscle tension. Deepens into full-body sedation with signature 'tingly' feeling. Duration is typically 2–3 hours with residual relaxation continuing longer. Commonly reported uses include Chronic pain, Insomnia, Stress relief, Depression.

How hard is Black Cherry Punch to grow?

Black Cherry Punch is rated easy to intermediate difficulty. It flowers in 60-75 days, reaches 90-140 cm indoors / up to 200 cm outdoors in height, and yields 350-500 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred; temperate outdoor climates environments.

Does Black Cherry Punch turn purple?

Yes. Black Cherry Punch is known to express purple coloration, with reported colors including Deep purple, Near-black, Maroon, Dark forest green. Cooler nighttime temperatures during late flowering typically intensify anthocyanin expression.

What strains were bred from Black Cherry Punch?

Black Cherry Punch has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Cherry Smash, Blockberry, Black Milk, Maximum Carnage, Scarlet Sunset. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.

Has Black Cherry Punch won any cannabis awards?

Yes. Black Cherry Punch has received recognition including Black Cherry Punch Live Rosin (Element x Kai Cannabis) — 1st Place, 2023 High Times Michigan Cannabis Cup.

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