Black Cherries by H.B.K.

Black Cherries strain photo
Type mostly indicaFlower ±65 daysCross Black Lime × Afghani

Growers reach for Black Cherries as an indica-leaning option, a cross of Black Lime × Afghani out of H.B.K.. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 65 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Black Cherries grows against.

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BreederH.B.K.
Typemostly indica
Flowering time±65 days
EnvironmentOutdoors, Greenhouse
LineageBlack Lime × Afghani

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Ancestry Pedigree

Black Lime
Aficionado Seed Collection
Northern Lights
Unknown or Legendary
Afghanistan Indica
Original Strains
Purple Kush
Clone Only Strains
Hindu Kush Indica
Original Strains
Afghanistan Indica
Original Strains
Chem Dawg
Unknown or Legendary
Indica
Original Strains
Afghani
Unknown or Legendary
Afghanistan Indica
Original Strains

Growing Black Cherries: what to expect

As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Black Lime or Afghani will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.

Black Cherries FAQ

How long does Black Cherries take to flower?

Black Cherries typically flowers in around 65 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Black Cherries an indica or a sativa?

Black Cherries is listed as mostly indica.

What are the parents of Black Cherries?

Black Cherries was bred from Black Lime × Afghani by H.B.K..

What environment does Black Cherries like?

Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.

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